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They can start by cutting off the flow of Russian "water" into the Iranian swamp.

[My2Cents]

Is San Franciso on Russia's list of terror bases?

[LuckyHat]

If Russia is serious, they can start by joining the coalition in Iraq. Once stable, on to Iran and Syria.

[NotchJohnson]

Lets hope they still can put some fear into people and haven't been Europeanized into worrying about the French. What if Russia joins us, does that still mean there is no coalition.

[Michael Goldsberry]

Wonder why "terrorist bases" is in quotes. Do they think Putin is making this stuff up?

[CJ Wolf]

"My friends, now is the time to join our Russian friends and drain the swamp and kill all the mosquitoes."

We can't do that, 1st the swamp is a wetland and 2nd the mosquitoes are endangered and third Russia is not our friend.

[bt_dooftlook]

Especially Iraq and Syria; the issue will be the extent to which they can use their new anti-terrorist stance diplomatically to undercut domestic support for terrorism in these countries. They would (I believe) rather keep their soldier's feet out of these locations so that Uncle Sam takes the heat, and we would rather keep them out because of previous "misunderstandings". However, having their support politically, diplomatically, and financially would be a tremendous help in closing down terrorist support operations globally...IMHO

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

"Military action is the last resort in the fight agaisnt terrorism."

Wrong. It's the first action a nation must take, and IMO Russia is bloviating here because they talked tough after the Moscow theater tragedy and did nothing then.

Let the Russkies fight their own battles after they screwed us on Iraq. These terrorists were funded and support by the old Soviet Union for years anyhow.

[stevem]

My friends, now is the time to join our Russian friends and drain the swamp and kill all the mosquitoes.

We are already there. If Putin and Co. are serious, it's time for them to join us. They might start by asking Bush how they can help. In their own back yard they might send Chechnya the way of Carthage.

[wayoverontheright]

The Russian reaction at the very least will validate PREEMPTION and certainly puts leftists in the position of reevaluating UNILATERALISM.

The terrorists have awakened the Ruskies from their slumber, we may well have a strategically placed partner now in putting pressure on Iran and North Korea.

Big blunder this one, on the part of the enemy.

[jbwbubba]

Then stop arming IRan and Syria and standing in the way on Iraq. Don't give me lipservice about going after terrorists and give Iran nuclear ability, not to mention arming North Korea

[ApesForEvolution]

Russia is prepared to make pre-emptive strikes on "terrorist bases" anywhere in the world

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Good thing summer is over in MN and it's time to head up to higher country....Muhammadan Terrorist Death Cult Network, Inc., is VERY THICK in Minnesota...

[Thrusher]

My friends, now is the time to join our Russian friends and drain the swamp and kill all the mosquitoes

Amen. A terrorist meets his objectives when his intended targets cringe in fear, or when they come to his table to plead for peace. A terrorist meets his objectives when his enemies "withdraw" in order to avoid future terrorism. A terrorist even meets his objectives when he dies, as long as his death strikes fear into his victims. A terrorist's most fundamental weapon is fear, and terrorism cannot be defeated until that weapon, fear, is turned back upon the terrorist, and those who support him. Half-measures and politically-motivated rules of engagement only succeed in getting our noble soldiers killed and emboldening the terrorists. To paraphrase Ann Coulter: invade their countries, kill their leaders, hunt them down in the streets, slaughter them like dogs, and convert their neighbors to democracy.

[ApesForEvolution]

"Military action is the last resort in the fight agaisnt terrorism."

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He's joking right?

I'm sorry, I just don't trust 'newly reformed' communists yet, based on significant evidence (Russia/Iraq for instance, Russia/Iran for instance, Russia/China for instance, etc.)...I'm seeking help though. lol

[tractorman]

Russia and Israel should take out Iran and Syria respectively while the USA holds down the fort. Then let The Big Bear loose on the other rat infested terror bases around the world instead of US forces being subjected to charges of political correctness insensitivity.

The formation of a USA-Israel-Russia alliance against Islamic terrorism would combine a lot of intelligence and military fire power in addition to the political coup for Bush’s foreign policy.