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2004-09-07 Russia
Russia forced to rethink US ties post-Beslan
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Posted by Dan Darling 2004-09-07 11:15:24 AM|| || Front Page|| [11135 views since 2007-05-07]  Top

#1 The quicker "Vlad" realizes we have more in common with one-another than either of us with the Eurpoeans, or anyone in the midEast, save Israel, the quicker we can put on a united front, and sent the millions of thugs that need to be sent to the lower regions.
Posted by BigEd 2004-09-07 12:41:40 PM||   2004-09-07 12:41:40 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Unfortunately, the Russians have a certain pride that makes it hard to admit that they need help, that they can't go it alone. They also have viewed the U.S. as the enemy for several generations now. It's tough to go to the enemy to ask for help. I think the U.S. also contributes to the problem by being somewhat condesending about Russia's methods of dealing with the problem of terrorism. Different cultures, different methods of thought. It's going to be tough job to bridge the gap.
Posted by Old Fogey  2004-09-07 2:44:40 PM||   2004-09-07 2:44:40 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 be nice to see an anti terror act between America and Russia and hell why not Israel and Britain, Australia too, time for the world to really start fighting this Together - lets hope so eh...
Posted by Shep UK 2004-09-07 4:49:32 PM||   2004-09-07 4:49:32 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 #2-I don't think it's pride-it's intellectual snobbery. I have seen it many times in the classroom-they "know" that they know how to do "x" better than Americans (or any other non-Slav, for that matter). And this is coming from someone who likes Russians very much (overall).

As far as our condescending-it's non-existent, until the moment the Russians pick up the Euro banner of "the root causes of terrorism, we have to understand why, we need to talk it over" gobbledy gook--in that case, you would be right.
Posted by jules 187 2004-09-07 5:02:46 PM||   2004-09-07 5:02:46 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 The problem is out own State Dept has a history of criticisng Russia over the Chechens.

This is what had Vlad pissed.

About time we change our position on Chechnya and the so-called "rebels", and give Russian carte-blanche.
Posted by OldSpook 2004-09-07 10:25:13 PM||   2004-09-07 10:25:13 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 Putin is at a crossroads, and he must decide his course of action soon.

The Chechen terrorists are stepping up their campaign. They see Russia as weak and helpless.
1. The govt is corrupt and inefficient, and probably has sympathizers and 5 column people in it that have to be rooted out soon.
2. The military is corrupt and demoralized. Lots of work here too.
3. Russia has been keeping company with nasty countries. They are trying to have it both ways. You cannot be palzy-walzy with The Chicoms and Iran. They are liars and thieves and will smile and make nice conversation while they work the knife into your back.
4. Putin is trying to go it alone. We have to work together to make it happen.

Putin needs to create and implement a new paradigm in the way his government works and meets challenges and threats. His task is the equivalent of open heart surgery on a marathon runner while he is running. But if he is going to be around, he better start crackin'.
Posted by Alaska Paul 2004-09-07 10:47:01 PM||   2004-09-07 10:47:01 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 OHhh...and we're suppose to forget about the fact that the Russians hampered our push into Iraq, by providing jammers to our JDAM bombs to the Iraqi side; and night vision goggles to the enemy also!! What about the trinary positioning by RUSSIA, France, and Germany in the United Nations against us, from the start?! Yes, as I always say, "what goes around, comes around: including you...Mr. Putin!
Posted by smn 2004-09-07 11:39:39 PM||   2004-09-07 11:39:39 PM|| Front Page Top

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