Russian Bombers Could Be Deployed to Cuba »
Posted By TechnologyExpert 11 months, 2 weeks ago in NewsRussian bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons could be deployed to Cuba in response to U.S. plans to install a missile defense system in Eastern Europe, a Russian newspaper reported Monday, citing an unnamed senior Russian air force official.
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gamahuche11 months, 2 weeks ago
I had the same thought immediately PHB.
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A real trip down memory lane..
The first political activity I was involved in as main organiser..
Nothing surprising about this at all. Spheres of influence. The US stomped on what the Russians believe is theirs in Europe and probably correctly surmised that the US would be keeping an eye on them. This is the obvious response.
It will get worse before it gets better; it will be a huge test for the new US President. -
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TheRealizer11 months, 2 weeks ago
Are we sure its a bluff? Russia doesn't have to borrow money from China to maintain their military..
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Raymontee11 months, 2 weeks ago
I think that Obama is going to make Cuba a state of the USA. - Rayganye.
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Raymontee11 months, 2 weeks ago
I think that Obama is going to make Cuba a state of the USA. - Rayganye.
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Teech11 months, 2 weeks ago
Old, relatively slow, easy to detect and shoot down bombers are different from missiles.
I can't see the young president of Russia deploying OFFENSIVE hardware to counter radar which is DEFENSIVE. Unless, of course, there's more to this than we are being told.
I hope history doesn't really repeat itself.
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Teech11 months, 2 weeks ago
A more dangerous threat is Dumbya asking, "Hey, what's in that briefcase you guys are always carrying around?"
The most dangerous threat to the free world is even considering McInsane as a President, because he KNOWS what's in that case.
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nikkibabe11 months, 2 weeks ago
If Bush can put up missile shields in Russia's backyard, why not Russians station bombers in Bush's backyard?
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tkyrchncs11 months, 2 weeks ago
Why do we want the missiles and radar in Eastern Europe? Are we just poking the Bear? Whatever. No European, Asian, or African strike capabilities in the Americas. At all. Ever. For any reason.
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drpolyphemus11 months, 2 weeks ago
It isn't missile shields silly. It is MISSILES. Bush wants to put missiles in the Russian backyard. Russia's response is to hint through un-named sources that they might just do the same.
BTW I hate the new Propellor look and function.
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Teech11 months, 2 weeks ago
PHB: Cuba turning to the U.S. for help would be something! Talk about making history!
Question is, what would the Bush Admin do?
Allowing American tourists unrestricted access to Cuba would go a long way in warming relations and would be a boon for Cubans.
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bluetexasvalley11 months, 2 weeks ago
Teech, I expect if Cuba is going to turn to the U.S., it won't be until the new administration is in, provided Obama is president.
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Justice4All11 months, 2 weeks ago
So why does the US maintain the B-52 fleet? They must not be that easy to shoot down.
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tchef11 months, 2 weeks ago
Why are WE installing a missile shield to protect Europe anyway? If they want one why can't they install it themselves?
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nikkibabe11 months, 2 weeks ago
It is not WE installing a missile shield. It is Bush, the war monger with itching fingers to trigger conflicts that is doing.
God willing if there is a Democratic President in 2009, he should cancel everything and let Europeans protect themselves. Who would they protect themselves from?
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Mdiar11 months, 2 weeks ago
"Who would they protect themselves from?"
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To pretend as if Europe has made no enemies over two centuries of imperialism is naive. By the same token the idea of a missile shield is idiotic and Europeans are certainly capable of protecting themselves from outside forces when they are united as a single force. Unfortunately, the EU will just be another imperialistic force in fifty years or so if it ever gets off the ground. -
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BB6411 months, 2 weeks ago
This would violate the agreement the US and USSR signed concerning the Cuba. The US would consider this an act or near act of war. You would see our "retired" weapons systems such as the MX, F117 and Pershing II; ungraded and redeployed. While the Russians are flush with cash, their technology is still yesterdays. In fact, the FSS, replacement for the KGB, there are now as many or more Russian spies in the field. Once again trying to steal what they can't build. It is very much like the Cold War all over again.
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