[RoseofTexas]

So much for FRIENDSHIP!

[KQQL]

don't worry mr.putin, powell is with you.

[NetValue]

While I think we should finish the job in Iraq, I also realize how the rest of the world sees it. They do not see PROOF or even EVIDENCE that Iraq has actually attacked the US in such a way as to warrant punishment from US military forces. If we have such proof of Iraqi participation in any attack on the US, we must present it directly so we do not look like an aggressor nation.

[Salman]

I think Putin just wants a piece of the action. Let's not forget that Iraq is a commercial rival of Russia now.

[angry beaver norbert]

Well,sc#@^^w his sorry butt,too! Roll on!!

[Lent]

What "warning"? I saw no "warning" here. In fact, Putin himself criticizes Iraq for its non-compliance with demands with respect to weapons inspection,"Russia wanted Iraq to re-admit UN weapons inspectors in exchange for a full lifting of sanctions, Mr Putin said. But he admitted this idea had "not met with understanding on the part of Iraq's leadership"."

[ATOMIC_PUNK]

OK HOW MANY OF US KNEW THIS WAS COMMING? all of us you would have to be blind or stupid not to!

[blondee123]

if iraq was not building weapons of mass destruction, then why ban the UN inspectors? they have already broken the agreement with the UN to have inspections there, seems to me that's reason enough for taking a closer look at them. putin needs to butt out, his country wasn't the one attacked & russia couldn't win the war in afghanistan when they were there. obviously, the U.S. knows what it's doing!!

[Teacher317]

Russia expects the US to consult it before taking the "war against terrorism" anywhere beyond Afghanistan, President Vladimir Putin said

Yeah, yeah, sure, sure... we'll 'consult' with the UN, too.

As long as ya'll are aware that it doesn't much matter what you say... we WILL move forward to do what we have to do. If you want to feel important while the adults make the world a better and safer place, that's fine.

Just know that if you actually try to stand in the way, we WON'T be happy... and until that time when we've altered the political landscape enough that Americans feel safe again, our bad side is a REALLY ill-advised place to be standing.

[JDGreen123]

Classic case of good cop - bad cop in my opinion. Gorbachev and Shevernadse played the same role with Bush Sr. in '91. They put up a front of opposition but after meeting with James Baker, it was obvious they supported our action.

As we move through the world assailing the various terrorists, we are going to allow our allies to protest where it is in their best interest to do so. That does not mean they will oppose us or that they do not support us. This is likely to happen with Russia, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Malaysia, etc. It is in our best interest that the rulers of those countries say whatever needs to be said to quell opposition from within.

[McGavin999]

I know that everyone thinks that Iraq is going to be next, but I don't think so. I think we should systematically dismantle the terrorist networks first and leave Iraq until last. Saddam has been using the networks to perform his work, we need to take his tools away first. By the time we get around to him, I think the Iraqui opposition will be strong enough to do the majority of the work themselves and that will work to our advantage.

This thing should be worked in concentric circles, starting on the outside and slowly tightening toward the center.

[nagdt]

Let the virgin seeking suicide bombers loose on downtown Moscow and see what Putin has to say then... Mr Putin is a chicken sh*t.

[MississippiMan]

How very arrogant of Putin to use such strong language, making it sound almost like he's running the show. Considering how diplo-speak is normally phrased, this is a quite abrasive set of statements.

MM

[nunya bidness]

Predictable? Maybe.

[dr_who]

What about Iraq interests Russia so?

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

In this day and age of continual media bias and outright fabrication of facts
the only sources I get info from is the Pentagon and White House briefings.
I've yet to see ANY major network get the facts straight.
And the print media is just as bad.

[BillofRights]

Yeah right, let's ask Putin's permission to protect ourselves! I don't think so! I believe it was the U.S. and not Russia that was attacked, but maybe I'm wrong. I'll ask Putin.

[lafayette76]

If Russia discovered Chechen terrorists hiding out in Arizona, could it not commence a bombing campaign with permission from the Mexican government, claiming that Arizona was historically never American but rather Mexican territory?

[malarski]

Putin bump

[DeaconRed]

"Putin Warns US Over War On Terror & Against Military Action Against Iraq."

Then, Hell take action against the bankrupt Russia first, like General Paton wanted to do.
Then turn Iraq in dust.
Then Iran
Then we use hydrogen fuels, and they can all pound sand over there.