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The Russians had it coming to them
Telegraph ^ | 24 Nov 15 | Con Coughlin

Posted on 11/24/2015 4:44:33 AM PST by elhombrelibre

If anyone is to blame for the shooting down of a Russian warplane on the Syrian border it is Vladimir Putin.

Ever since the Russian President came to power, we in the West have become used to the Russian military adopting an ever more aggressive stance towards the Nato alliance. Starting with the invasion of Georgia in 2008, which was launched in response to Tbilisi’s desire to join Nato, Russia’s military has been indulging in a clumsy attempt to intimidate Nato and its allies.

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TOPICS: Editorial; Foreign Affairs; Russia; Syria
KEYWORDS: backstabbingturks; getreadytorumble; iran; nato; putin; russia; syria; turkey
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1 posted on 11/24/2015 4:44:33 AM PST by elhombrelibre
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No, there is no good reason for the Turks to have shot 1st. I think we need to look at just what is going on along the Turkey-Syria border. Just why is ISIS not being economically isolated by closing the borders around it?


2 posted on 11/24/2015 4:47:50 AM PST by MNJohnnie ( Tyranny, like Hell, is not easily conquered)
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To: elhombrelibre

The Russians had it coming to them

The Turks will have it coming to them. Soon.


3 posted on 11/24/2015 4:49:26 AM PST by McGruff (Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it)
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Mother of God ...

This mess will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it ...


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4 posted on 11/24/2015 4:50:12 AM PST by Patton@Bastogne
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5 posted on 11/24/2015 4:50:27 AM PST by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: MNJohnnie

Turkey supports ISIS.
Attacking ISIS threatens what they see as an asset, they are protecting their asset.


6 posted on 11/24/2015 4:51:26 AM PST by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same.)
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To: elhombrelibre
You want to back to where it all started?

He may get what he wanted all along.

7 posted on 11/24/2015 4:51:43 AM PST by McGruff (Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it)
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Turkey shoots down Russian jet near Syrian border
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=bfe_1448354227


8 posted on 11/24/2015 4:51:59 AM PST by beaversmom
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The Turks are helping ISIS. They have sided with the Muslims for 1400 years.


9 posted on 11/24/2015 4:52:04 AM PST by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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Don’t forget that Turkey is a NATO nation. If Russia should attack Turkey, NATO is obligated to defend Turkey. If NATO defends Turkey the risk may be WWIII. If NATO chooses not to defend Turkey, that will be the end of NATO. The end of NATO may be what Russia is up to...


10 posted on 11/24/2015 4:53:01 AM PST by Afterguard (Liberals will let you do anything you want, as long as it's mandatory.)
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To: McGruff

Turks are already shaking: the horror of attacking primates with Stone-Age rusty garbage for weapons. Let them come, less genetic waste to spoil Earth.


11 posted on 11/24/2015 4:53:43 AM PST by Samogon (Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something. - Plato)
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I will laugh if the Russians get their asses kicked. By the Turks, lol.
12 posted on 11/24/2015 4:54:37 AM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: MNJohnnie
If the Russian aircraft had, indeed, violated Turkey's airspace, then it's hard to blame Turkey for shooting it down.

Does anyone even remember the saga of Korean Airlines Flight 007?

13 posted on 11/24/2015 4:55:16 AM PST by Alberta's Child ("It doesn't work for me. I gotta have more cowbell!")
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Yeah looking at the maps it does look like the Russian pilot made a major error.


14 posted on 11/24/2015 4:56:51 AM PST by MNJohnnie ( Tyranny, like Hell, is not easily conquered)
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To: MNJohnnie

ISIS fights Kurds?


15 posted on 11/24/2015 4:57:18 AM PST by zek157
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To: McGruff
Not everyone adores Putin.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/621677/Reports-Russian-helicopter-shot-down-while-searching-downed-jets

16 posted on 11/24/2015 4:57:29 AM PST by elhombrelibre (Against Obama. Against Putin. Pro-freedom. Pro-US Constitution. Go Cruz.)
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To: McGruff

McKHANNN!!!

17 posted on 11/24/2015 4:57:43 AM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: elhombrelibre

Are they kidding?? Russia had it coming to them?? Well, this Thanksgiving, Turkey may be over cooked this year.


18 posted on 11/24/2015 4:57:53 AM PST by WKUHilltopper (And yet...we continue to tolerate this crap...)
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To: WKUHilltopper

*chuckles*

Microwaved Turkey. Yuck.


19 posted on 11/24/2015 4:59:17 AM PST by McGruff (Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it)
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To: McGruff

Al-Baghdadi is the guy in back of the guy on the left of McCain.


20 posted on 11/24/2015 4:59:37 AM PST by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto!)
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