He may not be a direct threat but this is an unbelievably naive question (and, no offense, your response is reminiscent of the British left’s reaction to Hitler in the 30’s). Russia, and Putin in particular is NOT our friend. I’m not suggesting that Obama is right. He most certainly is not, and he’s acting like a petulant child as he so often does. (Thank God this nightmare is almost over.) I am definitely aligned with President Trump on this one.
That said, while we certainly could have a better relationship with them, we do not share Russia’s values. Actually, the fact is that Russia under Putin does NOT support the Judeo-Christian faith. There are numerous laws there that actively suppress it. They tolerate it, but evangelism is almost illegal unless you are Russian Orthodox which is effectively the state religion. Their economy is awful, alcoholism is rampant, the media is not free (i.e. Drudge, Breitbart, and Free Republic would not be tolerated) and there are few protections for basic civil rights (speech, religion, guns, etc.). True, immorality is not tolerated, but many other things that we value above else on the Right would also be suppressed.
Maybe the original poster is too young to remember, but I recall the bad old days of the Soviets quite well. We do NOT want to be like them.
you didn’t address their tax rates. explain how their taxes today are like the Soviets.
“We do NOT want to be like them” is the second answer I have seen with the same wording. The poster did not suggest we should be like them so why I are you making that argument? He asked why he should fear Russia and you did not answer the question. However you said you’re aligned with Trump and I believe I can confidently say: TRUMP DOES NOT FEAR RUSSIA. Would you agree?
The bad old days of the Soviet Union are over FRiend. Maybe, without the trade restrictions, Russia’s economy would improve... Maybe with real diplomacy, FReedom in Russia would improve? The Russian people are not devils and war benefits none of us.