That's the thing that strikes me. When the numbers get this large, think of all the individuals that could have otherwise advanced russia's national interests (or just bred the next mobik waves). I can't personally fathom why anyone would dash these babes heads against rocks outside of some novel calculus where putin (or the putin admin-or my hypothetical oligarchy) can't distinguish between the end of the world and the end of their own private and non-transferrable power.
I recognize that this is the only metric of authority that crooks act on - but at the same time I can't wrap my head around being such a pure thug that the power and authority of the system I exploit -for- thuggery is a non entity in my calculations. In my head, I always prefer to maintain the force multiplier.
The idea that all they would need to win is a disinterested usa is absurd, to me. You clearly need more than that. Thus, if you've pinned all of your expectations on just that, you lose. There must be some bigger ask, like overt or effective assistance, in the minds of putin strategists.
I recognize that this is the only metric of authority that crooks act on - but at the same time I can't wrap my head around being such a pure thug that the power and authority of the system I exploit -for- thuggery is a non entity in my calculations. In my head, I always prefer to maintain the force multiplier.
The idea that all they would need to win is a disinterested usa is absurd, to me. You clearly need more than that. Thus, if you've pinned all of your expectations on just that, you lose. There must be some bigger ask, like overt or effective assistance, in the minds of putin strategists.
I am the Infantry. I am my country’s strength in war, her deterrent in peace. I am the heart of the fight… wherever, whenever. I carry America’s faith and honor against her enemies. I am the Queen of Battle. I am what my country expects me to be, the best trained Soldier in the world. In the race for victory, I am swift, determined, and courageous, armed with a fierce will to win. Never will I fail my country’s trust. Always I fight on…through the foe, to the objective, to triumph overall. If necessary, I will fight to my death. By my steadfast courage, I have won more than 200 years of freedom. I yield not to weakness, to hunger, to cowardice, to fatigue, to superior odds, For I am mentally tough, physically strong, and morally straight. I forsake not, my country, my mission, my comrades, my sacred duty. I am relentless. I am always there, now and forever. I AM THE INFANTRY! FOLLOW ME!
