I'm not questioning their patriotism...BUT...

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

Russia, the eternal beacon of liberty, equality and prosperity.

Russia feels threatened by a defensive system incapable of stopping it own vast nuclear missile forces.

Purveyor (8,838 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore

Russia's Military Threatens Preemptive Strike If NATO Goes Ahead With Missile Plan

Source: Associated Press

By MANSUR MIROVALEV | Associated Press | 41 minutes ago in

Russia's top military officer has threatened to carry out a pre-emptive strike on U.S.-led NATO missile defense facilities in Eastern Europe if Washington goes ahead with its controversial plan to build a missile shield.

President Dmitry Medvedev said last year that Russia will retaliate militarily if it does not reach an agreement with the United States and NATO on the missile defense system.

Chief of General Staff Nikolai Makarov went even further Thursday. "A decision to use destructive force pre-emptively will be taken if the situation worsens," he said at an international conference attended by senior U.S. and NATO officials.

Read more: http://www.newser.com/article/d9uha22o0/russias-military-threatens-preemptive-strike-if-nato-goes-ahead-with-missile-plan.html

Scuba (16,435 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore

1. They'll be condemned internationally, as there's no precedent for a ... oh, wait. Never mind.

Yeah, the US makes weekly demands for the obliteration of Russia and its allies.

Oh, wait.

Pulling 'til he's Blind weighs in:

Poll_Blind (20,444 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore

3. Russia knows that the missile defense shield is not about Iranian missiles. nt

Iran may have a few dozen nukes in the next few years. Russia has thousands.

BTW - how come you commie fags never bitch about the thousands of nukes Russia maintains without any threat from the West?

happerbolic (63 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore

5. Rmoney the Visonary...?

...who woulda' ever thunk.

any thought of anything (R) causes such systemic nauseousness in me anymore...

lsewpershad (1,131 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore

6. So now we know

US and Israel are not the only two powers that can take pre-emptive strikes if they feel threatened.

Pre-emptive against a defense system?

I guess wearing body armor is an excuse to shoot at someone now.

Hugabear (8,675 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore

8. The MIC would love nothing more than good old fashioned conventional war with Russia

If it could somehow turn into a world war involving Iran and China, they'd be absolutely orgasmic.

Russia threatens war but the US "MIC" is to blame.

wow

patrice (37,222 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore

9. Is that "Pre-emptive" - or "Preventative" as in the most recent e.g. of same, Shock and Awe ...

Not even close, you insipid, ****ing moron. Shut the **** up until you learn to stop being stupid.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014112451

[DumbAss Tanker]

No, no, it's perfectly okay to question their patriotism...well, it would be, if they actually had any for the US.

And threatening to respond with 'Military action' can encompass a vast range of actions short of a preemptive strike, including plenty that don't involve shooting at all.

[EagleKeeper]

And threatening to respond with 'Military action' can encompass a vast range of actions short of a preemptive strike, including plenty that don't involve shooting at all.

The Ruskies would be well advised to "respond" with non-military means.

Just because their defense industry can come up some marginally intersting systems, it certainly does not mean they can afford to purchase any of it.

[Airwolf]

Go ahead. Your homes will be glowing in the dark all the same.

[AllosaursRus]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm? Have these idiots lost their collective minds? That includes Russia, and the DUmp. Sometimes I believe they're one in the same!

B2's, F117's, F22's, talk about preemptive!

Go ahead, "Make My Day"!!!

[thundley4]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm? Have these idiots lost their collective minds? That includes Russia, and the DUmp. Sometimes I believe they're one in the same!

B2's, F117's, F22's, talk about preemptive!

Go ahead, "Make My Day"!!!

Are you forgetting who currently resides in the White Mosque at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?   Any threat from Russia or China has Obama pissing his pants and shaking at the knees.   He'll collapse like a kids sand castle caught in a hurricane.

[Airwolf]

I believe that someone would take over if Prezzy folded when the nukes start flying.  If for no other reason then the self preservation of themselves or the country.

[AllosaursRus]

Are you forgetting who currently resides in the White Mosque at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?   Any threat from Russia or China has Obama pissing his pants and shaking at the knees.   He'll collapse like a kids sand castle caught in a hurricane.

I doubt our "friends" in Russia will do a damn thing before November. After all, we haven't outfitted our friends in Europe yet, so they don't have a reason to be ****in' morons.

[miskie]

Are you forgetting who currently resides in the White Mosque at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?   Any threat from Russia or China has Obama pissing his pants and shaking at the knees.   He'll collapse like a kids sand castle caught in a hurricane.

Correct - Its saber rattling - and Russia is making it clear that they think Obama is weak.

I can't say I blame them - Obama is weak, and they are taking the opportunity while they have it.

[DumbAss Tanker]

Before anyone gets too spun up, remember this was a Russian press report, which are about as crazy as English tabloids, i.e. they make al-Jizz look like responsible journalism by comparison.  And even if Medvedev really said 'Military action,' that includes things like deploying new systems or moving ships and units around the map to rattle their sabers without actually taking things into the realm of conflict.

[DumbAss Tanker]

Before anyone gets too spun up, remember this was a Russian press report, which are about as crazy as English tabloids, i.e. they make al-Jizz look like responsible journalism by comparison.  Sometimes it's just crazy bullshit, sometimes it's the Russian government or military leaders trying to throw out a scare card they can deny any official involvement in later, and sometimes it is even sort-of true (But never completely so).  And even if Medvedev really said 'Military action,' that includes things like deploying new systems or moving ships and units around the map to rattle their sabers without actually taking things into the realm of conflict.

[Skul]

It's been a long time since the Ruskies made any kind of statement like that.
Almost sort of refreshing to see them back in the game.

[Freeper]

They needn't bother, if 0bama wins a second term he will surrender to the Russians soon after being sworn in. 

[NHSparky]

"Of the four wars in my lifetime, none came about because the U.S. was too strong."  -Ronaldus Maximus

Think about it, DUmmies.

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

Before anyone gets too spun up...

**** all with Ivan; I posted this because--accurate or not--this shows DU for the treasonous, America-hating **** stains they really are.

[DumbAss Tanker]

**** all with Ivan; I posted this because--accurate or not--this shows DU for the treasonous, America-hating **** stains they really are.

True, true.

[Airwolf]

**** all with Ivan; I posted this because--accurate or not--this shows DU for the treasonous, America-hating **** stains they really are.

Hi5 Snuggs

[GOBUCKS]

If the Russkis aren't careful, they're going to be on the receiving end of a crushing apology.

[Doubleplusungood]

Correct - Its saber rattling - and Russia is making it clear that they think Obama is weak.

I can't say I blame them - Obama is weak, and they are taking the opportunity while they have it.

Hey, come on now. Obama just needs a little space till after November. Then he can do the full bidding of Putin. Reduce our nukes 80% or more, get rid of the missile shield, etc.

[txradioguy]

I don't question their patriotism...they're completely loyal to mother Russia.

[67 Rover]

If the Russkis aren't careful, they're going to be on the receiving end of a crushing apology.

There have been so many and I can not recall but has Obummer bowed to Putin yet?

[txradioguy]

There have been so many and I can not recall but has Obummer bowed to Putin yet?

Nah just passed on a message that he's have "more flexibility" after the election.

"More flexibility" = able to bend over better for Putin

[GOBUCKS]

I don't question their patriotism...they're completely loyal to mother Russia.

You may have noticed that declarations of patriotism have pretty much disappeared at the DUmp.

Back during W's first term, DUmmies constantly insisted their patriotism was so strong it caused them to hate the president, his entire administration, the American armed forces, and anyone who supported them, along with all American allies.

They were so patriotic, they expressed admiration and support for anyone who opposed or attacked America.

That's all changed; now they swear allegiance only to the jug-eared muslim.