Don't take this personally, but I definitely find your blind support for anything Western (and trolling) rather annoying. Furthermore, they are often factually incorrect just for the sake of being pro-Western. Your comments on Mil-26 helicopter, on the geographical location of the USSR, and many more ... but let's not go there.
You ask Mr. Ewald here if I have a blind support for their policies... But it's safe to say that by and large I agree with them. This is specially true with regards to their policies in the SEA. More importantly I recognise that were it not for the stabilising influence of the US in our region we would not be as economically successful as we are now (economy is the No. 1 on our list of priorities not status).
I like constructive conversations with the end result of a conclusion, although I know this is not possible all the time. But I must say I've had a civil discussion with you as with all the other posters here, entertaining and addictive (BTW I made a new year's reso to cut my engagement in this forum to 2 hours day and night...It's not doing well I must say. I'm still trying), okay, sometimes annoying.
But do tell me where was I wrong on the Mi26? Just so that I know and make the necessary corrections in my mind. How about the geo of Russia (I was not referring to USSR mind you)? Didn't I post the Eurasian location of Russia? I was only expressing my reservations on Russia being considered an Asian just because part of it's territory is in Asia. Besides as far as I can recall Russia has not openly claimed to be an Asian. Then about the "many more," well even you seem to have forgotten about them so it's pointless to ask for specifics. But do indulge me on those 2 matters for my peace of mind dear buddy... :cool2:
BTW, Messiah seems to agree with you. I'm not surprised...