Do you think the US should lighten up on Russia?
544667
Yes, Russia is a Christian nation in the fight against terrorism. They are in the area fighting muslim terrorism on their borders. The more we push them away the more their curtian will raise. Russia is a great ally and we should do more to bridge any gap there is. Our former soviet state allies should realize that Russia is on their borders not the United States. The above answers show how uninformed the American general public is.
465857
USA AND RUSSIA, BUT RUSSIAN ARE CATCHING UP WITH USA.
436358
Russia hasnt lost it. It is the corrupt politicians who have tarnished the image and screw the economy. Let the people rise and media help them and they will bounce back.
1005919
Somebody should smack those pesky russians right in their face and kick them out of there. It would not be a problem anymore after that.
343885
Hahaha! I like the spirit but perhaps this should be answered by someone unbiased and neutral.. that's me!\n\nWhile the USSR was truly mighty once upon a time, currently the strongest military force on the planet is the USA, whether you like it or not. Russia still has a formidable arsenal but they are certainly not as powerful as the US of A. Also, their economy will not be able to bear the strain of a full fledged modern conflict and so the USA it is again.
204772
Of course... Maybe the US should invade Canada so we can end that issue.
766548
I think Putin was involved - he's a sneaky little bastard. How long do you think it will be until someone blames Bush?
843342
These flights don't just fly over they stop at various bases and meet with our troops and inspect facilities for various treaty obligations and we do the same the Russians won't get home until November 19. Our people did there inspection in October. This is nothing to worry about in fact you should be glad as this system lowers the level of mistrust between the USA and Russia.
374290
I think the russians would have took most of Europe if not for the nukes
261023
The USSR was actually the best thing to happen to the US.\n\nAt least the US had an ostensible enemy, and since a Mutual Assured Destruction was the only way to fight this enemy, War needed to be "defered" indefinately.\n\nNow, unfortunately - With the downfall of the USSR, the US has not only become a super-power, it has become a  "HYPER-power."\n\nThis makes other countries worry about our presence.\nThey believe that the US is out the "take over the world!"\n\nHell...  They can't even feed Detroit!!!!\n\nYou honestly think the US wants to take care of a bunch goat-eating Muslims who do nothing but sit in dirt all day and hum a bunch of sh-t?!?!??!?!?\n\nBelieve me, if the US wants the world,\nI'd be going to Katmandu on a domestic flight tomorrow.\n\nLighten up, world!
74736
I wouldn't count on the US... global warming is melting the frozen lands of Siberia, where there are vast ammounts of natural resources. So if your choice is just because you think Russia is a pour country, think again. And remember that noone defeated Russia, they couldn't even take over one single town! (Stallingrad). And if you're just being patriotic when you say that US will rule, good for you. I love america too. I'm from Europe.
287802
Right now, I would say the score is Lions - 2, Christians - 2, however that could change at any time.  The Iranians are certainly shrewed with their threat of cutting off oil.  They are a major player in the oil production business, so it would hurt internationally if they were to do that.  On the other hand, how much of their bullshit are we prepared to take and not just them but Russia and China, too.  This little charade going on about Iran not accepting Russia's nuclear proposal is nothing more than a stalling tactic on the part of both countries.  If we are so stupid as to trust Russia, than we all need our heads examined, starting with the White House. The winner will be the one designated to turn off the lights when all is said and done!
416366
I think it will take a little time but yes.  Once other countries see a little more diplomacy we will be met with less stubborn animosity.
843332
No one can touch Putin. He controls the EU gas supply, and th US needs him if it wants to halt Iran and north Korea's atomic weapons program. He should be stopped, but he is beyond the power of the west.
1010889
I basically asked the same question.....well, sort of, about the US. \n\nPeople HAVE become lethargic.
534933
Russia lacks the organization and infrastructure at this time to be able to make war with the U.S.  Their military efforts at this time are focussed on neocolonial attempts to influence states like Armenia and Kazakhstan.  We may be working our way to a renewal of the Cold War, but Russia just isn't equipped for an actual military conflict outside its current sphere of influence at this time.
755388
oh yeah we were all supposed to be dead by now.\n\nmaybe the russian winter will kill us all off instead.\n\nits the newspapers blowing everything out of proportion