[Wordsmith]

I don't consider their antics in the UN Security Council concerning the Iraq resolution to be evidence of support for us.

Suggest you read post 398. We've been screwing the Russians own war against the jihadis just as much as they've been playing hardball about Iraq. As has been said on this thread, Russian government resistance to an Iraq attack is likely about money.

I'm talking about the massive public response on 9/12/01 across Russia, the candlelit vigils, the prayers. The response of the Russian PEOPLE, not the government. Will we do likewise for them if this ends as badly as it could?

[Skywalk]

Although the numbers are much smaller in Bali, Americans did nothing for the Australians.

Dude, in all honesty Americans have become completely self-involved to the point where 10,000 Russians could die today and the most you'd see is people putting flowers and items in front of Russian consulates.

[livius]

I agree. Hope we offer them all the support possible.

Russia and America were contenders for the Western Crown, so to speak. We won. But like all good fighters, we have a real bond with Russia, and I hope neither they nor we forget it.