Is the US stronger than Russia?

Question

The US pushes for sanctions against Russia and insists in putting the missile defense system on their border in spite of what Russia says that they will do. Why do we think that Russia will not retaliate.

We did not like it when they had missiles in Cuba, and they don't like it if we put them in Poland.

I say Russia is not afraid of a war with the US, what do you say?

Answer 1

The US isn't the superpower it once was. The more enemies we create the more we're asking to be destroyed.

Answer 2

They aren't. US is in very bad standing with UN, and has been rubbing the rest of the world the wrong way for quite some time now. It's all bark and no bite. Not to mention that US is over $10 tril in debt, Russia - only $60 bil, they cannot afford to start another war without collapsing completely. US attempted global domination and partially succeeded but they'll break their teeth on Russia.

Answer 3

I do not know political fairs!

Answer 4

I used to box.  I've found out that the first to land the first solid punch....wins.

No, Russia isn't afraid, because they have entered into the projection, and, protection of others in the same frame of mind...

And the big thing now is " diplomatic talks" which gives the aggressor the ability to get a firm foot hold...a plan of action...a building of forces.........THE FIRST PUNCH.

Answer 5

No, not at all. Uncle Sam has been getting old, sick poor, weak, .... but strong. Yet, he still is tryingto pretend to be a tiger. That was why the former Chinese leader Mao Tse-tung called Uncle Sam a paper tiger. If you do not believe what I said, just look around of ourself. We have 2 wars in our hands and they will never end. We have 9+ trillion dollars of national debt,  we have a very bad recession at home, our unemployment rate has been high, we have so many home foreclosure and bank crisis, .... I think you have got the picture. On the other side, Russia has been enjoying their economy success from their oil, natural and gold mining not mentioning as Russia joins its force with its neighbout China. Half of European oil comes from Russia.  Now, you have the answer to your question.

Answer 6

Yes, the US is stronger and richer than Russia and has a better military.

However a conflict with cost much, much more than beating up on a 3rd world power, Iraq which has already cost trillions of dollars and your social security if you are a young American.  The Russians feel they are being backed into a corner, and , yes, they will fight and actually were in the right in stopping the ethnic cleansing of the So Ossetian people who are celebrating in the streets !!  The only Georgian unit that did well against them was the anti missile unit trained by Israeli advisers which shot down 4 Russian jets.  

Answer 7

The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming!

There is an evil corruption in high places in Russia & who are behind murdering these innocent Georgians. We (US) need to make a stand for the little guy.

Answer 8

Like Jesus told Pilate, neither has any power except that which is given to them from God.  God is the true Power, and we will all be brought to see that in God's time and in God's way.

Answer 9

I think, in spite of the rhetoric, Putin (the guy who really runs the show) will not start a war with the U.S.  Russia is not capable of withstanding a united front against it.  The war will be one of politics and economics.

You can't make a comparison between the Cuban Missile Crisis and Poland.  Different time, different circumstances.

Answer 10

I think that as it stands, there is a lot of friction between the US and Russia. This heat will soon erupt in SOME kind of confrontation, be it war or talks about war. Of course, Russia is not afraid of war with anyone, but at this point in the US's economy, the last thing we need is a bout with Russia. I think it is safe to say the Russians will wage war no matter what kind of economic turmoil they are facing in their home.