It’s really not a matter of “we” and “them” with me. When you say “we” it doesn’t apply to me because I don’t even like New America (the America I loved died some time ago) much less NATO. It would be difficult to find a more wicked nation than Iran. Putin has chosen Iran over Israel. It’s unclear how that insures Russia’s survival and it’s certainly unclear how it makes Russia more Christian than any other country.
I think it is far more complicated than just Russia choosing Iran over Israel. From their perspective, I think they are choosing survival of Russia over non-survival. Like I said, they have to trade with someone. I think they shouldn’t help Iran, but I can’t fairly project my reasons for their reasons. They are vastly different.
As for the “we” comment, it is “we” whether we like it or not. And I tend to agree with you. I don’t like it either.
BTW, if Russia is wrong about everything else in the world it does not mean they are wrong about this issue. It is a common tactic in debate to use diversion and smears rather than to address the actual issue. On the issues of homosexuality, religious freedom and family values, Russia’s Putin is correct. You can smear the messenger or his country and may be right or wrong on another issue. That is irrelevant to the topic.
I find it most interesting that the history of the issue is brought up — the U.S. used to criticize Russia for this very thing.