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Anatoly Maltsev / EPA
Russian President Vladimir Putin has a cup of coffee in a restaurant during an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Week event in Vladivostok, Russia, Thursday.
MOSCOW -- President Vladimir Putin said in an interview aired Thursday that Russia can work with Mitt Romney if he's elected U.S. president, even though Romney has called Russia the United States' "No. 1 geopolitical foe."
However, Putin also suggested that a Romney presidency would widen the rift over an anti-missile shield the United States is deploying in Europe.
The Russian leader held out hope for an end to the missile defense dispute if Barack Obama is re-elected in November, telling Russia's RT television he was "an honest person who really wants to change much for the better."
Romney has promised "less flexibility and more backbone" in policy on Russia if he wins the Nov. 6 election.
"As for Mr. Romney's position, we understand that it is in part...campaign rhetoric, but I think it is, of course, without a doubt mistaken," Putin said.
"Because to conduct oneself like that in the international arena is the same as using the instruments of nationalism and segregation in the domestic politics of your own country," he added.
Powell to Romney on foreign policy: 'Come on, Mitt, think'
"We'll work with whichever president is elected by the American people. But our effort will be only as efficient as our partners will want it to be," Putin said.
Relations between Moscow and Washington improved after Obama moved to "reset" ties, but have been strained by disputes over issues ranging from global security to human rights.
Tensions between President Barack Obama and Russia President Vladimir Putin are making it more difficult for the two countries to find common ground on issues like Syria and Iran. Former Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov discusses.
Putin said Russia would continue to talk with Washington but "protect itself and preserve the strategic balance" if the United States pushed ahead with the anti-missile shield, which Moscow sees as a threat.
Vladimir Putin, Barack Obama agree to continue discussions on Iran, Syria
In some of his most extensive public comments since he started a six-year term in May, Putin also dismissed Western criticism on issues ranging from Syria to the conviction of three anti-government protesters from the punk band Pussy Riot.
Putin was asked whether Moscow should rethink its stance on Syria after vetoing three Western-backed U.N. Security Council resolutions designed to pressure Assad to end violence that has killed 20,000 people.
"Why should only Russia re-evaluate its position?" he said. "Maybe our partners in the negotiation process should re-evaluate their position."
'Dangerous and short-sighted'
Without naming any country, he hinted the United States was looking to militants to help topple Assad and would regret it, drawing a parallel with U.S. support for the mujahideen who fought Soviet forces in Afghanistan during the Cold War.
"Today somebody is using al-Qaida fighters or people from other organizations with the same extreme views to achieve their goals in Syria," Putin said. "This is a very dangerous and short-sighted policy."
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He noted that the United States had imprisoned many alleged Islamic militants at Guantanamo Bay and said it might as well "open the gates to Guantanamo and let all the Guantanamo inmates into Syria, let them fight. It's the same thing."
Russia's President-elect Vladimir Putin won an election that independent observers say was neither free nor fair. Monitors found multiple ballots were cast in a third of polling stations. However they conceded that Mr. Putin would still have won regardless of vote-rigging. ITN's Bill Neely reports.
Putin has signed laws in his new term that critics say are part of a campaign to suppress dissent after the biggest protests of his 12 years in power. Putin said he acted to instill order and that he had taken steps to improve democracy.
"What is 'tightening the screws'?" he said. "If this means the demand that everyone, including representatives of the opposition, obey the law, then yes, this demand will be consistently implemented."
Pussy Riot's name 'indecent'
Putin declined to comment on the sentences handed down to three women from punk band Pussy Riot jailed for two years for performing a raucous anti-Putin song inside a Moscow cathedral.
"I know what is going on with Pussy Riot, but I am staying out of it completely", he told the channel.
Russia prosecutors seek 3 years for punk rockers
But he suggested the band's notoriety had forced its "indecent" name into public discourse, reinforcing the point by prodding his interviewer to translate the word "pussy."
"I want to direct your attention to the moral side of the issue," he added, describing a previous group-sex stunt that included at least one of the convicted women and adding a off-color joke of his own about group sex.
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Putin said abuses committed against the Russian Orthodox Church and other faiths during the Soviet era made the Pussy Riot protest particularly offensive and meant "the state is obliged to protect the feelings of believers."
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Kremlin opponents and defense lawyers accused Putin of influencing last month's trial and sentence, which the United States and European nations branded disproportionate.
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And everybody who believes that Putin is a great judge of character, raise your hands...... Yeah... That's what I thought.....
KGP translation of "Romney mistaken, Obama honest": "Romney = Threat, Obama = Easy"
Putin (a former KGB'er) has a keep sense of the US' foreign policy. The "reset" button didn't work and he used it to pressure a gutless US to backoff sanctions against Iran and to allow their continued nuclear development (with Russia's help) and continued oil pipeline development to Russia, the undoing of the Eastern Europe safety net with NATO, limiting the growth of NATO and reducing their viability against Russia if needed, and Russia is working on more military "relationships" in the Western Hemisphere- IE. Venesuela and Cuba bases. The last thing Putin wants is a US leader and foreign relations team that is going to challenge their actions and motives. The current dog has no teeth and that suits Putin just fine.
TO: Larry-2296535 who wrote:
I think he said it because it's true, plain and simple; and after 8 years of dealing with warmongering Republicans, I bet it must be refreshing to finally speak to a President from the United States that's purely "honest".
Republicans are mad (and jealous) because the same could NOT be said about Mitt Robme.
Makes me wonder when Republicans are going to stop picking crooks and thugs to run for office under the Republican banner.
Obama/Biden 2012
american girl--i can see your education is lacking. putin's statements simply cannot be true--they are opinions. the fact that you agree with his opinions do not make them facts.. sorry..
Who cares what Putin thinks about Obama vs. Romney.
He is a Communist Rat---how about the roundup of the Pop Singers, Pussy Riot, holding them for free expression. Luckily 2 escaped. The 3rd one will be handled by their KGB.
Putin has got enough on his plate to handle in the USSR--he is a fake and a fraud. Did the Russians really vote him in or the ballots were 'doctored" in his favor.
TO: hardcandy80903 who wrote:
Why, because you've never known "an honest man" and you obviously wouldn't know an honest man if you saw one? You hang out with Republicans much? That must be why you'd think that there's no such thing as an "honest man".
Obama/Biden 2012
We are in 2012 and the issues of the past are long gone. I do not see why we can't form a stronger alliance with Russia. Especially with the state of the rest of the world. Having Romney come in and act like Russia is a mortal enemy is just idiotic.
american girl, of course i know honest men--and i am one. you don't even know me, yet you suggest much about me without any information. that's called making assumptions--aparently something you're good at.
American Girl remember Obama is the same President who lets a foreign government head of State come into Our Congress and berate us and then says THANK YOU! He Goes to other Countries and says SORRY! You Don't Do That as OUR President! Sorry You are No American Girl I have ever Met! Keep voiting for color not content, because it's the right thing to do!
tfnj, you obviously know absolutely NOTHING about the russian oligarchy, oh, I mean "democracy"! Vladimir Putin is a power hungry, narcissitic, arrogant tool. It's not small wonder why he "like" the almighty bho so much, they were cut from the same cloth. I seriously doubt that putin has ever told the truth in his whole life, so you should take his words as the complete and utter lies that they are. Putin's just nervous about losing his foothold in Syria and Iran, as demonstrated time and again by his (Russia's) abject refusal to do anything about the situations. But then again, the almighty bho did give him the assurance of having more wiggle room after the election. Clowns of a feather...
Bubba for President.
ABO 2012
Bubba,
Mitt loves this country so much that none of his 5 sons has joined the military. What does this tell you?
No Politician is honest!!!!!!
Steve, Did Obama join the service what does that tell You! Are his daughters going to join??? Stupid statement!!!
Comon folks, Mr. Putin has just received the "whisper, whisper" comments by Mr. Obama about waiting until after the election when he will be more "flexible" on the European Missile Defense System.
Putin has to say something good about Mr. Obama, otherwise he (Putin) will NOT get what he wants if Romney is elected.
Ahhhh, politics has now gone viral Worldwide.
American Girl-724855.....Here is your HONEST President:
Steve-2570999....."Bubba, Mitt loves this country so much that none of his 5 sons has joined the military. What does this tell you?"
Here are pictures of the last 11 Presidents in uniform:
Notice Mr. Clinton and Mr. Obama. What does this tell you ?
Now what were you saying ?
I had honorable military service for 34 years. What have YOU done for your country ?
When Bill Clinton, Putin, and other clowns all say, "Hey, this person over here should run things, trust me!"
RUN IN THE OTHER DIRECTION.
What all Americans heard during Mitt Romney's acceptance speech is.......?
that Mitt Romney and his "little-sidekick", Paul Ryan, wants to start a Hideous and Horrific
"THERMAL NUCLEAR WAR" with RUSSIA
because those two Clowns still think our New friend an Ally RUSSIA is the old USSR SOVIET UNION.
Is that dangerous backward 1950 thinking, or what?
I do Not want to go back to those very "dark days" of DICK (Darth Vader/Death Star) CHENEY and GEORGE BUSH and KARL ROVE and HALIBURTON OIL or BLACKHAWK MERCENARIES.
Do you Undecided Voters really want to go back to thos "Dark Day"?
I didn't think so!
So Everybody, vote a straight Democratic ticket come this November 2012.
You'll be Glad you did.
Let's send Mitt Romney and the Republicans "BACK to the DUNG HEAP of HISTORY".
Well, at least Romney will stand up to the Soviet Union. I've heard he's also planning to take a very firm line against the Ottoman Empire.
Without naming any country, he hinted the United States was looking to militants to help topple Assad and would regret it, drawing a parallel with U.S. support for the mujahideen who fought Soviet forces in Afghanistan during the Cold War.
"Today somebody is using al-Qaida fighters or people from other organizations with the same extreme views to achieve their goals in Syria," Putin said. "This is a very dangerous and short-sighted policy."
Putin is probably right there.
EarlyOut, nice! lol
He's also not gonna take any crap from the Persians.
Romney just can't catch a break, Clinton last night and now Putin.
Maybe the Taliban will endorse Romney.
Of course Putin loves Obama, Obama gave Russia back their spies and fashion model (the red-headed one) when they were caught operating in the U.S. simply to get it out of the news. Putin knows he can walk all over Obama.
I'm sure the vast majority of all foreign leaders in the world hope Obama is at the helm of the U.S. for another 4 years, it is good for them, bad for us.
P.S.
Eric- Putin endorsed Obama, not Romney. You know Putin - the man who insists on prosecuting punk bands for voicing their opposition of him.... what a stellar reference.
TO: hardcandy80903 who wrote:
That's my opinion and I'm stickin to it!
There's a difference between being "an honest man" and just being ignorant of the facts.
Pretending you don't know or refuse to acknowledge the truth of matters isn't "honest". In fact, in some cases, it's just an outright lie.
Republicans refuse to accept the truth, and/or they claim amnesia, and that's not being "honest", that's "being in denial".
Obama/Biden 2012
Why go back to the cold war? Oh yeah, Republicans combat budget problems through war economies.
TO: EarlyOut-1524710 who wrote:
What for? and how much is THAT going to cost our "bankrupt" nation?
Republicans, can't afford to give American Seniors their Social Security and Medicare that the Seniors paid for in advance, but ready to pay billions to go head-to-head with Russia and Vladimir Putin because Republicans are MAD that Putin put it straight to Republicans:
President Obama is an honest man!
Obama/Biden 2012
Smoke Screens for all those Leaders mentioned.
They ALL lie. It's called "Damage Control", "Spinning the Truth".
What IS the truth? Americans will have to decide that for themselves; not the from the Liars who bring us the information or Statistics; and Putin, included.
Putin is a full-blown Narcissist with his egomaniac desire for what he thinks is Politics; literally, "Half-Naked" Truths.
with Russia endorsing Obama, Romney just jumped in the polls 5 points!
TO: Michael from Sonoma who wrote:
Yeah, you can run to George "Curveball" Bush, Condi "Mushroom Cloud" Rice, Dick "Duct tape yourself in your closet" Cheney, or Mitt Robme.
Wouldn't it be nice if a person could reach into the computer screen and slap some Progressives up side the head once in a while to knock some sense into them.
Nah, just a pipe dream.
Mr. Obama will announce tonight more smoke and mirrors rhetoric to "enlighten" his flock. Maybe he will slip Putin and Chavez into his speech as International Policy achievements and leave out "GOD bless the United States of America".
Anyone who believes Russia is still our #1 geopolitical foe is lost back in the cold war...like his entire party.
Oh, hardcandy, you are sweet...like saccharin...and about as healthy, too. I love that you take AmericanGirl to task for the exact same thing you do in the process of taking her to task. Absolutely hysterical! :-D
Just because you claim that putin's statements simply cannot be true doesn't make them simply "not true"...
"Sorry.."
And, to assume that someone who has a bad history ALWAYS lies is the mark of a true fool.
Sorry again...
What is it with the GOP and the need to label and create enemies? This reminds me of Bush's axis of evil speech.
American Girl - what was this about:
President Obama: On all these issues, but particularly missile defense, this, this can be solved but it’s important for him to give me space.
President Medvedev: Yeah, I understand. I understand your message about space. Space for you…
President Obama: (reaching over and putting his hand on Mr. Medvedev’s knee): This is my last election. After my election I have more flexibility.
President Medvedev: I understand. I will transmit this information to Vladimir.
I'm confused about on bama's transparency in Gvt - and promises he made to the soviets. Honest to who?
Putin talking about honesty is like a catholic priest talking about child care.
Obama: "....I can be more flexible after the election..." of course he didn't know that the microphone was still on.
Putin is no idiot. If I wanted to be a jerk to my neighbors and tell NATO to "F' off! and make it the "other person's" fault I would want Romnoid in there because he will have to show his GOP balls and be a jerk to "our old enemy" the USSR...er I mean Russia. Romney being a jerk will give Putin an excuse to be a jerk and so all hegemonies are happy.
Putin also isn't so stupid as to think that backing Obama wont be a negative thing for the potus to some US voters. If Putin wants Obama out of office then all he has to do to help that is to show support for him. If having Obama as POTUS was in his favor then Putin would be smart enough to keep his mouth shut.
I think he wants Rommy in there. Obama's willingness to talk and work together with Russia (and the rest of the world) makes Putin look bad and, in a sense, ties his hands.
Obama honest???? Obama just blamed other democrats on the God and Israel issues. Obama is a liar because he was the one who removed God and Israel from the platform.
Putin is afraid of but also respects Romney.
I am always amazed at how Republicans think they have ESP.
@ Bubba, how they heck do I know if Obama's daughters are going to join the military. Your argument is the equivalent to: "I know you are but what am I?" p.s. Learn to work the keyboard - you're supposed to lift your finger off the key after you finish your punctuation.
@ Ido, What in my entire statement makes you think I didn't serve? 34 years? That tells me one thing - "in the rear with the gear" have fun waving your toy flag around big man. Only someone itching to prove something would want a war-monger like Mitt the Twit to get in there.
Sure - if you didn't think the Republicans screwed it up enough last time then by all means vote for them.
Me, I'd rather vote for someone who want to fix the country than a party that holds me hostage for 4 years until they can get their moron into office.
Well the first two years Obama had a dem House and Senate and still no budget. Failure
A Leader has to be able to work with both parties (unfortunately) and Obama can not and will not.
The Transparency in Gvt just has never happened that Obama promised us - Executive Privelege.
Cabinet full of politicians and ex-lobbyists - wow that will get businesses moving just from their knowledge of how to get it done.
LAst but not least the Fast and Furious Fiasco - no apology to the parents of the dead Border Agent, or explanation.
Romney and Lyin Ryan would be a rug under the Russian and Chinese feet. These two cowards would go over there and probably never come back.
Of course Ryan could challenge the Russian Olympians to a race given he's the fastest man in the world.
Republicans- Just another international embarrassment.
Just make it up. If Karl pays enough and you say it enough they will believe it.
Example; Read Republican posts and get rid of them damn fact checkers Republicans don't use them they get in the way
American Girl-724855, you are clearly ignorant of the subject. I strongly suggest you go educate yourself about Russian history and Putin rather than continuing to defend Putin by bad mouthing Republicans. Russia is a cesspool of crime and misery. The entire country is so corrupt that the company I work for ceased all operations in Russia 8 years ago after finally coming to terms with the fact that we could never run an ethical business operation there. As for Putin, he's a thug in a nice suit.
Putin has stolen three jobs of late. No wonder he thinks Obama is great.
Been there:
And how about the 23 or so Czars that the President has engaged to run the country in his absence? Most are/were Communists, so that is probably why Putin thinks Obama is great. We have more communists in our Gov't than Putin can have.
Gil-2872519
Yea, and Romney got a brain transplant after being governor, again after the GOP primaries, and yet one more if he's elected. Obama: "I can be more flexible". Romney: "I've totally changed my mind about EVERYTHING... again".
Which is better?
@American Girl
I know plenty of Democrats who also fit this same description. Don't be biased on the matter if you're going to stir the pot.
Also, back to your earlier comments agreeing with Putin... These statements come from a President of a country whom caused god knows how many political riots and stirred EVEN MORE when he was elected. The people of Russia don't even care for this fellow because they believe him to be a flagrant liar and cheat. And you're going to respect his word? How biased are you going to get?
@Demar - Agreed!
Translation: Obama is a pushover and ignorant, Romney not that stupid.
Putin is no idiot. He understands that Obama is looking to create a 'nuclear free' America and is naive or stupid enough to think that Putin will do the same. Putin is cold war era KGB, those of you too young or ignorant to understand what that means need to get a clue here. Putin realizes as well that Obama is playing to his base and his base is beyond ignorant and stupid if they really think that Putin is a nice guy and that Obama knows what he is doing when it comes to someone like him. Putin laughs at Obama, you can watch his body language and facial expressions. He knows Obama is a lightweight and that open mic moment is extremely revealing.
Romney is close enough in age to remember the cold war and therefor not so easily lied to. Obama has dissed Poland, given away nuclear secrets and info to the Russians and is foolishly believing that Putin would keep his word with any disarmament treaties. Living in liberal la-la land is really stupid and beyond deadly for national security. If it were Gorbachev leading Russia, one could be sanguine about treaties, with Putin the only smart move is to keep your back to the wall. There is no such thing as trust with someone as dictatorial as Putin.
Historically, I'm sure Mussolini thought that of Tojo as well
@AmericanGirl. Please report immediately to have your snark meter adjusted. Read my post again. ;)
Are you saying that anyone that doesn't force their children to serve in the military is unAmerican? Sure sounds like it. Let's see how fast Obama's children join the military when they come of age.
I wonder if the Republican crooks think they can hang a chad and steal the country
Bubba
You're right of course. Obama didn't serve in the military and what his daughters will do is unforeseeable. None of Romney's sons have chose to serve their country in the military.
But then again, Obama and Romney's sons weren't subject to the draft because there was none.
Romney on the other hand,was eligible for the draft and he dodged it in France bicycling around passing out religious materials.
Obama 2012 Romney (the artful dodger) 1040
This article is a glowing endorsement for Romney. The fact that Putin supports Obama shows that we should be looking for impeachment and possibly charges of treason. I think that probably Romney paid him to make these statements as part of his campaign effort.
It would seem that Putin is looking forward to watching Obama bend over backwards for him if he gains new flexability after the relection. He also apparently has a hard-on for Romney. What a guy that Putin is. too bad he couldn't get the Geese to follow him in his hang-glider the way Obama will be happy to follow him down a socialist path.
Now there's a glowing endorsement for voting for O'DumA$$. Oh hell yeah, I'll vote for Der Fuhrer because Putin wants me too!!!
What a joke. He needs to be defeated so the rest of us hard working Americans (that aren't drawing an 'entitlement' check) can rebuild this great nation.
Poor Eric, You think an endorsement from Putin is a good thing for B Obama. Are you really that desperate?
Also Americangirl say " Me so hoony just once you know like you did in full metal jacket Pleeeeez.
Well, go figure. Putin's comment is because Obama is going to cave in to their wishes if Obama is re-elected, making the United States even more weak. Evidence of this was what Obama was caught saying to Medvedev in that meeting a couple of months ago.
Obama is incompetent about the security of this country as well as Europe and his actions now could spell disaster in the future.
In addition, I heard today that there is strong evidence that the Obama administration received many warnings that there was going to be attacks on US embassies all over the Middle East on 9/11 before the video ever came out. What did he do? NOTHING! No extra security. More incompetence from the liberals' Messiah, Obama. I guess campaigning and going to fund raisers was more important to him than the security of our US embassy personnel. Pretty sad. It will be interesting to learn more about this as Obama will try to cover it up.
...yeah, let's take the word of the former head of the Soviet Union's KGB....
TO: ComradeChaos who wrote:
I'd put Putin in the same category with George "Curveball" Bush.
I think it's remarkable how Republicans never run out of cruel words, or unjustified criticism while they constantly dodge responsibility for anything and everything.
Geesch!
Obama/Biden 2012
american girl--the only cruel words i read on this page were from you calling one of the candidates--"robme".. and then you suggest that democrats have run out of cruel words and unjustified critisism? seriously? you act the the republicans are the only ones to blame... trust me, there's plenty of blame for all and obama's had four years already.
TO: hardcandy80903 who wrote:
Republicans have the filthyest mouths I've ever heard and I'm not going to try to "convince a fool against his will" because everybody who comes on these boards reads the nasty evil posts by Republicans the same as me.
Republicans preach everything from hatred, to bigotry, to treason, to civil war, to starving the poor, elder abuse through neglect, thugery, you name it.
Democrats have it right, Republicans used this country AND GOVERNMENT funds to start their business and realize the American Dream, but then Republicans just can't stand to see anyone else do well, can't stand the thought that someone else might get a government loan, and education, or even see a doctor!
You don't have to take my word just read for yourself, it's pitiful, the minds of Republicans.
Obama/Biden
american girl.. here's your comments in a nut shell: "i'm right, you're wrong; democrats are devine, republicans are from hell; no democrat has ever lied or demonized the right."
and then wrote:
Contradict yourself much?
I'm pretty sure that "american girl" is indeed Debbie Wasserman-Shultz in disguise. She spits the same hatred as does her hero, and as much idiocy to boot! It is funny though, to mentally picture her grinding her teeth in a vain attempt to be civil.
Obama has taken responsibility for NOTHING except killing OBL, but only because he thinks that will get him elected! I'm surprised he's taken responsibility as a father, But that is a cruel statement, HE DOES SEEM TO BE A CARING AND GOOD FATHER!
Putin is a two bit bully. He is trying to relive the glory days of Soviet Russia while he and his friends become extremely wealthy by taking over all the energy and other big businesses in Russia through intimidation and undercover tactics, kind of like the ones the mob uses. That's what he really is: a mobster. But wasting 50 billion dollars on some missle shield that may not even work, that is really Europe's who should pay for it if they want it, that is just something that looks like we are looking for a fight, is ridiculous. We are wasting our time, our money, our energy taking on everybody. War in Iraq. War in Afghanistan. Drug war all over central and south america. Enticing war with Iran. And now a missle shield that has no guarantee to protect anyone. Besides there are better ways to take down the US. How about engaging us in one endless winless war after another UNTIL we go broke, have no one good left to fight, or the general population just doesn't give a hoot. We have a VOLUNTEER army fighting all over the world, When the Romans got sick of fighting, they paid mercenary armies to do it for them. Doesn't that sound like what we are heading for? Know where that got Rome? Enough is enough. Pull us our of Iraq and Afghanistan, Quit the nonsense in Pakistan. Tell Isreal if they want to start a major war with Iran that will unite the entire Mideast against them and accomplish nothing, go ahead and good luck. The world may be messed up but we don't help when we go looking for a fight every two seconds.
Romney just can't catch a break, Clinton last night and now Putin.
Maybe the Taliban will endorse Romney.
Eric- Putin endorsed Obama, not Romney. You know Putin - the man who insists on prosecuting punk bands for voicing their opposition of him.... what a stellar reference.
Also, the Taliban already endorsed Obama by helping overthrow Mubarek, Ghadafii, and are now aiding the "rebels" in Syria.
hmm a LIAR and a THUG endorsing the empty suit -- only helps Romney but I guess the LIAR and THUG have a lot in common with your empty suit!
Putin didn't endorse Obama--he just said he's someone he can work with.
Yes, we have to WORK WITH other countries in this day and age where every economy is interconnected.
Romney is still lost in the Reagan years. Next thing Romney is likely to call for is the destruction of the Berlin wall...and then he'll claim he never said it.
Still not exactly wanting to jump on a band wagon with Putin and Chavez.
So, Bart, how is Putin working with us regarding Syria. Russia, China and Iran are joined at the hip against us.
Just after watching the God and Jerusalem fiasco at the DNC, us knowing there were louder voices plugging to take out those two words, and surely there was no 2/3 majority to re-establish them, especially from the Muslim man throwing his arms about, Debbie Wasserman Schultz says, It was just a "Technical Correction". Like someone just happened to hit a delete button at the wrong time. What a bunch of filth.
Well, you have to understand that under Obama the democratic party is now the communist statist party. The Communists were anti-God, they taught their 'comrades' to look to the state for everything, substituting the government for God. No difference with the 'new' democratic people's party. Putin should indeed endorse Obama, their goals and agendas are the same. Problem though is that Obama is foolish enough and narcissitic enough to actually think he can outsmart Putin when he's finished 'radically transforming' America. Obama will pull the teeth of the military to satisfy his base and Putin will be waiting for that magic moment.
Interesting that no one mentioned the Russian 'war games' conducted outside of Alaska or the Russian nuclear sub that ran undetected for quite awhile under the Gulf here. Then again, liberals aren't capable of understanding the fact that enemies will wait until their opponent is weak before they go in for the kill, liberals are too busy blaming Bush and Republicans to see reality.
Russia and America still have enough nuclear warheads to destroy the world ten times over then some. Romney is about to use stichk to feed the Military Industrial Complex. 2 trillion dollars to feed into this industry to benefit white males, even though he is the "Figurehead" of a Christian Cult whose sole purpose is to worship their real god Mammon at the Temple of the Illuminati.
Wow "gridlock"! Consiracy theorize much???
mygirl, do you miss the good old days of the cuban missile crisis? Your post about "communists" and "comrades" and the other stuff almost sounds like a stroll down memory lane. I just loved the cold war...didn't you? All those duck and cover and stay away from the windows during the nuclear blast drills in school. The kids nowadays just don't know what their missing! Maybe we can start a bomb shelter business if we get Mitt elected, I heard there are deals to be had on abondoned missle silos
American Girl; Idiotic comment:
What about the Democrats dodging responsibility for creating the mess we are in now? It all started with the Community Reinvestment Act that was severely modified for the worse by the CLINTON ADMINISTRATION. That is the main cause of our problems today.... Give mortgages for houses to people that cannot afford them in the first place. It initially helped the housing industry, then killed it, along with banks, individuals that got the mortgages, and the economy. Bush tried to fix it but was BLOCKED BY THE DEMOCRAT CONGRESS, who said nothing was wrong. Do some research on this and you will vote Republican in November. Or, you can just stay ignorant to the issue and go on with your life like nothing ever happened.
American Girl, I hope you are playing devil's advocate, otherwise, I can see no reason you would try to spin an endorsement by Putin as being positive. I'm not siding with either candidate as I think they both leave much to be desired. I'm going to assume that you are still fairly young and idealistic and for that I give you a pass. You should take a screenshot of your comments and look back on them in 4-5 years and see how you feel about them then.
Dubbya, seriously damaged our global reputation.
We were seen as laughing stocks of the world, ruled by the village idiot.
IDK about GWB, but I would hazard the comment that I think Hillary is making it even worse.
Free- BHO and HRC didn't do us any favors. They chose passive and repentant measures to garner "good will" that was clearly used as weakness and opportunity for Russia and others to work against us. Sorry, but they really aren't out there trying to be our friends.... just listen to what they say.
free thinker--you're seriously still on dubbya? ever hear of moving on--it's 2012 for crying out loud?
TO: Steve972 who wrote:
Don't even pretend as though Republicans "think"!
Republicans don't think, they just hate, and they spew their freaking hate speech non-stop, morning, noon and NIGHT! You make me wanna puke!
Geez! Give a break sometime and do try to "think" about something other than reciting tired old hate speech talking points, and creating new hate speech monikers.
Hardcandy... Yeh, republicans would like everyone to forget about Dubya and all the problems he has caused this country both domestic and foreign.
louis bee, how do you know what republicans would like? are you a republican? do you always comment for others? or would you let them speak for themselves?
Again, clowns of a feather...and "amerikan girl", you accuse anyone who doesn't agree with your idiocy of being a "hater", and yet, when defending your ludicrous stance in post 3.4, you use the word "hate" four times! Sounds like the kettle calling the skillet black on that one...(again, picturing the typical liberal female frantically hacking away at the keyboard, trying to wipe away the froth and spittle from her mouth...) LMAO!
I think you mean he didn't kiss other country's butts... Removing someone from power that gassed their citizens basically Hitler style, and removing another group from power that stone women for getting raped...
Sorry "FreeThinker" and AmericanGirl, you're not on the correct side of the issue, but you go play devil's advocate all you want. It's your time to waste.
Yeah, Georgie Boy & his phsycho side kick Dick Cheney were REAL POPULAR. The US had the lowest rating ever under those two REPUBLICAN NITWITS. Well, George was a nitwit, but Cheney is a very cool, calculating sociopath who knows exactly what he wants and plans how to get it. I remember most of Europe (our westen, christian, democratic allies) and South America (our hemisphere) talking badly about the US. So, if you are rating our standing in the world, it hit a new low under the last republicants administration.
Romney just can't catch a break, Clinton last night and now Putin.
Maybe the Taliban will endorse Romney.
freeThinker - "We were seen as laughing stocks of the world, ruled by the village idiot."
So being seen as village idiots ruled by a laughing stock (Barack "peace prize" Obama) is better?
P.S.
Dubbya has been gone for 4 years.
no currently we are ruled by the village idiot a.k.a. community organizer. Only the left pocket pickers of the American taxpayer are endorsing this radical/marxist/socialist dolt. Are you guys sharing a brain, again, today? When's it your turn to get it?
WOW. The ignorance of actual facts by teabaggers on display full force today!
Dottie--when you get crazy, do you just rattle off bad words that come to mind: radical, marxist, socialist? Do you even know what they mean?
My guess--NO
Okay Spud - Why did Obama get the peace prize? He has done nothing to get us out of Afghanistan, he has divided this country, still blames Bush and others for his increasing debt and programs we can't afford and put more people on welfare that in our nations history. I am not a tea bagger and I don't know who to vote for. But after the little "open mic" incident promising Russia more "flexiblity after the election" - why wouldn't putin endorse him
Oh, how funny! LOL! Oh, thank you for brightening my day with your humor, hard one. Do you even read the backwards BS that you write?? Like you don't presume to know the minds of other people on these blogs...! You are such a comedian, Hardcandy, and as sweet as alum. :-D
American Girl-724855, ah the typical hypocritical liberal voice of tolerance.
The American people are still not over having 4,477 Americans Body Bagged in a false war, and now over 2,000 in Afghanistan, romney rattling the old cold war sabers at the Russians, same old bully mentality from the republican party that brought you the fear and hatred from the world for the US. Sure folks lets have some boots on the ground in Iran, Syria, Russia, North Korea, Egypt, and of course lets have haliburton in charge, some more renditions would also be appropriate for the ratso twins. Come on guys lets start WWIII with spineless and liar.
Obama 2012
Russia is not what it once was. Every one with at least half a brain should be able to figure out that China is the much greater threat to our continued well-being.
Except they stand with China and Iran at every opportunity.
If I were a PRC leader, I'd follow Putin and Clinton in backing Obama, too. What ever makes my life easier...
Not to mention China holds the bill to our debt.
Romney's view that Russia is the #1 threat is so laughable that it should make everyone wonder why this man should possibly be our President.
Our only threat is China calling our note due. But Obama forgot that campaign promise and just threw money at our problems without solving them.
Bill Clinton was the best $ investment the Chinese made in the USA for thier part.
The guy may be a egomaniac tyrant but, he is not stupid
You're right....he's not stupid......he KNOWS that obama will kiss his butt! (and already has!)
Of course he's not stupid -- he's just hoping and praying for that "flexibility" he was promised by the American Czar.
Just tell your Gov't to wait until after the elections. I will have more leeway.
"...suggested to Russia's president that he would accept long-standing Russian demands for curbs on America's anti-missile defenses, according to a brief conversation overheard by reporters at the nuclear summit in South Korea.
"On all these issues, but particularly missile defense, this, this can be solved, but it's important … to give me space," Obama told Russian President Dmitry Medvedev as reporters entered the room to hear a joint statement.
"This is my last election. After my election, I have more flexibility," Obama told the Russian president, who is soon to replaced by Russian strongman Vladimir Putin." The Daily Caller.
Uhhh, wait a minute. OUR President is "endorsed" by Vladimir Putin and Hugo Chavez and this should make us want to re-elect him why? What did I miss?
I suppose it matters that the Chinese don't seem to like either Romney or Obama, but, really, is their endorsement of one or the other really critical to my own voting choices?
I believed that Bush's mismanagement augured for a change and I was content to see Obama elected in his place, tho' I watched his inauguration with both hope and concern. Whatever hope I had has died as a consequence of his abject failure as a leader, a failure which, regrettably, and in hindsight, seems entirely predictable. He simply wasn't qualified for the job and nothing in his background suggested that he was or would be. What I don't need factored into the equation is the verdict of one of the more truly disreputable heads of government, a man who, almost singlehandedly, has undone the popular revolution which caused the dissolution of the USSR. So, thanks for your input, Mr. Putin, now go worry about your own country, if there is any left which you didn't give to your thieving cronies.
Very well said "oldfarte"! You totally nailed the situation at hand! The only endorsement missing is that of Kim Jong Un...which I'm sure if forthcoming...
Don't forget Mexico's Calderon. He is eagerly awaiting his next invite to the White House to make fun of stupid Americans with his pal Obama while Democrats laugh and cheer.
I've lived not only in numerous places in the USA (from north of Boston to south of San Diego and numerous points in between) but in Asia and Europe, as well as traveled extensively. I rely on multiple sources for my news, incl. not only "The Economist" and BBC-America, but also "The Wall St. Journal" and CNN and FOX and NPR. I try not to prejudge in the absence of facts, but one sometimes gets concerned that the "facts" seem to be so mutable, esp. when filtered through the ideological lenses of the media.
For those who think that Obama has somehow improved our "standing" with the rest of the world, I suggest that they consider reading the "Asian Times" or other, non-American publications. He is not respected and he lacks credibility. Putin's endorsement of him, in short, comes across as rather cynical (and Putin, himself, is a rather cynical creature, who probably did blow up those Moscow apartment buildings to gain power). For those blaming Bush for the alienation of the former USSR/Russia and the "Federated States", I suggest a bit of real history. We "lost" Russia thanks to Clinton's mismanagement and blind support of Boris Yeltsin, not due to Bush's "confrontational attitude". Sadly, too many people are too ideologically "committed" to even care about the facts, let alone to put time into actually trying to discern them.
I have no idea if Romney will be an improvement on Obama. On the other hand, Obama has failed to impress and his incapacity for changing (the way Clinton was able to change, post-1994) does not give one much hope for a better second term. Therefore, I am going to follow Obama's own advice, given back in 2008, when he indicated that, if he hadn't fixed the mess in 4 years, he should be voted out. I agree. Reagan inherited an economic situation every bit as bad - and in some ways (such as inflation) worse than that inherited by Obama. By the end of his first term, he had reversed the decline. Clinton also inherited a bad economy. By 1996, he had reversed the situation. In neither case did those two predecessors seek to avoid responsibility by blaming their predecessor, the way Obama has. His advice in 2008 was correct. It should be heeded now, Mr. Putin's opinions notwithstanding.
Thanks. Interesting post.
oldfarte, superb post.
oldfarte,
I appreciate the willingness to look at the facts vs. ideologies. If only more people would be open to this type of examination.
That said, I think you failed to mention two primary issues: 1. Obama's "abject failure" should be examined as a part of the entire legislative process. As you know, our government is setup such that it takes a willing partner to push change. I do not think it can be argued with any real conviction that he has had a willing partner. 2. What exactly in Romney's experience leads you to believe that he will be able to do any good for this country? His time as Governor conclusively showed that he did not improve his state's jobs outlook (actually was made worse under his watch). Further, one of his cornerstone accomplishments (health care) is now being derided as bad medicine (pun intended) solely for political purposes. If he is unwilling to look at advantageous solutions regardless of their origin, then how can he lead a diverse nation?
I assure you that Romney and Obama are just as much thieving cronies in the US as Putin is in Russia if not more so. At least Putin is honest instead of mincing his word in diluted baby talk suited to the Average American Joe. The Average Joe who can't even find his own country on a world map but feels bold enough to discuss world politics with typical naive Wilsonian drivel.
Putin trying to influence the U.S. elections, isn't that rich? Who's interests do you think he has in mind? I guess Medvedev passed Obama's message to Putin about waiting until after the 2012 election. Our honest president doesn't want the American people to know what deal he has in mind with the Russians before the election. Whatever it is, the deal has Putin's mouth watering!
Offshore tax havens, shipping jobs offshore, and fleeing to France during a draft is not quite the same has having a strong foreign policy. Mitt might want to just be quiet on this one.
Millons of taypayer money to a car company to create JOBS in Finland!
Millions of taypayer dollars so that STUPID Solar panels could be built in CHINA!
Millions of taxpayer dollars invested in the $40,000.00 LOSER Chevy VOLT! Brilliant!
Obama was at HARVARD while Romney was working as a Missionary in France!
Oops........I didn't know that obama served in the Military!!!
3 million dollars to "seal" all collegiate academic works, actively practicing "Chicago Cronyism" to this day, apologizing to the whole world for being the greatest nation on Earth, bowing to various leaders and thugs from other nations, essentially "killing" the Keystone Pipeline singlehandely THEN taking credit for a portion that had already been approved, writing a book that's mostly secondhand nonsense, and being the only president in our history to NEVER visit the graves of our brave servicemen who paid the ultimate price at Normandy. Now exactly WHO should be quiet?
npc, great accusation re. 3,000,000 to seal transcripts, please cite source? And who paid for the sealing? The President has been micro-scoped by the universe, if that were true and it certainly would have been revealed before your statement.
His records aren't sealed, they are simply protected under privacy acts. And regardless of what some people think, no other president has released theirs. Bush's became public because they were leaked, not because he released them.
Personally I couldn't care less what Obama's grades were. I couldn't care less how much of a grant he got to go to college. I couldn't care less how much or little Romney paid in taxes. Neither candidate is currently accused of doing anything wrong. Obama graduated, Romney hasn't had the IRS jump all over him for his taxes (other than of course the DNC atty general in NY investigating Bain Capital). It's all just out there to distract people who get so wound up they forget to concentrate on issues and instead focus on which candidate they detest the least.
Excellent, you've managed to debunk my first sentence, which as it turns out is indeed false. The almighty bho simply chooses to not have is college transcripts, thesis papers, grades, etc., released. Many, if not all, prior presidents chose to do the same. NOW, what about the rest of "accusations"? Do you view them as false as well?
I wouldn't think an endorsement from Putin would be any help to Obama. Putin's idea of "honest" leaves much to be desired.
Romney is hate filled and only wants the war his Republican and conservative and Christian supporters and promoters are seeking.
They desire to promote Armaggedon and they will no doubt succeed because their holy book says it must.
The Bible is the most tragic and dangerous book in the cosmos.
It was written by conartists of the stone age who took advantage of the lawlessness of that time to impose their world order on the world.
Citizens of other nations have been subjected to the horrendous actions of Christians who are pursuing Armaggedon.
Putin has problems in his nation which he has dealt with in accordance with the traditions of that nation.
I can't presume to know what the situation in Russia is, even though Republicans and conservatives and Christians claim they can.
However, Putin should receive the cooperation of the U.S. in resolving conflicts instead of always having to face the Republican and conservative and Christian barrage of hate filled political rhetoric.
Marlin Pals...it's good to see you come out of your shell...but, you are seriously misguided, about almost everything in your post. Factually, the bible, the Jewish Bible (or the Old Testament for all those evil Christians out there) was compiled by many writers over several hundred years (see "Book of J" by Harold Bloom, etc.,), but not during the stone age. If you thought of it more as "wisdom literature" than religious it might help you focus better. Christians (which I don't happen to be one) don't seek Armageddon, it comes for them (see "Book of Revelations" by John). There's no such thing as "Citizens of the World", the world isn't a political entity and wherefore doesn't have citizens. And yes you presume (we all do, it's part of how humans formulate thoughts). Finally, President Putin does get US cooperation on many levels, but keep in mind he also does not have our best interests at heart, hopefully he has Russia's best interests at heart; theirs and ours sometime diverge.
Possibly the most idiotic post of the day, but it's still early...Good job marlin! You've made everyone on Earth look a little more intellegent..
Marlin, I've got to agree with NPCDan. Pretty much an incoherent rant.
According to Mitt Romeny, we are broke and have to shut down health, medicare, and social security BUT we can afford a $60 billion missle shield over Europe WHICH the US is paying for???? Why??? Why do we need this? Why isn't Europe paying for it??? Isn't the cold war over???? Don't we have enough wars???? Are we trying to start another war???? The republicans love wars. Iraq. Afghanistan. Romney says he'll attack Iraq. Now make a bigger enemy out of Russia. The Soviet Union is gone!!!! Putin is a two bit dictator, a remnant. Let's move on. Why do the republicants want to go back in time?
bill, easy on the punctuation there pal.. we're on nbcnews, not your facebook page..
Ok, chicken little. The sky isn't falling. Romney never said he would attack Iraq. Russia is our friend, not our enemy (ask Obama) Putin, the two bit dictator is the one who is bff's with Barack. Pick a side..
TO: Tracy-2077888 who wrote:
Not one ounce of intelligence, just warmongering!
Romney doesn't have to say anything, his Republican followers make stuff up for him.
Republicans didn't mind it one bit that George "Curveball" Bush grew up with Osama Bin Laden AND their families STILL do business together, never missing a beat even though it was Bin Laden and 19 Saudi terrorists that hit us on 9/11, but Republicans are PISSED because Putin called it like he saw it and said, President Obama is an honest man. Instead of Republicans being proud Americans, THEY'RE PISSED because the crook they picked is NOT an "honest man".
Republicans, never having known "an honest man" so they hit the roof.
Obama/Biden 2012
You honesty is refreshing! And your stupidity is astounding! Keep up the good work "amerikan girl", or whatever it is that you do to keep whatever sanity you have left intact.
Putin the "topless Rock Star" of Russia has NO Respect for Obama.......he is horrified that Romney will get elected and show Russia AND China that we have had ENOUGH of their Crap!
Even though obama changed the location of the last Summit in the U.S. to make it "convenient" for Putin.....he Dissed obama and didn't even come!!!!!
Putin and obama are Birds of a Feather......obsessed with photo-ops and publicity!
Michelle has been on Letterman TWICE this week....Jay Leno.....her DESIGNER was on the Today Show and she will be on Brian Williams tonight!
WHY don't they just move to HOLLYWOOD?
Patty-Virginia Beach: Who are you? A participant on the Jerry springer Show??!!?? You sound as though you have about that level of education and social class! You certainly know nothing about foreign affairs, international relations, history, and politics! You're out of your element! Geeeeeeeeeeeeez. Grow up!
TO: Patty-Virginia Beach who wrote:
Full of hatred are you, and ready for war with Russia and China because they did, what to the United States?
Why do you THINK Putin would be "horrified that Romney will get elected"?
You feel that you've taken enough crap from Russia AND China that you're ready to go to war?
No money for affordable health care, no money to educate American children, no money to feed the poor, no money to re-pay seniors for all the money they saved up in Social Security, no money to re-pay senior for all the money they saved up in Medicare, no money to fund low income housing, no money to fund food stamps for the poor, but hot and ready to spend a few billions on another senseless war!
"VLADIVOSTOK, Russia – Vladimir Putin flew a motorized hang glider to lead a flock of young Siberian white cranes in flight, a characteristic stunt for Russia's action-man"
Putin IS the Jerry Springer of Russia!
It's true Ms. Patty! Ah, to gather the endorsement of both Putin and Chavez! What a glorious day for the almighty bho! Have a great day you silly, silly liberals!
I agree, we certainly have taken enough crap from China. Crappy toys, crappy electronics and an insurmountable amount of their crappy loans as well. This country can't crawl back into its shell and tell the rest of the world to sort things our for themselves, we owe the rest of the world too much money. We have to engage them and placate them and hope that they don't call in our loans. That burden wasn't laid on by just one bad president but a series of bad presidents including Ole' Dutch Reagan and neo-cons who thought that they could bend the world to serve their own greed and were dead wrong. Romney is cut from the same clothe and despite his statements will do nothing but preserve the status quo as have all the politicians before him.
And once again the debate is fear vs. trust, isolation vs. collaboration.
It is a sad day for America if what Putin thinks can influence an election.
TO: Tracy-2077888 who wrote:
What's sad is that our President was paid a complement by another world leader, and Republicans are having one tantrum after another, calling for war with Russia and calling its leader every name in the book.
Maybe Mitt Robme has some bank accounts in Russia too, so Putin KNOWS Robme is a crook and a tax cheat.
Obama/Biden 2012
Why would any American want Putin's praise, endorsement or anything. This is our Country, he has no say. But American girl: what about Obama's promise on his open mic mess making promises to putin after he is elected. Obama is a narcissistic Chicago politician.... He lead us no where but into debt and welfare.
American Girl,
Our President was paid a compliment by one of the most vicious and corrupt leaders of the free world. I'm assuming you wouldn't be so happy about Obama being complimented by Charles Manson. If you had any sense, you would feel the same about compliments from Chavez and Putin. Journalists have named Russia one of the most dangerous places for journalists. Journalists critical of Putin are routinely murdered and the murders are never solved. All of the horrible things that Obama has been accused of, Putin is actually guilty of ten times worse.
What this says about Obama depends on who you are, I guess. However, I wouldn't sit there and act shocked that people don't think being complimented by a power hungry murderer says good things about Obama.
hardcandysucker and other W defenders, let me help.
Say I_R_A_Q, slowly, then repeat. What picture comes to mind, perhaps a boondoggle? The Iron curtain fell years back, they are no longer communist. I know taking on 28 million iraqis made you feel good, but that is why the deficit is out of control. The war only helped Iran, we lost big in every way.
now say T-o-r-a-b-o-r-a, slowly, repeat. at best it was incompetant leadership, at worst treason.
now say v-al-er-ie-p-lam-e slowly, repeat. That was treason.
now look at your 2011 tax return, current paycheck stub and compare it to your 2008 tax return. now pull out your IRA's and other investments and compare that to your 2008 statement. I know you don't learn arithmetic in home schooling, but real facts don't change.
Lets say GLASS-STEAGALL -eradicated by a bill signed by Bill Clinton. Lets say Fannie Mae and Freddi Mac failed...on the watch of Chris Dodd, Barney Frank, Obama rump swabs. Lets say China blows of our Secretary of State as a way to piss on Obama and he says nothing. Lets say Putin loves Obama because he can help the Syrians murder children with no worry. MY 2008 income was 3x my 2011 income thanks to Obama. Glad you reminded me.
TO: Jeff-1570172 who wrote:
Yeah, and then say "Paul Ryan voted against it" a hundred times.
YOUR taxes went up? If they did, thank George "Curveball" Bush for lying you into War in Iraq!
Obama/Biden 2012
You know American Girl. I'm an independent. I'm probably closer to Libertarian. However, your rude, vitriolic comments don't help your case at all. Abandoning intelligence for insults only demonstrates that you have no facts to stand behind your arguments. I'm lucky to know intelligent Democrats and Republicans with which I have good, sometimes heated, discussions. This isn't a stab at Democrats. This is just a point that you personally add nothing but bile to the conversation.
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES! lolol
Putin is a "babe" - yuck
Putin also loved Bush. Then again if America was my enemy I too would work as hard as possible to get the one you know you can push around elected. Obama and jellyfish have the same spine.
Jeff: Spoken like the high school kid you are.
Tjefferson - Don't hate just because Jeff already understands the world better you.
How quaint.
One socialist bragging on another.
Show the love Putin.
Viewer: Hey genius. Remember when George W. Bush called "Vlady" his friend?!? Geeeeeeezzzzz
TJefferson - So you're saying that wasn't a good thing? ... while trying to pretend that Putin being friendly with Obama is?
pjam: I'm saying no one gives a rip about Putin's comments toward Obama or Romney except far, right wing, extremist, fanatics. I suppose you're going to vote for Romney because Putin told you he might be harder to work with than Obama. Putin can tell you maroons anything and you believe it. Geeeeeeeeeeezzz.......
Doesn't mention what Obama promised Putin does it. Got it on tv "wait until after the election"
Mr. Putin is having a small problem with the Russian version of the NRA. Their munitions factories are at full steam, producing armored vehicles, and weapons for the middle east. Including Syria. There was a special weapons demonstration for Syrian army officers not more than a month ago. It included tanks, bombs, semi and fully automatic hand weapons.
Russian government authorities and Putin are looking to bring in the money. Peace is good for business. But so is war.
Oh yes, Obama is "honest". I guess when Obama tells the Russian PM that his administration will have more flexibility during his second term, of course Putin will say that Obama is honest. Romney has said that he will not bend to Russian influence. Putin is shaking in his boots that Romney will be elected. That's because he knows Romney will do what is right for the USA not Russia. Obama will be Putin's prostitute. After all, Obama wants a socilist society that is more in line with Russia than the democracy we now have. Remember, Obama's father was a Comminist and many of those in the Obama circle are anti-American. We need someone in the presidency who will stand up to those who are anti-American. Not someone (Obama) who appologies for what the US stand for or someone (Obama) who bows to leaders of other countries.
Harry: Geeeeeeeeeeeeeez........ You've got it all worked out, haven't you? Another damned conspiracy theorist!!!! Do you just sit about and dream up BS day after day after day, then write it here as truth? Have the aliens landed on your front lawn yet? Have the black helicopters from the UN taken over your little town?!!?? Geeeeeeeeeeez...
TJ, you are one sorry dude. I feel sorry for your left wing beliefs and judging from your response you anti-American beliefs. Everything I have said has been published.....including left leaning MSNBC. I guess that means what you read in the media that supports Obama is BS. So if you want to see the US fail under Obama, go ahead and vote for him. That will be your mistake, not mine.
TJ, I've gone back and read you other posts. I've come to the conclusion that you are an ahole!!!!
Mr. Harry, you are CORRECT sir! And everything you posted is indeed a FACT, and facts are very tricky things to these silly liberals. Very tricky indeed, isn't that right "amerikan girl" and "efferson"?
Harry: Yes, Harry I am when I'm talking to people like you. I've answered you in #23.2 below. I am fiercely patriotic and will find to the death "... enemies domestic or foreign" who threaten this Republic. Go ahead and write the simple-minded, conspiracy theory, BS, you've dreamed up from your "sources." Then, why not try and read some intelligent international affairs source such as, Foreign Affairs rather than the BS you read?
This is exactly why we all need to vote the other guy. Yes, I am not overly excited about Romney but if you are endorsed by Chavez and Putin it does not take a rocket scientist to know which way you should vote. Don't forget the off camera (thought) conversation Obama was having with Dimitry about making things happen after the election.
If you dems do not see this, then you deserve what you get. Unfortunately, so do those that do not vote for this extreme left wing politician.
Anyone who votes for Obama because of Putin's and Chavez's endorsements deserves what he/she gets. Maybe that voter should just move to Russia or Venezuela. We don't need nor do we want that kind of person here.
Harry: No one is going to vote for Obama because of what Putin says! How damned far back in the woods do you live??!!?? The American government knows full well what Putin is and what he's trying to do. Russia is absolute chaos today. The Russian mafia damned near owns the country. Putin is a former KGB officer who few people trust--inside or outside Russia. He can say whatever he wants to say about American politics and the only people who fall for it are you poorly educated, far, right wing, extremist, fanatics who want the country to nuke the entire damned world! The American military is the most powerful military force in the world and everyone on the planet except you poorly educated, far, right wing, extremist, fanatics knows it! It is not our policy to threaten military action against everyone else. We don't need to do that. All we need do is to send the sixth fleet into some area as we do and then quietly talk to those who might need some quiet convincing. Keep in mind that the American defense budget today is equal to the defense budgets of the rest of the nations in the world--COMBINED. Is your mind intelligent enough to know what that means in terms of military might?
TJ, I take offense in your statement that the right wing is poorly educated. In fact I'm willing to bet that I'm more educated than you. If anything, its the less educated citizens who are too blind to realize that Obama hasn't a clue as to how to run this country. What has he done to fix things? Absolutely nothing. Heck, this guy can't even get a budget passed. And don't blame that on the republicans, because 100% of the democrats voted against his budget proposal. So don't tell me I'm uneducated. Take a look at the mirror. That's when you will see an uneducated person.
"efferson", "The American military is the most powerful military force in the world and everyone on the planet except you poorly educated, far, right wing, extremist, fanatics knows it!" Oh really??? Thank the good Lord above that a silly liberal had to point that fact out to everyone! You must be very, very proud of yourself! Your knowledge of geopolitics is fantastic! LMAO!!!!
Harry: Geeeeezzzz....... The reason the Democrats voted against the budget bill was to make certain it was defeated in order to consider another budget bill. It's a tactic used in Congress and state legislatures all the time.
NPCDan: You dammed right my knowledge of geopolitics is fantastic! I take it you question whether the American military is not the most powerful on the planet!
“Let he who is without sense throw the first beer bottle.”
The back biting is getting ugly, folks.
"efferson", due to the fact that I both possess a B.A. in History, as well as two Bronze Stars that I earned in combat, I have absolutely no need in your pontification. I find your attitude, and treatment of others who don't share your "wisdom" to be offensive to say the least. You bring great shame to the poster tag you are using.
Suuure you do. And are you married to Morgan Faichild as well?
roland, every word I said is true. B.A. in History from Texas Tech University, and two bronze stars from Operation Desert Storm, and numerous other awards, both military and civilian. And maybe twenty years ago Morgan Fairchild would have been the case! C'mon man, get with the times!
You have all the communist and socialist leaders around the
world supporting Obama. If that doesn`t make you think then nothing well.
Yeah... Obama was such a favorite of the Kadaffi (already forgot how to spell that) and Bin Laden, and on and on and on....... Wasn't it GWB that said he looked into Putin's eyes and fell in love?
John,
I'm not sure if you're aware, but George Bush isn't in this election.
Thanks milidad for clearing that up! I checked, and you're right, George Bush isn't in this election. Karl Rove is, but GWB isn't this time. Good news for all I'd say.................... No, it's actually GREAT news. Now, if only the rest of the Republinuts would drop out..................
When Vlad Stalin, I mean Putin, talks $hit on you like that you truly are excrement. Mittens, you're not the guy for anything beyond a cult.
Wasn't it Bush that looked into his eyes and could "see his soul". Why yes, that happened. Romney has no clue how to deal with other countries on a global level. He has no foreign policy experience and will leave that to neo-con war mongers like John Bolton. Putin is Putin and like any other leader of a Big 5 country he must be dealt with. Peace is the primary goal and should be heeded. We don't need another cold war and Romney would love to start one so the same guys who benefitted from the last war (Iraq) could make more money.