[Tailgunner Joe]

Reagan called the Soviet Union an "evil empire" once, but the Soviet Union we confronted in those years was hostile. Until lately, today's Russia was not.

I wonder what Russia has done lately which would make Pat suggest that Russia is now hostile to us.

Russia didn't support Saddam Hussein? Russia didn't make billions on Saddam's UN Oil for Palaces Scam? Russia just started supporting Iran recently?

Maybe Russia's newfound support for HAMAS is what Pat is talking about. Somehow I doubt it.

If we don't want these people in our backyard, what are we doing in theirs?

Why is Putin selling Hugo Chavez fighter jets, attack helicopters and thousands of rifles?

[RusIvan]

Why is Putin selling Hugo Chavez fighter jets, attack helicopters and thousands of rifles?==

Just business. Russia needs to make money and feed her industry.

[steve-b]

Maybe Russia's newfound support for HAMAS is what Pat is talking about.

Russian support for a fellow enemy of the Jooooos is probably why Pat is upset with the administration for not bending over and grabbing ankles for Putin.