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15. Too many politicians turn to war to distract from internal problems they can't afford to fix. nt

Fri Jun 17, 2016, 11:39 AM

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Putin: Russia doesn't want return to Cold War [View all] inanna Jun 2016 OP

But some of our leaders do want a return to the cold war. -none Jun 2016 #1

We should believe Putin ... left-of-center2012 Jun 2016 #2

He can't afford it. Nt hack89 Jun 2016 #3

Tough luck. The Empire is in charge. n/t Wilms Jun 2016 #4

Then quit being a dick Vlad. Itchinjim Jun 2016 #5

Cool story, comrade nt geek tragedy Jun 2016 #6

Putin can't be trusted. Oneironaut Jun 2016 #7

So true jamzrockz Jun 2016 #19

Putin doesn't want a Cold War but he wants the Soviet empire back FLPanhandle Jun 2016 #8

That claim is bunk. Try to provide a link. He has never said that. newthinking Jun 2016 #17

LOL... "rising Russia" Adrahil Jun 2016 #20

Russia is rich in natural resources. PufPuf23 Jun 2016 #24

There's got to be some way... davidthegnome Jun 2016 #9

No need for fences or aggressive wildlife. kentauros Jun 2016 #18

lol LiberalEsto Jun 2016 #10

They need at least six months to sell their U.S real estate. zonkers Jun 2016 #11

LOL WHUT Blue_Tires Jun 2016 #12

Well not now that he is running out of money. JNelson6563 Jun 2016 #13

Ok Putin jzodda Jun 2016 #14

Too late. nt onehandle Jun 2016 #16

Now THAT'S Funny! Night Watchman Jun 2016 #22

Then stay the fuck away from the Baltics. tavernier Jun 2016 #23

Yeah, sure, OK. Odin2005 Jun 2016 #25

Thanks Vlad. We appreciate it. What a gigantic asshole. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2016 #26

Of course he doesn't. Xolodno Jun 2016 #27

That can only mean that Putin would like to return to the cold war. olddad56 Jun 2016 #28