Congressional Republicans, eager to seem more hawkish on the Ukraine-Russia spat than the administration but realizing how unpopular starting World War 3 might well be, are pushing to step up shipments of “small arms” to Ukraine.
Rep. Mike Rogers (R – MI) said the shipments were vital for Ukraine to “defend themselves,” and called for the inclusion of unspecified “defensive posture weapons systems.”
Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R – NH) similarly said the US should immediately start sending small arms to Ukraine and step up economic sanctions against Russia, saying it was a chance to “punch them in the nose.”
Sen. Dick Durbin (D – IL) said he didn’t think sending arms to Ukraine should be ruled out, and that it was vital to “help Ukraine’s army get on its feet” after the recent violent regime change that ousted a pro-Russia government.
Fools tread where wise men never go.
"Small arms to Ukraine"
Paid for by the Congressmen – perhaps?
They don't even pay to fly over there where they make promises to the neo-fascists they are not authorized to make.
Yeah I'm sure the Ukranians would be thrilled with the US' crapola jam-a-matic M4s…..
Neocons and neolibs are very keen to start wars in which other people and other people's children have to fight and die. If someone punched Ayotte in the nose would that encourage retreat or a retaliatory punch? The US is fading fast under "leaders" who act and sound like juvenile delinquents.
Why are only warmongers on the Sunday Talk Show circuit. I see that Ayotte lady has taken Lieberman's spot in that routine.
At least this Kongress is consistent in two things:
1. Approval rating of under 10%
2. Reminding us constantly what counterproductive, useless pieces of garbage they are.
And 3. Why birth control is a necessary part of survival.
Ukraine has six separate arms manufacturers.
one of of whom
"In October 2008, RPC Fort and Israel Weapon Industries have reached agreements to allow Fort to license-manufacture in Ukraine firearms such as the Tavor rifle system,[7] the Negev light machinegun[8] and the Galatz sniper rifle,[9] all of which are displayed at Fort website as for early 2009."
so i think if they need a rifle or a pistol they can handle that themselves.
Kelly Ayotte is an Idiot. We should ship him over there to be used for target practice if he wants
to punch a Nations leader at the risk of getting another 50 or 100,000 of our men killed. They are
really brave if they don't have to do the fighting. He is what is known as a worthless Sack of s–t.
Ayotte is a she.