Russian troops on high readiness in South Ossetia

[flintlock]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090804/...russia_georgia

Anyone notice more stories lately on how "macho" Putin is ?

Horseback riding bare chested.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle6738969.ece


Deep lake diving, etc.

I think he's trying to tell us something. Like, " I'm the kind of macho nut that will kick off a war" just to show you I can. This probably plays well with the Russian people . Medved what is your take on Putin?

[don]

Re: Russian troops on high readiness in South Ossetia

I believe that's a Mexican guy, though to most Americans does it matter. ;)

[flintlock]

Re: Russian troops on high readiness in South Ossetia

Yes, a Mexican playing a space age Sikh. Muy macho!

[D-Mack]

Re: Russian troops on high readiness in South Ossetia

The war criminal in Georgia was begging for new weapons recently, I don't know what happened.

"Washington is playing the key role in rearming the Georgian military machine," Grigory Karasin, a deputy foreign minister, said in comments reported Tuesday by the Interfax agency. "It would be in the interests of Georgian democracy ... to refuse to arm this country at all."

South Ossetia's Kokoity echoed Karasin's sentiments, saying countries that arm Georgia "are responsible for any further (military) developments."

The U.S. is discussing a Georgian request for $16 million in military aid this year, with most of the money intended for training and technical assistance. But Washington reacted coolly after Saakashvili told The Washington Post that Georgia was interested in acquiring heavy weapons for defensive purposes.

In an interview Tuesday, Saakashvili said he would urge Biden to speed delivery of antiaircraft and antitank weapons that could deter and slow a Russian attack. He said a U.S. decision not to provide the arms would encourage a Russian invasion.

U.S. and Georgian officials said that the issue was discussed at length during the summit but that Saakashvili did not repeat the request. Biden made no commitment on arms supplies, they said, adding that the Pentagon will continue working to strengthen the Georgian army through training.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...072301541.html

[don]

Re: Russian troops on high readiness in South Ossetia

The war criminal in Georgia was begging for new weapons recently, I don't know what happened.

Thanks, D-Mack, for getting my point on the "Mexican guy". :cool:

[flintlock]

Re: Russian troops on high readiness in South Ossetia

Thanks, D-Mack, for getting my point on the "Mexican guy". :cool:

Enlighten me on what your point was don?

[metalman]

Re: Russian troops on high readiness in South Ossetia

Thanks, D-Mack, for getting my point on the "Mexican guy". :cool:

huh... didn't know kahn was mexican. :rolleyes:

[flintlock]

Re: Russian troops on high readiness in South Ossetia

huh... didn't know kahn was mexican. :rolleyes:

I heard he's "Corinthian".

[don]

Re: Russian troops on high readiness in South Ossetia

Enlighten me on what your point was don?

Clint Eastwood diplomacy comes up short when Georgia's (infrequently) on my mind. Thanks Bro.

[don]

Re: Russian troops on high readiness in South Ossetia

I heard he's "Corinthian".

In any case, he's tough as leather.

[GRG55]

Re: Russian troops on high readiness in South Ossetia

In any case, he's tough as leather.

And all this time I thought it was those fake doubloons on the fenders that everyone was lusting after...:cool:

[ricket]

Re: Russian troops on high readiness in South Ossetia

Thanks Bro.

Don't tase me!

[ASH]

Re: Russian troops on high readiness in South Ossetia

It's Ricardo Montalban

Sadly, Ricardo Montalban passed away recently. He is immortalized in this opera:
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[metalman]

Re: Russian troops on high readiness in South Ossetia

oh, that? back-up plan... in case the fiscal stimulus fails again... like in the 1930s.

[metalman]

Re: Russian troops on high readiness in South Ossetia

I sure hope you are not right. I live 10 minutes from launch:mad:. Print Ben Print!

usa in 10 yrs???