Answering the US missile shield: Russia may consider return to Cuba

Skybird · 07-25-08, 07:13 AM

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008...nuclear.russia

History runs in circles.

XabbaRus · 07-25-08, 07:26 AM

Again this is sloppy journalism.

It was reported in the Moscow Times which for Russian issues I consider to be more reliable. In it a FORMER member of the defence staff suggested that Russia should base nuclear bombers in Cuba or use it as a refuelling point. There was nothing in the article suggesting that it was a serving member of the defence staff in the Kremlin who floated this idea....

AntEater · 07-25-08, 07:51 AM

Yes, but actually it would be a logical step:
- it would give russia a foothold in the carribean again. After reactivating Latakia in Syria, Mariel could be the next former USSR base reactivated by Russia
- It would be an additional source of income for Cuba. Russia could pay handsomely for basing right.

Dowly · 07-25-08, 08:00 AM

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Answering the US missile shield: Russia may consider return to Cuba

So what?

Let's look this the other way, Russia builds an missile shield to Cuba. I bet the reaction would be pretty similar from the US than is now from Russia. Move along, nothing to see here.Cold war has ended.

August · 07-25-08, 08:10 AM

From what i've read Chavez has offered to allow Russian combat troops to be stationed in his country so it might be a moot point anyways...

Frame57 · 07-25-08, 09:49 AM

Damn it! I am never going to be able to get those Cuban cigars.

XabbaRus · 07-25-08, 09:53 AM

But Chavez is a dick and even Medvedev knows that. They like his money but I bet behind his back they laugh at him.

SUBMAN1 · 07-25-08, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Frame57

Damn it! I am never going to be able to get those Cuban cigars.

I hear ya! Romeo y Julieta #2.

-S

Frame57 · 07-25-08, 02:50 PM

I bought some Cohiba's and figured they were probably Dominican's just with a Cohiba wrapper. The Border geeks took them away from anyway. So I only smoke LaGloria Cubana's now. Not bad. My Rottie likes em too. The damn dog eats the end part of the cigar when i am done with it.

Enigma · 07-25-08, 07:09 PM

Raul ain't that stoopid....

07-25-08, 07:13 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,604 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Answering the US missile shield: Russia may consider return to Cuba http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008...nuclear.russia History runs in circles. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

07-25-08, 07:51 AM	#3
AntEater Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 936 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes, but actually it would be a logical step: - it would give russia a foothold in the carribean again. After reactivating Latakia in Syria, Mariel could be the next former USSR base reactivated by Russia - It would be an additional source of income for Cuba. Russia could pay handsomely for basing right. __________________

07-25-08, 08:10 AM	#5
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	From what i've read Chavez has offered to allow Russian combat troops to be stationed in his country so it might be a moot point anyways... __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

07-25-08, 09:53 AM	#7
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	But Chavez is a dick and even Medvedev knows that. They like his money but I bet behind his back they laugh at him. __________________

07-25-08, 07:09 PM	#10
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Raul ain't that stoopid.... __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

07-25-08, 07:26 AM	#2
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Again this is sloppy journalism. It was reported in the Moscow Times which for Russian issues I consider to be more reliable. In it a FORMER member of the defence staff suggested that Russia should base nuclear bombers in Cuba or use it as a refuelling point. There was nothing in the article suggesting that it was a serving member of the defence staff in the Kremlin who floated this idea.... __________________

07-25-08, 09:49 AM	#6
Frame57 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: 1300 feet on the crapper Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Damn it! I am never going to be able to get those Cuban cigars.

07-25-08, 02:50 PM	#9
Frame57 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: 1300 feet on the crapper Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I bought some Cohiba's and figured they were probably Dominican's just with a Cohiba wrapper. The Border geeks took them away from anyway. So I only smoke LaGloria Cubana's now. Not bad. My Rottie likes em too. The damn dog eats the end part of the cigar when i am done with it.