MrMilli

No, the USSR wasn't around in the 16th century, but I didn't say that. They were a forced part of the USSR when they supported the wrong side (as in non-communists) in 1917/18, and were punished by the communist leadership for it for 70 years after. Unfortunately mate, doing a quick search on the internet is not going to give you a sudden in depth knowledge of the ethnic background and history of the area. I never said Putin ordered the bombings, but if someone places a bomb who is responsible? the nation that he is a citizen of or the bomber? Chechnya 1996-present is a product of what Russia made it. Permenant occupation is not the best solution to anything You don't "combat terrorism" by coming along and saying to the people of afghanistan (for example only) "you're all liberated, and by the way we're arresting the people funding your government" and then moving on to another country. Afghanistan is still a poor country, now a lot poorer. You don't save Georgia from the tide of fundementalist cross border terrorists by sending in the Green Berets to teach the Georgians how to kill better. Finally, there is a difference between bombing a terrorist training camp in afghanistan with a LGB and LEVELLING Grozny with 155mm HE and Fuel Air Bombs. There is a difference between bombing a country and flooding it with motor rifle divisions. Chechnya doesn't have a handy minority who will come along and form a co-operative government after a few bombing strikes, it will only drag on.

Ya know what, fuck it. I typed out a resonable reply but I really can't be bothered to continue with a debate started along the lines of "They did it (I heard so) kill them all if you have to" Tovarish Since 1991 Russia has reoccupied large areas of the caucasus in the name of "restoring stability" when that was the buzz word going around the UN, and now to "combat terrorism" now its the new buzz word. Chechnya was not part of Russia. Chechnya was a forced part of the USSR. Chechnya declared its independance in 1991 when it could Chechnya was given its independance in 1996 under a treaty signed by Boris Yelstin. A permenant state of occupation is not a solution to any problem.

As with all conflicts that go into a case of one ethnic group against another, it just isn't that simple. Chechnya has never walked hand in hand with Russia, and Russia has always used force, fear and intimidation to keep Chechnya in line, at one point resulting in the expulsion of Chechens from Chechnya. Problem is, the power gap of the early '90's allowed a fundementalist Government to take power in Chechnya, that bred this air of hatred between Russia and Chechnya. The Chechens fighting Russians are mainly people who want independance, however an element of them are what could easily be described "International Terrorists" operating with the help of other terrorist and fundementalist groups. (this is otherwise known as Al-queda) Also bear in mind that Chechnya's "Defence Minister" when it was still independant, is on Interpol's top 10 wanted for hi-jacking, with a few other "exploits" As with any lawless country there are also groups of what could best be described as bandits, roaming the country looking for profit and pillage. My thoughts, Chechnya should be granted its independance. There should be a fair, unbiased election and an international inquiry into the actions of individuals on both sides of the conflict. Russian troops should leave Chechnya and be replaced by a peacekeeping force from the former Soviet Republics of the region, funded by the UN.

No, the skin condition came after he started taking it. to quote "he started taking colloidal silver in 1999" "His skin began turning blue-gray a year ago." (article published 2002) His fear was that there would be no anti-biotics, so he better not get sick, and started taking this crap.

so, not only did he decide to start drinking silver (not the brightest thing to do if you know what it does to your blood vessels) not only did he start drinking silver because he thought that Y2K might turn off more than a light bulb somewhere he started making his own! Newsflash I Have in my possession a Rock, this rock is magical and keeps away disease. Hey, look I've never caught anything serious so it must be working. Cheques to the usual address for those seeking the rock. Think of the position of power that this man might attain! PLEASE, IF ANY READERS COME FROM MONTANA, DON'T VOTE FOR HIM!!

I'm thinking about a trip to Malta, The big question though, is it expensive (in a tourist trap kind of way) Ya gotta bear in mind here my other choice is the Far East like Hong Kong (Windows XP complete with Office and all the gubbins, Two pounds fifty sah.) or Singapore (well, its cheaper than everywhere except Hong Kong)

L24A, in regards to There are muslims running around our tent A story recounted to me by someone older went along the lines of "1982, Falkland Islands, not long after the surrender. a REME techie finds himself alone, at night walking though sheepshit in the middle of nowhere. After a while from behind him comes a rustling sound. Now bear in mind that some Argentine units were in total disarray. Men spread out all over the shop and some of them didn't know what was going on. There is completely no moon, no stars and in short, no light in the fking slightest. (and a bit early in the century for Night Vision to be issued to REME ) So, quick check, nothing there. Continues walking. A few minutes later, same rustling. Check, nothing there. Continues walking. A few minutes later, same rustling. Repeat a few more times. "Slightly disturbed" by the sound, said techie shouts out at the top of lungs "ARMY, WHO FUCKING GOES THERE" Rustle Rustle Rustle, flurry of activity. Warning repeated. SMG cocked. "ARMY, WHO GOES THERE! COME OUT OR I FIRE!" No Reply, oh well, Ooops too late. Quick relocation of munitions assets (like, a full magazine worth) Reloads and weapon up, walks towards what he's just shot. Lying there now is a vicious, deadly, and very very dead... sheep.

You sir, are a god. This adds a whole new element to the game, such as Naval boarding parties, off-shore assualts and other such greats.

One thing Women are barred from Combat in many western nations but a) Not on the Soviet side b) Not from serving in a combat zone (Afghanistan for a recent example) c) Not from serving in a combat support unit in a combat zone (the RMP det, ISAF, Kabul for a recent example) There are Female medics, truck Drivers (Sorry, "Royal Logistical Corp combat support personnel" ) and Military policewomen (armed as well I might add). If they're armed, and attacked they aren't going to go "Sorry, can't shoot back, I'm banned"

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Eviscerator @ Sep. 30 2002,06:05)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">also i dont think any AR-15 carbine has had camoflage paint on it in battle or only in extremely rare cases,<span id='postcolor'> 3 Cdo Brigades patrol group went to Afghanistan with all of their weapons professionally spray painted (C7's. C8's SAW's, the lot.)

A Cessna can outrun a F22 I mean, how fast can an F22 go on the ground At least Eurofighter is being delivered to the RAF now.

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (madmike @ Sep. 28 2002,18:11)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">LSW? As in the Light support weapon used by the Brits? HAs that been released <span id='postcolor'> No, As in the C7 LSW.

got a version of this one a while ago, very nice. Especially like the hill top fortification and the layout of the urban areas. In short Nice

http://www.kavkaz.org/video/fight%20in%20chechnya/podriv1.wmv BTR mine clip. As BTR's up to the latest version tend to catch alight if someone so much as mentions fire near them, it is usually used as proper battle taxi's (getting to the field) rather than mounted infantry such as BMP equipped units. They don't have armour heavy enough to stop large calibre machine guns, have no chance against missiles and up to the latest version have escape hatches that only naked midgets could get out of in trouble, and roof hatches that require the men inside to calmly climb out one by one, getting shot at a height above any form of cover. (would you remain calm and collected if you knew the engine was about to explode, the cabin was full of smoke and your mates are in pieces around you.) Look good though

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (catkuba @ Aug. 15 2002,20:21)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Another National Mod, "Malvinas Conflict" (From Argentina) Â http://malvinas.cazadoresdemonte.com.ar By<span id='postcolor'> Good site, Like the Gallery, never seen Falklands pictures from the Argentine POV. History is a bit off but hey

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (catkuba @ Aug. 15 2002,20:21)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Another National Mod, "Malvinas Conflict" (From Argentina) Â http://malvinas.cazadoresdemonte.com.ar By<span id='postcolor'> Good site, Like the Gallery, never seen Falklands pictures from the Argentine POV. History is a bit off but hey