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Thread: Why is Russia Just so Damn Awkward?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Clanrickard View Post
    A deeply unpleasant man is leading Russia in a deeply unpleasant direction. Russia a thugocracy. What is worse is the EU's pussy footing around with Putin instead of combining with the US to get tough with Putin and his cronies.

    Yeah right, The US should fix Russia. And who might I ask is going to deal with the problems the US and Israel are causing in the world. The problem with countries like China, Russia and Iran is that they refuse to be bullied hegemonic rogue states. But yes, Putin seems to be an illegitimate leader but no matter who was in power there, the Americans would still have a problem

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy4571 View Post
    How would Russians & Chinese look bad to many on the Arab street if they abstained and called US's bluff?. Why would US risk that with putting forward and supporting a resolution they could not then block without looking totally comical.
    They vetoed the call for Assad to step down, so they can be portrayed as legitimising his oppression & if he falls look very weak.

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    Quote Originally Posted by greenwithirony View Post
    They vetoed the call for Assad to step down, so they can be portrayed as legitimising his oppression & if he falls look very weak.
    Their choice. But if US and Israel want Assad to stay that badly, why Russia and China not abstain and force US to veto its own resolution?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy4571 View Post
    Their choice. But if US and Israel want Assad to stay that badly, why Russia and China not abstain and force US to veto its own resolution?
    The Russians don't want to lose their only Mediterranean naval base at any cost. No idea about the Chinese.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Clanrickard View Post
    Oh p*** off you twit! It's pointless arguing with this type of stupidity.

    Clanrickard you are are an ignorant, patronising c*nt. Just because your whole life is consumed by this site doesnt mean you call the shots. You cannot talk about Russia causing problems without mentioning the people who the 'problems' concern.Now p*ss off and let posters write what they like. Thank you soo much

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    Quote Originally Posted by greenwithirony View Post
    The Russians don't want to lose their only Mediterranean naval base at any cost. No idea about the Chinese.
    I'm glad you agree that is what it boils down to, along with the billion dollar arms contracts, and nothing to do with welfare of Syrians.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy4571 View Post
    I'm glad you agree that is what it boils down to, along with the billion dollar arms contracts, and nothing to do with welfare of Syrians.
    Of course. Just like their counterparts on the other side of the same coin, the US.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Clanrickard View Post
    This. Thread. Is. About. Russia.
    R-U-S-S-I-A spells America

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