So you think a nation, that is used to being an Imperial Power is just going to sit back and take it?
Especially knowing that the chances of anyone ever occupying it are slim and none?
The only thing that cured the Hun of their thirst for war was occupying it. Are we prepared to try to do that to Russia, knowing the fate of the others who tried it?
I would love for Russia to fall on their face, and with it Putin is replaced with someone more reasonable, but if it doesn’t pan out that way, to what lengths will we be willing to go?
You folks advocating that the West / NATO / the U.S. cease supporting Ukraine in its fight against the unprovoked Russian invasion and land-grab always use the same tactics: Draw specious comparisons, e.g., with distant historical events (like the Zimmermann Telegram) - and then, when "called" on that, play "cat and mouse" and pull out a random different objection. And so on, ad infinitum.
I would love for Russia to fall on their face, and with it Putin is replaced with someone more reasonable, but if it doesn’t pan out that way, to what lengths will we be willing to go?
Here, you are essentially observing that the future is unknowable, and therefore we should crawl back into our hole and hope that Russia doesn't attack us, too!
I understand: You are "concerned" and want to advise "caution."
Regards,