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    Is Russia preparing to invade the Ukraine?

    Rumors are already flying that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin may be moving troops and tanks close to the Ukrainian border, in preparation for an attack.




    http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/ukr...ukraine-n37276
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    Maybe if we sent a bunch of gays over there it would deter Putin.

    Think of the Ukrainian children. Don't people have any compassion?

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    Quote Originally Posted by GrassrootsConservative View Post
    Maybe if we sent a bunch of gays over there it would deter Putin.

    Think of the Ukrainian children. Don't people have any compassion?
    You could ask the same question of children losing their lives in US schools, colleges, universities and malls.

    Do you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beevee View Post
    You could ask the same question of children losing their lives in US schools, colleges, universities and malls.

    Do you?
    I do. What do you mean?

    /Edit You're distracting from the topic, btw.

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    Wouldn't surprise me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Beevee View Post
    You could ask the same question of children losing their lives in US schools, colleges, universities and malls.

    Do you?
    You're about to go off-topic. I'd consider turning around before you tumble off a cliff.
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    I wouldn't doubt if he is, but I believe that it's more about political posturing than anything else. If Russia mobilizes forces along the border maybe Putin believes that he can put pressure on incoming Ukrainian leaders to negotiate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KC View Post
    I wouldn't doubt if he is, but I believe that it's more about political posturing than anything else. If Russia mobilizes forces along the border maybe Putin believes that he can put pressure on incoming Ukrainian leaders to negotiate.
    I wouldn't disagree with this. I'd expect an invasion only as a last resort.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Green Arrow View Post
    You're about to go off-topic. I'd consider turning around before you tumble off a cliff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Green Arrow View Post
    I wouldn't disagree with this. I'd expect an invasion only as a last resort.
    Yeah- if comes down to it, Russia may invade, but that's not going to sit well with the EU. He's got to consider just how important access to the Black Sea is for Russia military interests vs. the cost of the like western backlash.

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