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Title: Russian tension
Post by: LongBlade on April 11, 2015, 10:57:33 AM
Whoops. Looks like the Russians are channeling their inner Wong Wei.

QuoteThe Su-27 conducted the close-in intercept of an RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace over the Baltic Sea on Tuesday, said officials. The incident prompted a diplomatic protest.

"On the morning of April 7th, a U.S. RC-135U flying a routine route in international airspace was intercepted by a Russian Su-27 Flanker in an unsafe and unprofessional manner," said Pentagon spokeswoman Eileen M. Lainez.

"The United States is raising this incident with Russia in the appropriate diplomatic and official channels," she said in a statement.

source: http://freebeacon.com/national-security/russian-fighter-jet-nearly-collides-with-u-s-spy-jet-over-europe/
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: Uberhaus on April 11, 2015, 11:01:45 AM
Quote from: LongBlade on April 11, 2015, 10:57:33 AM
Whoops. Looks like the Russians are channeling their inner Wong Wei.



Isn't that the pilot that collided with the EP-3 in 2001?

Oh, just ban me!   O:-)
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: MikeGER on April 11, 2015, 11:27:31 AM
Germany reexpaned its tanks forece from 225 back to 320 fully operation Leopard 2 A6 with latest upgrades to the year 2017
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: Martok on April 11, 2015, 12:21:52 PM
Quote from: MikeGER on April 11, 2015, 11:27:31 AM
Germany reexpaned its tanks forece from 225 back to 320 fully operation Leopard 2 A6 with latest upgrades to the year 2017
Well that's a start, at least.  When's Merkel gonna resurrect the full-on panzer divisions, though??  >:D 

Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: bbmike on April 11, 2015, 12:37:21 PM
It's starting to feel like the 70's/80's again.
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: W8taminute on April 11, 2015, 01:40:53 PM
^If we were living in the 70s and 80s I'd be so confident and proud to know that the US wouldn't take that kind of provocation lightly.

Today however I'm confident that the US will probably just sell some more of our allies secrets to the enemy in response to these kinds of provocations. 

Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: Gusington on April 11, 2015, 03:32:33 PM
It feels like the 1930s again. Even though I wasn't around the first time.
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: bbmike on April 11, 2015, 03:38:40 PM
Quote from: W8taminute on April 11, 2015, 01:40:53 PM
^If we were living in the 70s and 80s I'd be so confident and proud to know that the US wouldn't take that kind of provocation lightly.

Today however I'm confident that the US will probably just sell some more of our allies secrets to the enemy in response to these kinds of provocations.

That's true.
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 11, 2015, 03:53:04 PM
Quote from: Gusington on April 11, 2015, 03:32:33 PM
It feels like the 1930s again. Even though I wasn't around the first time.

Should start wearing fedoras and using pomade? 
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: undercovergeek on April 11, 2015, 04:41:25 PM
said it ages ago, im sure hes trying to get one shot down so he can shake his fist at the international outrage and have a reason to retaliate on wherever
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: Staggerwing on April 11, 2015, 04:45:03 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 11, 2015, 03:53:04 PM
Quote from: Gusington on April 11, 2015, 03:32:33 PM
It feels like the 1930s again. Even though I wasn't around the first time.

Should start wearing fedoras and using pomade? 

I prefer Brilliantine. It's de rigueur for that Snidely Whiplash look.
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 11, 2015, 04:51:36 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on April 11, 2015, 04:45:03 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 11, 2015, 03:53:04 PM
Quote from: Gusington on April 11, 2015, 03:32:33 PM
It feels like the 1930s again. Even though I wasn't around the first time.

Should start wearing fedoras and using pomade? 

I prefer Brilliantine. It's de rigueur for that Snidely Whiplash look.

I had you pegged as a Dapper Dan man.
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: Staggerwing on April 11, 2015, 05:32:26 PM
Down here in Canada's Trowsers there used to be a doll-like preschool device called Dapper Dan, with buttons and zippers used to teach little boys how to dress themselves. The little girl equivalent was, iirc, Dressy Bessie.
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: LongBlade on April 11, 2015, 05:53:10 PM
Quote from: Uberhaus on April 11, 2015, 11:01:45 AM
Quote from: LongBlade on April 11, 2015, 10:57:33 AM
Whoops. Looks like the Russians are channeling their inner Wong Wei.



Isn't that the pilot that collided with the EP-3 in 2001?



yessireebob.
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: Gusington on April 11, 2015, 05:55:57 PM
Maybe Stagger is confusing one of those dolls with Polly Pissypants.

If I had hair I would never stop using Fancy Pomade.
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: endfire79 on April 11, 2015, 06:01:51 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 11, 2015, 04:51:36 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on April 11, 2015, 04:45:03 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 11, 2015, 03:53:04 PM
Quote from: Gusington on April 11, 2015, 03:32:33 PM
It feels like the 1930s again. Even though I wasn't around the first time.

Should start wearing fedoras and using pomade? 

I prefer Brilliantine. It's de rigueur for that Snidely Whiplash look.

I had you pegged as a Dapper Dan man.

Ah Pomade, never fly solo again!

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Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 11, 2015, 06:13:28 PM
Quote from: Gusington on April 11, 2015, 05:55:57 PM
Maybe Stagger is confusing one of those dolls with Polly Pissypants.

If I had hair I would never stop using Fancy Pomade.

Back hair still counts as hair.  That's what I keep telling myself at any rate.
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: Staggerwing on April 11, 2015, 06:24:06 PM
So you've been eyeing those Hair Club for Men adverts then?
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: LongBlade on April 13, 2015, 09:06:20 AM
QuotePresident Vladimir Putin on Monday lifted the ban on Russia's delivery of a sophisticated air defense missile system to Iran, the Kremlin said.

Russia signed the $800 million contract to sell Iran the S-300 missile system in 2007, but later suspended their delivery because of strong objections from the United States and Israel.

source: https://news.yahoo.com/russia-lifts-ban-delivery-300-missiles-iran-130022298.html
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: Staggerwing on April 13, 2015, 10:33:56 AM
Should things go bad over there at least we know where the first ground hugging cruise missiles need to go.
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: BanzaiCat on April 13, 2015, 12:01:29 PM
You guys will love the upcoming GrogCast where Airborne Rifles gives some interesting insight into modern Russia. I think this one is coming out not tomorrow, but a week from tomorrow.  O0
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: bayonetbrant on April 13, 2015, 12:34:05 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 13, 2015, 12:01:29 PM
You guys will love the upcoming GrogCast where Airborne Rifles gives some interesting insight into modern Russia. I think this one is coming out not tomorrow, but a week from tomorrow.  O0

edit faster, and it can come out tomorrow ;)
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: BanzaiCat on April 13, 2015, 12:45:31 PM
Yeah, probably not happening with my schedule the way it is right now. I might get a bit done tonight but the latest I get started will probably be Wednesday.
Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: Nefaro on April 13, 2015, 03:14:31 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on April 13, 2015, 12:34:05 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 13, 2015, 12:01:29 PM
You guys will love the upcoming GrogCast where Airborne Rifles gives some interesting insight into modern Russia. I think this one is coming out not tomorrow, but a week from tomorrow.  O0

edit faster, and it can come out tomorrow ;)


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Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: BanzaiCat on April 13, 2015, 05:10:19 PM
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Title: Re: Russian tension
Post by: Nefaro on April 13, 2015, 07:37:28 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 13, 2015, 05:10:19 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on April 13, 2015, 03:14:31 PM
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