Seems we may be pissing the Russians off.................

[Acera]

I found this to be an interesting article. Maybe just saber rattling, maybe not.

It’s Getting Out of Control: Russia Retaliates Against US: Puts Radar Station On Combat Alert, Prepares To Take Out European Missile Defense Systems « InvestmentWatch

It’s Getting Out of Control: Russia Retaliates Against US: Puts Radar Station On Combat Alert, Prepares To Take Out European Missile Defense Systems


Earlier today, we presented the latest developments in the escalating possibility of an imminent air (and potentially land) campaign targeting Syria by the “western world”, a move that would infuriate not only Iran, but also Russia and China, both of which have made it clear they would not sit idly by and let such an “aggression” stand. Now it is Russia’s turn to retaliate. Cutting straight to the chase – in a nationally televized appearance by Russian president Dmitry Medvedev: in response to what the Russian believes is an active incursion and a potential act of eventual aggression on behalf of NATO countries in Eastern Europe (and hence the US), he he said the following (7 minutes in): “First, I am instructing the Defense Ministry to immediately put the missile attack early warning radar station in Kaliningrad on combat alert. Second, protective cover of Russia’s strategic nuclear weapons, will be reinforced as a priority measure under the programme to develop out air and space defenses. Third, the new strategic ballistic missiles commissioned by the Strategic Missile Forces and the Navy will be equipped with advanced missile defense penetration systems and new highly-effective warheads.Fourth, I have instructed the Armed Forces to draw up measures for disabling missile defense system data and guidance systems if need be… Fifth, if the above measures prove insufficient, the Russian Federation will deploy modern offensive weapon systems in the west and south of the country, ensuring our ability to take out any part of the US missile defense system, in Europe. One step in this process will be to deploy Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad Region. Other measures to counter the European missile defense system will be drawn up and implemented as necessary. Furthermore, if the situation continues to develop not in Russia’s favor we reserve the right to discontinue further disarmament and arms control measures. Besides, given the intrinsic link between strategic offensive and defensive arms, conditions for our withdrawal from the New START Treaty could also arise.” That said, he concludes that Russia is still open to dialog. However, if Obama merely intends to bomb any nation at will, we are very much concerned that everything Medvedev has just threatened will be enacted. And exponentially more so when Putin comes back in charge. One thing is certain – Russia is not North Korea, and taking this speech for more empty jawboning is probably not the wisest option.
Full must watch address to the public: for English closed captioning hit the CC button.

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[orbitup]

I think they are having some problems in Russia right now. The best way to divert attention is to bring out the boogey man (USA).

They have been pissed about the missile defense system for years. Why else wait until now to have a cow about it?

 

[M. Sage]

When haven't they had internal troubles in Russia?

Putin's angling for the return of the USSR. Cranking up the nationalism a few notches is just the way to do it.

 

[orbitup]

Putin's angling for the return of the USSR.

And he's not as popular as he used to be.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

Wolverines!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[scap99]

Wolverines!!!!!!!!!!!!

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The remake should be coming out, shortly. Only this time, it's the Koreans that are playing the bad guys.

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[jfrey]

I really don't care what the Russians think. They have some serious weapons but we have enough, if we can keep obama from destroying them, to turn Russia into an eternal desert. They are mostly all bark with little bite. Been that way for years.

 

[hkusp1]

Screw it let's burn this motha down.

 

[Greg_TX]

The Russians aren't our friends. This much is obvious simply by looking at how many times they, along with the Chinese, have consistently voted against the interests of the U.S. and other member countries of the U.N. Security Council when it comes to issues such as North Korea or Iran. They arm our enemies, provide technology and knowledge to Iran's nuke programs, cozy up to Chavez, etc. GWB and Obama have been foolish to think that a former KGB officer (Putin) would deal in good faith, and are just too damn gullible not to suspect that Russia has been biding their time until the circumstances are right to resume an aggressive posture. I think Sage is right when he says the goal is the reformation of the Soviet Union. Look how they made an example of Georgia - provoked or not, they sent the message that former republics should think twice about resisting Moscow.

 

[AcidFlashGordon]

Wolverines!!!!!!!!!!!!

Included in the poster I created on the MotiFake site...

As for the Russians being pissed off, when have they not been pissed off....especially when the United States is concerned? Even though most of the hard-core Stalinists are dead, there are still those who would like to see "Mother Russia" returned to the glory of their socialist/communist past. But that glory was all a farce, as proven by historical documentation of the shortages, murder and general mayhem the communist party hardliners inflicted on the general population.

 

[smtimelevi]

and does a bear shit in the woods?

 

[noskilz]

I thought Hillary hit the RESET Button?!?

 

[suhsjake]

Its becuase the POTS has no spine when it comes to leadership and governing.

 

[Greg_TX]

Its becuase the POTS has no spine when it comes to leadership and governing.

He is dangerously inept when it comes to foreign policy. He doesn't seem to have the spine or the smarts to deal with the big players on the world stage, and some day he might say or do something stupid that gets our country in a world of shit somewhere else in the world. The Pakistanis aren't very happy with us right now, for example.

 

[orbitup]

Its becuase the POTS has no spine when it comes to leadership and governing.

Bingo!

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[M. Sage]

It gets political, it gets closed.