Russia sends its mightiest warships for drills off Korean Coast

OK, so which Korea are they going to be helping north or south?
If its north, i would completely cut ties with Russia if i were President because of all the shenanigans they have been pulling lately.

You assume I'm interested in sides, and being part of a group 'us'

I mean no harm, but no government, no navy or any other branch of any nations armed forces represent me in any way.

They have their own program to adhere to; imho, it is not wise to view even your own armed forces as representing us.

And no, I'm not avoiding your questions, I just don't believe military agencies are working for the greater good of any individual people, or an alliance of nations

Military forces are the activist branch of governments and politicians, who are given their remit by less than peaceful entities.

routine exercises as per every two years like it says dildos, nothing unusual

so, why not move the exercises or postpone them until things settle down? russia is looking for a reason to tangle with us


Tangle with us

Who exactly is 'us'?

The West? The U.S., or the U.N.?

Russia is a former superpwer, who's aim may be to have as much 'clout' as those who would demonize 'Russia'

This is a flawed line of thinking, imho, and just aids to perpetuate differences among different (perceptions of) human societies

who do you think russia will side with? not the united states. sides will be chosen and N Korea, China and Iran are old buddies


You assume I'm interested in sides, and being part of a group 'us'

I mean no harm, but no government, no navy or any other branch of any nations armed forces represent me in any way.

They have their own program to adhere to; imho, it is not wise to view even your own armed forces as representing us.

And no, I'm not avoiding your questions, I just don't believe military agencies are working for the greater good of any individual people, or an alliance of nations

Military forces are the activist branch of governments and politicians, who are given their remit by less than peaceful entities.

Russia post Soviet era navy is a shell of its former glory, as is most of it's military. Not much of a story here.

Russia post Soviet era navy is a shell of its former glory, as is most of it's military. Not much of a story here.

Russia post Soviet era navy is a shell of its former glory, as is most of it's military. Not much of a story here.


They still got a shit-ton of nukes.

You assume I'm interested in sides, and being part of a group 'us'

I mean no harm, but no government, no navy or any other branch of any nations armed forces represent me in any way.

They have their own program to adhere to; imho, it is not wise to view even your own armed forces as representing us.

And no, I'm not avoiding your questions, I just don't believe military agencies are working for the greater good of any individual people, or an alliance of nations

Military forces are the activist branch of governments and politicians, who are given their remit by less than peaceful entities.

sorry i understand, and your 100% right. i just look at my 3 year old daughter and worry about her future when i see tensions starting to mount in the world. us as a species need to quit seeing who has the biggest dick and get down to solving the real issues that is plaguing the planet

OK, so which Korea are they going to be helping north or south?
If its north, i would completely cut ties with Russia if i were President because of all the shenanigans they have been pulling lately.

Russia post Soviet era navy is a shell of its former glory, as is most of it's military. Not much of a story here.


They still got a shit-ton of nukes.

Oh yea. Between the USA and Russia we could destroy the Earth quite a few times with all our nukes.

Russia post Soviet era navy is a shell of its former glory, as is most of it's military. Not much of a story here.


They still got a shit-ton of nukes.

Oh yea. Between the USA and Russia we could destroy the Earth quite a few times with all our nukes.


Britain just copped to having 225 on their wee little isle. Now how about France, Germany etc.....

What, no Aircraft Carriers?

oh that's right, russia can't make one.

What, no Aircraft Carriers?

oh that's right, russia can't make one.


aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov

google it moran...

understand that if we get in this shit, we will be done as a global force. we are stretched thin as it is! we won't have anybody to protect the borders. RED DAWN!!!!

routine exercises as per every two years like it says dildos, nothing unusual

so, why not move the exercises or postpone them until things settle down? russia is looking for a reason to tangle with us


Tangle with us

Who exactly is 'us'?

The West? The U.S., or the U.N.?

Russia is a former superpwer, who's aim may be to have as much 'clout' as those who would demonize 'Russia'

This is a flawed line of thinking, imho, and just aids to perpetuate differences among different (perceptions of) human societies

SRSLY, what is with this world war III bullshit right now.

Can't they just kick back and enjoy the summer.

The Russian navy is there to protect its own turf in the event of a new Korean conflict, nothing more.Russia hasnt the naval surface ability to project power in that area if it goes hot. The US Pacific fleet alone has more firepower than the entire Russian navy. coupled with the Japanese fleet, who would be involved,and the SK navy, Russia would not see much glory at sea. BUT to stop Kim from trying to draw Russia into the fray,with false flags,Russia should have its military on full alert.

The Russian navy is there to protect its own turf in the event of a new Korean conflict, nothing more.Russia hasnt the naval surface ability to project power in that area if it goes hot. The US Pacific fleet alone has more firepower than the entire Russian navy. coupled with the Japanese fleet, who would be involved,and the SK navy, Russia would not see much glory at sea. BUT to stop Kim from trying to draw Russia into the fray,with false flags,Russia should have its military on full alert.

routine exercises as per every two years like it says dildos, nothing unusual

routine exercises as per every two years like it says dildos, nothing unusual

true...Russkies told us today they are planning this next month...2 days after this....

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said Monday it plans to participate in new military exercises with South Korea, the first direct military response from the United States to the sinking of a South Korean warship by what officials called a North Korean torpedo.

Bryan G. Whitman, the Pentagon spokesman, said U.S. forces will participate in an anti-submarine maneuver in "the near future." In a second planned exercise, U.S. units along with South Korea and possibly other regional allies will work to improve their ability to interdict cargo ships carrying arms or other prohibited materials to or from North Korea.

The exercises were announced Monday in Seoul by the South Korean defense ministry, following a nationwide address by President Lee Myung Bak in which he ordered a halt to most trade with the north, and closed all sea lanes between the nations.

Later Monday, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon further intensified pressure on North Korea by declaring in New York that "there must be some measures taken" to respond to the North's attack. Ban, speaking at a news conference, didn't specify the steps. -L.A.Times

[link to www.latimes.com]