US National Security Threat: Is this about one thing, or the other?

[Maxmars]

It`s too much to ask Russians to be rational in a sense that they would act only in a way that has beneficial outcomes to themselves. Even the old USSR was more rational than what Russia is now , they are openly bragging about destroying other countries ....they are even proud about this side of their nationatily /psyche ....." We are Russians, we destroy , kill , it is our mission "

A compilation of Russian propaganda threats to destroy other countries. Was your country mentioned?

Ok back to space ....

Threats In Space “Extremely Concerning”: Space Force Boss


I dont see the logic using nukes in space since it would harm also Russian and Chinese space satellites also.

But i am guessing , i dont know any more than you what`s going on

I'm not trying to diminish what you are saying.  It is actually an important aspect of this question to explore.  But I have to recall, at least for myself, that when it comes to the "media evidence" we all rely on, there can be be very little trust.

Yes, your example of "A compilation of Russian propaganda threats to destroy other countries. Was your country mentioned?" is quite extensive and well produced... but it is produced.  Media collects, curates, and controls the content of these videos for a purpose... and, again, in my opinion, it is NOT to "inform" but expressly to influence. 

For the Russian people it serves to offer reinforcement of the idea that "Russia rocks and kicks ass!"  For its notional adversaries it serves as a soft sell of how scary Russia is.  Yet the proof of "the pudding" during their recent military exploits demonstrates they are not far removed from normal scary.

I'm certain that such a collection of utterances in the political and diplomatic theater could be crafted about nearly ANY country, including our own (Can you imagine how many threats our own blowhard politicians have recklessly proffered for the sake of their own political currency?) 

It appears that the 'public relations' arm of the defense industry (M.I.C. anyone?) would be well-served by collating all manner of fear fodder to inflate the perceived need for more purchases from their client-base.  And, because such a large portion of our local political theater still pretends "Russia" is the larger threat against the US, this kind of marketing will never cease to be.  China, at least, will see to it.

Thanks for the Threats In Space “Extremely Concerning”: Space Force Boss link... it kind of serves to highlight what I was talking about regarding the collective efforts of the body of associated defense industries.  It kind of reeks of self-service when you consider that all the sources and principle making these statements actually represent the industry which consumes the Lionshare of defense spending... and according to them, we can never spend enough ...

I want to focus on the meaning of the words "a destabilizing foreign military capability" ... and while this is both important and noteworthy... I have to return to the idea that this could cause the Chair of the Intelligence Committee to pull the fire alarm doesn't seem to fit, as none of this is "new" exactly.

It makes me even more inclined to suspect this is more theatrics brought to us by political thespians and their producers.  Where is the fire?

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I think it's a reflection of how politically fraught the US has been lately.  

If you'll recall, Congress has had a lot of problems getting its act together in this past year (the long fight over "who's speaker" and then the more recent action trying to get a border bill (which was then immediately nuked (https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congres...rcna137477) after the deal was firmed and sealed for delivery)

So in a way, yes, political games have interfered.  Instead of acting for the better of the US, all sides have been acting for the betterment of their party and this is getting in the way of things that should have been attended to.

note:  my opinion only, not supported by anything other than my own observations.

You know, I have to say, I'm coming to a point where I can no longer support the political "matter-of-fact" party paradigm.  I can't believe that we have been so conditioned to pretend that political "personalities" are what matters... and not the actual actions and policies.  I'm not even certain any longer that the "party" is a real thing... it's effectively just a trope. 

Apologies for my response being a tad "off-topic"... I just had to get that off my chest.