[jwalsh07]

The Russians took 10,000 casualties in their assault on Chechneya, a city one fifth the size of Baghdad alone, and levelled the city. Their conscripts are no match for American warriors, their technology is three generations behind and their influence is on the wane not the rise.

I repeat, Putin had two choices and the right one was clear. He chose the other. Stupid man.

[cardinal4]

Putin? or Petain? The Russian Military is in deplorable shape; no training, old weapons and a pecking order or hazing system that does more damage than the lack of funding or support. His threats are just a lot of hot airski. He secretly is on our side, he just cant admit it..

[GladesGuru]

Evidently, the Russians can't even level the city (Chechen rebel stronghold) properly.

As I remember, they have declaired victory at least five times. Each time, out of the rubble came the barrel of a gun.

To any who doubted the wisdom of those who wrote the 2 nd Amendment, give 'em a one word rebuttal "Chechnya".

[bushfamfan]

Interesting how things ended up in Afghanistan also. It's clear Russia has a horrible time because people universally understand Russia is not a force for good. This Iraq situation shows Russia and China how they could be eaten from within because their govt's and the goals they seek are sinister.