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Putin Warns US Over War On Terror & Against Military Action Against Iraq
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Posted on 12/16/2001 7:39:54 PM PST by Asmodeus
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To: Asmodeus
Russia expects the US to consult it before taking the "war against terrorism" anywhere beyond Afghanistan, President Vladimir Putin saidYeah, yeah, sure, sure... we'll 'consult' with the UN, too.
As long as ya'll are aware that it doesn't much matter what you say... we WILL move forward to do what we have to do. If you want to feel important while the adults make the world a better and safer place, that's fine.
Just know that if you actually try to stand in the way, we WON'T be happy... and until that time when we've altered the political landscape enough that Americans feel safe again, our bad side is a REALLY ill-advised place to be standing.
To: Asmodeus
Classic case of good cop - bad cop in my opinion. Gorbachev and Shevernadse played the same role with Bush Sr. in '91. They put up a front of opposition but after meeting with James Baker, it was obvious they supported our action.
As we move through the world assailing the various terrorists, we are going to allow our allies to protest where it is in their best interest to do so. That does not mean they will oppose us or that they do not support us. This is likely to happen with Russia, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Malaysia, etc. It is in our best interest that the rulers of those countries say whatever needs to be said to quell opposition from within.
To: Asmodeus
I know that everyone thinks that Iraq is going to be next, but I don't think so. I think we should systematically dismantle the terrorist networks first and leave Iraq until last. Saddam has been using the networks to perform his work, we need to take his tools away first. By the time we get around to him, I think the Iraqui opposition will be strong enough to do the majority of the work themselves and that will work to our advantage.
This thing should be worked in concentric circles, starting on the outside and slowly tightening toward the center.
To: Asmodeus
Let the virgin seeking suicide bombers loose on downtown Moscow and see what Putin has to say then... Mr Putin is a chicken sh*t.
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posted on
12/16/2001 8:26:02 PM PST
by
nagdt
To: Asmodeus
How very arrogant of Putin to use such strong language, making it sound almost like he's running the show. Considering how diplo-speak is normally phrased, this is a quite abrasive set of statements.
MM
To: nocommies
" there is evidence linking iraq to the wtc bombing in 1993, and every attack on us since then."I am fairly well read on the subject. All the evidence I have seen is very circumstantial. Before we start bombing Iraqi cities and killing Iraqi soldiers, I want to see more substance proving that the American case justifying the use of US military force is very strong.
I had operatives in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in 1991-2 and I wanted us to go into Baghdad at that time when we had reason to do so. For what seemed like good reasons then, the US did not take out Saddam or his "government". To go in now with no proof on the table that he has attacked us, makes us look too much like Russia when they moved on Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and Poland.
We must be able to say our cause is just, our proof is strong, and God is on our side.
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posted on
12/16/2001 8:36:20 PM PST
by
NetValue
To: Askel5
Predictable? Maybe.
To: Asmodeus
What about Iraq interests Russia so?
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posted on
12/16/2001 8:58:16 PM PST
by
dr_who
To: Miss Marple
Notice the quotes? Nowhere is it quoted that Putin is warning anyone. A very misleading title, to say the least
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posted on
12/16/2001 9:07:41 PM PST
by
MJY1288
To: Asmodeus
In this day and age of continual media bias and outright fabrication of facts
the only sources I get info from is the Pentagon and White House briefings.
I've yet to see ANY major network get the facts straight.
And the print media is just as bad.
To: Asmodeus
Yeah right, let's ask Putin's permission to protect ourselves! I don't think so! I believe it was the U.S. and not Russia that was attacked, but maybe I'm wrong. I'll ask Putin.
To: nunya bidness
What's predictable, comrade, are the posts on this thread.
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posted on
12/16/2001 9:21:48 PM PST
by
Askel5
To: oldtimer
They have. Remember those apartment blocks that the Chechens were blowing up a couple years ago?
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posted on
12/16/2001 9:24:09 PM PST
by
aspide
To: nocommies
If you're trying to run an international alliance, it's not 'butting in to our business' if one of our allies gives some advice. Grow up.
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posted on
12/16/2001 9:25:49 PM PST
by
aspide
To: Askel5
You're alive! I was getting worried about you. Never venture in to the Quarter without an escort.
That didn't come out right...
To: NetValue
Sir I do not see how it is any other nations business how we meaning TUSOA conduct a war we do not have to ask anyone's permission do wage war on any nation...do you agree??
To: Asmodeus
If Russia discovered Chechen terrorists hiding out in Arizona, could it not commence a bombing campaign with permission from the Mexican government, claiming that Arizona was historically never American but rather Mexican territory?
To: Asmodeus;GROUCHOTWO; Lock & Load; Elihu Burritt;
CommiesOut; madrussian; Askel5; GROUCHOTWO...
Putin bump
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posted on
12/16/2001 10:06:49 PM PST
by
malarski
To: Askel5
Some White House officials are pressing to shift the fight against terrorism to other rogue states. I'll bet the names of some of White House officials are also predictable.
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posted on
12/16/2001 10:12:15 PM PST
by
malarski
To: malarski
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posted on
12/16/2001 10:45:39 PM PST
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Askel5
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