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Originally posted by The Godfather of Conspira
See the BIG picture?
Originally posted by alienstar
I hope people don't forget we simply offered to host this shield.We didn't jam it down anyones throat.Poland wanted it.......as did the other.What we get out of it?Blah stupid military responses like this from Russia.Whats the point of having this when its suppose to be the very thing to stop a nuclear warhead...when its the very samething that could lead to one being sent???None of this makes sense.........Sorry its not Russia just exercising its military might either.
Originally posted by crusadors
Bombers in Cuba???? Like we wouldnt shoot them down before they got off the airstip! If we have the technology to shoot down orbiting satellites from the sea, we can hit an antiquated bomber 30 miles away.
Anyways, what would you expect. I do not blame Russia, if they didnt talk about it they would lose credibility in the world.
Truth is, America and Russia do not have beef with each other. This is just a powerplay, Russia does not want the world to think they are weak. Russia is a proud country.
Originally posted by DarthAmerica
What has happened is Russian bomber crews visited Cuba, a small refueling base WITH NO CAPABILITY TO HANDLE WEAPONS has been considered and thats it. Russia knows Cuba is an issue the USA is really sensitive about so it is a sure way to bring attention to an issue they feel we are blowing off. Take a look at a map of Cuba. Russia is not likely to station nuclear bombers there.
a. too vulnerable
b. against US/Cuban efforts to reconcile
c. politically unacceptable for the US
At best Russia has a few dozen bombers and they would be immediately destroyed in any conflict.
-DA