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Who is it that the UK and Spain intend to invade? | 121 comments (121 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: Who is it that the UK and Spain intend to inva (none / 1)

I actually think we should cooperate with the Russians on keeping the sea lanes safe for everyone...

A vivid image of what should exist acts as a surrogate for reality. Pursuit of the image then prevents pursuit of the reality -- John K. Galbraith

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Wed Oct 15th, 2008 at 12:06:22 PM EST
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Re: Who is it that the UK and Spain intend to inva (none / 0)

I wish the Russian Baltic fleet good hunting off the Horn of Africa and hope they annihilate the Somali pirate scourge. The frigate Neustrashimiy is carrying naval infantry and will be there soon.

Peak oil is not an energy crisis. It is a liquid fuel crisis.

by Starvid (arvid.hallen at gmail.com) on Wed Oct 15th, 2008 at 12:39:38 PM EST
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Re: Who is it that the UK and Spain intend to inva (none / 1)

It is historically no the interest of continental blocks (USSR, and before austrian-prussian coalitions), to let the world have efficient sea lanes. Quite the contrary actually. These particular sea lanes benefit oil trade between gulf and europe, and goods trade between asia and europe. So guess who will end up paying for safety in the area ?

Pierre

by Pierre on Wed Oct 15th, 2008 at 01:38:35 PM EST
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Re: Who is it that the UK and Spain intend to inva (4.00 / 2)

We could pay the Russians for their help. Besides, I think it would be possible to convince Russia that participating in anti-piracy operations would be worthwhile if it meant a smaller military buildup in the EU. The trick, of course, is to make them believe that there will, in fact, be a smaller military buildup if they participate.

- Jake

If you only spend 20 minutes of the rest of your life on economics, go spend them here.

by JakeS (JangoSierra 'at' gmail 'dot' com) on Wed Oct 15th, 2008 at 01:44:05 PM EST
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