The lesson we learn today is:
When you topple a murderous tyrant from power, don’t allow him to load trucks with ill gotten loot and drive away.
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It is not our war. Period.
The Presidents failures in Iran, Libia, Syria, Egypt and Afganastan have shown Putin that his downsizing of the military are total surrender. We will get nothing but lip service and lies from this president as he continues to disassemble and destroy the country that he hates.
“a country of 46 million people”
44 million people.
The two millions of Crimea people just left the building, moved out.
Confrontation? There is no confrontation.
I will be very, very surprised if this is still going on in a week.
The real lesson is Russia is not willing to countenance a hostile Ukraine on its borders. Its going to nip it in the bud and send any one else tempted to mess around with Russia a sharp warning.
Russia doesn’t want Kiev’s affection; only its obedience.
How many Russian gas lines run through the Ukraine ? Putin can’t let them have control.
“Ukraine Braces for War With Russia”
Tough luck, Kiev putschists!
Breaking news for you:
The Ukrainian Air Force 240th tactical aviation brigade based near Sevastopol has pledged allegiance to the authorities of Crimea Autonomous Republic. It is manned by more than 800 troops and has almost 50 planes. Belbek Airport hosts 45 MiG-29 fighter jets.
Among others pledging allegiance to Crimea is Rear admiral Denis Berezovsky, who was appointed by Kiev last week as chief of the Ukrainian Navy, but swore to serve the people of Crimea on Monday.