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Xolodno

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18. Bottom line. Assad fucked up.

Reply to Chasstev365 (Original post)

Thu Apr 6, 2017, 09:56 PM

Apr 2017

He decided to test his limits and it failed. It embarrassed Moscow and Tehran. He left the US no choice but to respond, but for all intents and purposes, looks like it was a slap on the wrist.

Meanwhile, Moscow and Tehran won't say boo, as they were warned in advance, and by preponderance, Syria. Its kabuki theater. The real threat to Assad is probably Putin telling him you do something stupid like that again, you'll die an early cancer death.

Russia HAS air defense systems in Syria that can shoot down Tomahawks, looks like they were not utilized, so that says it all.

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So if I am Putin, I release everything I have on Trump tomorrow [View all] Chasstev365 Apr 2017 OP

If I am Putin, I start releasing just little bits at a time. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2017 #1

Looks like the Russians were warned, waiting for a confirmation on the account ... if so of course uponit7771 Apr 2017 #2

I believe you are correct Champion Jack Apr 2017 #4

Yes, the Russians were contacted before the airstrikes bathroommonkey76 Apr 2017 #8

You are probably right, but, how can anyone believe he is nothing mote than Putin's bitch? Chasstev365 Apr 2017 #10

do you believe that Trump is no longer Putin's puppet? lapfog_1 Apr 2017 #3

this hit was with russia's ok,, fair warning given. no reason for putin to release anything juxtaposed Apr 2017 #5

+1, CNBC is reporting Russians were warned ... I would not be shocked or surprised if this is true uponit7771 Apr 2017 #7

If you are Putin you work out a "gentleman's agreement" about what needs to go down tonight Guy Whitey Corngood Apr 2017 #6

it's impossible to be too cynical about all this. KittyWampus Apr 2017 #12

It's been suggested that Putin may not mind Assad getting smacked. Putin told him to get rid KittyWampus Apr 2017 #9

If you are putin, you told trump to bomb Syria. Jakes Progress Apr 2017 #11

Exactly. JenniferJuniper Apr 2017 #16

putin may have given his permission. spanone Apr 2017 #13

I'm not convinced the Russians were against this strike Renew Deal Apr 2017 #14

Haha, excellent!1 UTUSN Apr 2017 #15

Why would he do that? This strike provides perfect cover for any suspected "collusion"... Pachamama Apr 2017 #17

I've wondered if Putin worked it out with Assad Ilsa Apr 2017 #19

Bottom line. Assad fucked up. Xolodno Apr 2017 #18