Russian 'bear' bombers intercepted near Alaska for second time in two days

FoxNews.com ^ | May 22, 2019 | Lukas Mikelionis | Fox News

[ETL]

Yes, but again, this sort of thing needs to be taken in context of what’s going on at the time. Because Trump has done an almost complete reversal of Obama’s dangerously weak and accommodating dealings with Putin.

Obama-Hillary PRETENDED to view the Russians as a problem. Meanwhile they had handed over the store to them in such critically important areas like missile defense and nuke treaties, including New Start Treaty and the Iran nuke deal. Not to forget the unbelievable Uranium-One deal, where they allowed the Russians to grab control of 20% or more of our nation’s uranium production! Any dope should be able to see that these are not the sort of things one would do if they sincerely believed that that other country was an enemy (of theirs). The Obama-Hillary also damn dismantled our military. So OF COURSE the Russians wanted Hillary to win. She would clearly have continued with what Comrade Obama had done.

[Buckeye McFrog]

bbb…..bbbbu…..bbb….bbbut I thought Trump was their guy. I thought he was a puppet-stooge that was there to do Putin’s bidding at the drop of a sable hat.

[ETL]

Oh, brother! Sometimes I think it’s truly hopeless even trying.

[ETL]

Exactly my point.

While in reality, it was all just a highly sophisticated, but typical KGB/FSB-styled, grand deception. The Russians are masters of this sort of thing (disinformation and deception). They are masters of the complex game of chess, thinking many moves ahead of their opponents, while many of us, unfortunately, suck at simple checkers.

[ASA Vet]

during the so-called cold war

We lost almost 100,000 KIA in that one. It wasn't "cold."

[ETL]

Thank you!

And, BTW, love your tagline...

“Make American Intelligence Great Again”

[ETL]

Sen. D’Amato Drops Bomb: Hillary Allowed Russia to Take Ownership of US Uranium to Sell to Iran

Jim Hoft
Jul 3rd, 2016

Former Senator Al D’Amato (R-NY) dropped a bomb on Sunday Morning Futures this AM. D’Amato told Maria Bartiromo that Hillary allowed Russia to take ownership of US uranium so they could sell it to Iran.

Hillary made it possible for the Russians to take control of one of our huge uranium producers and allow them to own the company, export the uranium and who do they sell the uranium to? Iran!

Now if people knew that and that the foundation as a result of that got $135 million. I think people would start saying, “What?”

It’s true.
In January 2013, Pravda celebrated the Russian atomic energy agency’s purchase of the company “Uranium One” in Canada.

That same company, Uranium One, owned uranium concessions in the United States. Because uranium is a strategically important commodity, the Russians would need approval from the Obama administration, including Hillary’s State Department, before the purchase took place.

Nine shareholders in Uranium One just happened to provide more than $145 million in donations to the Clinton Foundation in the run-up to State Department approval.

The Clintons took the cash from Uranium One officials before the deal was approved by Hillary Clinton’s State Department. The Clintons hid the donations which is a clear violation of the Memorandum of Understanding Hillary Clinton signed with the Obama administration wherein she promised and agreed to publicly disclose all donations during her tenure as Secreatary of State. (Via Breitbart)

The New York Times reported on the crooked deal in 2015.

As the Russians gradually assumed control of Uranium One in three separate transactions from 2009 to 2013, Canadian records show, a flow of cash made its way to the Clinton Foundation. Uranium One’s chairman used his family foundation to make four donations totaling $2.35 million. Those contributions were not publicly disclosed by the Clintons, despite an agreement Mrs. Clinton had struck with the Obama White House to publicly identify all donors. Other people with ties to the company made donations as well.

And then there’s this...

Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) told Greta Van Susteren the deal Hillary approved gave Putin ownership of 20 percent of US uranium and Russia sells uranium to unfriendly countries, including Iran.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2016/07/senator-damato-drops-bomb-hillary-allowed-russia-take-ownership-us-uranium-sell-iran-video/

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Obama allowing Iran to purchase uranium from Russia

Daniel Horowitz | January 10, 2017

Remember those side deals Obama forged with Iran that were not part of the text of the official treaty? Now we are finding out some of the details.

Yesterday, the Washington Free Beacon reported that Iranian officials confirmed they have received at least $10 billion in cash, commodities, and assets from Washington since 2013. And that is likely a conservative estimate.

But cash is not the only thing the Islamic Republic of Iran is receiving for gracing us with their willingness to sign onto our own capitulation.

The AP is reporting that Russia, with the support of President Obama, is shipping Iran 116 metric tons of natural uranium.

While Iranian officials have obviously declined to disclose the use of such uranium, AP notes that this is enough to enrich weapons-grade uranium for nuclear bombs:

“Despite present restrictions on its enrichment program, however, the amount of natural uranium is significant should Iran decide to keep it in storage, considering its potential uses once some limits on Tehran’s nuclear activities start to expire in less than a decade.

David Albright, whose Institute of Science and International Security often briefs U.S. lawmakers on Iran’s nuclear program, says the shipment could be enriched to enough weapons-grade uranium for more than 10 simple nuclear bombs, “depending on the efficiency of the enrichment process and the design of the nuclear weapon.” ...”

See more at:
https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2017/01/obama-allowing-iran-to-purchase-uranium-from-russia-will-tillerson-reverse-course#sthash.guYPvONI.dpuf

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[ETL]

The Russians must laugh their butts off at how utterly stupid and easily manipulated a large portion of our population is.

[NTHockey]

Hate to say this, but it’s nothing new. As a young Marine aboard USS Princeton, we were buzzed at least twice by Russian bombers. That was 60 years ago!

[ETL]

Hate to say this, but it’s nothing new.

I know it's nothing new! Read the thread.

[Russ]

By “nothing to see here” I meant that it has been a common occurrence for the last 60 years. As usual you have to over react. Clueless? Look in a mirror!

[\/\/ayne]

Klingons: Yes; a great parallel!

[ETL]

And, btw, THANK YOU, and you others who have served, for your brave and honorable service to our country.

[Hot Rod Garage]

Disagree, could let be practice for EMP delivery?

[ETL]

By “nothing to see here” I meant that it has been a common occurrence for the last 60 years.

We all know that. It was your not putting it into context of what has been going on between Russia and our country over the past 3 or so years, dismissing it as "nothing new", "nothing to see here".

[ETL]

could let be practice for EMP delivery

China, Russia Building Super-EMP Bombs for ‘Blackout Warfare’

Report reveals electromagnetic war scenarios

BY: Bill Gertz
January 24, 2019

Several nations, including China and Russia, are building powerful nuclear bombs designed to produce super-electromagnetic pulse (EMP) waves capable of devastating all electronics—from computers to electric grids—for hundreds of miles, according to a newly-released congressional study.

A report by the now-defunct Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from EMP Attack, for the first time reveals details on how nuclear EMP weapons are integrated into the military doctrines of China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.

The report discloses how those states could use EMP attacks in theaters of battle in the Middle East, Far East, Europe, and North America.

“Nuclear EMP attack is part of the military doctrines, plans, and exercises of Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran for a revolutionary new way of warfare against military forces and civilian critical infrastructures by cyber, sabotage, and EMP,” the report states. ...”

https://freebeacon.com/national-security/china-russia-building-super-emp-bombs-for-blackout-warfare/

[Buckeye McFrog]

I concur.

I’ve known a number of Russian expats, and am fascinated by how their minds work. There is a difference, that’s for sure.

[Georgia Girl 2]

Yes this is totally a common event.

[ETL]

Yes this is totally a common event.

OK, now please go back and read some more of the thread. :)

[DungeonMaster]

Those are some cool looking bombers.