Posted on 11/24/2015 11:24:24 AM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
For some reason mainstream media is slow to catch up on this but we here at LibertyNEWS.com believe this situation could explode into global world war. For those who don’t yet know, a Turkish fighter jet fired a rocket at a Russian warplane, bringing the plane down and killing the pilot (another may be in enemy hands).
Click here for the story on LibertyNEWS.com.
Turkey claims the Russian warplane crossed into Turkey’s airspace, a violation that warranted the extreme action. Make no mistake about it, this could be viewed as an act of war. An act of war committed by both sides of the situation.
What makes the scenario extremely dangerous is that Turkey is a NATO country. And according to Article 5 of the NATO Charter, any NATO nation who is attacked must be defended by all members of NATO.
In essence, if Russia retaliates, the United States and Europe must go to war with Russia.
Here’s the exact language from Article 5.
“The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all and consequently they agree that, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collective self-defence recognized by Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of the North Atlantic area.
Any such armed attack and all measures taken as a result thereof shall immediately be reported to the Security Council. Such measures shall be terminated when the Security Council has taken the measures necessary to restore and maintain international peace and security.â€
What Russia’s response will be is unknown. That said, Putin is saying he will not tolerate any attack on Russia’s military.
LibertyNEWS.com’s Jenna Leigh Richardson has been covering the story this morning and said “this could be catastrophic.”
Indeed.
We have a Pentagon full of social engineers and a Muslim (sympathizer, at least) in the White House.
Mr. 'phone and pen' wouldn't hesitate to entangle us in a war that pits us against one of the other major non-muslim powers, one the Chinese are likely to side with. If that gets really nasty, then there will only be a few non Muslim powers to contend with, and most of those are already invaded.
The only advice I have is to slooooow down.
The plane was over Turkey for seconds. Yeah, they were warned, and shooting them down could defended....but shooting the pilots was criminal.
We need to slow way, way down.
Obama will come out and say this is why he wanted a no-fly zone as part of his red line in Syria. Of course no one was ever informed that Obama wanted a no-fly zone, but the MSM will invent one and figure out a way to blame Bush for it.
Putin isn’t stupid, but he will push more strikes on US backed Rebels in Syria forcing Obama to make a decision.
This is going to get very interesting, especially if Obama has to go to the UN for support.
Obama will come out and say this is why he wanted a no-fly zone as part of his red line in Syria. Of course no one was ever informed that Obama wanted a no-fly zone, but the MSM will invent one and figure out a way to blame Bush for it.
Putin isn’t stupid, but he will push more strikes on US backed Rebels in Syria forcing Obama to make a decision.
This is going to get very interesting, especially if Obama has to go to the UN for support.
Would World War make Global Warming worse?
In what universe is this blog “breaking” any news??
Speak for yourself. It is here.
Sounds very hugh and most series!!
agreed..
If democrats can’t contain Obama they’ll lose it all in 2016...
And now we here US backed rebels shot down Russian rescue helicopter. Nice job Barack.
I agree. It’s a discomforting escalation, but I don’t think the players involved want an expanded war.
The problem with Putin sticking his nose out, is that it then becomes a prime target.
Putin, keep your aircraft over Syria.
Turkey, don’t be too anxious to mix it up. This may not turn out as spiffy as you think.
Naaah.
I think it’s time for us to really look for the reason that our country has become one of the bad guys in this world.
We are on the wrong side, and we are going to pay a high price real soon, i fear.
Agreed. This is ridiculous.
Unless Jean Francois Kerry gets involved, then all bets are off.
If obama follows the NATO rules like he follows the Constitution there will be no war with Russia. Obama fighting the Russians? Now THAT is funny.
Fred Thompson R.I.P.
Or when Turkey bombed the Kurds with weapons supplied by us to attack ISIS.
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