[GermanBusiness]

I am sure he knows. Putin and Bush are playing Good Cop Bad Cop with the arabs.

[GSlob]

Russo-Chechen conflict dates since about 1820s [i.e. from way before anyone heard the word "Wahhabism"], and has been periodically flaring up ever since. While in its most recent flare-up it has acquired an islamist tinge, given its sordid history [including Stalin's mass deportation of the Chechens in the 1940s and other kind and nice things of the same kind] it could be seen as an example of a bona fide ethnic liberation movement.

[kublia khan]

Putin only has one goal at this time; to reconstruct a USSR type of coalition of nations with Russia as the overseer/superpower backbone of the alliance. Putin, unlike many leaders who are constantly distracted by side issues; has been pursuing this goal without deviation since he was elected. The Chechan problem can be dealt with at the appropriate time however if dealing with them now compromises the prime directive then Checnea can continue to fester. Though I could never embrace his goal I do admire his ability to maintain his vision. I wish that conservatives in this country could focus with such clarity.

[Stellar Dendrite]

So....Putin supports the Chechens???!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Wiz]

Putin supports Hamas that supports Chechen fighters killing Russians ping!

[Neophyte]

Palestinian Authority educational institutions

They should put at the doors of every such... hm, hm, 'institution' a warning sign that already exists at their maternity wards:

ATTENTION! LIVE AMMUNITION!

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE.com: "HAMAS MOVES INTO SOUTH AMERICA" by Lt. Col. Gordon Cucullu (February 10, 2006)

"internet-haganah.com/jihadi/hamas.html"

NEWSMAX.COM: "PUTIN: HAMAS NOT A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION" by Carl Limbacher and the NewsMax.com staff (February 9, 2006)

TRAVEL.STATE.GOV - PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: "RUSSIA"

[Joe Boucher]

BEing that they are a very big thorn in the side of the russians is it wrong to root for the Checen Rebels?