GOV. SARAH PALIN WARNS WAR MAY BE NECESSARY IF RUSSIA INVADES ANOTHER COUNTRY

[Changenow]

Source: ABC

GIBSON: And you think it would be worth it to the United States, Georgia is worth it to the United States to go to war if Russia were to invade.

PALIN: What I think is that smaller democratic countries that are invaded by a larger power is something for us to be vigilant against. We have got to be cognizant of what the consequences are if a larger power is able to take over smaller democratic countries.


And we have got to be vigilant. We have got to show the support, in this case, for Georgia. The support that we can show is economic sanctions perhaps against Russia, if this is what it leads to.

It doesn't have to lead to war and it doesn't have to lead, as I said, to a Cold War, but economic sanctions, diplomatic pressure, again, counting on our allies to help us do that in this mission of keeping our eye on Russia and Putin and some of his desire to control and to control much more than smaller democratic countries.

His mission, if it is to control energy supplies, also, coming from and through Russia, that's a dangerous position for our world to be in, if we were to allow that to happen.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/Story?id=5782924&page=3

Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/wn

[shanti]

1. now THAT'S

what they have been coaching her on!

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

45. It's time for dems to install some fear....Fear of this lunatic...push it hard

[leftofcool]

2. When did she says this?

[sabra]

6. this is from Charlie Gibson's interview to be broadcast over the next 2 days

[d_b]

3. that's some deep shit by Princess Palin.

Next she'll be saying you may need a snow blower if Wasilla gets 30 inches of snow.

[alcibiades_mystery]

4. Come on...this is great for us...she sounds like a dangerous lunatic

:rofl:

[2Design]

40. the rw warmongers and raputure folks will love this - who are you kidding

the more lunatic she sounds the more like them she is and the more this crazy nuts will vote for her and no hilary could not have gotten these rw wing women voters - no democratic party member could

[napi21]

5. OH GOOD! TWO war mongers on their ticket! n/t

[qanda]

7. Right! Even she doesn't have enough kids to send to support that notion

It's getting a little drafty in here.

[my2sense]

9. She's obviously a good shot- she should take her arse on over there

edited to change a word.

[maseman]

8. The VP of the Republican ticket is declaring war on RUSSIA?

You gotta be fucking kidding me.

[elephantsgraveyard]

22. Palin wants to nuke Russia?

Like that's a surprise: Sounds like she wants to bring on the RAPTURE on Day One of the McCain/Palin administration. Where do they find these people?

[Delphinus]

44. Welcome to DU, elephantsgraveyard.

:hi:

Glad to have you aboard!

[riona]

10. She's merely showcasing her extensive dipomatic experience with Russia

[KansDem]

11. So what's she planning to do? Send in the Alaska National Guard?

Makes sense, though. All she has to do is have them march across the Bering Strait...

[brentspeak]

12. Lincoln Chafee hit the nail on the head when he said Palin was a "cocky whacko"

[mcjackson]

13. Palin warns of war with russia

Source: ABC News

check out the breaking news at the top. sounds like more of the same to me.

http://abcnews.go.com/

Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/

[kurth_]

14. We MUST expose and defeat this extremist

Her ignorance and recklessness is evident.

[sharp_stick]

15. I bet McLame wishes they vetted this whackjob now

That bitch, yeah I called her a bitch, is absolutely fucking nuts. This line has to be repeated and repeated. Joe Biden has to use it over and over again during their debate.

Fucking endtimes psycho.

[southern_belle]

16. Palin knows how to hold a news cycle.

:sarcasm:

[McCamy Taylor]

17. The way they went to war when we invaded Afghanistan and then Iraq?

:rofl:

[HerbieHeadhunter]

18. Jesus Christ...

I feel a cold chill going up my spine just reading that headline. Honestly.....holy shit.

[The Backlash Cometh]

19. Why can't we box up all these nutters and send them to Afganistan where

they could release all that pent up hostility?

[DemsUnited]

20. Hmm. Full answer now up. Interesting with possible gaffe.

http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/story?id=5778018&page=1

When asked by Gibson if under the NATO treaty, the U.S. would have to go to war if Russia again invaded Georgia, Palin responded: "Perhaps so. I mean, that is the agreement when you are a NATO ally, is if another country is attacked, you're going to be expected to be called upon and help.

"And we've got to keep an eye on Russia. For Russia to have exerted such pressure in terms of invading a smaller democratic country, unprovoked, is unacceptable," she told ABC News' Charles Gibson in an exclusive interview.

As ABC points out, Georgia isn't in NATO.

Will wait for full interview before jumping on this.

[MadrasT]

31. ARGH!!!

:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

When asked by Gibson if under the NATO treaty, the U.S. would have to go to war if Russia again invaded Georgia, Palin responded: "Perhaps so. I mean, that is the agreement when you are a NATO ally, is if another country is attacked, you're going to be expected to be called upon and help.

The woman is COMPLETELY OVER THE TOP INCOMPETENT and BATSHIT LOONY on top of it!!!!!

My head is going to explode! :nuke:

ARGH!!!!! :banghead:

[creeksneakers2]

34. Gibson was asking a hypothetical

after asking her whether Georgia or Ukraine should be in NATO. I don't see her thinking Georgia is in NATO.

[cap]

21. Do we start the duck and cover now?

or do we just duck tape ourselves inside?

[tekisui]

23. This is what you get from an inexperienced pick.

SHe should shut her fucking mouth. NO one in there right minds says that war with russia is an option.

What the fuck is wrong with her?

[The_Casual_Observer]

24. church fundie starts WWIII.

[newfie11]

25. She IS crazy

or suidsidal. Ms WW3 :nuke:

[salinen]

26. She's an authority on Russia

No other state is closer! In fact, you could bomb Russia using kayaks.

[midnight armadillo]

55. Why you can even see it from Alaska!

Hey, they breed 'em tougher way up north, capable of seeing the 53 miles across the Bering Strait.

Perhaps she was thinking of the English Channel and seeing France...naw, she's never been there!

[TheCowsCameHome]

27. Better round up the entire Wasilla PD - this could be the big one.

What a complete whack job she is..............

[kestrel91316]

28. Palin threatening armed nuclear conflict with Russia.

THIS WOMAN WANTS ARMAGEDDON. She is so full of hubris, she thinks God and Jesus need her help in destroying the world.

I told you so. I told you so. I told you so.

[PfcHammer]

29. "WINGERS WARN WAR MAY BE NECESSARY REGARDLESS"

typical rethug sentiment.:(

[Hugin]

30. Quick! Call Barney and tell him to put his bullet in the pistol!

Tell Aunt Bee to get into the root cellar right after lunch!

Jehoshaphats!

:eyes:

[Hugin]

32. "economic sanctions perhaps against Russia, if this is what it leads to."

HAHAHAHA! Stupidest thing said EVER! HAHAHAHA!

Russia's NOT Cuba, IDIOT!

[Doremus]

33. OMFG. This crazy person is going to get us all killed.

Forget terrorists -- the Killa from Wasilla is public enemy #1.

We thought * was bad -- she is 10x worse!!!

My god they cannot win ... we can't let them!



:scared: :scared: :scared: :scared:

[CitizenPatriot]

35. she's started a war and she hasn't even been vetted yet?

WHAT happened Gov'nor Whacko?

They gave you the questions a week ago. You had a week to memorize your answers! How could you screw up like this??? WTF????? What happened to your ear piece????? ARE you in there?

My god. My head is EXPLODING.

What an ASSHAT of a party. STARTING wars before they get elected. This is the height of arrogance. Did Biden, who has ACTUALLY been to GEORGIA many many many times say anything remotely this presumptuous?

GEORGIA IS NOT IN NATO YOU STUPID DANGEROUS EGOMANIACAL FREAK!!!!!

it's the End days! What does she care? "Bring us the rapture, Russia!" (Palin's "off with their heads!")

:banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

[democrat in Tallahassee]

36. The repugs and fundies will eat this shit up just like pigs--just watch

She will be declared a foreign policy expert. Wait and see.

[Auggie]

37. September 11th -- National Go-To-War Day

[zazen]

38. what's scary is that she's actually brighter than the "leader of the free world"

Which is only saying she can speak at the level of a high school student, which is more than I can say for Bush.

[SemperEadem]

39. A WAR WITH RUSSIA WILL REQUIRE A DRAFT!

I knew Charlie and ABC were going to softball her. Pitch 'em low and slow.

The question Charlie needed to ask her was "are you in favor of the draft to fight wars with Russia?" Why not put that question to her? Ask her if she's trying to bring about Armegeddon and the return of JC.

[justiceischeap]

42. A war with Russia leaves the U.S. under Russian rule

There's no way, at this point, we could defend against Russia. Our military is stretched too thin and we couldn't train enough soldiers fast enough to protect ourselves.

[AzDar]

41. Clueless and utterly fucking frightening.

[Changenow]

43. Any theories as to why this was moved? nt

[Straight Shooter]

46. I bet Putin is laughing so hard he's about to wet his pants.

Q. What's the difference between a Russian and a moose?

A. Don't ask Sarah Palin, she wants to shoot everything.

[Pachamama]

47. LOL!!!!

:rofl:

[Iterate]

48. The EU will not be amused

While you have all been distracted by the puppet show, Cheney has been making the rounds, poking Russia in the underbelly with a sharp stick.

All the while, the EU has been cautious and diplomatic, not seeing any value in antagonizing Moscow and trying to organize an observer mission, by consensus. It’s seen as a first step in calming the situation.

Now this.

Do you think she knows that NATO membership is opposed by Germany and France, among others? Should we tell her?

I see the kind of attitude she displays as potentially leading to a NATO split, or 40 million dead. I suppose she could go it alone.

Yea, It’s sorta like being a mayor, but with responsibilities.

[Yavin4]

49. This Pure Neocon, PNAC Speak

She never held an opinion on Russia until the campaign's neocons got a hold of her. She is just reciting their talking points.

The problem is that Gibson is not probing her answers with strong follow ups. He's simply letting her recite talking points.

For example, ask her about Georgia's actions prior to the invasion by Russia.

[libnnc]

50. Who was that famous general who said

when he was asked what were the three most important strategies/tactics in war

1. Do not invade Russia...repeat three times.




:scared:

She wants us all DEAD.

[ClarkUSA]

51. CNN's panel and David Gregory's Republican roundtable: she meant IF Georgia was part of NATO

What BS...

[PVnRT]

52. Fuck you, Sarah. You go fight it.

I won't say what I want to about her son.

[Satyagrahi]

53. Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse to Lead Charge of the Light Brigade

in Final Crimean War!



YEEHAW!

[antisoros]

54. No White House For White Trash Girl

Apologies to Billy Joel:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VZkjIQzWcc

The conduct of US Advisors and Contractors (MPRI Corporation) during the Georgian conflict gets curiouser and curiouser.

According to Stars and Stripes, regimental and corporate websites, that 127 US Advisors were in Georgia on Aug. 7. On July 31, there were 1000 American soldiers in the country, participating in "Immediate Response 2008."
According to a Financial Times report, MPRI Trainors - retired Special Forces - arrived in Georgia on Aug. 3, to train in use of urban warfare and weaponry. The start date - Aug. 11 - was frustrated by the war.

In an interview with CNN, Russia's Putin accused Bush of starting the conflict, to benefit McCain (Jeb Bush's endorsement of same is proof that he was always the President's chosen successor). Russia produced discovery of a US passport on the battlefield; the US State Dept. located the actual owner in China, who claimed he had lost same much earlier on a plane.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCuHuuW0VI8

Yah, Karl Rove met Georgia's President Saakashvili at a Yalta meeting on July 18. McCain's senior advisor, Randy Scheunemann, was also present (he had been a Georgian lobbyist until April). At 8:45 PM on Aug. 7, Georgian Peacekeepers in South Ossetia, suddenly informed their Russian and OSCE colleagues that they were being pulled back. Two hours later a lengthy ballistic barrage (rockets, artillery, missiles) was launched on civilian targets in Tskhinvali. The Blitz was completed with the entry of Georgian infantry, in the morning of the 8th. By the end of the day, half of the population of SO had been ethnically cleansed (5% were murdered in the Blitzkreig). On Aug. 19, the UN released satellite data proving civilian targeting by Georgian war criminals. Further, captured Georgian POWs claimed they were told they were going to fight "terrorists" under "Operation Clean Fields." Captured video proves that they practised indiscriminate use of mechanized infantry versus civilians.
http://www.alertnet.org/thefacts/satelliteimages/UNOSAT/324545345fcd9edf949c6655c8d0d2db.htm
http://ru.youtube.com/watch?v=m4R7YzrR4Jg

Of course, there had to be a cover story. Saakashvili blamed Russia for all of the damage. And as to why they didn't attack invading Russians at the tunnel, his Foreign Minister had her own untenable cover story:
http://www.new.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1019825981431&oid=22347223862
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utkIeH3vbaQ&feature=user

So what did the Georgian ethnic cleansers need from Bush?
The President - at the Olympics with his Russian and Chinese associates - demanded a pre Aug. 6 status quo arrangement, which would have left the murderous artillery barrage forces in place.

What did Bush get from Georgian ethnic cleansing?
The ability of his chosen successor - McCain - to plant US missiles in Georgia, under NATO legality was advanced. Poland immediately signed the ABM agreement, to protect the first strike capacity of US missiles. Ukraine announced an intent to unilaterally terminate the Sevastopol lease with Russia. Russia's stock exchange loss mass value.

Neocon unipolarism was advanced by US accession to mass murder. Too bad for Bush and McCain, and the twin beasts - Karl Rove and Randy Scheunemann - because few support Neocon unipolarism. The first Neocon entity collapsed in the Ukraine; the US will be second; Georgia will be third.

Georgia isn't a strongly pro western state; it is a Neocon regime:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYjAOtHm65k&feature=related
http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/print/news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3288547.stm
http://ru.youtube.com/watch?v=ghHgMMY5GcE&feature=related

[flamingdem]

57. What have you got against George Soros?

Just curious.

[antisoros]

59. lots

http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/print/news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3288547.stm

[flamingdem]

56. Kill a mouse, kill a Russian, it's all the same to Caribou Barbie (Klaus Caribou Barbie)

[Left Is Write]

58. Sounds an awful lot like, "Everywhere and like such as..."