Russian planes have been challenged by Alaska-based F-22s and F-15s (Palin's Experience as Governor)

The Washington Post ^ | 4:41 PM CDT, August 19, 2008 | None given

[Caipirabob]

Additional Link to Chicago Tribune article: "NATO: No 'business as usual' with Moscow" The Russian planes have been challenged by Alaska-based F-22s and F-15s and escorted in the other direction without incident, officials said. ...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - BRUSSELS, Belgium -- NATO allies said Tuesday there would be no "business as usual" with Moscow until Russian troops withdraw from all parts of Georgia, but members of the Western alliance disagreed on the extent to which Moscow should be more permanently isolated.

An alliance declaration calling on Russia to "demonstrate -- both in word and deed" its commitment to its cooperative relationship with NATO, one U.S. official said, was "better than we thought" could be achieved in the face of reluctance from some European partners.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said, "The United States sought precisely what we got in this statement." But other diplomats said the consensus document was a reflection of the fact that the alliance has few options -- short of military action, which its members have rejected -- to force its will on Russia.

[Caipirabob]

The following commentary and photos are thanks to "Eye of Unk" :

There's been a lot of discussion flying around and promoted by the left that Governor Sarah Palin has no foreign relations experience. In short, that's a load of bull from ignorant talking heads who are in a panic over McCain's excellent choice of a running mate.

As Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin is the Commander in Chief of the Alaska National and Air Guard that combined is a force larger than many third world armies.

Alaska is compelled to take daily defensive postures against Russian TU-95 Bear flights and other frequent incursions.

An F22 "escorts" a TU95 Bear

Governor Palin also is at constant odds with Russia over fishing rights and other aspects of running a state 1/3 the size of the continental United States right next to an aggressive competitive nation with precious little moral boundaries.

"Can I get cheese with that? Hello?!?"

Compare that with Obama's foreign relations experience, which, outside of his "Berlin Bust" was previously relegated to pressing #1 for English or #2 for Spanish.

I really don't think Obama wants to take this debate any farther.

[Caipirabob]

PING - Thanks for the source! Found the articles on the ariel incursions and fishing rights issues via different forums. Amazing what you can't find via Yahoo and Google...

[Caipirabob]

The upcoming debates are going to be fun.

I'm not at all worried about Governor Palin handling herself in them. Heck, Sarah Palin's couch is tougher than Joe Biden...

[catbertz]

Absolutely! The charge is weak. She also happens to have direct experience with two of today’s hot button issues, environmental concerns and energy independence.

[sourcery]

Note: The slogan was originally posted to FR by Renfield. Islander7 created the graphic. I've merely taken the initiative in publicizing it. It's so good, it may well be the "Sore/Loserman" of the 2008 election.

[Rome2000]

"Can I get cheese with that? Hello?!?"

Har!

[ari-freedom]

Palin’s state is right next to Russia and the North Pole. Biden’s state is just a few miles from Washington D.C!

[the invisib1e hand]

ah, yes. It seems to have slipped the minds of the genius elite that the Governor of Alaska is the Chief Executive of a state that is a short hop from a superpower that is hostile to America’s interests.

[Eye of Unk]

The irony of a trophy “Bear” and the Russian TU 95 Bear reconnaissance aircraft.

I’m curious to know what Putin thinks of Palin being possibly the next leader of the United States of America.

[ari-freedom]

[Caipirabob]

EXCELLENT!!!

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[Vince Ferrer]

The fact that the Alaska Air National Guard has F-22s speaks volumes as to how the federal government feels about the importance of Alaska and its National guard in our national defence. How many other national guards have F-22s?

[narses]

[rlmorel]

[Prophet in the wilderness]

Sarah Palin : I know how to handle the " RUSSIAN BEAR ".

[ab01]

Great bumper sticker. Based on her experience as a Mayor, a Governor, and CIC of the Alaska Guard, a very compelling argument can and should be made that she is the ONLY one on either ticket with any creditable EXECUTIVE experience.

[ari-freedom]

well, obviously

[Former Proud Canadian]

She is the governor of the only state that borders two foreign countries.

[papasmurf]

Thank you for this awesome graphic. It could not depict more succinctly the differences in our Core Beliefs and our Candidates.

BTW, STOLEN! Hahaha

[Norman Bates]

To be fair McCain was the commanding officer of the largest squadron in the Navy. So the McCain-Palin ticket easily trumps Obama-Biden on creditable experience.

[Prophet in the wilderness]

RUSSIA ? PUTIN ? you might as well capitulate now !!
Resistance is futile..... you don't want to deal with a woman who know's how to shoot bears !! Lay down your arms and tanks to the nearest Georgian officer and you might get a hot meal and needed bath.

[GitmoSailor]

Bookmarked

[ari-freedom]

several border with mexico and several border canada but bordering Russia is serious stuff.

[usmcobra]

The fact that the Alaska Air National Guard has F-22s speaks volumes as to how the federal government feels about the importance of Alaska and its National guard in our national defence. How many other national guards have F-22s?

Here's a better question, how many others need them?

[Norman Bates]

Have you seen:

oBAMa
biDEN

BAD MEN

[Doe Eyes]

The fact that the Alaska Air National Guard has F-22s speaks volumes as to how the federal government feels about the importance of Alaska and its National guard in our national defence.

I thought the F-22's belong to the USAF at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. You mean the Alaska ANG also has the F-22?

[BossLady]

Putin likes to fish....can you imagine Sarahcuda and Putin in a fishing contest?? Wheres the graphic with her holding the fish.....someone put Putins head on it!!! LOL!

And for that matter.....the couch picture....put Obamas head on the Bear and Bidens head on the lobster...hahaha!

[ab01]

You’re right. So long ago that I forgot about it. Sorry.

[Vince Ferrer]

It looks like I am wrong, they are not National Guard planes. I was confused by some of the captions on the pictures recently of the F-22. Sorry, false alarm.

[Prophet in the wilderness]

Seward's folly ( Sarcasm ) ....
LOOK WHO'S LAUGHING NOW !!

If Seward was alive today, he would be the one who had the last laugh, both to the critics here in the US and Russia ( I thought that the Russians were claimed to be good chess players in strategic thinking ).
It's a good thing that John Wilkes booth and gang were not successful of taking William Seward out... had they ( William Bell ) been successful, we might not have Alaska today and talking about this.

[victim soul]

Ccan you make this image smaller so I can print out? To big for my printer.

The words and pictures says it all.

Freepers rule!!

[sourcery]

Can you make this image smaller so I can print out? To big for my printer.

The slogan was originally posted to FR by Renfield. Islander7 created the graphic. I've merely taken the initiative in publicizing it.

[George Smiley]

The highest compliment one can give a strong woman is to say that she has “balls of steel”.

And Sarah Palin is definitely the iron fist in the velvet glove.

What a find.

What a candidate.

[Prophet in the wilderness]

Iron Lady.... like maggie was in the 80s.

[Prophet in the wilderness]

RUSSIA !!! LAY DOWN YOUR ARMS !!! RESISTANCE IS FUTILE !!! WE GOT A LADY WHO KNOW’S HOW TO DEAL WITH “ THE RUSSIAN BEAR !!!

[rlmorel]

No! Very Clever, Mr. Clever...:)

[skr]

A horribly perfect visual

[Vince Ferrer]

The 176th Wing is one of the largest and most active wings in the entire Air National Guard. Our missions include:
Combat Search and Rescue
Tactical Airlift
Strategic Airlift
Air Control
Rescue Coordination

The Alaska Air National Guard does have a lot of logistics assests that can be used, say, in hurricane disaster relief. If Gov. Jindal were to ask for it. And she weren't busy because the convention was delayed. Just talking out loud.

[George Smiley]

Yes, but much, much younger.

And (making obligatory pig snorts here) a lot easier on the eyes.

[6SJ7]

I just noticed in this picture that Obama has the receiver backwards. He's talking into the earpiece. Did he the coiled cord looked bad so he flipped the phone upside down? Is he talking to someone in one of the 57 states?

[UCFRoadWarrior]

What I cant understand is how the liberal McCain ended up choosing Palin?

Did enough in the RNC say “no liberal running mate”? Did someone in the RNC finally develop some nads?

Would be better if McCain would step aside and let Palin be the Presidential nominee. Rather have the liberal in the Blair House than in the White House

[traumer]

[WellyP]

It’s a king crab!

[BossLady]

HAHAHA! You are right....was not thinking...talking on phone at same time.... ;)

[GoodDay]

Hilarious! Thanks for pointing that out.

Obviously, it’s just a posed photo-op, trying to show the Anointed One “in the moment” and “making an important executive decision.” He probably pulled out the phone jack because he would have noticed that the dial-tone was coming out of the other end of the phone.

His team can’t even take a posed photograph without screwing up!

[Norman Bates]

LOL, I wish I could take credit for it! There’s a “fake” bumper sticker floating around FR somewhere with that on it.

[rlmorel]

That's excellent! I would wreck my car though, if I tried to read it. I took the liberty of mocking up a version you could print on CafePress that could be read from the bumper of a car...:)

(It isn't nearly as visually attractive as the one you did, but it is more readable...)

[kcvl]

I just noticed in this picture that Obama has the receiver backwards.

And they call Pres. Bush a dope! roflol!

[Doe Eyes]

Alaska ANG tanker refueling an F-22.