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This is all the world needs right now. The lazy azzed welfare state country about to get sucked in by a expansionist loan shark like Putin. How long do you think before the Russians have a naval base in Greece as well as the Arctic? These are very scary times.
Politics (and dire need of money) makes strange bedfellows. Nothing but desperation.
The Greek government may be trying to scare the EU into forgiving all or part of the loans.
Read the history. This was resolved decades ago. This is politics for the Greek population. It has no merit on the international forum.
Maybe those olive eatin idiots will develope a taste for borscht and vodka.
Now now I'm greek we don't eat olives we eat lamb.lol
Sorry, not throwing you all to the wolves, just the idiots that can't seem to understand that Europe is not there to fund their laziness.Quote:
Originally Posted by beagles1111
lol Ya I was there in summer most of them are lazy and wait,on mommy and daddy to support them and they on,pensions.
When you think about all the atrocities that are happening in the world right now and how many victims are packed into refugee camps it's hard to have sympathy for a country that feels entitled to perpetual handouts.
Seeing as how Ontario is only a hairs breadth away from the exact same fiscal scenario,maybe Kathleen could make the offer for a Russian naval base at Ontario Place instead of an upscale $50M resort.
Ontario Libranos/Russian Mafia....not much difference really. But they would never sell Provincial assets to pay the bills right? That is what they used to say while in opposition right? I do remember a couple around here who still rant about Harris and the 407 lease....LoL.
I can vouch for Beagle's olives
We're they good? Species
Excellent
Let me know if you need more.
I'm Greek and can say every generation has gotten even more lazy than the last but Poles aren't any better. Fear drives everything. I'm just happy to know if my Olives don't make it to Canada I can always order some from Beagles.
I have some Greek blood in me too, but I still love to wave my China made Canadian flag too. OPAAAAAAAAAAA,see you on the Danforth.
Anything for the Greeks happy easter gang xristo anestis
.... and on the other end of the spectrum from the Russia/Iran group in Yemen
http://www.janes.com/article/50233/s...ital-interests
we see a Saudi led coalition.
Analysis: Saudi-led Arab coalition stays largely in the shadows
http://www.janes.com/article/50544/a...in-the-shadows
Interesting days....
Interesting indeed. The bright side is the Arab countries seem to be finally policing their own patch but Iran will not likely take it lying down and with Putin supporting Iran things could escalate quickly.
Putin is like a weed. He is slowly but definitely expanding his area of control and positioning himself to be the absolute global leader in terms of energy supply. Should he be successful here the EU would be held hostage energy wise and the North American market would see serious price increases in what they import. All of which reinforces the importance of an "Energy East" pipeline for Canada. Harper once again is playing 3 moves ahead while his political opponents play the short game. Not sure JT would understand any of this even if his handlers tried to explain it to him.
World wars started with less confusion than we have now.
Good insight Terry.Quote:
Originally Posted by terrym
I think the US oil producers and OPEC nations should be given the nobel peace prize this year.
That they continued to pump oil in the face of falling demand resulting in the price drop we saw
has really handcuffed Putin. But we should not be at ease - he's already looking at other strategies
on how to move ahead without his 'oil based power'.
True! Israel's huge natural gas fields they recently found are also a playing chip. If they were to start trying to sell to Europe.... but with the two most likely pipeline routes (through Turkey or through Greece) Putin's play to get Greece ... "favourable"? makes sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by terrym
We aren't at what we can call a Magog war yet but the pieces are sure lining up. In a Magog war though the next question is what would keep the US off the "playing" board? Debt? Obama still in power or another Obamaish president? some have suggested a solar flare that puts North America in the dark for several months.... the flare actually makes some sense, without it I think Harper would respond to help with what he could, so a Trudeau or Mulcair win is what is needed to put that kind of leader in place.
Yep... "interesting" times.
I'm not too concerned about Iran's oil. I'm more concerned about Putin and the Russians cozying up to Teheran by sneaking nuclear weapons into the country to screw over Obama and Israel. It wouldbe very easy to do. Oil would be the least of our worries.
Russia building it's forces....Quote:
Originally Posted by trimmer21
http://www.janes.com/article/50555/r...31bm-squadrons
North Korea having ICBM's capable of reaching the US... likely reaching???
http://www.janes.com/article/50510/u...as-operational
But don't forget how many nukes Pakistan has.
http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.o...ar-figures.gif
and their new Medium Range Ballistic Missile
http://www.janes.com/article/49902/p...shaheen-3-mrbm
"interesting"....
I agree. Those countries are too unstable and more what I would describe as tribal societies than anything. Nuclear capacity in the wrong hands and let's not kid ourselves the region is full of maniacs could be catastrophic. They know Obama is weak and ineffective and will work fast to gain ground.Quote:
Originally Posted by trimmer21