a:1:{s:15:"field_blog_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:1681:"A Russian jet flew past a US warship in the Black Seat a dozen times, passing less than a mile from the ship. As you would expect, <a href="http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_UNITED_STATES_RUSSIA_SHIP">the US gave a stern response</a>:<br />
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<div>&quot;This provocative and unprofessional Russian action is inconsistent with international protocols and previous agreements on the professional interaction between our militaries,&quot; said Army Col. Steve Warren, a Pentagon spokesman.</div>
</blockquote>That's right! That was unprofessional! You tell him, Colonel! That will show those Russians, who have recently basically seized parts of the Ukraine and are clearly starting to rebuild the Soviet Union, that the US means business. What those meanies need is a milquetoast response. And pay no attention to that Russian frigate that has been following the US warship. It's is probably just drafting, trying to save fuel. Being environmentally friendly.<br />
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This incident was OK because the jet &quot;appeared to be unarmed.&quot; But if those bully Russians arm their jet, next time we will go from a lukewarm response to a firmly worded response. And if they do it a third time, we may even put <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/17/white-house-targets-russian-officials-others-new-s/?page=all">sanctions on Russian officials</a> who don't even have assets outside of Russia. <br />
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Long live Obama and his brave minions!<br />
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(As an aside: Poor Colonel Warren. Having to be a military spokesman for this administration must suck. This is probably not what he wanted to do when he grew up.)<br />";s:6:"format";s:1:"2";}}}