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2014-05-20 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

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Posted by 3dc 2014-05-20 15:56|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 He refers to relentless efforts by the West to increase its influence in the world and in close proximity to Russias borders.

Meanwhile the Baltic States (forcefully incorporated in 1939), the Czechs (forcefully incorporated 1948), the Poles (suppressed several times), the Hungarians (suppressed in 1956), et al remember the empire building of the Soviets/Russians. Sorry about the Mongols, the Swedes, Nappy, and the Germans, but at some time you might be creating a self fulfilling prophecy by your own actions.

Posted by Procopius2k 2014-05-20 16:28|| 2014-05-20 16:28|| Front Page Top

#2 First thingys still come first.

RUSSIA = INDIA = FIRST HAS TO STOP ITS LR ROCKETS + NAVY SHIPS, ETC. FROM CRASHING ANDOR CATCHING FIRE WHILE AT PIER.

As legit reasons go, espec as per International Buyer decisions, its kindof a Biggie.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2014-05-20 19:55|| 2014-05-20 19:55|| Front Page Top

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