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Russian bombers penetrated U.S. airspace at least 16 times in past 10 Days
Washington Times ^ | 8-7-2014 | Bill Gertz

Posted on 08/07/2014 9:11:31 AM PDT by tcrlaf

Russian strategic nuclear bombers conducted at least 16 incursions into northwestern U.S. air defense identification zones over the past 10 days, an unusually sharp increase in aerial penetrations, according to U.S. defense officials.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; Russia
KEYWORDS: bombers; border; russia; ukraine
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Gee... I wonder why the US Mainstream Media hasn't been reporting about this??

There has been some Twitter buzz about this, but nothing "confirmed", until now.

Are they afraid it could make Obama look bad (and cost them their jobs), yet again?

1 posted on 08/07/2014 9:11:31 AM PDT by tcrlaf
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To: tcrlaf

Until they start strafing the golf course, no action will be taken...


2 posted on 08/07/2014 9:12:28 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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To: tcrlaf
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Putin is warning Obama not to interfere with his Ukrainian conquest.

Dollars to doughnuts the ChiComs are doing the same thing.

Wonder what's up with North Korea ?


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3 posted on 08/07/2014 9:13:36 AM PDT by Patton@Bastogne (.)
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To: tcrlaf

I thought I heard a couple of F/A-18’s take off a couple days ago.. Under Obama, I’m shocked we even respond to border incursions anymore. Uhhh, given that Obama doesn’t believe in borders.


4 posted on 08/07/2014 9:15:39 AM PDT by CivilWarBrewing
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To: tcrlaf

Obama “kept the lights on” and the borders open.

The EXEMPT remain unconcerned.

Meanwhile, Ebola, MS13, the Iranians, ISIS,
and even the Russians take foothold from sea to shining sea.


5 posted on 08/07/2014 9:15:54 AM PDT by Diogenesis (The EXEMPT Congress is complicit in the absence of impeachment)
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To: tcrlaf

And what has our do-nothing president done about it?


6 posted on 08/07/2014 9:16:13 AM PDT by al_c (Obama's standing in the world has fallen so much that Kenya now claims he was born in America.)
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To: tcrlaf

They woulnd’t try it if Cruz was in the White House.


7 posted on 08/07/2014 9:16:21 AM PDT by Signalman
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To: tcrlaf

Borders are racist.


8 posted on 08/07/2014 9:16:28 AM PDT by demshateGod (The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

“Until they start strafing the golf course, no action will be taken...”

Best FR comment of the day! Thanks for the chuckle...


9 posted on 08/07/2014 9:17:43 AM PDT by CSM (Keeper of the Dave Ramsey Ping list. FReepmail me if you want your beeber stuned.)
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Somewhat misleading.

An ADIZ extends well beyond what the general public would consider “US Airspace”


10 posted on 08/07/2014 9:18:34 AM PDT by NY.SS-Bar9 (Those that vote for a living outnumber those that work for one.)
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To: CivilWarBrewing




no need for the senate to get involved.....
11 posted on 08/07/2014 9:18:39 AM PDT by MeshugeMikey ( "Never, never, never give up". Winston Churchill ...)
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To: tcrlaf

Time for a rebel BUK missile to take out a Russian bomber.


12 posted on 08/07/2014 9:19:48 AM PDT by free_life (If you ask Jesus to forgive you and to save you, He will.)
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To: tcrlaf; All

The 1980’s keep calling, asking if he wants their foreign policy back.

Romney was totally correct, but the TV told the sheeple to laugh at him, and praise Obama’s weakness. And they did....

HOPEY CHANGEY


13 posted on 08/07/2014 9:21:36 AM PDT by tcrlaf (Q)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Until they start strafing the golf course, no action will be taken...

Best chuckler so far today.........

14 posted on 08/07/2014 9:22:02 AM PDT by varon (Para bellum)
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To: CivilWarBrewing

I don’t know what models of planes are presently based here, but the ANG has been doing a lot of take-offs with full afterburner lately. I have an idea this will continue until we get complacent, whereupon those “Bears” will be orbiting over Seattle and Portland. I can hardly wait! /s


15 posted on 08/07/2014 9:23:44 AM PDT by oldfart (Obama nation = abomination. Think about it!)
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Considering that the CONUS air defense posture is based on 9-11, it would be pretty funny if we shot one of these bombers down, claiming we mistook it for a rogue airliner ...


16 posted on 08/07/2014 9:24:53 AM PDT by tanknetter
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“Russian bombers penetrated U.S. airspace at least 16 times in past 10 Days”

Not true.

As the article said: “Russian strategic nuclear bombers conducted at least 16 incursions into northwestern U.S. air defense identification zones”

The ADIZ is not US airspace.

It is airspace that requires we identify who’s there.


17 posted on 08/07/2014 9:25:23 AM PDT by Hulka
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18 posted on 08/07/2014 9:27:07 AM PDT by DJ MacWoW (The Fed Gov is not one ring to rule them all)
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To: Diogenesis

All part of the destructive ‘change’ he promised, and swallowed whole by his supporters.


19 posted on 08/07/2014 9:28:27 AM PDT by 353FMG
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To: tcrlaf

Well the only thing to do is resurrect The Strategic Air Command and put the planes back on 24 Hour Alert.
The thing is do we even have the ability or the planes to do that?
Lord where is General Curtis Lemay when we need him??????????


20 posted on 08/07/2014 9:29:26 AM PDT by Captain Peter Blood
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