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WestTexaspolitik- Mr. Bush said famously that he had looked into the eyes of Mr. Putin and “got a sense of his soul.” At the Pentagon, Mr. Gates was asked whether he trusted Mr. Putin anymore? Realpolitik-“I have never believed that one should make national security policy on the basis of trust. I think you make national security policy based on interests and on realities." And there you have it my friend. How'd that go again? No fucking shit.

This has gone beyond sabre rattling. It has the potential to get seriously out of hand very rapidly. A 21st century Cuban Missile Crisis.

This is only the tip of the iceberg. Next will be China sending troops to Sudan to protect their interests. Stay tuned.

Their foray was neither realistic nor practical. Now their military is decimated, the autonomous regions have been essentially annexed, and they'll be expecting NATO (EU) to rebuild their infrastructure. Fat chance.

def: politics based on practical and material factors rather than on theoretical or ethical objectives

You know little of Eastern European mindsets and politics. They envision is as their land (which indeed it is). With hostile forces invading their land under the guise of "peacekeepers" they had no other recourse in their minds. Of course, the timing is peculiar at best. Georgia was also enabled by the West who it thought would come running to their aid. The only aid they have received is empty words. Realpolitik?

PP that's Pravda not the liberal West media. My question is, "What was the Georgian government thinking?" Were they under the assumption that Putin et al wouldn't respond. David took on Goliath and got his ass handed to him. A classic example of not choosing one's battles wisely.

LAME

Don't make me kick your ass again.

Man sure glad it wasn't CBS.

Freakin' smokin' man.

Does anyone have any beta on the snow conditions in the Trinity Alps, Russian Wilderness, Castle Crags area of the Southern Cascade Range. Or a link to... Flying out to Redding CA tomorrow, and then heading North. Here's to a great summer.

That's a shitty use of technology.

Patriotic duty is commendable. Fighting along side the Iraqi forces I'm sure you see this often. The ARVN's had it too (well some did). In the end it did not matter. All this really accomplished was empowerment of Iran, waste billions of dollars, and God knows how lives. Oh and before you call me a left wing liberal nut job (and proud of it), I fought in a steaming jungle and in the end it wasn't worth it. Trust me.

more like the asses of evil.

Perhaps it is still in Paris, having fallen for some haute couture python boot. Are you sure you didn't lose it in the Hermes store?

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/23/opinion/23brooks.html?em&ex=1211688000&en=01ff46e1aad3c12d&ei=5087%0A

Nice Dru

Fake and bake(s) rule the boardwalk.

She suggested she will stay at least until Tuesday's primary. I'll say Wednesday. What year will Chelsea run?

Thank gays God can't marry.

It's time to behead the monarchy.

If that's considered hot in Russia, I'd hate to see a plain babushka. I think Putin just keeps her around for her position in the Duma. 8D

What's our clearance Clarence! Damn nice TR and pics! roger Rodger! MosDef John's a BigBaller.