RussianThreats

Since so many have commented on my username, I would like to dispel a few untruths: I set up this Netscape/AOL account years ago when I was actively playing an historical strategy game online. The handle I used in that game was Russianthreats, due to the fact that I usually played as the Russian/Novgorod faction in the game. So: 1) I am not Russian. 2) I have never been to Russia. 3) I do not plan on visiting/moving to Russia. 4) I DO however like to read about Russian history. 5) I do appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Russia. Cheers!

Member Since: May 30, 2007

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California Supreme Court to Rule Tomorrow on Gay Marriage
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California Supreme Court to Rule Tomorrow on Gay Marriage

Gay & Lesbian – The California Supreme Court announced on Wednesday it will issue its ruling tomorrow on whether same-sex couples can marry in the state. The judgment is expected at 10:00 am PT, and LGBT groups throughout the state are making plans to be in San Francisco for the decision.

View Story Discuss (261) (365gay.com) 2 days ago by david_nwpa

Voted for on May 15, 2008 09:39am

Inflation pressures ease despite food price jump
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Inflation pressures ease despite food price jump

Money – Inflation pressures eased a bit in April despite the biggest jump in food prices in 18 years.

View Story Discuss (31) (news.yahoo.com) 2 days ago by STONERS

Voted for on May 15, 2008 09:39am

911 Operator: ' I Don't Give A S**t What Happens To You'
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911 Operator: ' I Don't Give A S**t What Happens To You'

Do No Evil – As we first revealed, when Sheila Jones needed help, help never came. That despite repeated calls to Metro Nashville's 911 over a three-hour stretch about an ex-boyfriend who'd assaulted her and was threatening to come back. (via rawstory)

View Story Discuss (68) (newschannel5.com) 2 days ago by TimALoftis

Voted for on May 15, 2008 08:21am

Hundreds Of Detainees Are Drugged For Deportation
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Hundreds Of Detainees Are Drugged For Deportation

Do No Evil – The U.S. government has injected hundreds of foreigners it has deported with dangerous psychotropic drugs against their will to keep them sedated during the trip back to their home country, according to medical records, internal documents and interviews with people who have been drugged.

View Story Discuss (285) (washingtonpost.com) 3 days ago by Aidenag

Voted for on May 14, 2008 01:38pm

Disturbing Stirrings: Ratcheting Up For War On Iran
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Disturbing Stirrings: Ratcheting Up For War On Iran

Do No Evil – With Iraq still raging and hawkishness over Iran heating up, it's disquieting to think what's coming, and it's got Middle East leaders uneasy. Not about Iran, but about a rogue administration with over eight months left to incinerate the region in a mushroom-shaped cloud and no hesitation about doing it.

View Story Discuss (79) (populistamerica.com) 3 days ago by populist

Voted for on May 14, 2008 10:49am

Is Obama Smarter Than A 5th Grader or a Leno Jaywalker?
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Is Obama Smarter Than A 5th Grader or a Leno Jaywalker?

Politics – Just when we thought Obama had shot himself in the last foot he had available, he presents us with another gift.

View Story Discuss (445) (gopusa.com) 3 days ago by AlphaGnosis

Sunk on May 14, 2008 10:48am

Prior assault boosts PTSD risk after combat
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Prior assault boosts PTSD risk after combat

Health & Fitness – Men and women who were assaulted before entering military service are more than twice as likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after combat deployment, Navy researchers report.

View Story Discuss (11) (news.yahoo.com) 7 days ago by STONERS

Voted for on May 09, 2008 02:21pm

Mr President, here is a bill for you to sign!
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Mr President, here is a bill for you to sign!

Politics – Bush says he will veto the foreclosure relief legislation, despite criticizing congress for not passing him bills.

View Story Discuss (80) (foreclosureconnections.com) 8 days ago by xorabotta

Voted for on May 08, 2008 02:57pm

Mental Illness Costs U.S. Billions in Lost Earnings
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Mental Illness Costs U.S. Billions in Lost Earnings

News – Serious mental illness costs Americans at least $193 billion a year in lost earnings alone, a new report shows. The study broadly defines mood and anxiety disorders that greatly limit a person's ability to function for at least 30 days a year, including instances of any condition linked to suicidal behaviors or frequent violent acts, as serious mental illness (SMI).

View Story Discuss (9) (news.yahoo.com) 8 days ago by JamesMarcus

Voted for on May 08, 2008 02:54pm

This story has mostly positive ratings. 50 votes / No sinks

We don't have any more soldiers to send to Afghanistan unless we take some out of Iraq.

News – We don't have any more soldiers to send to Afghanistan unless we take some out of Iraq.

View Story Discuss (6) (slate.com) 9 days ago by engineer

Voted for on May 08, 2008 08:21am

This story has mostly positive ratings. 34 votes / No sinks

Putin spends his last day as Russia's President

Politics – Vladimir Putin spends his last day as Russia's President. The inauguration of President Elect Dmitry Medvedev will take place on Wednesday, May 7. Speaking about his presidency, Putin said that he was an employee who provided services to the people. He also said once that he was working for Russia like a slave on a galley.

View Story Discuss (0) (english.pravda.ru) 9 days ago by Freddsywer

Voted for on May 08, 2008 08:19am

This story has mostly positive ratings. 38 votes / No sinks

Al Gore: It Is 'Obscene' That Bush Has Approved Torture

Politics – During an interview this morning on NPR, former Vice President Al Gore criticized Bush for approving the techniques, calling it "obscene," adding that his use of signing statements is "a raw assertion of authority outside the boundaries of the law

View Story Discuss (5) (thinkprogress.org) 9 days ago by lawrencee

Voted for on May 08, 2008 08:19am

Chris Matthews Admits: MSNBC Bosses Were
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Chris Matthews Admits: MSNBC Bosses Were "Basically Pro-War"

Politics – In a speech at Harvard's Institute of Politics on Monday, Chris Matthews admitted that MSNBC bosses were "basically pro-war during the war."

View Story Discuss (75) (huffingtonpost.com) 9 days ago by TechnologyExpert

Voted for on May 08, 2008 08:13am

What will History Say About Today's America?
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What will History Say About Today's America?

Do No Evil – Rise of the Weak: When faced with cave-dwelling terrorists, we've become shrieking cowards who are willing to trade our Constitution, our freedoms & our souls in exchange for a Nanny State Fatherland.

View Story Discuss (57) (populistamerica.com) 9 days ago by populist

Voted for on May 08, 2008 08:10am

This story has mostly positive ratings. 55 votes / 1 sink

A Pickle Conveniently Forgets About Katrina

Politics – When Pickles speaks, you can always count on her to project and contradict as she does here while speaking about the recent tragedy in Burma. Almost word for word, what she complains about the Burmese government is also true of the Bush Admin's shameful response to Hurricane Katrina. Yo go, Pickles, keep talking while McSame is running ...

View Story Discuss (11) (deadlyhaiku.com) 9 days ago by deadlyhaiku

Voted for on May 07, 2008 04:11pm