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| Russia completes Georgia pull-out |
| 2008-10-09 |
| Russian troops have completely withdrawn from a 'buffer zone' surrounding Georgia's independent-seeking regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #6 ed, I don't even want to think about who might have been paying for the old Russian "peacekeeper" mission. Even though Russia supplied the bodies, who paid? Maybe you and I. Things never to invite into your home: (A) Vampires (B) Russian "peacekeepers |
| Posted by: Minister of funny walks 2008-10-09 12:08 |
| #5 Garrison a force and open a steady supply line, vehicle bone yard and shops, armory, ammo dump, jail, it would be like building an entire town. I say let them blow away as much $$$ as they want on it. |
| Posted by: bigjim-ky 2008-10-09 10:08 |
| #4 The Russians have garrisoned 7500 troops in South Ossetia and Abkhazia since the breakup of the USSR. |
| Posted by: ed 2008-10-09 09:31 |
| #3 I'm with Lionel here. If the ruskies do try the quartering thing, the arrogant drunken sots of the russian army should quickly wear their welcome out with the locals. Then add cabin fever. Barracks would be far cheaper for Ivan. Either way, the russians will have to pay to garrison a force. |
| Posted by: Minister of funny walks 2008-10-09 08:44 |
| #2 Lionel, should be no problem. Probably no Third Amendment in the Russian or Georgian Constitutions: Amendment 3 No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2008-10-09 07:51 |
| #1 It will be interesting to see how long Russia can afford to pay for that many troops and their equipment and all the logistical needs (like food and warm beds, barracks). Will they have to build bases for them? Penny here, dollar or ruble there. (grin) Winter is almost here. heh. |
| Posted by: Lionel Jiger8451 2008-10-09 00:57 |