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'Russia to send warships to Syria in 2012'
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Published: 29.11.11, 14:36
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1. Always breaking down
Matt   (11.29.11)
Needs a tug boat to be on call.
2. NATO may have finished off Assad before next spring.
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (11.29.11)
3. There's good and there's bad
(11.29.11)
Russia is, and always will be bad!
4. WTF?!
nadav ,   tlv   (11.29.11)
WHY would they send a warship to Syria when that country is on the brink of civil war that may warrant international intervention in order to prevent more bloodshed?! Russia is ALWAYS on the bad guy's side!
5. Russia as always supplying arms to the bastards
clear as crystal ,   world   (11.29.11)
told you - russians are warning to beware of their concerns That's why the "Mr russian President" warned western countries to think about their "concerns" Arms embargo would affect the russian arm business with the arab world- money money interests [am not but a simple observer- no seer and no big IQ- and i see it clear]
6. Hate to break it to you ....
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (11.29.11)
.... but Syria isn't going to be around in 2012.
7. #6 Syrian/Russian ship token
John ,   Boise, Idaho USA   (11.29.11)
Are you saying that Syria is in a self destruct mode? You are absolutely correct here... Russia doesn't have a military so to speak...or even an economy for that matter. They know that it can't afford to delve too deep into Middle eastern politics..they only want to pacify their buddies for the oil. The Rooskies know the price of being isolated like in the Cold war....I know...I travelled through Moscow and Siberia 10 years ago and got the message first hand not only from the people,,,but also from military personnel.
8. An old actor
Robert ,   New Jersey, USA   (11.29.11)
Russia is like the old, has-been actor...too long in tooth to get the leading man role in the new movie (Syria Afire) but hanging around the stage door in his only decent suit (the Kusnyetsov). Missing a few buttons and stained, the old actor in his out-of-fashion suit longs for a role in the new movie. But for him...there is none.
9. Russia canb happy if their outdated ships wont sink bf arriv
Neo ,   EU   (11.29.11)
10. Can't help but notice
Al ,   Georgia, U.S.   (11.29.11)
there is something inherently defective in Russian politicians. Seriously, they wanted to be a full partner in the anti-ballistic missile shield in Eastern Europe while siding with countries like Iran and Syria at the same time? And now they are upset U.S. won't let them join? How stupid is that even for booze-addled Russian brain... But hey, perhaps Mr. Putin is simply losing support in the upcoming elections. ))) Just thinking
11. #10 Al medvedev Is Nothing But Window Dressing
(11.29.11)
for the russian people! Czar vladimer putin EX-KGB is their president and is setting in place the same system hugo chavez did in venezuela, Once a Socialist Always A Socialists. The Problem Is the russian resourses Abound and no one to harvest and process these resources, and russian stave but have grain Rotting in the fields. Go Figure? Emmes.
12. The Reasons?
Koose E Mack ,   NY NY   (11.29.11)
Russia and China are still at war with the US and Western Europe. Their Proxies against us are Iran, Syria, N Korea, and any other rogue nations that will buy their military equipment. Russia is in dire need of hard currency...I'm sure Putin would sell his own mother if the price was right...but delivery is extra!
13. BEWARE PUBLISHERS..................#6
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (11.29.11)
According to Sarah, there will be no Syria in 2012.Make sure you don't print the world map in quantity beyond what you think will sale in 2011.....................:)
14. Russia and China: FREE your own people and act RESPONSIBLY.
Jerry ,   The Netherlands   (11.29.11)
15. russia
richard ,   canada   (11.29.11)
i,m fully in agreement for what russia is doing,they,re deffending there interests,like the americans always do with israel, so if i guess what the americans r saying is that they,re the only country in the world to be allowed to sell arms to other countries like israel,taiwan,etc... all countries that r against american rivals
16. To: No. 13
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (11.30.11)
Shouldn't you be more concerned about the fate of Iran?
17. #11, #14 and #15
Henry from New York ,   USA   (11.30.11)
#11, Putin is not a socialist. He is a capitalist through and through who knows how best to manipulate the Russian people into voting for him. #14, the Russian people willingly elect Putin. Even without manipulating the votes, the margin by which Putin claims victory means that even in a completely honest election he would win. #15, except the Russians always have goals much more evil than the United States. The United States acts with Canada's interests as well. In matters such as these it is best to realise that the US is the least of the possible evils and not idealise the goals of the Russian Federation. If there still was a USSR, they would still be destroyed the world and killing far more innocents than the United States. If there is going to be one great power, the US is best choice of those available. You have to face the fact that there will always be a controlling superpower, you shouldn't hope for the current one to be challenged by a much worse one.
18. Russia is protecting Russian interests
Trev ,   Canada   (11.30.11)
They just want to make sure that when NATO rolls into Seria and levels it that Russian interests will be protected.
19. #17
Trev ,   Canada   (11.30.11)
Let's be honest here, the U.S. is looking out for American interests, Canada is looking out for Canadian interests, Israel is looking out for Israeli interests. They are often aligned but every one is looking out for them selves
20. #19
Henry from New York ,   USA   (11.30.11)
Yes, and it is the fact that they are often aligned that matters. Better to have some align than none at all.
21. Russia
Serbeagle ,   Nish   (11.30.11)
Russia is more stronger every day. Russian economy is now maybe even to USA. Russian warships and airplanes are state art technology (MIG 33). USA is in downfall Russia is rising. So, it is normal that Russians are fighting for their interests cause they will rule the world together with China in near future
22. סוריה -Suria and Russia same letters
Syria-Suria-Russia ,   world   (11.30.11)
23. To #17
Benji ,   Australia   (12.01.11)
United States is the lesser of the evils, have you been living under a rock. United States goes to war after war, claims to have democracy but when people stand to be heard, they beat them back down. The US is corporate run for corporate interests. The Corporate Ruled US IS THE GREAT EVIL (That excludes the people, just the rulers, cause the people ain't calling the shots in America). So many suggest Russia still has power, its full of government corruption and you basically have to bribe a ton of people just to get anything done, (that ain't suspicion, thats first hand info) thats from people I know that LIVE in the region. And as it stands America is in the stage of falling apart, just like ancient rome, thought they were to big to fail so ignored the signs and before they knew, no more Roman Empire. The trends all seem to indicate that China is going to be the next big superpower. And while China definently has its own issues, at least they don't constantly start wars with people over resources. As has been stated in the past, I shall state again; "If China ever wakes up, the world will tremble."
24. Russia
J.K. ,   Brooklyn USA   (12.03.11)
Russia and China, 2 immoral,corrupt countries,that don't possess a just legal system,have a veto power in the security council,thats outrageous,the UN has to be dissolved,a new organization will be created with the name, UFN, United free nations, only Democratic nations,with an independent and secular legal system can apply for membership,the bad guys can form their own organization with heatdquarters in Mecca,no more entry visa to the US for Achmedenijad.
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