Posted on 03/06/2014 2:47:48 AM PST by Zajko
Edited on 03/06/2014 5:26:38 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
MPs in Crimea have asked Moscow to allow the southern Ukrainian region to become part of the Russian Federation.
Parliament said if its request was granted, Crimean citizens could give their view in a referendum on 16 March.
A government minister in Kiev said it would be unconstitutional for Crimea to join Russia.
Crimea, a region whose population is mostly ethnic Russian, has been at the centre of tensions following the fall of Ukraine's pro-Moscow president.
Pro-Russian and Russian forces have been in de facto control of the peninsula, which already enjoys a degree of autonomy from Kiev, for several days.
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Up yours.
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He’s got somewhat of a point being in Kosovo we bombed the wrong side, and we’ve been helping the wrong side for some time now.
Like the American troops in Iraq? Bosnia? Serbia? Somalia? Panama? Nicaragua? Or do you have another country in mind?
Spoken like a Code Pinko. Are you a member, FRiend?
The fact is, the US invaded none of those countries with 5th column troops with no insignia. That is a clear war crime and for you to booklick that murdering KGB thug is disgusting. Take your garbage to the DUmp, where it belongs.
That is of concern to me.
Do the Russians in Crimea really want to join Russia? One might think so on the surface, but there are some who speak Russian that want nothing to do with Russia. Russia has not always been the best of friends with all people in the region.
This vote will be an interesting thing to watch. I wish there were a way to know the real thoughts of the Russians in Ukraine.
He’s got somewhat of a point being in Kosovo we bombed the wrong side, and we’ve been helping the wrong side for some time now.
Who? Putin? He can make his point in his cell in the Hague. Invading your neighbor with a fifth column is a war crime.
“Take your garbage to the DUmp, where it belongs.”
Why do you have your panties in a wad over this? None of it matters and it’s none of our business.
Do the Russians in Crimea really want to join Russia? One might think so on the surface, but there are some who speak Russian that want nothing to do with Russia. Russia has not always been the best of friends with all people in the region.
It is probably about 50/50. None of the Tartars or Ukrainians will want to be in a Russian Crimea. Most but not all of the ethnic Russians would be in favor I suppose. That leaves you about 50/50 in a fair vote but there won’t be a fair vote.
Then there is the logistic hassle. What if you live in Crimea but your kids go to school in Kiev? What a mess that would be if you suddenly lived in a foreign country. So in the end I think a lot of Russians would prefer to stay in Ukraine. That’s why the Russians are having this sham snap vote right now.
No, I mean US and Canada, we went after the wrong side in Bosnia, Kosovo, Libya, Egypt etc.
I think you raise some good points. Much appreciated.
I was aware of the Tartar issue. The Ukrainians are a given too. Agreed.
I am suspect of the vote.
You raised logistic concerns were good points too.
Not surprised. It is gone already.
List of countries the USA has bombed since the end of World War II
China 1945-46
Korea 1950-53
China 1950-53
Guatemala 1954
Indonesia 1958
Cuba 1959-60
Guatemala 1960
Belgian Congo 1964
Guatemala 1964
Dominican Republic 1965-66
Peru 1965
Laos 1964-73
Vietnam 1961-73
Cambodia 1969-70
Guatemala 1967-69
Lebanon 1982-84
Grenada 1983-84
Libya 1986
El Salvador 1981-92
Nicaragua 1981-90
Iran 1987-88
Libya 1989
Panama 1989-90
Iraq 1991
Kuwait 1991
Somalia 1992-94
Bosnia 1995
Iran 1998
Sudan 1998
Afghanistan 1998
Yugoslavia – Serbia 1999
Afghanistan 2001
Iraq 2003
Libya 2011
Pick up and choose, which country are you ready to talk about.
I think the US wanted to break a record : bombings countries on all the five continents, but missed ... Australia :)
Crimea today, Kiev tomorrow.
Indeed, the march into Crimea is only a prelude to a full invasion of the Ukraine.
Oh please, a tyrant was removed.
A Putin stooge got removed and that is a problem for you?
Brainwashed by Putin I see.
It’s complicated for sure. Putin may very well be legitimate with Crimea, but he won’t stop until Poland is under his empire.
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