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kpete

(71,986 posts)
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 10:44 AM Dec 2016

Russia Seen Moving New Missiles To E. Europe -&- In the mean time his puppet in US will weaken NATO



In what could mark an escalation of tensions with the West, commercial satellite images suggest that Russia is moving a new generation of nuclear-capable missiles into Eastern Europe.

Russia appears to be preparing to permanently base its Iskander missile system in Kaliningrad, a sliver of territory it controls along the Baltic coast between Lithuania and Poland. Arms control experts shared fresh satellite imagery with NPR, which they say provides evidence that the Iskander will soon be housed in the Russian-controlled enclave.

The images show ground being cleared for tentlike shelters used at other Iskander bases, says Jeffrey Lewis, a nonproliferation expert at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies. "The pattern, and the size, and the location strongly suggest to us that this is the beginning phase of construction of the shelters for Iskander," Lewis says.

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Russia Seen Moving New Missiles To E. Europe -&- In the mean time his puppet in US will weaken NATO (Original Post) kpete Dec 2016 OP
I worry Putin could move very quickly after January 20th Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2016 #1
The whole damn world is going to change on January 20, 2017 workinclasszero Dec 2016 #4
At the very best, protests can put a thorn at Trump's side and make it Baitball Blogger Dec 2016 #9
I wish these protests would be before Jan 20th bdamomma Dec 2016 #20
No surprise, this is exactly what the Russians have been setting the stage for etherealtruth Dec 2016 #2
And his security chief is heavily compromised by Russia. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2016 #5
There is absolutely no solace in any of this etherealtruth Dec 2016 #6
A prelude to war? workinclasszero Dec 2016 #14
Our "enemy" had "us" do it to ourselves etherealtruth Dec 2016 #15
That's true workinclasszero Dec 2016 #17
Great assessment, wicz ananda Dec 2016 #19
I hope I'm all wrong but with the UK and USA threat neutralized.. workinclasszero Dec 2016 #22
for sure Putin has the advantage bdamomma Dec 2016 #21
It would have never happened without the help of the workinclasszero Dec 2016 #23
the media bdamomma Dec 2016 #30
As long as their ratings are high workinclasszero Dec 2016 #31
No surprise here workinclasszero Dec 2016 #3
Heres a map of the area. Jim__ Dec 2016 #7
Location, location, location. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2016 #8
He'll take over those countries BainsBane Dec 2016 #10
Yup workinclasszero Dec 2016 #11
I believe Putin will invade more countries this spring. sarcasmo Dec 2016 #12
Somebody, please show him The Hunt For Red October and Ilsa Dec 2016 #13
This is not a funny situation ... but your post truly made me LOL etherealtruth Dec 2016 #16
Alec is such a brave patriot, I bet he wouldn't Ilsa Dec 2016 #24
Try doing this.. pangaia Dec 2016 #27
Kalingrad Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2016 #18
I worry for Finland, too.. nt Ilsa Dec 2016 #25
Yeah, I have several good friends there. pangaia Dec 2016 #28
I need to stock up on Tums Maru Kitteh Dec 2016 #26
Kaliningrad is Russia. David__77 Dec 2016 #29

Tommy_Carcetti

(43,181 posts)
1. I worry Putin could move very quickly after January 20th
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 10:51 AM
Dec 2016

If you'd remember in Ukraine it was a mere couple of days after the former President Viktor Yanukovych fled the country in the face of a massive uprising before Putin rolled into Crimea. He strikes when the iron is hot and everyone is most vulnerable.

Baitball Blogger

(46,703 posts)
9. At the very best, protests can put a thorn at Trump's side and make it
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 11:14 AM
Dec 2016

difficult to be Putin's puppet. But, that still means our country will be weakened.

bdamomma

(63,843 posts)
20. I wish these protests would be before Jan 20th
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 08:54 PM
Dec 2016

and the congress should not wait until Jan 20th 2016 to discuss this stupid man and his escapades.

etherealtruth

(22,165 posts)
2. No surprise, this is exactly what the Russians have been setting the stage for
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 10:52 AM
Dec 2016

The US will have a very weak, uninformed (intellectually incapable) POTUS. The UK will be thrown into disarray from Brexit ... no one will really be able to focus on this

etherealtruth

(22,165 posts)
6. There is absolutely no solace in any of this
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 11:05 AM
Dec 2016

it appears everything has gone as planned ... but the planning was not done by the U.S. and tRump is simply a useful idiot for the plans of others.

The republicans are so drunk with power they are willing to sell the country to the low bidder.

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
14. A prelude to war?
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 08:16 PM
Dec 2016

Putin/Russia is behind all these nationalist fascist movements...to take out his main adversaries before the first shot is fired!

The UK in disarray, the USA neutralized and Trump a russian puppet installed as president. Our country blinded by an infiltrated FBI and the CIA cut off by the President.

So the main players already off the board...all of Europe lies before the Russian bear!

Its fucking genius..like Sun Tzu level genius! To take out your main adversaries without firing a shot! But God help us because our enemy is doing it to us!

etherealtruth

(22,165 posts)
15. Our "enemy" had "us" do it to ourselves
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 08:21 PM
Dec 2016

If we had a more engaged, intelligent, questioning citizenry ... they would not have been successful.

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
17. That's true
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 08:27 PM
Dec 2016

Democracy depends on an educated and well informed citizenry.

Do I need to say anything else?

ananda

(28,858 posts)
19. Great assessment, wicz
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 08:39 PM
Dec 2016

This was part of the plan all along.

The second stage involves exploitation and riches.

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
22. I hope I'm all wrong but with the UK and USA threat neutralized..
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 09:05 PM
Dec 2016

It reminds me of a verse in Revelations 13:4

Who is like unto the beast? Who is able to make war with him?

'Interesting times' we are living in.

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
23. It would have never happened without the help of the
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 09:18 PM
Dec 2016

mainstream media.

They normalized the clown and his nazi/KKK deplorables.

bdamomma

(63,843 posts)
30. the media
Mon Dec 12, 2016, 11:36 AM
Dec 2016

should be held as accomplices. Prompting up this stupid man, they are playing a very dangerous game with alot of people.

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
3. No surprise here
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 10:57 AM
Dec 2016

That's why Putin got his puppet installed into the White House.

NATO is on it's own, Comrade Trump will order all US troops in Europe to stand down if his pal gets jumpy. Putin has full rein to threaten and or take over any country he wants!

I'm sure Comrade Trump and his soon to be Sec of State that are close pals with Putin will facilitate their fellow fascist's every move!

Jim__

(14,075 posts)
7. Heres a map of the area.
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 11:06 AM
Dec 2016

[center][/center]

The Baltic States are all part of both the EU and NATO. Kind of makes clear why Putin wanted trump as POTUS.

BainsBane

(53,031 posts)
10. He'll take over those countries
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 11:15 AM
Dec 2016

With Trump's complicity. And this is the party that claims Reagan won the Cold War. Now they will sit back and enable the resurgence of the Russian empire.

sarcasmo

(23,968 posts)
12. I believe Putin will invade more countries this spring.
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 01:51 PM
Dec 2016


Trump will ignore and the Kremlin will control Europe.

Ilsa

(61,694 posts)
13. Somebody, please show him The Hunt For Red October and
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 07:38 PM
Dec 2016

tell him it's a documentary made when Alec Baldwin was a Republican.

etherealtruth

(22,165 posts)
16. This is not a funny situation ... but your post truly made me LOL
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 08:22 PM
Dec 2016

"...tell him it's a documentary made when Alec Baldwin was a Republican"

Ilsa

(61,694 posts)
24. Alec is such a brave patriot, I bet he wouldn't
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 10:19 PM
Dec 2016

Mind having his integrity impugned if it helped us out of this situation.

Seriously, though, I prayed hard about this situation in church this morning and every day. I'm afraid for my children more than for myself. I awaken feeling sick about this every day, and I'm sure it's made it more difficult for my anti-depression drug to work.

pangaia

(24,324 posts)
27. Try doing this..
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 10:51 PM
Dec 2016

We all spend a lot of time here doing.. well, ya'll know what.
Crying, bitching, commissuraaating....etc etc etc...
And that is fine.

BUT.. we gotta fight back... Me TOO !!!!

NOW !!!!!!!



SO I suggest---

Get out and contact your reps and tell them to fight against this coup d'etat and every single nominee il duce puts up for his cabinet.

Call/email the White House
Call Attorneys General
Contact Reps...
Write letters to editors.
Contact broadcast media.
Join groups fighting the coup.
Contribute $$ if you can.
Post on social media.
Join protests, marches, strikes, boycotts.
any other type of civil disobedience. .
PROTEST any way possible...

Anything else you might think of...

THE SOUTH KOREANS JUST DID IT!!!!!!!!!!

BRAVO 대한민국 !!!

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,944 posts)
18. Kalingrad
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 08:35 PM
Dec 2016

Originally known as Konigsberg, part of East Prussia. It was never part of Russia till after WWII.

pangaia

(24,324 posts)
28. Yeah, I have several good friends there.
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 10:54 PM
Dec 2016

Both are classical musicians..One travels a good deal in Russia..mostly St Petersburg on the ALLEGRO and Moscow...

I think I am going to ask them their take...

I will be in Moscow in February...if Putin lets me in....

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