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- 14 Oct 2016 21:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Levant crisis - III
- Replies: 12253
- Views: 1959465
Re: Levant crisis - III
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/10/13/kurdish-peshmerga-homemade-tanks-report/ Kurdish Peshmerga preparing to battle ISIS in homemade tanks http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/crop/1920x1079+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/85/http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/midas/218f1139fb2fec9b5395a476...
- 14 Oct 2016 21:19
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Levant crisis - III
- Replies: 12253
- Views: 1959465
Re: Levant crisis - III
I am NO MAN!!! only for all those wimmen troops.
- 14 Oct 2016 20:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
- Replies: 2933
- Views: 446635
Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
I guess that says more about those guys than DT.
Funny that even chomsky is on record saying in spite of DT's noise, there is not much policy difference among these 11 (at that time) or so candidates.
Funny that even chomsky is on record saying in spite of DT's noise, there is not much policy difference among these 11 (at that time) or so candidates.
- 14 Oct 2016 19:59
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Watch Thread-I
- Replies: 815
- Views: 182391
Re: China Watch Thread-I
^Even if it does, we will more than match it...like we are doing in Nepal where the Indian babucracy hit the ball out of the park. Relax!!! Oh did I miss some fireworks? Pliss give knowledge to this nanha Mujahid. Not really fireworks but Eleven Ping Pong's previously announced trip was cancelled i...
- 14 Oct 2016 18:29
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terrorist State of Pakistan - Multimedia Links
- Replies: 2728
- Views: 580328
Re: Terrorist State of Pakistan - Multimedia Links
Totally Forgot and wait, there is another one for DeadwoodBrad Goodman wrote: They have made one sir. It was called Baby and starred Akshay Kumar
Too bad, they don't have any surgery. We need one with surgery!!
- 14 Oct 2016 18:19
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Deterrence
- Replies: 5130
- Views: 925620
Re: Deterrence
From the above, a short summary could be made such as - China is trying to warn/intimidate mostly USA and little bit Japan and SK (SK-NK different issue) to back off from encircling it US doesn't care due to knowledge that NK can only make noise and use all these provocations to build up more capabi...
- 14 Oct 2016 02:18
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
- Replies: 6071
- Views: 1274803
Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis
^^ We're going to war. And this acquisition is probably to stop it from escalating to the eastern border ^^ Correct. I had said many months ago when the S400 acquisition first came up, that unless India has an off the shelf AD/BMD defence like that, it will not be comfortable escalating with Pakist...
- 13 Oct 2016 22:27
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
- Replies: 2933
- Views: 446635
Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
I am no pisko analyst. Still,
- Who does the tagging?
- What are defensible vs. non-defensible allegations? (so far DT has not been punished for this)
- Are these non-defensible allegations universally applied for all people? (even while geographical hindus discussing western subjects)
- 13 Oct 2016 22:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3239
- Views: 940951
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
I don't expect. But, going by the name alone, there doesn't seem to be any variations. May be I am missing it. Do let me know if you come across any differences.
- 13 Oct 2016 22:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3239
- Views: 940951
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
But S-400 is what is deployed in Syria? If that be the case then my be there is just one version.
- 13 Oct 2016 22:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1089336
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
http://scroll.in/article/818854/indian-industry-is-on-life-support-and-the-governments-denial-of-this-isnt-helping Seems like a hit job, but IIP data does point to a slowdown in July 2016. Source - IIP October, 2016 . Rest யாமரியேன் பராபரமே (no idea till almighty shines a light) Prime Minister Nare...
- 13 Oct 2016 10:55
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
- Replies: 3305
- Views: 954978
Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
The right response is 3 parts - remove 370, get rest of PoK and CoK
- 13 Oct 2016 10:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
- Replies: 2258
- Views: 496242
Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Well, the Dog and Pony show should be allowed to continue in paki land. But keep preparing for ongoing surgeries.
- 13 Oct 2016 05:30
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
- Replies: 2846
- Views: 613251
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
Well, idk, may be the govt. should dedicate a 24/7 live news channel for cross border raids. If we are going to ask for information on every op, we may get dangerously closer to what muffler-topi asked. Last time we didn't just win the physical battle, we also won the information battle. Let's keep ...
- 13 Oct 2016 04:51
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
- Replies: 2933
- Views: 446635
Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
I thought he said "There are lies, damned lies, and Analysts". No? The term was popularised in United States by Mark Twain (among others), who attributed it to the British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli: "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics." source
- 13 Oct 2016 04:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
- Replies: 6071
- Views: 1274803
Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis
I don't know if we antagonized them or they antagonized us. We did lemoa and they conducted exercise with pakis. I don't know if this is an == but afaik these are the last two events from each of us that the other didn't like. Probably until someone makes a next move, we are in an inertia. It is not...
- 13 Oct 2016 03:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terrorist State of Pakistan - Multimedia Links
- Replies: 2728
- Views: 580328
Re: Terrorist State of Pakistan - Multimedia Links
Army of ONE! to catch Bin Laden. New Movie
Made by the director of Borat!?? Along the lines of "Tere Bin Laden" sequels. We need part two of this to catch Hapiss and others. Bhaiwood won't make it. but who else?
Made by the director of Borat!?? Along the lines of "Tere Bin Laden" sequels. We need part two of this to catch Hapiss and others. Bhaiwood won't make it. but who else?
- 13 Oct 2016 03:05
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
- Replies: 6071
- Views: 1274803
Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Russia is telling - just stop with lemoa. If we go further then I wouldn't be surprised to see russia joining cpec, etc. May be cpec is a bad example since russia needs to export it's own oil - idk. OTOH we could spend another $20B with russia on more airplane, submarine and nuclear reactors and it...
- 13 Oct 2016 02:32
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
- Replies: 2846
- Views: 613251
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
how do we know more SS type raids or attacks didn't happen?
We only know that the army/govt. didn't announce.
We only know that the army/govt. didn't announce.
- 13 Oct 2016 02:06
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
- Replies: 6071
- Views: 1274803
Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Russia is telling - just stop with lemoa. If we go further then I wouldn't be surprised to see russia joining cpec, etc. May be cpec is a bad example since russia needs to export it's own oil - idk. OTOH we could spend another $20B with russia on more airplane, submarine and nuclear reactors and it ...
- 12 Oct 2016 20:35
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Levant crisis - III
- Replies: 12253
- Views: 1959465
Re: Levant crisis - III
China sending military advisors to Syria to be followed with troops China will be helping out the Syrian government in the fight against Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL/ISIS) by sending “military advisers,” media reports have claimed. “More Chinese troops will be arriving in the coming weeks,” a S...
- 12 Oct 2016 19:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Psy-Ops techniques employed to sucker Indians
- Replies: 224
- Views: 87760
Re: Psy-Ops techniques employed to sucker Indians
Primus, Agreed about the mehndi part. We don't do that even in most hindu ceremonies. Song part being influenced by punjabi/north india, not sure but possible. While growing up, I recall there used to be carnatic music or speakers in weddings. I have been to weddings that had Bala murali krishna and...
- 12 Oct 2016 08:29
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
- Replies: 5424
- Views: 1230619
Re: Indian Single Engined Multi Role Fighter with Transfer of Manufacturing Technology
When an old 'friend' becomes frustrated with you for ignoring him or her, and, if you still 'like' to be friends with that person, may be you go visit.
If there are a FEW such friends who are pissed at you, or if you want to make some NEW friends, you throw a party!!
If there are a FEW such friends who are pissed at you, or if you want to make some NEW friends, you throw a party!!
- 12 Oct 2016 05:27
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Psy-Ops techniques employed to sucker Indians
- Replies: 224
- Views: 87760
Re: Psy-Ops techniques employed to sucker Indians
Thanks for the detailed responses, I was mainly taken aback by the "secular festival" term. Ravan being Keralite ;-) is straight from Burkha Bibi's book. My Tamil friend Sriram was fuming when BB claimed that Tamils support Ravana. they have some temples for him in TN but that does not me...
- 11 Oct 2016 23:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
- Replies: 2069
- Views: 523712
Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
but look at that poster!! All jihadis are probably being told that they are the assassins of yore with hashish and all that. May be that's why they are able to smile at this time.
- 11 Oct 2016 22:51
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
- Replies: 2933
- Views: 446635
Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
Back in the Apprentice days, Trump used to say something to the effect - "There is no such thing as negative publicity. All publicity is good and positive only..".
His campaign during the primaries was proving that concept. However doesn't seem to be the case now.
His campaign during the primaries was proving that concept. However doesn't seem to be the case now.
- 11 Oct 2016 04:32
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
- Replies: 2258
- Views: 496242
Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indian-surgical-strikes-lashkar-terrorists-pakistan-army/1/784132.html How India's surgical strikes created a rift between Lashkar terrorists, Pakistan army Intelligence sources say the Lashkar cadre were apparently miffed as the military didn't allow them to remov...
- 10 Oct 2016 23:10
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
- Replies: 2846
- Views: 613251
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
OR, Pakistan is like thiz onry because all money were siphoned off?
- 10 Oct 2016 23:09
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
- Replies: 3964
- Views: 889807
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
This rally organized by Indian Americans (and a bernie supporter ) in support of Trump has been postponed due to rains - https://allamericanrallyfortrump.wordpress.com
- 10 Oct 2016 21:24
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
- Replies: 3964
- Views: 889807
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Of course India is bigger. Not sure why that is being brought up. I don't think anyone would question that. On the same vein, If India is much bigger than H1b programs then India is also much bigger than Indian Americans. But that is not the point. And all of those Indian Americans (american citizen...
- 10 Oct 2016 20:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Tracking India's Admission into International Groups & Bodies
- Replies: 754
- Views: 155389
Re: Tracking India's Admission into International Groups
China is fudging just ahead of Modi-Xi meet at Goa. China is *NOT* going to allow India's entry into NSG. It is very clear now that after Xi's ascent to power, the India-China relationship has slid down dramatically. It is now enemy-grade relationship. I agree it is fudge. My impression after readi...
- 10 Oct 2016 12:02
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Tracking India's Admission into International Groups & Bodies
- Replies: 754
- Views: 155389
Re: Tracking India's Admission into International Groups
http://www.india.com/news/world/ready-for-consensus-nsg-but-opposed-to-un-ban-on-masood-azhar-china-1546965/ Ready for consensus on NSG but opposed to UN ban on Masood Azhar: China Xi's visit to India this week to take part in the BRICS Summit in Goa, China's Vice Foreign Minister Li Baodong again ...
- 10 Oct 2016 10:19
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: PSU Privatization / Strategic Disinvestment
- Replies: 72
- Views: 26645
Re: PSU Privatization / Strategic Disinvestment
Thanks for the details. It is sad to see this go due to personal connections. Could have been made into a "flash storage device" company. All this reduced to another day, another news. Some good and some bad.
- 10 Oct 2016 09:33
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
- Replies: 5424
- Views: 1230619
Re: Indian Single Engined Multi Role Fighter with Transfer of Manufacturing Technology
For a while it appeared the stern message had gone out to HAL to cooperate and get the Tejas done, but instead we are back to same old, same old. I know (2nd hand information) that number of the HAL engineers feel that LCA is not worth the effort. They seem to be much happier fitting up MKIs than t...
- 10 Oct 2016 08:30
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
- Replies: 3964
- Views: 889807
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Now, how much of this is just observations vs. how much of this is used to justify reduction of visas? don't know. The fact that these things are recorded may only mean new laas are coming to get a bigger share of the moolah prom (d)immigrants. Statistics is confusing, I agree ................ Conf...
- 09 Oct 2016 22:43
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
- Replies: 3964
- Views: 889807
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Now, how much of this is just observations vs. how much of this is used to justify reduction of visas? don't know. The fact that these things are recorded may only mean new laas are coming to get a bigger share of the moolah prom (d)immigrants.
- 09 Oct 2016 09:39
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
- Replies: 4679
- Views: 1315417
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Going forward we don't have to 'mask' brahmos range. We are part of MTCR and would not be surprised if brahmos range is shortly extended across all modes.
- 09 Oct 2016 09:21
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
- Replies: 4035
- Views: 714404
Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Just to add a contrary note: So many (almost all in brf) were happy about 'surgical' strikes. And if we need to be ready for all such future missions, we need to equip ourselves properly. The govt. we (atleast some) 'trust', may have to do certain things that we may not like. In the larger scheme of...
- 09 Oct 2016 03:32
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
- Replies: 4679
- Views: 1315417
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Kakarat - you da man! You are like A Sharma - rare appearances and whenever you guys post, meaningful to the core. Thanks! Now we have to track Astra orders. Finally, the Su-30 gets teeth. Perhaps IAF is deliberately keeping its progress low key. GShankar - great to know. Now the Su-30 gets its tee...
- 09 Oct 2016 03:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
- Replies: 227
- Views: 147868