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Moscow just announced that it will change it's stance over Iran Nukes due to the Ukraine thing.
They haven't said specifically what yet, still waiting for that.
But if they are going to say Iran can have nukes if the West doesn't let them have Ukraine... I personally think we should order the bombers to take flight and go to Defcon 1 and ask Putin if he wants to reconsider.
http://washington.cbslocal.com/2014/...an-nuke-talks/
Last edited by Jarvan; 03-19-2014 at 03:26 PM. Reason: updated with news article
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(When you can't answer a question for fear of making you or your savior look bad)Originally Posted by Back
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Wonder if Ukraine military will attempt force ... but a lot of their forces are in the Crimea and are effectively blockaded.Ukraine: Interim President Delivers Ultimatum To Crimean Leaders
Oleksandr Turchynov, the parliament speaker and interim president of Ukraine, has given Crimean officials only a few hours to release hostages and end provocations or face "adequate measures," Interfax-Ukraine reported March 19.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 12:59
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This. Without at least a threat of force, diplomacy is never taken seriously.
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it." - Thomas Paine.
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I agree to an extent. The ability to use force (actually having some significant military capability) and signaling the readiness to use force is a prerequisite to true diplomacy. The threat or actual implementation of economic sanctions can only go so far, as history and present day demonstrates. As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick."
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Saw this and laughed. A little.
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"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it." - Thomas Paine.
Lightning has killed more Americans in the last forty years than terrorism.
Princess Rainbow Kiss Mc'unicorn
Sadly, the Syrian fiasco showed the world that Obama doesn't have any balls at all.
BTW.. where are we with ridding Syria of it's chemical weapons? How's that going? Cwolff.. wana chime in?
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You'd have complained about Obama no matter what he did.
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Voluntarily or via Impressment?Russia: Armed Forces Absorb Ukrainian Military Officers
Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 20 signed a decree outlining the recognition of military ranks for Ukrainian officers transferring to serve in Russia's armed forces, Voice of Russia reported.
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 05:24
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No shit. These guys shit their pants when Obama talked tough on Syria. They were all like; He can't do that, he has to go to congress! I'm not fighting for Syria. wah wah wah!
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When did Obama ever "talk tough on Syria"? And of course he'd have to go through Congress, he's a president not a dictator. Same with this situation.
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