Evil seems to be ingrained in the Russians/Soviets. If we had followed Patton’s advice we wouldn’t be dealing with many of the problems we face in the world as Russia/Soviets not only cause trouble themselves but are involved in proxy wars. China is the same way. We need to be forceful with them and not allow this on their terms. We are already in the midst of WW3.
I’m not so sure. Paranoia, resentment and delusions of grandeur seem part of the Russian psyche. It doesn’t matter if it’s under the Tsars, the Communists or now under a putative democratic regime. Russia is Russia and Russians are Russians.
I damn sure wouldn’t have wanted the headache of trying to occupy Russia even if we had won — which was by no means a certainty.