Originally posted by TConwell
^ Bingo!
Is Russia still a country? I thought they split into like 9 nations bent on domination by themselves? Either way, they suck and half their nation still lives well below the poverty line. Piff ... I ain't worried and I am IN the United States Armed Forces.
erm Russian History actually proves that even due to the fact the country is behind in a number of ways, Russia can pose some major threat, even on countries so large and advanced as the USA. Maybe not so much as they did in the past, but the threat is still there. Their geography, size, and the fact that half their nation lives well below the poverty line may have its disadvantages, but it also has some incredible advantages. Take the fact that all those poor Russians live below the poverty line like you say for instance, this surely means WAY MORE Russians will be willing to join the military if needed. The US population is over double that of Russias, but in a western country such as America, less people have a need to risk their lives for their country, even if they are patriotic.
All im saying is, dont underestimate the power of Russia. If they managed to make a more efficient military, then they could pose serious threat to any country they needed. Like Coasterkidmwm said
Their military operations were mostly a lie in the past as well. When they were showing off planes they would circle a bunch of then around over and over again to make it look like they had much more than they really had.
Sure most of their military operations were mostly lies and exagerated. BUT if you start to underesitimate a country because of things like this, then you can seriously hit some problems because of your ignorance. Its much better to treat it as a threat and be prepared, than just think "Oh Russias a pile of crap, who cares" and get bitten on the ass.