But it would certainly be nice to know if Russia is the "big bad" that western society makes it out to be or if that hopla is all smoke and mirrors to keep US society in check.- If the purpose of that subterfuge is to "keep U.S. society in check," then I ask you: Is it working? Is U.S. society being effectively "kept in check?"
- Are you a gun-owner and/or do you feel that 2A is of importance? Yes? Then you would hate Russia!
- Do you believe in Free Speech / 1A? Yes? Then you would hate Russia!
- Do you value 4A, and do you wish to be protected against unreasonable searches and seizures? Yes? Then you would hate Russia!
- Would you want to live in and pay taxes to a country that unilaterally launches invasions of peaceful neighboring countries, annexes vast swaths of their territory, fire-bombs civilian centers, and deports their people? No? Then etc.
Admittedly, Western societies are suffering from a profound spiritual malaise affecting up to 50% of the population, and there are enclaves (San Francisco, etc.) where local governments have actually gone off the rails and are espousing racist (i.e., anti-White) and anti-Christian principles which affect hiring practices, dealing with illegals, school curriculae, etc. - Which are, ultimately, eroding the Rule of Law.
But the West, as a whole, is still intact and still capable of redemption.
In contrast, it is in the very antidemocratic nature of the Russian soul to yearn for a "strong man" and pursue imperialistic policies.
Regards,