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slightlv

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2. Man, I'm reading and hearing completely conflicting info
Tue Jul 15, 2025, 01:39 PM
Jul 15

about Russia's ability to wage war, and to continue doing it. I know many of the reports that Russia can not be beaten and will never quit are based on past experiences and patterns via Napoleon and others. But I honestly just don't know. And now we have no trusted intelligence on them at all. Common sense tells me that Ukraine is not fighting a futile war, that trump is. But I also recognize that sometimes my "common sense" differs from everyone else's... but I am truly confused as to what to believe about them. From a few YouTubes I've listened to (and probably NOT the best of info!), the sanctions have not really cut into Russia... that there've been other governments willing to diss the American sanctions... governments like India's. With GDP figures from the BRIC nations together adding more value than the governments from the West... that not only America is in decline, but also all the Western nations. On one hand, I really do question that. OTOH, trump trying desperately to erect buildings and golf courses in BRIC countries lend an air of credence to me.

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