The Russian worldview is based on power and fear.
It’s great to deal with a polite opponent, but Russians are not among them.
Polite and soft communication is perfect for truthful, open dialogue. But then, you must show strength — I don’t mean fear.
This isn’t the ideal approach, but you really should use stronger tools to change the tone.
Otherwise, your opponent (especially a Russian one) will simply laugh at you.
This might sound too harsh — Europe is much more polite, and that’s absolutely fine.
Ukrainians will adapt to this tone as well.
But we must fight for our freedom in a more powerful way.
I hope you understand my point.
Some of my words may not be perfect because English is not my native language.
lumimarja on
Yeah, if you want peace you must prepare for war.
We’ve all known this, hopefully everyone in europe also puts their money where their mouth is.
Wide-Cash1336 on
I’d rather our values not be so soft anymore. We are so soft in welcoming half the third world to come and enjoy the fruits of our labour. Too soft to put fire under the feet of corrupt and woeful political establishments.
SureSplit on
I love that line.
-v22 on
Now is a better time than ever to assert independence. Global relations are changing, we need to change with it.
Cathal1954 on
Every single word! Who would have thought a banker would produce such a reasoned and reasonable article without ever quoting figures of billions for this and millions for that. There is real wisdom in this and it offers a useful explanation of what European values are based on and a pointer to where we need to be heading.
I know that there is also a very dark side to European history, and we have a lot of making up to do with the Global South, but that can be incorporated into a new vision, and it doesn’t contradict the need for mutual defence. “Si vis pacem, para bellum.” But it must be accompanied by a commitment never to initiate hostilities.
gookman on
More like hot radioactive power if you get my meaning 😉
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The Russian worldview is based on power and fear.
It’s great to deal with a polite opponent, but Russians are not among them.
Polite and soft communication is perfect for truthful, open dialogue. But then, you must show strength — I don’t mean fear.
This isn’t the ideal approach, but you really should use stronger tools to change the tone.
Otherwise, your opponent (especially a Russian one) will simply laugh at you.
This might sound too harsh — Europe is much more polite, and that’s absolutely fine.
Ukrainians will adapt to this tone as well.
But we must fight for our freedom in a more powerful way.
I hope you understand my point.
Some of my words may not be perfect because English is not my native language.
Yeah, if you want peace you must prepare for war.
We’ve all known this, hopefully everyone in europe also puts their money where their mouth is.
I’d rather our values not be so soft anymore. We are so soft in welcoming half the third world to come and enjoy the fruits of our labour. Too soft to put fire under the feet of corrupt and woeful political establishments.
I love that line.
Now is a better time than ever to assert independence. Global relations are changing, we need to change with it.
Every single word! Who would have thought a banker would produce such a reasoned and reasonable article without ever quoting figures of billions for this and millions for that. There is real wisdom in this and it offers a useful explanation of what European values are based on and a pointer to where we need to be heading.
I know that there is also a very dark side to European history, and we have a lot of making up to do with the Global South, but that can be incorporated into a new vision, and it doesn’t contradict the need for mutual defence. “Si vis pacem, para bellum.” But it must be accompanied by a commitment never to initiate hostilities.
More like hot radioactive power if you get my meaning 😉
Speak softly and carry a big stick
Wa need cultural war