Turks vs. Russians - what is going on?!?

[peacetraveler22]

Damn, what wildness in the world now! I awoke to news of the military incident with the Russian jet. Now, a news flash on RT that the pilots were shot dead in the air while trying to parachute. Who should we believe? Russia's version of the incident varies wildly from that of the Turks and the U.S., who claim 10 warnings were given before the jet was taken down. Now, there will undoubtedly be bans on yet another prime tourist destination for Russians. It is reported that there are already demands to evacuate tourists from Turkey and cancel the visa-free regime until Turkish officials issue an apology. Who and what should we believe? What is going on?? Nothing is clear, just like this blurry photo, where I photobombed a shot with a random Russian man in some remote town last winter. I don't even remember the name of the city, but when I look at this photo, I always smile. And we can all use some laughter and a brief moment of humor on this day.

I don't even know what to say, or how to analyze this situation, because I'm no expert in foreign or military affairs. How will Putin and NATO react? Who do you believe? Today the French flags are hanging in Washington, DC because Francois Hollande is visiting Obama. Now is a rare chance for you to express your opinions about the political and military situation in this blog. I know you are all experts! :) I will read all your comments, but don't have time to answer everyone...

Comments

[moebiuscat.livejournal.com]

There is no heaven on earth. But there are places where freedom and human rights are generally respected and places where they aren't. You wouldn't understand...

[grimbik.livejournal.com]

Like in Gitmo or Ferguson ? Cool story.

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

What about Ferguson? Have you been there? I have. And how do you expect a police officer to act when a known thug, who has just robbed a store and showed signs of aggression doesn't listen to his calls to stop. You realize America is the most heavily armed civilian population in the world? So, police officers must also protect their own lives. If you don't want to be shot by a police officer, obey his commands. It's very simple.

[grimbik.livejournal.com]

Is it a reason to better arm the police than the armies of some countries ? Regarding the police reaction you should ast the US Government who supported the thugs during and after Maidan when they killed Berkut servicemen. According to you government killing policemen and desobeying the law is a perfectly normal form of protest. So according to exactly the same standards, police officers shooting at people is a crime against democracy.