That’s right…Comrade Putey.

THIS is exactly the reason our troops were stationed in Germany following WWII. Lame duck or not, Bush must rattle our sabers in Europe. It ALWAYS comes back to that part of the world, where Europe and Asia conflict in the meeting. Don’t allow Georgia’s murder like an unwanted baby abused by the Russian stepfather.

This vast naval and air strength consists of more than 40 carriers, warships and submarines, some of the last nuclear-armed, opposite the Islamic Republic, a concentration last seen just before the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.

DEBKAfile’s military sources name the three US strike forces en route to the Gulf as the USS Theodore Roosevelt , the USS Ronald Reagan and the USS Iwo Jima . Already in place are the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea opposite Iranian shores and the USS Peleliu which is cruising in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Massive bluff or ready to “rock and roll”? You decide.

We set the precedent, and the Russians followed suit.

Don’t seem to recall our support for Kosovar independence being followed by an all out blitz by U.S. air and ground forces Cap, nor do I believe for a second that either of these rebel provinces will ever be independent (at least of Russia) but if you say so…

Russia’s foreign reserves climb to $406.6 billion

Russia ignored calls for a truce and continued to bomb targets deep in Georgia, with little apparent opposition, drawing new condemnation from the United States and other Western countries. President Bush spoke of his “grave concern about the disproportionate response,” and the White House warned of serious setbacks in relations with Russia if the onslaught against a close U.S. ally did not end.
- Peter Finn

I do like the Russians, I wasn’t aware that was a sin, but I’m not too fond of Putin. Problem is, the only reason he came to power was because of our containment policies regarding Russia.

Now that rings a bell. Where have I heard something like that before? Oh, now I remember.

I do like the Germans, I wasn’t aware that was a sin, but I’m not too fond of Hitler. Problem is, the only reason he came to power was because of our containment (Treaty of Versailles) policies regarding Germany.

One thing’s for sure, though: I’ll be damned if I’ll support going to war with Russia over South Ossetia.

Misha I on August 10, 2008 at 4:45 PM

I’m with you there bro. This cannon cocker/gun bunny ain’t joinin’ any expeditionary force to take South Ossetia back either.

Solid entertainment value of how much it must suck to be you.

vikingmouse tap tap01 on August 10, 2008 at 8:22 PM

Sorry I was absent for a while, but had some “to do’s” to well, do. Did you miss me? Keep eating your heart out mouse. I know you are or you would not get so upset.

To avert future conflict, we need to hit the Russians hard now. Then, this gambit of Putin’s will backfire on him. Otherwise, he is the newest addition to the axis of evil.

Phil Byler on August 11, 2008 at 1:17 AM

Yes, we definitely need to start WW IV right away, particularly to protect Georgia’s right to unprovokedly rain artillery and rocket fire down on a piece of land that we have absolutely no interest in whatsoever.

/sarc

If I, may ask sir or madame…?

Do you enjoy monastery-aged Irish whiskey?
Did you ever have “digs” in Berlin?

Are you an olde soldier…?

J_Gocht on August 10, 2008 at 10:26 PM

Sir. Or Mr. Making “Misha” a girl’s name was a western idea :-)

Do I enjoy monastery-aged Irish whiskey??? Pass it on, mate! We’ll share it and solve all of the world’s problems until we both pass out.

Berlin? No. A number of other interesting locations, but I never had any digs in Berlin.

And yes, I am an Olde Soldier, though I tend to scoff at the “Olde” bit ;-)

To avert future conflict, we need to hit the Russians hard now. Then, this gambit of Putin’s will backfire on him. Otherwise, he is the newest addition to the axis of evil.

viking01 on August 10, 2008 at 11:03 PM
‘…I probably was born in a button down shirt though I’ll always go more formal if it makes the clients happy.”

Hey you’re a “fifty’s kinda guy too…

No “dorm dork” just my kinda “frat rat…!
Gotta luv yah…!

My daughter, she’s totally into the PR environment. She runs her own unit all over the world, from Las Vegas to Dubai.
“Thank you Pops!”

Personally, I’m a bit skeptical.

“…life is too short to waste it on anger. I love a good debate even if it sometimes means friendly yelling though getting a cold beer together afterwards should always be part of the deal. Even if limited to raising a glass from a few hundred or few thousand miles away. viking01 on August 10, 2008 at 11:03 PM

Vike_01, I like that.

Strikes me as the olde “A Team” spirit!

You cudda’ picked up ciggy butts with the Colonel and me… at 0600 on the parade grounds!
I’d follow that SF Colonel, anywhere, anytime, anyplace!

Absolutely… life is too short!
I’d do “police call” with you Viking_01, any day…!

J_Gocht on August 10, 2008 at 9:54 PM

Thanks and salutes. Sometimes it seems like hugs after the boxing match! A lot has gone very well this past week and weekend which keeps me centered on how life is too short to waste it on anger. I love a good debate even if it sometimes means friendly yelling though getting a cold beer together afterwards should always be part of the deal. Even if limited to raising a glass from a few hundred or few thousand miles away.

I’m not sure how to answer about the dress code. I probably was born in a button down shirt though I’ll always go more formal if it makes the clients happy. Just the same I don’t want to look overly polished lest the clients think I’m cruising. Same for the rest of my colleagues who I always say work with us than “for” us. If it wasn’t for them we’d all be in a fix. Mostly it’s sports jackets for everybody around here.

I’ll have to check out some of that monastery-aged whiskey. That sound good. Real good.

Oh great, so we need a Georgian Gim now? LMFAO!
upinak on August 10, 2008 at 1:12 AM

Would a Wisconsin Jim work…?

Were you able to find any dry firewood? Alaska is almost at the same latitude as Wisconsin, how cold is it up there?

Misha I on August 10, 2008 at 1:27 AM

If I, may ask sir or madame…?

Do you enjoy monastery-aged Irish whiskey?
Did you ever have “digs” in Berlin?

Are you an olde soldier…?

viking01 on August 10, 2008 at 8:22 PM

See what I mean…? You’re hav’in a great time!

We keep you sharp! On your toes! Name of our[s]… “your’s and mine” mind game; Vike_01.

BTW: Are “wingtips” still in fashion in the executive board room or is it pretty much casual Friday all week?

Sorry for the late post, just flew in from Georgia…Atlanta that is.

viking01 on August 10, 2008 at 8:22 PM

lol!!!