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11. I do not believe that empires ever have friends.

Fri Dec 9, 2016, 07:51 PM

Dec 2016

The US and Russia might have temporary agreements when their separate interests coincide, but an empire is always focused on domination.

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Russia moving nuclear-capable missiles into Eastern Europe. [View all] Cattledog Dec 2016 OP

Whatcha gonna do Trumpie? C_U_L8R Dec 2016 #1

He'll blame it on Obama lpbk2713 Dec 2016 #4

He probably thinks this is cool get the red out Dec 2016 #6

Diverting attention from interfering in the 2016 election, Putin? Frustratedlady Dec 2016 #2

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2016 #3

The US also has nuclear missiles stationed around Russia. guillaumeb Dec 2016 #5

I think that's the only sensible choice.. JHan Dec 2016 #10

I do not believe that empires ever have friends. guillaumeb Dec 2016 #11

Putin is going to test that jackoff just to see how far he can go, doc03 Dec 2016 #9