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In reply to the discussion: Russia Says Marine Killed During Mission to Find Downed Pilots [View all]CullenBohannon
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The shooting at and killing of the descending parachuting pilots is unconscionable and a war crime
Purveyor
Nov 2015
#5
So if one NATO member commits a war crime, have all NATO members committed a war crime? Goose,
Purveyor
Nov 2015
#7
Well I think the term "war crime" like "terrorist" has been reduced to political cant at this point.
bemildred
Nov 2015
#12
Gen Wes Clark said to the CNN "War Hype" crowd that "Turkey wasn't acting on behalf of NATO"
KoKo
Nov 2015
#36
First off the fighter was shot down over Turkey after violating their airspace and
cstanleytech
Nov 2015
#43
If this was first incident for a Russian military jet violating Turkeys airspace I would agree
cstanleytech
Nov 2015
#51
This is going to be a fucking mess. When Russia retaliates by bombing Turkey land directly,
morningfog
Nov 2015
#3
I expect we will rally around our ally. We move our navy to between Russia's navy and Turkey.
plus5mace
Nov 2015
#19
Erdogan wants our help, it's not just a matter of letting him have his way with Russia. nt
bemildred
Nov 2015
#18
Rather Putin be straight-jacketed for for ignoring 72 hours worth of warnings to cease and desist
LanternWaste
Nov 2015
#28