Not madness or absurdity. Was it absurd for Hitler to invade Poland and France or for Saddam to invade Iran and Kuwait? With the benefit of decades of hindsight we can say that it didn't work out for them, sure, but these were deliberate and calculated moves made by serious men. Absurdity is taking the word of an enemy dictator at face value.

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml -1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Then, again, why do you think it is out of madness?

[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It's not, it's likely ego and want of power. You think that's madness?

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I think that's an extremely silly view of the situation when a much more reasonable motive was outright stated, and therefore significant evidence is required to prove the alternative. Vibes do not count.

[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago

Watch what governments do, not what they say. If they were concerned about NATO, (especially their air forces) they wouldn't be throwing away their stockpile of anti-air missiles to hit ground targets.