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In reply to the discussion: For those of you who didn't live through the invasion of Iraq, here is what is about to happen [View all]woundedkarma
(498 posts)This is not the same thing all over again.
Don't pretend that this is anything less than exactly what Putin wants.
From there, draw the lines to Putin's interests and you're likely to understand the exact reason this is happening. More than likely Putin couches it as distraction from impeachment and trump says OK! But Putin's money comes from oil.
We're pretty much in a war with Iran now. We will spend resources. Gain nothing. And cook even more hatred for our country. And yes, it will be because of the greed of our corporations, who might make some money but it will never be what they think they'll make.
If you read/listen to Maddow's book, it's clear Putin hates at least some of the gas & oil industry and what better than to use their greed to reduce the stature even further of the U.S? All the while Russia gains more power, allies and Putin gains money.
So, I think this will look just like the attack and destruction of Iraq and the motivations will LOOK just like it as well. But the true reason it's all happening will go back to Putin.