Russia Welcomes US Troop Surge In Afghanistan

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"The measures relative to the new American strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan set out by U.S. President Barack Obama are all welcomed positively in Moscow," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

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(laughing here to keep from crying)

[Fumesucker]

1. When your enemy shoots a giant smoking hole in his foot it is prudent to praise him..

Recced..

[rcrush]

2. lol I bet they are

They are all sitting around the television laughing their asses off.

[ixion]

3. that's great... Russia and Mooseburger agree

and people are comfortable with that?

Personally, I see that as a Red Flag the size of the Great North Woods.

[TexasObserver]

4. The enemies of the US rejoice in this action.

And why wouldn't they?

"When your opponent is shooting himself in the foot, don't get in his way." That's the old saying, and it applies here.

[asjr]

5. I can see why the Russians might

be laughing at us. They were in that hell hole for 10 years and didn't win anything. But, finally, they saw the wisdom of getting out. Most of this country was Gung Ho to get into that hell hole by Bush and didn't consider we might experience the same as the Russians. I want to get out tomorrow but it will not happen that way. I always thought Pakistan posed a bigger problem.

[SIMPLYB1980]

6. Good news.

Hope they help us more in the future for the common good comrade.

"Russia, as well as the international community, has an interest in seeing Afghanistan become, the soonest possible, an independent, prosperous, self- sufficient state freed from crime linked to drugs and terrorism."

[pleah]

7. I'll bet! They are probably laughing

their asses off. :(

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

8. How does one say "Schadenfreude" in Russian? And, keep a straight face?

[Flaneur]

9. "We had a great time there. Enjoy your stay."

[nonationbuilding]

10. while muttering under their breaths: "DUMB FUCKS"