[JustPiper]

Still, highest officials in the Bush administration continue to regard Moscow as a close friend and indispensable ally in the war on terror.

America must ask if we can afford such an ally. Can we afford a "partner" in the war on terror who appears to be in sympathy with those who hate us?

It is time to re-examine our approach to the Moscow elite, and reject trust as a dangerous gamble, a threat to our national safety.

[Calpernia]

>>>Still, highest officials in the Bush administration continue to regard Moscow as a close friend and indispensable ally in the war on terror.

Interesting add on to this. I need to be criptic though.

I just spent the afternoon with Russians from Russia (meaning, not born here).

They do not think the Russian government is supporting Arabs. Seems the general opinion is an cultural hate for Arabs. Not just the religion.

As for black market? General opinion is yes, if weapons were sold, it was not done through government ok, only black market for money.

Is this absolute? I don't know. How valid is this information? I fully trust the source; but have no idea if it is fact.