Courtesy of Mish.
In response to Misrepresenting the Libertarian Position on Putin and the annexation of Crimea by Russia a close friend responded …
The reality is that the international community overwhelming does not recognize the annexation. Annexation by force is no longer how the world does business and that is what is at stake here. That is why it cannot be allowed to stand. As Radek Sikorski the Foreign Minister of Poland, whose country was also ripped apart and partially annexed by Russia before World War II said, “Do not underestimate our determination not to return to the politics of the 20th Century.”
Three-Part Reality
Here is the three part reality.
- Crimea is again part of Russia whether the world community likes it or not.
- The annexation will stand.
- The only thing that can change the above outcome is another major war.
Reflections on World Opinion
Recall that world opinion once said the earth was flat. Was it?
The US had no legitimate business in Vietnam or Iraq. The citizens of those countries did not want us there. World opinion (supportive at the time) did not make either invasion just. Polls today would likely show completely different results on the wisdom of those wars.
Personally, I do not care what world opinion is on Crimea. Nor did I care when majority opinion found it acceptable for the US to be in Vietnam or for the US to invade Iraq.
I do care about the opinions of people who live in Crimea. Overwhelmingly, Crimeans want to be part of Russia.
Question: Who the hell is the world, the UN, or anyone else to tell people living in Crimea any different?
Answer: Not only is it is the height of arrogance to force a different viewpoint on Crimeans, it also risks WW III to impose that arrogance….
