(02-24-2022 06:28 PM)tanqtonic Wrote:  As a last point of comparison between how a foreign power views the will of our leader there is this.

Under Trump, the main focus of the military was simply focusing on its main and stated (and obvious) goal.
Under Biden, the focus is seemingly combatting discrimination and how to enjoin 'inclusion'.

You seriously think that this was even part of the calculation on Putin’s part? Or is this a pot shot that shouldn’t be responded to?