In March of 2014 Russian troops under the administration of Vladimir Putin crossed the border and invaded Ukraine. This was a timely strategic move for Putin which has catapulted his image and influence across the globe. This in the wake of the 2014 Winter Olympics which just took place in Sochi, Russia. The United States and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) response has all the power of a snowball in a lit kiln. What are we to do and what role should the United States play?
President Vladimir Putin has an incredible influence over many affiliated with the G8. Though not able to chair, the European Union represents a host of nations in Europe. Most of these nations are at the mercy of Russia and by extension Vladimir Putin. The lifeline of these nations, being natural gas, is funneled from Russia. So, in reflection little word or action is expressed by those European nations to adversely influence this flow. This was proven at a recent NATO meeting where several nations expressed the facade of warning but without an wind to drive it forward. This pretty much sums up the extent of aggressive cooperation from the European Union - understandably but regrettably.
The Russians have a mighty naval force. As part of President Putin's narcissistic mind and the need to express a communist aggression, he knows that the Black Sea access via Ukraine is very important if not crucial to his design of intended influence to regional countries and around the world. Not only this but he views the dissolution of the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) as a monumental catastrophe of the modern era. I believe his ultimate design is to reign in the former "glory" of communism in that part of the world. The result being that the Russian empire be extended into every former Soviet republic.
The United States response has been very passive and non-demanding. This reveals a lot about the United States and where we stand in the eyes of the world in the foreseeable future. A military action by the United States against Russia will never happen. The consequences of that makes any sane mind shutter and cringe. There is no way the US could have any viable naval or air affect in such a Russian influence dominated area. Yet what weapons do we have that may sway the actions of Vladimir Putin?
Before we get to that let me explain the moral and economic obligation the United States has to the world. Against popular belief among the Obama Administration we are not a nation of bullies. We have no more undesirables than any other nation. The fact that we are a prosperous country endowed with the tools of liberty and freedom can either foster envy or hatred among nations. In my opinion up until the end of the Reagan era we held a moral compass to the world. Most of the civilized nations looked up to us as an example, a blueprint of the realization of capitalism coupled with a humanitarian and compassionate people. Throughout the 90's and on in to the new century the United States began a steady decline of not only morality but also global economic influence. The resolve of the United States and the leadership displayed by President George Bush following September 11, 2001 temporarily revived some of that authority.
The United States of America has at its foundation the basis of freedom, liberty and the means by which a citizen can become prosperous and industrious unto their happiness. They have the ability through the sweat of their brow to grow their influence and to leave a well-mannered legacy. The Constitution of the United States has, stenciled in its very fabric, the light that provides that safe harbor for nations bearing through rough waters. Every child born under the banner of the Constitution has an innate greatness which we are not only obligated to share but also compelled to exhibit unto all nations. Morality is the compass of humanity by which mankind is to live by and treat one another.
The world shall always have the need to have a worthy moral and economic example to look up to and lean on for direction. If the United States fails in it's God-given calling to live up to this mantle - all will be lost.
The world is driven by economics. Nations are either mass consumers or wealthy producers of goods and services. In today's world those who hold the purse and influence are those who produce mass amounts of energy. This includes primarily oil and natural gas. For various reasons through deals made in smokey rooms behind closed doors the United States has become mass consumers and importers of energy. It's actually an easy process given the rapid expansion of commerce, business and the need to transport goods and people all over the country. Unfortunately this has caused a dependency on foreign nations that supply the US with high demand oil resources. The travesty of this outcome is that the moral and economic lighthouse that America provides has diminished with this dependency in the eyes of the world including Americans.
There is a way to win this. There is a way to suppress the aggravation of Vladimir Putin who depends heavily on the Dollar which we freely distribute throughout the world for energy. At the same time there is a way for the United States to gain back the mantle entrusted to United States of America since its inception.
America needs to be producers once again. Producers independent of foreign influences should be free to cultivate the vast energy resources which God has placed right under our feet. This will launch us into a new economic era that will benefit the entire world. This production will provide much needed jobs able to support families. It will build cities and motivate innovation and industry. Turning the US percentages into the favorability of energy independence is key in bringing us back into a proper light of moral and economic power.
Bringing home the investment of the Dollar will not only strengthen our currency but also decrease the pull other countries have on our influence and prosperity. Russia's Vladimir Putin wants to expand and needs our Dollar influence around the globe to do it.
Reinvest the Dollar here at home - collapse the aggressive threat of tyrants against the United States and our allies and those we've covenanted to protect. Why? Because we've not only strengthened the Dollar at home but also made our chief protectors great and mighty once again - the United States military.
President Vladimir Putin has an incredible influence over many affiliated with the G8. Though not able to chair, the European Union represents a host of nations in Europe. Most of these nations are at the mercy of Russia and by extension Vladimir Putin. The lifeline of these nations, being natural gas, is funneled from Russia. So, in reflection little word or action is expressed by those European nations to adversely influence this flow. This was proven at a recent NATO meeting where several nations expressed the facade of warning but without an wind to drive it forward. This pretty much sums up the extent of aggressive cooperation from the European Union - understandably but regrettably.
The Russians have a mighty naval force. As part of President Putin's narcissistic mind and the need to express a communist aggression, he knows that the Black Sea access via Ukraine is very important if not crucial to his design of intended influence to regional countries and around the world. Not only this but he views the dissolution of the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) as a monumental catastrophe of the modern era. I believe his ultimate design is to reign in the former "glory" of communism in that part of the world. The result being that the Russian empire be extended into every former Soviet republic.
The United States response has been very passive and non-demanding. This reveals a lot about the United States and where we stand in the eyes of the world in the foreseeable future. A military action by the United States against Russia will never happen. The consequences of that makes any sane mind shutter and cringe. There is no way the US could have any viable naval or air affect in such a Russian influence dominated area. Yet what weapons do we have that may sway the actions of Vladimir Putin?
Before we get to that let me explain the moral and economic obligation the United States has to the world. Against popular belief among the Obama Administration we are not a nation of bullies. We have no more undesirables than any other nation. The fact that we are a prosperous country endowed with the tools of liberty and freedom can either foster envy or hatred among nations. In my opinion up until the end of the Reagan era we held a moral compass to the world. Most of the civilized nations looked up to us as an example, a blueprint of the realization of capitalism coupled with a humanitarian and compassionate people. Throughout the 90's and on in to the new century the United States began a steady decline of not only morality but also global economic influence. The resolve of the United States and the leadership displayed by President George Bush following September 11, 2001 temporarily revived some of that authority.
The United States of America has at its foundation the basis of freedom, liberty and the means by which a citizen can become prosperous and industrious unto their happiness. They have the ability through the sweat of their brow to grow their influence and to leave a well-mannered legacy. The Constitution of the United States has, stenciled in its very fabric, the light that provides that safe harbor for nations bearing through rough waters. Every child born under the banner of the Constitution has an innate greatness which we are not only obligated to share but also compelled to exhibit unto all nations. Morality is the compass of humanity by which mankind is to live by and treat one another.
The world shall always have the need to have a worthy moral and economic example to look up to and lean on for direction. If the United States fails in it's God-given calling to live up to this mantle - all will be lost.
The world is driven by economics. Nations are either mass consumers or wealthy producers of goods and services. In today's world those who hold the purse and influence are those who produce mass amounts of energy. This includes primarily oil and natural gas. For various reasons through deals made in smokey rooms behind closed doors the United States has become mass consumers and importers of energy. It's actually an easy process given the rapid expansion of commerce, business and the need to transport goods and people all over the country. Unfortunately this has caused a dependency on foreign nations that supply the US with high demand oil resources. The travesty of this outcome is that the moral and economic lighthouse that America provides has diminished with this dependency in the eyes of the world including Americans.
There is a way to win this. There is a way to suppress the aggravation of Vladimir Putin who depends heavily on the Dollar which we freely distribute throughout the world for energy. At the same time there is a way for the United States to gain back the mantle entrusted to United States of America since its inception.
America needs to be producers once again. Producers independent of foreign influences should be free to cultivate the vast energy resources which God has placed right under our feet. This will launch us into a new economic era that will benefit the entire world. This production will provide much needed jobs able to support families. It will build cities and motivate innovation and industry. Turning the US percentages into the favorability of energy independence is key in bringing us back into a proper light of moral and economic power.
Bringing home the investment of the Dollar will not only strengthen our currency but also decrease the pull other countries have on our influence and prosperity. Russia's Vladimir Putin wants to expand and needs our Dollar influence around the globe to do it.
Reinvest the Dollar here at home - collapse the aggressive threat of tyrants against the United States and our allies and those we've covenanted to protect. Why? Because we've not only strengthened the Dollar at home but also made our chief protectors great and mighty once again - the United States military.
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