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2003-07-13 Iran

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-07-13 07:36|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "Though Russia is not able to take fundamental measures in international affairs, neither would it ever support US arrogance," he concluded.

Good to see Sergei's an unbiased observer with no agenda. By the way, he left out "it's all about the ooooiiiilllll!"
I love foreigners who are "experts" on America.

Posted by tu3031 2003-7-13 11:03:26 AM|| 2003-7-13 11:03:26 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 "Though Russia is not able to take fundamental measures in international affairs, ...

Translation: "Even though we're impotent and could only send troop abroad as tourists .... "

Posted by Steve White 2003-7-13 4:53:53 PM|| 2003-7-13 4:53:53 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 "Though Russia is not able..." Steve got the translation right, but he didn't give the origin. It's from a french idiom, quoted often here, meaning roughly - "we really do matter, guys, REALLY."

Posted by Scott 2003-7-13 5:11:38 PM|| 2003-7-13 5:11:38 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Actually, other than bombing the nuclear sites, we think the Iranians will do the job themselves. In fact, to maintain their pride, they'll HAVE to do it themselves.

Posted by Ptah 2003-7-14 8:36:12 AM|| [http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org] 2003-7-14 8:36:12 AM|| Front Page Top

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