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Originally Posted by Monolith
It's up to you, to believe whatever you choose. My opinion is that they were once a great nation, with tremendous potential, but they eventually became corrupt and power-hungry and misused the potential.
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Europe is still dependent on USA for security. For Good or for bad. I say that EU must become more independent. It's pity that the Europeans - once a great people today are behaving like a naughty children towards big brothers - The Americans. They curse them but rely on them for security.
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Originally Posted by Monolith
The survival of the fittest. If we're guided by such policies, such as "kill or be killed", we're no different from animals. I'm not saying that such things don't exist, I'm saying that it is truly unfortunate that they do exist. That's completely wrong, and if embrace such behavior, we'll never see progress, as species.
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Yes, I know and understand what you're talking about (still have some Christian values) but I tend to be political realist and not political idealist like you are.
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Originally Posted by Monolith
I am aware that Russia is the Europe's primary energy supplier, but it isn't the only one. Anyway, why would Russia choose to harm the European country in that way, or any small country, for that matter?
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To harm? No! But is it good for you to be dependent on Mother Russia? For me it's not acceptable at all.
I would like to see EU independent political entity. Not dependent on USA for security and not dependent on Russia for energy resources. If all member countries get into egocentric isolationist protectionist state it will never become reality.
"Strength comes from unity" as they say.