Tommy, China does not want all the world, they just want their region, like the US has the western hemisphere. Also, might does not make right, no matter what country says it (i note however that China is expanding its sphere of influence via diplomacy rather then via war).
here is what I had said from a Pro US Standpoint re: Nord Stream 2.
Quote (ferdia @ Feb 20 2023 11:44am)
From a Pro American Stand Point:
In the run up to the war there was a concern that Germany and Western Europe's resolve in supporting Ukraine would be put to the test if Russia "Weaponised" Energy. i.e. Russian gas is cheap, and Russia could simply blackmail europe into doing things europe would otherwise not do. Something like : "stop encroaching on us / stop supporting Ukraine / No Nato expansion". The Nord Stream 2 Pipeline should never have been built as it strengthed the dependance Europe would have on co-operating with Russia. This is not in US Interests, and from a US standpoint, is not in EU interests noting Russia and Putin are viewed with hostility.
Therefore, on balance of the evidence, cause and effect, etc, it is my view that the US blew up the Nord Stream 2 in order to firm European resolve to not negotiate or bow to Russian aggression. Ultimalty Ukraine is a soverign state and should be included in conversations re: Europe and it ill becomes Europe to in any way tacitly support Ukraine's destruction / partition, at the hands of Russia, therefore EU countries should (a) not have allowed this thing to be built in the first place and (b) not complain when the US blows it up and (c) If they still complain the US can give them some busines to make up for the loss.
Ultimately Russia has invaded Ukraine, this is not a special operation, it is a war, even though they still call it a special operation. It has been proven that Russia has commited war crimes and we do not know how far Putin will take this war. Will he attack other countries ? certainly he will undermine elections throughout Europe as he has done already for decades. We do not believe he will attack a Nato country and therefore it is recommended that more countries join Nato / or aspire to join Nato, ASAP.
there, how am I doing?
I am no fan of Donald Trump, but he does not want the war in Ukraine. He appears to be alone in US politic's with this position (of the politicians that matter), and therefore this is an easy foil for him to use for his next presidential bid. The US will never state that they did this (blowing up NS2) as to do so would result in Biden being impeached.
This post was edited by ferdia on Feb 28 2023 05:40am