F3, thank you. A well considered and relevant perspective.
I agree with you in a theoretical sense, but I still have doubts about your beliefs in 'intent''.
Putin is taking what he thinks is his, rightly or wrongly depending upon opinion. Why do you think his intent in the future is to want to take what 'isn't his' (from anyones perspective)? Do you fear he is a megalomaniac?
rh, thanks, but thats emotional clap-trap. Yes the Y Generation is all about 'me', thats the fault of the Baby Boomers and the Gen X's. You reap what you sow. But if you want to step in in the Ukraine because it's the 'morally' right thing to do, why don't you advocate military action against every repressive regime on the planet? Surely if there is 'oppression' it's not by degrees, is it? What level of oppression, to your mind, defines when intervention is warranted? Are the North Koreans oppressed? The Iranians? The Commo Red Chinese?
Honestly, whats the difference??