Who thinks that an army is unnecessary?

Okay, think about the country, live in poor conditions. I will think about myself and live well. Life is one, and it must be valued.

Everyone thinks that way, which is why almost everyone lives poorly. Great, isn't it? And you will live well either if you commit a crime for which you will not pay, or if you set a goal that is not a good life, but something else. Although I am not saying that you should not think about yourself at all. You should, but you shouldn't put money first.

They have nothing better to do than build bases around.

Indeed. They are also fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Not UKRAINIANS, but "khokhols". Why not call things by their names?

“Khokhols” is bad, it’s offensive. “Ukrainians” is better, but it doesn’t quite reflect the essence. In my opinion, the best term is “Malorossichi”;)

The European Union is more adequate and democratic.

For now, it is weaker, yes. I like to quote Emperor Alexander III: "Russia has no allies, except its army and navy." In other words, if it becomes beneficial for them to do us some meanness, small or large, they will do it without blinking an eye. And even if they are 10 times democratic and allies, nothing will change.

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Although this does not apply to all European countries. If something important unites us with some of them (for example, the Greeks), then it will be problematic: the people will be unhappy.