[jbwbubba]

Because its not BS. They are defensive weapons; and yes can be used if Iran (Syria, insert another crazy ass country) launches ICBMs at Europe. Yes they can also be used for Russia and its not just aimed at Iran. However the real question is why is Russia so bent out of shape about 10 defensive missiles, if they are full of love and joy and no ill plans for europe or the U.S.

[omega4179]

Its their front yard.

[microgood]

Because its not BS. They are defensive weapons; and yes can be used if Iran (Syria, insert another crazy ass country) launches ICBMs at Europe. Yes they can also be used for Russia and its not just aimed at Iran.

So these missiles will protect countries like Germany or France, or are we to believe the crazies would attack Poland or Lithiuania?

However the real question is why is Russia so bent out of shape about 10 defensive missiles, if they are full of love and joy and no ill plans for europe or the U.S.

The Russians have always been paranoid and think we are meddling in their sphere of influence. I just do not see why we must continually stir the hornet's nest unless we have a good reason, and this one seems shaky at best.

[homeguard]

Exactamungo!!

[DoughtyOne]

Ask yourself how we would view a Russian implemented anti missile defense sight on our Canadian border, over the Mexican border or in Cuba.

Our sights in eastern Europe render the Russian nukes worthless, and make it more vulnerable to a first strike.

I can see Russia’s point. And then there’s the issue of the substitution of some of the defensive weapons with offensive ones.

I think Russia has a valid reason to be nervous.

I also realize with Iran getting the nuke, these defensive missiles are going to be needed.

The point is, stop Iran dead in it’s tracks and back off a little on the Russian border plan. This may be a bargaining chip. Who knows.

[iThinkBig]

Exactly. Also, if the Russian’s were such buds with us then completely withdraw support for Iranian plutonium production and we withdraw the missle shield. Why the hell are we still buying Russian intelligence? Our government ever hear of a double agent? Geez.

[usurper]

However the real question is why is Russia so bent out of shape about 10 defensive missiles, if they are full of love and joy and no ill plans for europe or the U.S.

I think it is just a shakedown. They want us to share the technology that cost us billions to develop so they can have there own system. In the end we may have to do it.