[eggsbenedict]

Why is the terminology always that the US gets to "punish" everyone else? It reeks of American exceptionalism and misguided paternalism, not to mention dubiously claimed moral high ground.

Russia has clearly made a tragic error by violently and unjustly invading Ukraine. They've escalated the world into a new cold war and perhaps dealt a death blow to globalization in the process. But...

If the US wants to de-escalate towards peace and prosperity, maybe it's best to reframe foreign policy in terms of cooperation and negotiation rather than discipline. Or maybe Americans are just that much better and more right that it's their job to keep the kids in line.

Do people really think this "big stick" attitude doesn't breed widespread resentment?

[keikobadthebad]

The russian 'big stick' on Ukraine certainly seemed to breed widespread resentment. To the point the ROW is glad the US is there to coordinate the punitive response.

[s1artibartfast]

Row \= Europe.

Europe is happy when the u.s. bully beats up the Russian bully. The non western world sees another proxy war where bullies clash and another little guy takes the damage