And right after that, you can kiss me on my bald spot..
Putin is a bloody clown!
Don't forget where he learnt his 'craft' - the KGB!
Your words betray not only your government's complicity in what was going on in Iraq before the liberation of the Iraqi people, they betray an utter lack of logic on whomever helps you come up with your talking points. If you knew that the security situation was much worse as you contend, then by keeping your diplomats in that environment, you share the blame.
The fact is, the security situation for most Iraqis and for the entire region is much, much better. A tyrant is gone, liberty is beginning to flourish, and the Iraqi people are voting themselves for which side of that fence of history to stand on.
Heres an idea for you Pooty.... This is a war zone, your own agents and yourself were at fault for sending them. You sent them, you know the risks of Islamic terrorist, grow up and face responsibility.....
Man what is with lefties this century, thinking they should blame everyone else for their problems.
"He also said that had the United States used peaceful means in Iraq, it might not be the breeding ground for terrorism that it is today."
And what about Chechnya?
Wow! So the Russians are taking credit for Beslan?
Everyone blames the U.S. no matter what happens. I guess islamofascists have been absolved from all responsibility no matter how many they kidnap, kill, and mutilate.
That includes those sluts many of you guys may be thinking of marrying.
By his logic I suppose he too is responsible for sending them there.
The old KGB hack is back to his old tricks. What happened to those Russian SF types sent in to show us how great they were?
A bad hunting shot on the part of the Russian President after so much has been exposed on his oil for food scandal with Saddam.
Ping
Bush's Fault.
Damn. Putin spending too much time at DU.
"Putin said: "If the United States and its allies assumed responsibility for Iraq when they decided to deploy their troops there, then of course, they are also responsible for the security of noncombatants, especially the security of the diplomatic corps."
I'd bet my next paycheck that IF the US said to the Russians - "Ok, please provide us with a list of all of your diplomats, where they go during the day, where they live, what they are engaged in, etc., and we will escort them and provide security for them" the answer from the Russians will be, "No - you're restricting our freedom as diplomats."
They can't have this both ways. Either they subordinate themselves to the coalition forces, or they shut up when their guys get killed. They've misjudged their influence (AGAIN) with islamofascists. Primakov is obviously lurking in the shadows calling the shots. Putin needs to pull his head out vis-a-vis the ME. Following failed policies of the Soviets will further weaken them.
Imagine Putinist reaction if they would be killed in the Polish zone in Iraq.
Russia was in bed with Saddam. Enough said.