I am not a sympathizer of Putin's.
I recognize that he is pursuing Russia's interest as he sees them.
Beyond that, I do not consider Russia a threat to the US and thus not our problem.
Me tell Putin to do or not do something?
Why would I do that or Putin be taking advice from some random MIddle Class white guy in the middle of the US?
The Gain I get is hopefully avoiding a World War that doesn't need to happen and would be bad for America.
We would have nothing to gain and everything to lose.
Any world war will be bad for both country not just America as you mentioned.... What made you think it's only bad for America? After reading several of your post you are Putin sympathizer. Either I or you like it or not the cold war was re started see link..... I do not support any war and I do not hate Russians..... I do not see Russian as a threat either but supporting Iran and Syria a prime supporter of terrorism that killed American just doesn't sit well.
But to portray Putin as a white shining armor saving the world is just non sense. So far he has not done or show any contributions to world peace.
Cold War II - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
From YOUR LINK
"While the new tensions between Russia and the West have similarities with those during the original Cold War, there are also major dissimilarities such as modern Russia's increased economic ties with the outside world, which may potentially constrain Russia's actions[17]and provides it with new avenues for exerting influence.[18] The term Cold War II has therefore been described as a misnomer.[19]"
I did not say that I thought that a Nuclear Global War would be bad just for the US. I focused on the US because that is who I care about the most, US.
So, a global Nuclear War would be bad for Russia too? So what? Why is that something I should care about?
Anyone who is willing to send troops to fight ISIS deserves some respect for his "contributions to world peace".
You care about US? That's funny when you are here post after post defending Putin interest with your Russian buddy Stratford..... If I'm not mistaken you are also a Russian.
We have US troops on the ground fighting and we also have air power. Russia is only fighting from the air kind of bombing some ISIS but murdering civilians at the same time. They should charge Putin with war crimes. See link. The only reason and only reason Putin is in Syria is to make sure Assad will remain in power. The ISIS is just an excuse.
Hundreds of civilians killed in Russian airstrikes in Syria -- Amnesty
Russia airstrikes: Hundreds of Syrian civilans killed - CNN.com
Russian interests and American interests at this point in time do not conflict, at least not very much.
So you belief system that I am Russian because I "Defending Putin interest" is incorrect, not to mention incoherent.
Your assumption that his motives are purely selfish is of little interest to me. ISIS is barbarians who Putin is killing. I am fine with that.
Oh, Russian ROE are not as worried about collateral damage as US's? Mmm, perhaps something ISIS should have considered before being such dicks.
And the US is not World Policeman, nor World Government.
If ICC wants to launch invasion of Russia to arrest Putin, they are welcome to do so, as long as they leave US out of it.
THe Cold War is over.
I remember when it ended. I was very pleased.
You need to work on including articles in your posts, Comrade.
Err, what part do you disagree with?
THat the Cold War is over?
THat the US is not the World's Policeman nor Government?
That US and Russian INterests are not in conflict, at least not much?
That Russian ROE are less worried about collateral damage than ours?
Tell me what you don't know, and I will be happy to educate you.
I thought everything I was stating was common knowledge.
I stand corrected.