Khepesh Fri Nov 27, 2015 6:34 pm
Rhetorical, simply idle thoughts....
The words of Putin over several days, Lavrov today and the commander of VKS, are words that are normally heard shortly before a declaration of war. The Americans, tho vomitting shit as usual and supporting, in a fashion, Turkey, are actually rather muted. Retired American generals are condemning Turkey and one has apparently called for Turkey to be removed from NATO, and while it is more likely that they speak for themselves, it cannot be completely disregarded that they say what Washington cannot say for political and diplomatic reasons. It seems that except for UK, the home of many IS and other terrorists, Chechens among them, Turkey is abandoned. While it is convenient for Turkey to be an American ally, this is mostly for geographical reasons during cold war. Certainly it is useful for America to have Turkey in it's pocket now of course, but I think the game has changed. Since 1991 America has gained a foothold in Iraq, Afghanistan and is even more entrenched in the gulf states and KSA. Ukraine is being dragged away from Russia, and I think an American presence at least along the Dnepr will be more important for them than bases in Turkey. In a totaly fictional scenario, could it be seen that America will react quickly to the situations and throw Turkey, allowing a war between Turkey and Russia. Any war that involves Russia will be to America's benefit, and a war with Tukey would be a medium sized war in terms of what could be possible, and tie up Russia and be a drain on the economy unless it could be ended quickly. Nukes are out of the question so it would need massive air assault on Turkey with the hope of either quick surrender, or coup or revolution that would cause a surrender. A war with Turkey would have an impact on the situation in Ukraine and, in this fictional scenario, could potentially be a problem for Russia to control the situation. An attack by Kiev with at least rear area support from America, NATO would not be involved but perhaps Cameron will want to bomb Moscow in "self defence" as he is so demented, could succeed if Russia does not respond militarily. Now of course Russian forces as sufficient to engage Turkey and leave full force in western military district, but would it be seen as a necessity to engage in Donbass, particulary if a type of "Operation Storm" is underway and VSN is in difficulty. I am sure a response would be made in Ukraine, but I strongly believe that the pupetteers in America are not rational and will take a risk as for them the prize of a military presence within artillery range of Belgorod will outway the loss of Turkey. Could Turkey at this moment have been led into a trap that will lead to them being thrown by their "friend" in Washington in order to cause a war with Russia in order to gain all Ukraine. Yes, I see flaws in this argument and it seems tinfoil hat loony, but it is simply fictional, tho Karabas Barabas is certainly not rational and is very devious and treacherous.