Russian subs off our coast

SUBMAN1 · 08-05-09, 08:23 PM

Russia is increasingly becoming aggressive:

http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0806/p02s10-usmi.html

Probably because they think Obama is a pushover. They are probably right.

-S

Morts · 08-05-09, 08:25 PM

we already have a thread about this

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=154507

but atleast they didnt try to turn it into something about obama

mookiemookie · 08-05-09, 08:25 PM

antikristuseke · 08-05-09, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Probably because they think Obama is a pushover. They are probably right.

-S

Yes, this is probably it. This definately wouldnt have happened with a republican in office, not in a million years, it is impossible that Russia would do htis kind of posturing due to its own leadership direction, no, that simply can not be, it all has to be connected to Obama.

You really are some piece of work.

Thomen · 08-05-09, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Probably because they think Obama is a pushover. They are probably right.

-S

Flame bait.

bookworm_020 · 08-05-09, 10:50 PM

Posting opinion in other thread!

DeerHunter UK · 08-06-09, 05:45 AM

Don't panic! Everything's ok, all you need to do is get yourself a turtle shell

CaptainHaplo · 08-06-09, 06:46 PM

This has more to do with internal russian politics and worldwide grandstanding than anything else. The reaction is rather disappointing. This is not even newsworthy.

They ran 2 attack subs NEAR our territorial waters. Big deal. I usually don't agree with russian naval spokespeople, but they were in international waters and didn't do anything threatening. They have had this capability for decades, and suddenly we are suprised by this? Excuse me? A Victor 3 got caught on the surface with a fishing net in its screws off the coast of NC many years ago - INSIDE territorial US waters - and it didn't even make the local news.

Yes - its something they haven't done in a long while. But with the failure of the Bulava, they need something to make them look as if they are still a force to be reckoned with. This is an international power projection notice - not to the US, but to others. There are not many countries that can put subs anywhere they want in the world - and Russia is simply making sure that certain new maritime players don't forget it has that ability.

I may not like President Obamas policies - but laying this at his door is a bit of a stretch.

Task Force · 08-06-09, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeerHunter UK

Don't panic! Everything's ok, all you need to do is get yourself a turtle shell

I dont think thats gonna help against modern ICBMs... lol

nikimcbee · 08-07-09, 03:01 AM

Hey, look at the brite side, It gives our subs something to do.

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08-06-09, 06:46 PM	#8
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	This has more to do with internal russian politics and worldwide grandstanding than anything else. The reaction is rather disappointing. This is not even newsworthy. They ran 2 attack subs NEAR our territorial waters. Big deal. I usually don't agree with russian naval spokespeople, but they were in international waters and didn't do anything threatening. They have had this capability for decades, and suddenly we are suprised by this? Excuse me? A Victor 3 got caught on the surface with a fishing net in its screws off the coast of NC many years ago - INSIDE territorial US waters - and it didn't even make the local news. Yes - its something they haven't done in a long while. But with the failure of the Bulava, they need something to make them look as if they are still a force to be reckoned with. This is an international power projection notice - not to the US, but to others. There are not many countries that can put subs anywhere they want in the world - and Russia is simply making sure that certain new maritime players don't forget it has that ability. I may not like President Obamas policies - but laying this at his door is a bit of a stretch. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

08-07-09, 03:01 AM	#10
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Hey, look at the brite side, It gives our subs something to do. __________________

08-05-09, 08:25 PM	#2
Morts Admiral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,395 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	we already have a thread about this http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=154507 but atleast they didnt try to turn it into something about obama

08-06-09, 05:45 AM	#7
DeerHunter UK Machinist's Mate Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 124 Downloads: 56 Uploads: 0	Don't panic! Everything's ok, all you need to do is get yourself a turtle shell

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