Thoughts, on Russian bomber

[Dirty Apple]

There's been some speculation that because the oil and mineral deposits in North are becoming more viable, that the Russians are pressing their land claims to the Arctic. The problem is the land claims they're pushing for have always been within traditional Canadian territory. It's a gold rush mentality. The Danes have been doing a little sabre rattling over the whole issue as well. The prevailing idea is that unless you can efficiently patrol\protect your claimed territory it's up for grabs. I'm sure the Russians just timed their little display for added effect.

 

[Trivun]

COMMIES ARE COMIN!!

Need more info before I can make a crackpot theory about Russia working with aliens to kill democracy.

"Better dead than Red"

You don't need info to make up a crackpot theory, since when do conspiracy theorists need evidence and facts?

 

[teh_v]

"Better dead than Red"

"Better blue than Red"

I've never heard that. Heh, that's a good one... who said it?

It's from the watchmen. Mr. Manhattan is blue so the US government catch phrase when introducing him to the public was "Better blue then red".

 

[Rolling Thunder]

A Tu-160? Dear god, that is something to worry about. It's one of the fastest strategic bombers in the world, and happens to make America's contribution to the 'end of the world' arsenel look rather enfeebled.

"Invisible to radar? Njet comrade, we will make it go reaaaallly fast."