Russian strategic bombers today aren’t anything like the strategic threat to the USA that Russian ballistic missiles were in Kennedy’s days. today, we’ve got Patriot batteries, SM-3′s, and with a bit of luck we could see THAAD coming online this year too. between those and what the USAF can do, i’m not too worried about Russian bombers.
still, better if we can convince the Cubans and Venezuelans to back down somehow, of course. easiest and cheapest way to deal with it would likely be to simply buy them off in a backroom deal of some sort; put Clinton and her department on it, i’d say.
I will certainly grant that the situation is quite different from the one we experienced those decades ago, but, simultaneously, I will point out how easy the comparisons are to draw, and question just how securely you seem think continental America is defended.
In any case, while this particular event might not be as concerning as others might be, it is still saber-rattling indicative of a desire to test our reaction, and see how much Russia, Cuba, and/or Venezuela is able to get away with. That can only lead to more significant probing, tests, and problems in the future, especially given some of the rhetoric fielded by all three countries in the recent past.
And, after our esteemed Secretary of State’s most recent gaffe with the Russians, you will have to excuse me for not having the slightest amount of faith in her ability to execute her duties effectively.
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“To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.” by George Mason
Russian strategic bombers today aren’t anything like the strategic threat to the USA that Russian ballistic missiles were in Kennedy’s days. today, we’ve got Patriot batteries, SM-3′s, and with a bit of luck we could see THAAD coming online this year too. between those and what the USAF can do, i’m not too worried about Russian bombers.
still, better if we can convince the Cubans and Venezuelans to back down somehow, of course. easiest and cheapest way to deal with it would likely be to simply buy them off in a backroom deal of some sort; put Clinton and her department on it, i’d say.
I will certainly grant that the situation is quite different from the one we experienced those decades ago, but, simultaneously, I will point out how easy the comparisons are to draw, and question just how securely you seem think continental America is defended.
In any case, while this particular event might not be as concerning as others might be, it is still saber-rattling indicative of a desire to test our reaction, and see how much Russia, Cuba, and/or Venezuela is able to get away with. That can only lead to more significant probing, tests, and problems in the future, especially given some of the rhetoric fielded by all three countries in the recent past.
And, after our esteemed Secretary of State’s most recent gaffe with the Russians, you will have to excuse me for not having the slightest amount of faith in her ability to execute her duties effectively.