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Re:What did British officers think of the American civil war... by SemanticStrengh on Friday May 20, 2022 @07:52PM (#31453991)
> "I don't myself believe the Russians were serious."

Oh so it was a prank? - - What a weak thesis...

> You also seem unfamiliar with the purpose of NATO. Wikipedia

You seem unfamiliar with the fact the USSR asked to join NATO it seems

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Re:What did British officers think of the American civil war... by watwut on Saturday May 21, 2022 @06:51AM (#31456812)
And NATO rightfully said no, because of what kind of country Russia was.

Also, politicians, including and especially Russian politicians at the time having unserious claims is not weak thesis. That was their frequent negotiating/pressuring/rhetorical tactic.

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