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2002-12-13 Axis of Evil

Russia Reportedly Angry With Iraq Over Oil Contract Snub

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Posted by Steve 2002-12-13 01:05 pm|| || Front Page|| [12 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "Moscow's RIA-Novosti news agency quotes one official as saying any nation's foreign policy is guided by its own interests and that Russia's economic interests outweigh any desire to defend Saddam Hussein."

this should be wrought in letters of iron, heated red hot, and branded on the forehead of every liberal in the west...

Posted by Ptah 2002-12-13 13:36:44|| 2002-12-13 13:36:44|| Front Page Top

#2 Or at least on their ass, since that's where their head is likely buried

Posted by Frank G 2002-12-13 18:47:51|| 2002-12-13 18:47:51|| Front Page Top

#3 This is quite refreshing. The Russians look out for Russia's interests first, which is as it should be, and I'm glad to hear them say it straight up. This has applications far beyond the current crisis, you know; a Russia that has a clear-eyed appreciation of its own interests makes a better partner because we can deal with them on a sounder basis by working toward deals that advance both their interests and ours.

To get back to the case at hand, Saddam has really put not just his foot but his whole leg up to the knee in it this time. Kicking the Russian bear in his pocketbook these days, after all the blood, sweat and tears Ivan has expended to get some money in said pocketbook again, is a damn good way to get mauled.

Posted by Joe 2002-12-13 19:06:47|| 2002-12-13 19:06:47|| Front Page Top

#4 Amazing.

"Let's put FIVE bullets in the gun!"

Posted by mojo 2002-12-13 21:55:18|| 2002-12-13 21:55:18|| Front Page Top

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