Posted on 02/27/2006 11:37:52 PM PST by Tailgunner Joe
left out Turkey, but yes, Kuwait's close enough to be a neighbour -- that estuary is disputed.
Russia is fervently working to help iran, Syria China etc. to arm them hoping to control oil. With a little effort they could have used their oil revenues to work with the world in a democratic way. Instead Pitin rolls back reforms and kicks dirt in the wests face whenever a chance arises.
Ref. Ukraine.
You mean like they defeated Chechnya?
Russia can rebuild its military (and influence!) very quickly also.
Germany went from staggering defeat and 1000 percent inflation and starving people to Europe's strongest power (fighting to rebuild during a world-wide depression!) in only 16 years.
Much of Hitler's early success was due to the fact that Germany's enemies had disarmed, and Chamberlain (etc.) COULDN'T fight back with wat little was available.
England was re-arming (!) even after WWII began, even through '41 to try to catch up.
We've also disarmed.
If the Chi-coms ever invaded and defeated the U.S. you don't think good folks everywhere here would carry on an underground war?
You're right. I know they would. There would be open season on Chi-coms for these rednecks down here.
Rider I don't know where you are but here I am the redneck.
Well if you mean that in a positive sense, then I am too, and I'm in the Old North State.
I live in South East Florida in a swanky airpark. I am the most down to earth guy here amongst a bunch of high brows.
I work hard and have a load of fun. Most here never had to work at all. Still they think they've had rough lives.
They think I'm a lesser because I do for myself instead of hiring others.
I work hard, play hard and enjoy and will fight for what I think I should instead of being politically correct. I am the local redneck. I don't care if the richest guy here is wrong I'll let them know.
Well Buddy, if I can call you Buddy, I admire your outlook on life and liberty, and I want to be on your side.
Just an old fashioned proud American here friend.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.