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Submitted by Jules Posten (United States), Jul 6, 2012 at 19:34

As opposed to the sudden friendship being exhibited by former foes, i am reminded of the old limerick that goes: there was a young lady of Niger - who smiled as she rode on a tiger - they returned from the ride - with the lady inside - and the smile on the face of the tiger. or perhaps in this case the Russian Bear. Given the long history of Russian anti-semitism, from Tsarist times, through the present, can anything said by Putin be trusted? The "friendship" being shown by the the two communist powers, might be construed as a ploy to drive a wedge between Israel and it's long term friend. the USA, and when the time comes to back up their promises with deeds, the rug is pulled out from under Israel. i would say tread softly in any any all dealings with the two Red Giants.

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1New World Order: Sharp Power vs. Soft Power [312 words]RobertOct 1, 2022 21:43287031
1India is not tough [65 words]johnSep 22, 2012 02:29198957
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3New Friends - Older Enemies [149 words]Jules PostenJul 6, 2012 19:34197044
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1The common enemy! [41 words]Steven LJul 4, 2012 00:49196975
Dan Pipe's astute analysis [391 words]Yusuf ObamastaniJul 3, 2012 23:05196972
Israel choosing the not-as-bad [73 words]Kepha HorJul 5, 2012 00:31196972
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1Never completely disconnected. [153 words]batya daganJul 3, 2012 21:04196969
wrong [39 words]steveJul 5, 2012 11:51196969
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2Being a little closer to someone who is helping your enemies annihilate you? [77 words]Mladen AndrijasevicJul 3, 2012 12:11196953

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