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2008-11-26 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

US cools on NATO path for Georgia, Ukraine

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Posted by Steve White 2008-11-26 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Not the Ukraine, unless that sellout takes over.

Ukraine is key.

Posted by OldSpook 2008-11-26 01:22|| 2008-11-26 01:22|| Front Page Top

#2 Yes. The franks and krauts are worried that the conflict in Georgia shows that they could potentially have to actually fight the Russians.

I can't say I don't see their concern, but I can say they're bullshitting me, you and themselves by trying to hide behind words like 'rising tensions'.

Posted by Mike N. 2008-11-26 01:33|| 2008-11-26 01:33|| Front Page Top

#3 The franks and krauts are worried that the conflict in Georgia shows that they could potentially have to actually fight the Russians

With what?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2008-11-26 05:35|| 2008-11-26 05:35|| Front Page Top

#4 ....," he said. "I think it's fair to predict there would be no NATO membership offer for some years to come

Yes indeed, four years to be very specific. Thank you, and you ma sit down now Mr. Fried.

Posted by Besoeker 2008-11-26 07:54|| 2008-11-26 07:54|| Front Page Top

#5 Once again, we prepare to screw over potentially valuable friends. But all this talk of Franks and Krauts is making me hungry. Do you have any potato pancakes to go with that? It would be very nice.

Posted by Richard of Oregon 2008-11-26 08:12|| 2008-11-26 08:12|| Front Page Top

#6 The franks and krauts are worried that the conflict in Georgia shows that they could potentially have to actually fight the Russians

With what?

Actually the Russian Army could not even deal with either the German or French Army without resorting to nukes. Yes it has fallen this low.

Posted by JFM">JFM 2008-11-26 11:52|| 2008-11-26 11:52|| Front Page Top

#7 I'm sure Obama will more than approve the Georgians, Ukrainians and other FSU joining a group for protection. A Pact, if you will.

Posted by ed 2008-11-26 20:25|| 2008-11-26 20:25|| Front Page Top

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