Related: U.S. Caves to Kyrgyzstan Extortion
Russia Turns Tables On U.S. in Afghanistan
"A good deal in Kyrgyzstan
NOBODY is disappointed, and all sides get what they need.
Except the PUT-UPON U.S. TAXPAYERS!!!!
That definition of a good deal fits the recent agreement to renew the US leasing of an air base in Kyrgyzstan that serves as a key transport hub for troops and equipment going to Afghanistan. Kyrgyzstan will receive $60 million a year, three times the previous rent, and the US military will retain a convenient way station for supplies and air-refueling operations.
Yeah, what a GREAT DEAL for U.S. TAXPAYERS over a DAMN LIE!!!
But beyond its logistical value, the base deal also says something encouraging about President Obama’s plan to “reset’’ US-Russian relations. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin may want to reciprocate. Kyrgyzstan’s President Kurmanbek Bakiyev said in February that he was terminating the US lease of the airfield just after the Kremlin promised him a package of aid and credits worth $2 billion.
This was a warning that Russia can become prickly about its regional backyard....
Yeah, GOOD THING the U.S. NEVER REACTS that way to anyone coming into OUR HEMISPHERE, 'eh?
The RANK STENCH of HYPOCRISY is MOST UNBECOMING, Globe!
These are concessions Obama should be willing to make - in exchange for meaningful Russian cooperation in persuading Iran to forgo its pursuit of nuclear weapons. That would be a really valuable deal.
Always some SHIT POLITICAL and GEOPOLITICAL ANGLE when it comes to AmeriKan diplomacy!
No wonder people hate our lying asses!!!!
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