Russia is losing it!

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Spektrwing mentioned how the "old" methods of war seem to be obsolete...

I vehemently disagree - the way wars have been fought will never change, whether it's by invasion, or some type of small incursion behind the lines. Small guerrilla units have been used in every single conflict since the beginning of time (with great success) to wreak havoc on the enemies infrastructure. The only reason these terrorist attacks have success at all is because the world as a whole is better connected than it was even in the 80s.


Waging war has not changed, it has expanded into every single aspect. Russia has further proved this concept by their full frontal assault on a sovereign nation and then threatening to cut off the West's energy supply in retaliation for the missile defense system.

-jonathan

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Russia has further proved this concept by their full frontal assault on a sovereign nation and then threatening to cut off the West's energy supply in retaliation for the missile defense system.

-jonathan

uh... you need to do some major research before you say statements like that. First off, Georgia deliberately started the war (to eliminate the problem of south ossetia so they could have a better chance to join NATO). And with the killing of hundreds of Russian citizens by Georgia, Russia came in to end it. So Georgia started it and Russia ended it, its a situation where it looks bad to be on either side of the conflict. Georgia was bad and Russia was bad. It was not some random act.

Second it was not directly in retaliation against the missile system. The missile system deal was signed after the war started.


Also, Iran just launched its own domestically built sattelite into space, good for them! they want to develope their own nuclear power? good for them! they are being self sufficent. And doing what only a few countries have done by selves. [sarcasam]Cause if its not built in the USA, its probably built for evil, right?[/sarcasam]

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First - their invasion worked didn't it? It stopped Georgia from killing their citizens, and showed that full face attacks are still effective. I believe you take me for a typical uniformed kid on IA....

Second it was not directly in retaliation against the missile system. The missile system deal was signed after the war started.

i was referring to Russia threatening to cut off energy supplies in retaliation to the missile defense system being put into place.

Also, Iran just launched its own domestically built sattelite into space, good for them! they want to develope their own nuclear power? good for them! they are being self sufficent. And doing what only a few countries have done by selves. [sarcasam]Cause if its not built in the USA, its probably built for evil, right?[/sarcasam]

no... just countries that have a stated goal of ending other countries existence on the face of the planet and have a pretty good track record for their total disdain for Western civilization.

I suppose you also have nothing against the Chinese and North Korean government as well?

-jonathan