Russia Loves Obama’s Defense Plans
The New York Times Headline this week was: “Putin Applauds ‘Brave’ US Decision on Missile Defense”. Is it me? Or should we all be worried when Russia likes the steps we take to ‘defend’ our nation and allies? President Obama states that a newer more flexible missile defense system that is sea-based as opposed to placed in Poland by the Russian border is much better for us. Really? OK, maybe it’s true. What do I know?
I just get a little queezy when the biggest fan of our strategic homeland security decisions is the de-facto head of a former enemy country; a totalitarian regime led by a couple of oil-rich oligarchs with nuclear weapons.
“I very much hope that this correct and brave decision will be followed by others,” Mr. Putin said. Are you kidding me? Is this what we’ve come to?
I sure hope there is a greater plan because if the Commander in Chief is hoping that Russia will now help us contain Iran, think again. Why should they? Even if they were willing… Would we trust them?
Ironically, right in our own backyard, Putin has granted a $2.2 billion loan to Venezuela’s dictator Hugo Chavez so he can purchase a Russian-made missile defense system. So let me get this straight. We are NOT putting a missile defense system in Europe, but we are allowing Russia to fund and develop a missile defense system in Venezuela?
It was reported last week that in addition to the S-300 rocket systems, Chavez’s new missile defense shield will also have Russian-made Buk-M2 and Pechora air defense systems, each capable of operating a different ranges.
God help us all.