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Poisoned former KGB spy dies in London
Yahoo News & AP ^ | November 23, 2006 | TARIQ PANJA

Posted on 11/23/2006 3:15:43 PM PST by lunarbicep

Poisoned Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko died on Thursday in an intensive care ward, London's University College Hospital said.

Litvinenko, a fierce critic of the Russian government, suffered a rapid deterioration in his health on Thursday, but doctors still were unable to determine the cause of his death, a spokesman said in a statement.


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To: Colonel Jim

Since average individuals can't really get their hands on this material, it automatically implies involvement of some state.

The question is: was it Russia or was it someone who wants to imply it was Russia?


101 posted on 11/24/2006 7:30:12 AM PST by Dutchguy
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To: null and void

The next question we need to ask is: Was their a tail on this agent? Were we able to track his actions and the events prior to his death?

The next question is a technical question: On Russian made devices, and you all know what I mean, what is the primary element used in the initial detonation? If polonium is not the answer, then my next point would be this: Remember the time Interpol busted the Muslim pukes with Osmium TetraChloride? What is it? Heavy metal used in conjunction with the reflective capability of a device chamber - hence it is "painted" on at time of manufacture.

Was this guy carrying the material, and not knowing what the material was opened the container - probably splashing it on him? Or did the agent have a powder, and did it contaminate his clothing hair, etc.


102 posted on 11/24/2006 11:19:14 AM PST by Sword_Svalbardt (Sword Svalbardt)
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To: Lizavetta
Well, we know it's not Putin. Bush looked into his eyes and saw a good man.

I am never surprised when leftists do it, but I am always amazed when people who call themselves conservatives mock the fundamental decency of George W. Bush.

It may have been naive for him to say what he did, but for you to be ridiculing him for it six years later doesn't speak well for you.......

103 posted on 11/24/2006 11:35:54 AM PST by ohioWfan (President Bush - courageously and honorably protecting us in dangerous times, . Praise the Lord!)
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To: Sword_Svalbardt
"The next question is a technical question: On Russian made devices, and you all know what I mean, what is the primary element used in the initial detonation? If polonium is not the answer, then my next point would be this: Remember the time Interpol busted the Muslim pukes with Osmium TetraChloride? What is it? Heavy metal used in conjunction with the reflective capability of a device chamber - hence it is "painted" on at time of manufacture."
Actually years ago there were record duster brushes which contained polonium :) http://www.blackcatsystems.com/science/radprod.html
104 posted on 11/24/2006 12:13:47 PM PST by JadeEmperor
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To: lunarbicep
This applies to Putin as much as it does to anybody:

He who lives by the sword, dies by the sword.

Rasputin died hard of poison.Vlad the impaler will likewise.

Why is that Borsht glowing in the dark?

105 posted on 11/24/2006 12:40:40 PM PST by Candor7 (Into Liberal flatulance goes the best hope of the West, and who wants to be a smart feller?)
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To: Candor7
Those russians have bought their war against democracy to my nations streets.

This poor man died in excruciating pain. Putin is not and should not be considered a friend of ours.
106 posted on 11/24/2006 2:03:16 PM PST by UKrepublican (I)
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To: UKrepublican
I mourn for the streets of London, for they soon will likely see far worse.

Putin's true colors will soon be revealed plainly in his role with Iran.

Keep the faith! The many men who taught me about fascism and totalitarianism in my youth will always be with me, Brits all, including Sir Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook. Their scions must prevail in the battle for British soil, Hearts of Oak could not be conquered by the Luftwaffe, but now are traduced by an insidious social disease called Islamofascism.

If I were in London, I would be joining a local gun club and be arming myself thoroughly.This summer will be a test.

107 posted on 11/24/2006 2:27:08 PM PST by Candor7 (Into Liberal flatulance goes the best hope of the West, and who wants to be a smart feller?)
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To: Lucius Cornelius Sulla

Arkancide?


108 posted on 11/24/2006 2:27:36 PM PST by EQAndyBuzz (I thank the RNC for freeing me to vote my values rather then political party. It is liberating!)
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To: Candor7

I don't know that its bad as the picture you paint suggests, but we clearly do have a problem.

We will as you correctly point point out overcome it.

This is scary stuff, this isn't your average assassination, this was a sophisticated murder using an extremly deadly poison.

As for Putin, I never liked, nor trusted him anyway. I can only hope he gets a dose of his own medicine so to speak.


109 posted on 11/24/2006 2:30:28 PM PST by UKrepublican (I)
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To: JadeEmperor

Thanx buddy!


110 posted on 11/24/2006 3:00:25 PM PST by Sword_Svalbardt (Sword Svalbardt)
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To: ohioWfan

I agree! Like we don't misjudge at one time or another! I know I have!


111 posted on 11/24/2006 3:44:48 PM PST by Anita1 ((In support of the troops, but opposed to the war means - you don't believe in what they are doing!))
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To: lunarbicep

What I find intriguing is why he hasn't made any major revelations (about the crimes of Putin and his government) before he died aside from throwing an accusation at Putin? Did he hold any information that made him dangerous, or was it simply revenge - for getting out of the line, defecting and then continuing to be a thorn at Putin's side?


112 posted on 11/24/2006 4:15:53 PM PST by JadeEmperor
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To: Lucius Cornelius Sulla; lunarbicep

<< Between Putin and Syria, they are really running up quite a hit list. >>

Have you ever checked the list of those whose actions may have been construed to have been "anti" Cli'ton?

If not do it now! (Here it is)

( http://alamo-girl.com/0463.htm )


113 posted on 11/24/2006 4:20:08 PM PST by Brian Allen ("Moral issues are always terribly complex, for someone without principles." - G K Chesterton)
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To: lunarbicep

<< "Poisoned" Russian .... Alexander Litvinenko died .... but doctors ... were unable to determine the cause of his death .... >>

Seem to be an awful lot of contradictions in this almost insanely emotional issue.

Perhaps folks had best cool their jets until anyone has any idea what this joker died from?


114 posted on 11/24/2006 4:24:08 PM PST by Brian Allen ("Moral issues are always terribly complex, for someone without principles." - G K Chesterton)
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To: Dutchguy

Yep..It is Putin's O.J. moment. I did it, whatcha gonna do about it? Trust the skittish Brits to avoid confronting the Russians.


115 posted on 11/24/2006 9:07:18 PM PST by ChEng (ay)
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To: PetroniusMaximus

The only way Putin's party will "Lose Power" is if they change their name back to the Communist Party. But, the same cronys will still run things.


116 posted on 11/25/2006 6:53:52 PM PST by Thunder90
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To: MARKUSPRIME

Putin is a hardline Communist Soviet Premier with an image team and a makeover. What else do you expect from a guy like that.


117 posted on 11/25/2006 7:04:02 PM PST by Thunder90
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To: lunarbicep; A. Pole

Good riddance to this al-Qaida supporting scumbag.


118 posted on 11/26/2006 3:35:01 PM PST by Diocletian (visit www.speakeasy.invisionzone.com - it's new and it's pretty silly)
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To: Dog

" Someone is killing all the enemies of Putin."

bump


119 posted on 11/27/2006 6:20:07 PM PST by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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To: Diocletian
Heard he'd recently converted to Muslim.

Part of new job requirements?

120 posted on 11/27/2006 6:24:55 PM PST by txhurl (tinfoil hat firmly back on after 8 month vacation from it)
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