President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday announced a "large-scale" rearmament and renewal of Russia's nuclear arsenal, accusing NATO of pushing ahead with expansion near Russian borders.
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He called for a renewal of Russia's nuclear weapons arsenal and added that NATO was pursuing a drive to expand the alliance's physical presence near Russia's borders.
"Analysis of the military-political situation in the world shows that a serious conflict potential remains in some regions," Medvedev said.
Venezuela:
Mr. Chávez announced on state television the takeover of the ports of Maracaibo, in Zulia State, and Puerto Cabello, in Carabobo State, and threatened to jail governors who opposed the move. He also referred to a plan to take control of the seaport and airport in the state of Nueva Esparta.
“Go ask the gringo Fourth Fleet for help to defend your port,” Mr. Chávez taunted the governor of Nueva Esparta, a political rival, referring to the United States Navy’s Fourth Fleet. It was reactivated in the Caribbean last year after a six-decade hiatus, to the chagrin of several Latin American governments.
I know it means nothing, but I can't get that Mike & the Mechanics song outta my head...
Take the children and yourself
And hide out in the cellar
By now the fighting will be close at hand
Don't believe the church and state
And everything they tell you
Believe in me, I'm with the high command
Can you hear me, can you hear me running?
Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
Can you hear me, can you hear me running?
Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
There's a gun and ammunition
Just inside the doorway
Use it only in emergency
Better you should pray to God
The Father and the Spirit
Will guide you and protect from up here
Swear allegiance to the flag
Whatever flag they offer
Never hint at what you really feel
Teach the children quietly
For some day sons and daughters
Will rise up and fight while we stood still
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What things are adding up to "nothing" in YOUR world?
This concludes the obligatory doomer-chick post. Please return to your regularly scheduled lives. Nothing to see here folks... move along.
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It's only a matter of time until some of these rogue countries decide to join forces. But I guess Obama will invite them over for tea, first, to discuss the matter.
One lump or two?
Holy tater cakes but that song hits it right on the head, eh? Thanks for the comment - at least a great many of us see it for what it is. Some comfort in that, even if it is cold...
WV: pooingsn - I was NOT!
Wow...that DOES freak me out! It is creepy accurate isnt it, we're getting there! (scary shit!)
Tea and cookies...and here have some money, no matter whos future it mortgages....
Geez, Doomer Chick! Having been one of those children hiding out in the cellar--war and fighting overflowing into our front yard--so cannot agree with the accuracy of the song and times. I now live in a country where I can actually sleep at night--and play outside with my children in the daytime. That's all I've got to say about that. I'll go watch the sheep video now.
Having lived in Venezuela for20 years until Chavez expelled us, I appreciate this post. we are now in Paraguay.
Scarey stuff isn't it...BTW the song brought back lots of memories from the 80's :)
I don't know if I should be amazed or afraid, maybe both. I never thought I would be living in times when our basic freedoms were so very, very at stake.
Thanks for the post!
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/
I won't say not to worry about such things, but I will say there is little we can do to stave off others doing these things. Hopefully there is some real insight for those higher up in the government (though I have serious doubts), and they know how to deal with these things. if they do not, we will see it at our doorstep, and amazingly enough will be fighting for more than just life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I hope the day does not come, but if it does, I hope more than ever that I am prepared for it.
Vic, I have no doubts whatsoever that you two will be prepared. I would fight alongside you any day.
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