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8. I think what you say is accurate, Diclotican, thanks.

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Wed May 18, 2016, 01:40 PM

May 2016

Russians deserve some respect.

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‘Outgunned’ NATO to Step Up Eastern Deployments to Deter Russia [View all] Purveyor May 2016 OP

These stupid, neocon dicks sulphurdunn May 2016 #1

I suspect precisely that Ghost Dog May 2016 #6

Yes, those evil neocons making Putin be a jingoistic asshole! It's allways America's fault! Odin2005 May 2016 #13

+1000000 Old Vet May 2016 #20

And that's why the neocon dicks need Hillary... MattSh May 2016 #17

They evidently need a refresher course in History... NewImproved Deal May 2016 #52

You confused defending from Russia, with invading Russia, NATO is in defense, Russia is aggressing. braddy May 2016 #57

yeah crazy how Russia keeps moving its borders closer to NATO territory AgerolanAmerican May 2016 #61

Yes it is crazy, invading Ukraine for instance puts them invading up to NATO's borders. braddy May 2016 #62

"Invading Ukraine" AgerolanAmerican May 2016 #67

Tell Russia to get out of Ukraine and to concentrate on improving Russia, rather than empire. braddy May 2016 #68

As an American AgerolanAmerican May 2016 #69

NATO is right to try to stop Putin with a stronger defensive posture and firm resolve, braddy May 2016 #70

Thy brainwashing is complete AgerolanAmerican May 2016 #71

The "brain washing" seems to even have Sweden and Finland in it's grip as they see what you don't. braddy May 2016 #72

Hadn't you noticed? It has already started. n/t Lodestar May 2016 #64

Purveyor Diclotican May 2016 #2

I think what you say is accurate, Diclotican, thanks. Ghost Dog May 2016 #8

Oh, and the USA had absolutely no role in that... MattSh May 2016 #18

MattSh Diclotican May 2016 #23

Part of U.S. strategy (besides oil and gas/pipeline security and competition) Lodestar May 2016 #66

Lodestar Diclotican May 2016 #73

Sad to see the Republicans... scscholar May 2016 #3

You think Obama is a Republican? Where do you get that? braddy May 2016 #59

Welcome to the new cold war same as the old cold war Backwoodsrider May 2016 #4

This is nothing like the Cold War when the world faced the Soviet Empire, THAT was serious. braddy May 2016 #5

Good info in your post which shows why this NATO talk is bullshit Ichingcarpenter May 2016 #7

The NATO talk is BS in which way? braddy May 2016 #9

Invading and conquering who? UnitedFront4Sanders May 2016 #11

Nobody would be moving troops and Sweden and Finland would not be contemplating braddy May 2016 #12

JFC, the whole former Warsaw pact is under NATO control... MattSh May 2016 #19

Yes, how dare Eastern European countries join NATO to protect themselves from Russia. Odin2005 May 2016 #21

You mean the former slave states held by Russia have sought to join NATO, and now are part of the braddy May 2016 #22

Surprise, after the soviets controlled them by force Duckhunter935 May 2016 #53

Perhaps the Problem... LeFleur1 May 2016 #25

People also forget that Russia and Hitler were allies and were both conquering Europe. braddy May 2016 #60

Glad to see you seem to be for the Duckhunter935 May 2016 #51

Could you please UnitedFront4Sanders May 2016 #76

I'm so sick of NATO being used as a tool for empire and greed. nt. polly7 May 2016 #10

I see the Putin Apologists have already arrived in this thread. Odin2005 May 2016 #14

Only to be expected for a thread driven by Putin Paranoiacs. Nihil May 2016 #30

"As usual, the truth lies between the two extremes" is a well-known fallacy. Odin2005 May 2016 #32

A fair point. Nihil May 2016 #36

I'm fed up with people defending dictators just because they are "against America". Odin2005 May 2016 #65

"The whole alliance! ...which is basically the US and a handful of troops from other nations." Shandris May 2016 #15

Here's a link to the full wargaming analysis this is based on independentpiney May 2016 #16

The RAND report is advocating putting an Army ARMOR CORP in Latvia and Estonia. happyslug May 2016 #24

Where do you get that a single NATO corps sized force could take St Petersburg in 48 hours? independentpiney May 2016 #27

St Petersburgh is only 136 KM by air, 158 KM by road happyslug May 2016 #28

They're exploiting the drop in oil prices CanadaexPat May 2016 #26

It is Putin which is forcing NATO to arm up, not the other way around. braddy May 2016 #58

Global Corporatists Use NATO to Intimidate Russia LarryNM May 2016 #29

Battalion sized forces? Back to the old cold-war trip wire strategy HereSince1628 May 2016 #31

Russia raps NATO for deciding on meetings with Moscow unilaterally: agency bemildred May 2016 #33

NATO chief: ‘Broad agreement’ to seek meeting with Russia bemildred May 2016 #34

Snubbed by West, Russia rolls out red carpet for Asian leaders bemildred May 2016 #35

Everyone choosing up sides. Won't be pretty... nt Purveyor May 2016 #37

I don't think sanity is out of the question yet. bemildred May 2016 #38

Robert Gates vs. Donald Trump bemildred May 2016 #39

Trump fires back at ex-Sec. of Defense Gates: ‘He knows nothing about me’ bemildred May 2016 #46

Trump Says Cameron Has Invited Him to Visit UK bemildred May 2016 #40

No 10 rejects Donald Trump claim of invitation to Downing Street from David Cameron bemildred May 2016 #41

HUFFPOLLSTER: Trump Supporters Are Angrier And More Risk-Accepting Than Clinton Supporters bemildred May 2016 #43

London Mayor Sadiq Khan: "I invite Donald Trump to come to London" bemildred May 2016 #45

Russia urges joint action with US against Syria's al-Qaida bemildred May 2016 #42

US rejects Russia proposal for joint air strikes in Syria bemildred May 2016 #50

Donald Trump's Spokeswoman Tore His Campaign Manager a New One on the Street Last Night bemildred May 2016 #44

. nt bemildred May 2016 #47

Trump opposes U.S. military action to oust Syria's Assad regime bemildred May 2016 #48

And the other thing is the jihadis are losing to Assad. bemildred May 2016 #49

Turkish Parliament Votes to Strip Lawmakers’ Immunity bemildred May 2016 #54

ANDREW SULLIVAN: I think Trump might win bemildred May 2016 #63

i guess the watched.... CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #55

Anybody remember the Peace Dividend? Octafish May 2016 #56

I remember the abject fear and panic that permeated the defense business at the time. bemildred May 2016 #74

Thank goodness for terrorism. Octafish May 2016 #75