State TV says Russia could turn US to 'radioactive ash'

AFP ^ | 3/16/2014 | Stuart Williams

[markomalley]

A leading anchor on Russian state television on Sunday described Russia as the only country capable of turning the United States into "radioactive ash", in an incendiary comment at the height of tensions over the Crimea referendum.

"Russia is the only country in the world realistically capable of turning the United States into radioactive ash," anchor Dmitry Kiselyov said on his weekly news show on state-controlled Rossiya 1 television.

Kiselyov made the comment to support his argument that the United States and President Barack Obama were living in fear of Russia led by President Vladimir Putin amid the Ukraine crisis. His programme was broadcast as the first exit polls were being published showing an overwhelming majority of Crimeans voting to leave Ukraine and join Russia.

He stood in his studio in front of a gigantic image of a mushroom cloud produced after a nuclear attack, with the words "into radioactive ash".

"Americans themselves consider Putin to be a stronger leader than Obama," he added, pointing to opinion polls which then popped up on the screen.

[markomalley]

Alrighty then!

Boy, I sure am glad that we have The Won with immediate access to the football. (/sarc)

[Ouderkirk]

Yeah...I’m sure when he’s with his boyfriend Reggie nothing can disturb him.

[Mark17]

Boy, I sure am glad that we have The Won with immediate access to the football. (/sarc)

As long as the Obungler is in office, the Ruskies could make good on that threat, with his blessing. Nothing would be done about it.

[MrEdd]

In before the Hillary “what difference does it make” pictures.

[Sacajaweau]

like we didn’t know..start

[LostInBayport]

Turns out that reset button Hillary pressed was a reset of the Cold War to ‘On’.

Hey, look...an actual accomplishment for her!

[SkyDancer]

And if 0bama survives he’ll immediately send Kerry, if he survives, to tell Putin how sorry he was to upset him.

[ryan71]

Putin must genuinely dread 2016 when obumbingidiot leaves office.

[Nepeta]

As long as the Obungler is in office, the Ruskies could make good on that threat, with his blessing. Nothing would be done about it.

Every time he is out of the country or in Hawaii, I have concerns that Something Bad could happen, and he would just sit back and say how sad it is.

[markomalley]

In before the Hillary “what difference does it make” pictures.

How about this one instead:

[Alter Kaker]

A leading anchor on Russian state television on Sunday described Russia as the only country capable of turning the United States into "radioactive ash"

Factually inaccurate. China could too. And at least as far as major cities go, France, Britain and UK could do a decent job as well.

[Texas Eagle]

Don’t trouble yourself, Russia. God will take care of that soon enough.

[Sarah Barracuda]

They are saying this meanwhile we have a missing 777 that is capable of carrying a crap load of nukes..gee, makes ya think

[Alter Kaker]

And rather than saying Britain AND UK, I clearly intended to substitute Israel.

[VerySadAmerican]

Just saw a poll that says MOST Americans believe Hillary to be honest, compassionate, believable and would be a good leader. Man, this country is in trouble! More from the voters than Russia or muslims.

[bicyclerepair]

Like shitlery will be a better _resident?

The sheep elected this tumor twice. They’re stupid enough to vote in the beast. 1st woman and all is what matters.

NEVER underestimate the stupidity of Amerikans.

[Texas Eagle]

You see? It’s just that sort of attitude that will never win you guys a Nobel Peace Prize.

[Genoa]

So, Putin has a good reason to do some real damage before Jan. 20, 2017.

[coydog]

Uh, which poll was this?

Polls can be rigged too.

[EBH]

yes, yes, yes...just how is that nuclear disarmament thing going today?

If anything, in the long run we will owe Putin a debt of gratitude for shaking awake the American people.