Russian response - speculation

[indyjs]

US troops on Syria border as Obama arms rebels | The Times

Can't see them doing nothing as the Marines hand over weapons to the rebels

 

[CathyInBlue]

****'s about to get real, yo.

 

[IndyDave1776]

Given that the Assads have been Russian allies since before my time, I have a hard time seeing Ivan stand back and watch this. I also have a hard time seeing the Kenyan stand his ground when the Russkies do something.

 

[deal me in]

If I'm Putin, at the very least, I start a propoganda war. He can correctly claim that the US is supporting Al-Queda, while he is the one fighting the terrorists. I would be repeating that talking point constantly. Combine that with some proxy/asymetrical warfare and a weak President, whose experience consists of "community organizing", and things might not go as well for us as they have in the past.

 

[IndyDave1776]

If I'm Putin, at the very least, I start a propoganda war. He can correctly claim that the US is supporting Al-Queda, while he is the one fighting the terrorists. I would be repeating that talking point constantly. Combine that with some proxy/asymetrical warfare and a weak President, whose experience consists of "community organizing", and things might not go as well for us as they have in the past.

Agreed, especially considering that Putin really has a pair while the Kenyan just pretends to on TV.

 

[brownhornet]

US troops on Syria border as Obama arms rebels | The Times

Can't see them doing nothing as the Marines hand over weapons to the rebels

I'm clicking on the link and it's saying article or file not found. What's that all about? Anyway, I wouldn't want Putin pissed at me. He doesn't mess around.

 

[hookedonjeep]

"I'm not really a President, but I Did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night..."
Barry O. - Kenyan at Large

 

[Hotdoger]

I'm clicking on the link and it's saying article or file not found. What's that all about? Anyway, I wouldn't want Putin pissed at me. He doesn't mess around.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft: Russia President Vladimir Putin stole Super Bowl ring - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN

 

[Hotdoger]

Russian response= Report: Iran to send 4,000 Revolutionary Guards to bolster Assad

 

[cobber]

This is actually pretty fascinating, albeit horrible for the Syrians.

Revolutionary Islamic republic Iran supporting one of the last old-time nationalist dictators. While the US supports a rebellion that has elements of Al Qaeda.

No doubt the Russians will re-arm the Assad government, or has already.

BHO and his national security team is in over their heads. US will not come out a winner, whichever way it goes.

BUT, don't forget, Obama told the Russians that after the next election he would have more freedom to act... or not to act.

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

****'s about to get real, yo.

Considering that the missiles and F-16's will be staying in Jordan after the "joint exercises" are over , I'd say she's right .

Looking like WW3 could be kicking off later this year .

 

[cobber]

Considering that the missiles and F-16's will be staying in Jordan after the "joint exercises" are over , I'd say she's right .

Looking like WW3 could be kicking off later this year .

Don't overlook the possibility of the president using an international incident to prop up his regime heading into the 2014 elections. Shame on the voters if they fall for this. Again.

 

[TheDude]

Just curious what Israel is thinking of this?

 

[rugertoter]

Sadly, our current administration is so foolish. They are playing a very dangerous game here. Foolish.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Just curious what Israel is thinking of this?

I don't know.

But they'll take care of themselves first, everyone else second.

As it should be....(IMO)