[jb6]

The relationship is not strained except maybe in some quarters in the Beltway who cannot stand the thought of a Christian Russia actually exhibiting moral leadership and helping on the war on terror...and who maintain contact with the spirits of the Cold War. They need to be rudely awakened.

You can start with the likes of Tailgunner Joe, Hoplite and TapTheSource.

Then there is the Polish branch of the EU/Fourth Reichers who've invaded FR and spread their socialist crap around rather thick.

[eleni121]

I'm unsure of who these fine folks are you refer to: although I do recollect Hoplite as a Turkish sympathizer...now there's a reactionary obsolete thinker for you.

Yeah...you are on the money...these guys are still thinking in terms of Cold War nonsense and personal grudges against the Eastern Orthodox and Christians in general. Betcha any money they are on del Ponte's side when it comes to Slobo.