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Originally Posted by Adm.Lee
And now, I am thinking of the metaphor of the frog in the water-filled pot, who supposedly won't jump out if the water is heated slowly.
Russia tightens the screws just a little bit each time, nothing so big that it will trigger a reaction in itself, just a little nibble here and there.
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"I just want PEACE! Peace! A...little piece of Poland, a little piece of France..."
On a more serious note, this report popped up:
http://www.stripes.com/news/us/repor...tonia-1.278897
Basically, according the Poles, the U.S. is sending troops to Poland and Estonia. A small contingent for the moment, but supposedly it's to open a door for future deployments.
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— David Drake
Last edited by Schone23666; 04-19-2014 at 12:42 PM.
Reason: News update
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