Originally Posted by inthebox
Realistically, how could the USA even think about an armed conflict?
- Iraq and Afghanistan are costing $$$$$ and military resources, economy is not so hot, USA energy sources still questionable. I think Putin knows this.
In Russia's backyard?
For what national security purpose?
I say let the Europeans and the UN handle this one- if they have the will or ability to.
Let them learn how to defend themselves.
We have more on our plate right now, to be taking on another problem.