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LUCASWILLEN05

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  1. Regarding historical bias here are a number of forms such as political, national, persona and others. I don't know what you studied or to what eve but you might try reading this

    http://www.uio.no/studier/emner/hf/iakh/HIS4010/h11/undervisningsmateriale/HIS4010_McCullagh.pdf

    Hopefully you will also understand that I was simply making a couple of people on the T80BV discussion thread aware that Russian sources in this day and age need to be treated with some caution - as for that matter should any other kind of source. 

    The tone of your post came across as objectionable. I chose not to respond on the public forum as I do not want a flame war, nor do I have the time for one.

    Furthermore I do not have the time or inclination to discuss this with you further owing to the demands of real world course work so I would appreciate it if you do not waste my time or yours with a reply. You can always use the "ignore" option if you do not wish to read my comments - I certainly do not have any further interest in yours.

    You should also be aware that my Father passed away at the end of January which means I have no wish to deal with further issues.

    It is a shame that the atmosphere between us has deteriorated to this level and I think you will agree a period of time to allow for a breathing space to allow tempers to cool would be the most constructive way forward from here

    Thank you

     

  2. Without someone to bully NATO is nothing.....Just like Miller and his ilk.

    A bit of a silly and biased view perhaps? What of Russian actions in Chechnya, Georgia and Ukraine? What of the threats made to the Baltic States, Poland and others from Moscow? 
     
    Bullying by NATO or bullying by Moscow? If you are going to discuss geopolitical issues maybe you could take a little time to understand some of the complexities behind the modern  issues. Not the least of which is History.
     
    You would, I suggest, do well to examine Eastern European history in much greater depth starting from at least the 1700 - 1721 Great Northern War and possibly the earlier Northern Wars of the Late 17th Century as well. Then consider the events of the 18th Century (Polish Partitions)  before moving on to more recent events n the region. Once you understand this you will be better placed to understand the reasoning behind modern policy making in the region and the reasons behind recent, current and future conflicts both within Eastern Europe and outside the
    region.
     
    It is by no  means as simple as some people imagine which is why I strongly suggest a wider and deeper study stepping beyond any personal or political bias.Only after that can you reach a propr, evidence based conclusion.
    1. Sgt.Squarehead

      Sgt.Squarehead

      You would, I suggest, do well not to make assumptions.  :mellow:

    2. LUCASWILLEN05

      LUCASWILLEN05

      You seem to be assuming NATO is some kind of "evil empire" without considering Russian actions or the fact that there is a long history of Russian aggression in Eastern Europe. Anyone who knows anything of the history of Eastern Europe will be well aware of these facts.

      However I do not have the time right now to give you a History lesson (despite having a degree in the subject) Right now however you appear to be falling into the first pitfall of historical analysis. Allowing your personal and political bias to interfere with the analytical process. Maybe you don't like US policy or NATO. Fair enough. However you need to look beyond that for now if you are going to reach a balanced conclusion based on all the evidence.

      I suggest you might benefit from understanding the issues from the perspective of Polish and Baltic States history in order to understand their perspective on Russia and thus their reasons for joining NATO

    3. Sgt.Squarehead

      Sgt.Squarehead

      Give me a history lesson?  :lol:

      I suggest you learn some bloody manners pal.  :mellow:

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