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In reply to the discussion: Europe leaders warn Russia to get crash zone open [View all]RedFury
(85 posts)17. US exceptionalism
...when you invade and kill for no logical (known) reason, it is somehow justified -- but never when another nation does.
Russia depend on thier CXrimean seaport for many a reason. So, when asked they executed a military manuever the US ould only fantazise about.
Jealosy comes to the forefront and Putin becomes America's anti-god.
Meanwhile, anything they do or don't becomes further fodder for America's rage. Not going to work. The US's crdibility is prectically non-existent.
Going to war in Russia in their territory would cure a lot of hot-heads. But why would so many people have to die to what is plain to see?
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More worthless demands, is Putin the supreme leader of the rebels as well as chief arms
Fred Sanders
Jul 2014
#2
I have the same position as President Obama, let the investigators in and decide, wait for
Fred Sanders
Jul 2014
#7
Obama says the burden is on Russia to insist the rebels cooperate with the investigation
Kaleva
Jul 2014
#28
Yes, obviously, Ukraine is on the border with Russia, not America, so of course. And they speak the
Fred Sanders
Jul 2014
#29
Securing borders against determined people is difficult, America should know, is Russia going to put
Fred Sanders
Jul 2014
#31
Sorry, but your lame attempts to protect putin from his responsibilities are Pathetic, Fred.
Cha
Jul 2014
#22
And if Russia doesn't, what? They'll do nothing. There's nothing they can do.
freshwest
Jul 2014
#11
I've read some reports that sanctions hurt Russia; but only those connected to the EU.
freshwest
Jul 2014
#15