The recent events in the Ukraine are disturbing. The actions of the Russian government are
frighteningly reminiscent of Hitler’s advance through Europe prior to World War
II. His actions were originally confined
to predominantly Germanic speaking lands bordering his country. His excuse was he was responding to the will
of the people there in moving militarily to incorporate them into German
governance and occupation.
Obviously, Putin is doing the same thing with the same
stated reasoning. We as Americans
certainly can relate to the desire of an area to become self-governing, and
Putin is trying to mimic that approach in saying he is there to “assist” the
local populace that wishes to be independent.
Unfortunately, with troops on the ground from Russia, it looks more like
an attempt at intimidation and a takeover of the country by a foreign power…just
like Hitler did.
Certainly, there are ethnic differences in Crimea and in
Eastern Ukraine. How do we judge what is
going on there from our perspective?
California is rapidly becoming entirely Hispanic ethnically. Southern California already is. Does that mean Mexico can mass troops on our
border and in our country to help facilitate and back (or perhaps instigate) a
revolt? I’m sure Mexico can come up with
a million reasons why the economic wealth of California would be a boon to
their country and give them great political influence over the remaining United
States…just like Putin realizes with Ukraine.
But do the people of California think they would be better off with an
alliance with and a dependence on Mexico.
What do you think?
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