[BenLurkin]

There’s no need to be actively hostile to Russia, and there are many things upon which we can and probably should collaborate.

But Russia has never been a friend of the USA. And it never will be.

[MrEdd]

Nations aren’t friends, they are rivals.
All nations.

[tomkat]

Never is a long time, FRiend   ;-)

With moslem barbarians on one side and Chinese hordes on the other, looking to the West is the smart play for Ivan.

Not saying marry 'em, but goin' steady could be advantageous for both nations.

[glennaro]

True, Ben ... but Russia can be a powerful ally.

We must understand with all of this that our Republic -- our Constitution -- face a far-greater threat from Democrats and Leftists (pardon the redundancy) than anything Russia can do (short of a military invasion which would, instead, destroy Russia ... ain't gonna happen). But the Democrat/Left threat is real, it's powerful and, in the increasingly rare occasion when they're not acting like crazed barbarians, it's quite effective.

[Oatka]

But Russia has never been a friend of the USA. And it never will be.

Russia looks out for Russia. The USA should look out for the USA - something it hasn't done in years.