Russian jet shot down by Turkey

OddBall1st

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Because if you look at the area where the SU-24 was shot down, Daesh isn't really near there. It was in Turkish airspace however, and I'm more inclined to believe Turkey warned the Russian aircraft because Turkey has continuously told Russia to not violate its airspace over the past few months, and Russia has continuously ignored Turkey. Moreover, the Russian plane got shot down, do you really think the pilot or the Russian government would just go, "Yeah, they warned us but we ignored them thinking they weren't going to do a thing." Russia got its comeuppance, especially after downing Malaysian Airlines Flight 17.

Did Turkey happen to mention the threat the plane posed ? or Did Turkey happen to mention Why they don`t want Russia over their air when going after the same enemy ? In my eyes, the plane over in Turkish space shouldn`t be an issue, maybe you could change my mind.
 

OddBall1st

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Not every country actually views Assad as the legitimate leader of Syria. There's an argument to be made that he is not since there's an open rebellion against his regime. Aren't politics fun? Lol.

Since there is discrepancy, Who would the other parties granting permissions other than Assad be ?
 

pnwmystery

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Did Turkey happen to mention the threat the plane posed ? or Did Turkey happen to mention Why they don`t want Russia over their air when going after the same enemy ? In my eyes, the plane over in Turkish space shouldn`t be an issue, maybe you could change my mind.
Really, it shouldn't be an issue in my mind either, however countries like Turkey really don't want non allies over their airspace, and they especially don't want Russia which Turkey has historical tensions with. However, according to Turkey's foreign minister there were two SU-24s that were heading towards Turkish airspace, Turkey issued a warning via an emergency channel, and the planes did not respond even to IFF (Identification, friend or foe). Plane 1 left Turkish airspace, Plane 2 continued into Turkish airspace. Here's where this presents a real problem: Turkey had F-16s in the air conducting air patrols, if this plane is heading into Turkish airspace, why is it going there with Turkish planes in the air? If it's not responding to an IFF request, what is its plan? Is it going to fire on these Turkish aircraft? So the F-16s issued a warning, and then fired. One example is the Gulf of Sidra Incident; Libyan MIGs approached US F-14 Tomcats in the Gulf of Sidra and made some aggressive moves, so according to our ROE we shot them down (granted the Libyan MIGs were being super aggressive and trying to get locks on the F-14s, and the F-14s shouldn't have actually been in the area since it was technically Libyan airspace).

Moreover, Turkey has been supplying the Syrian Turkmen near the Turkish border because it's a disputed area, and the Turkmen are ethnically, linguistically, and traditionally more Turkish than Syrian. They had been bombed by Russian aircrafts - so Turkey sees this as an attack on the Turkish people as well. All in all, really Turkey could have let this slide, but Russia did violate Turkish sovereignty, and has done so in the past. Turkey has issued warning after warning to Russia, and by all means Russia should have known Turkey would do something after Turkey shot down a Syrian aircraft for violating their airspace. I personally think we should cooperate more with Russia, but Russia definitely needs to cooperate more with us on other things than telling us when they're going to bomb Daesh.

Who has the dispatch warrant for Assad ?
We're not there yet, and there's still a stigma about issuing arrest warrants for "sitting heads" of government (even if they're not considered legitimate by some people).

Since there is discrepancy, Who would the other parties granting permissions other than Assad be ?
I think the only other recognized parties are the Syrian National Council and the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces. Though the SNC pulled out of the National Coalition, the National Coalition currently holds Syria's seat in the Arab League, and it's not held by Assad or any representative of the Assad regime.
 

ChesusRice

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So the pilot who was accused of crossing Turkeys border said he didn't and you say OK.
Ignore the recordings or the flight pattern.
Stuck on Stupid you are
Turkey has troops in the flight path of the su24 that got shot down.
I am sure this was not the first time Russia violated air space
 

Lord Kanti

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Lord Kanti

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You are an idiot. Tell me again why you did not join the military ? Have you ever left your State, let alone the country ?

Also, the man responsible for shooting the pilot was Turkish. I've already posted links earlier. Do you want to eat that insult of yours @OddBall1st, or would you like it lightly salted first?
 

OddBall1st

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Really, it shouldn't be an issue in my mind either, however countries like Turkey really don't want non allies over their airspace, and they especially don't want Russia which Turkey has historical tensions with. However, according to Turkey's foreign minister there were two SU-24s that were heading towards Turkish airspace, Turkey issued a warning via an emergency channel, and the planes did not respond even to IFF (Identification, friend or foe). Plane 1 left Turkish airspace, Plane 2 continued into Turkish airspace. Here's where this presents a real problem: Turkey had F-16s in the air conducting air patrols, if this plane is heading into Turkish airspace, why is it going there with Turkish planes in the air? If it's not responding to an IFF request, what is its plan? Is it going to fire on these Turkish aircraft? So the F-16s issued a warning, and then fired. One example is the Gulf of Sidra Incident; Libyan MIGs approached US F-14 Tomcats in the Gulf of Sidra and made some aggressive moves, so according to our ROE we shot them down (granted the Libyan MIGs were being super aggressive and trying to get locks on the F-14s, and the F-14s shouldn't have actually been in the area since it was technically Libyan airspace).

Moreover, Turkey has been supplying the Syrian Turkmen near the Turkish border because it's a disputed area, and the Turkmen are ethnically, linguistically, and traditionally more Turkish than Syrian. They had been bombed by Russian aircrafts - so Turkey sees this as an attack on the Turkish people as well. All in all, really Turkey could have let this slide, but Russia did violate Turkish sovereignty, and has done so in the past. Turkey has issued warning after warning to Russia, and by all means Russia should have known Turkey would do something after Turkey shot down a Syrian aircraft for violating their airspace. I personally think we should cooperate more with Russia, but Russia definitely needs to cooperate more with us on other things than telling us when they're going to bomb Daesh.



We're not there yet, and there's still a stigma about issuing arrest warrants for "sitting heads" of government (even if they're not considered legitimate by some people).



I think the only other recognized parties are the Syrian National Council and the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces. Though the SNC pulled out of the National Coalition, the National Coalition currently holds Syria's seat in the Arab League, and it's not held by Assad or any representative of the Assad regime.

Let me drop my wingman and go after a pair of Falcons does not sound like a guy who earned his seat in the SU-24.

It sounds like Turkey wants to pick a side in a Civil war and argue that nobody else can do the same. A Revolutionary Opposition Force by name shouldn`t be recognized by anyone as the Governing powers because they are revolting. That doesn`t mean no recognition, just not as Government. Does Assad want part of the Arab league or is he against it being part of Syria.
ISIS is an Army of rebels that should not have been allowed to grow into recognition, they hold cities in Iraq and in Syria so to deal with ISIS one must deal with both Nation`s Governments, if Syria has no solid Governing forces, then all of Syria has fallen to ISIS disruptions and ISIS needs to be dealt with first because they are two borders deep into land grabbing. They are printing currency, making flags, taking land by murder and claiming it as Islamic State.

Should fifteen of Our States refuse to recognize Obama as our leader, they are rebels and the world still recognizes Obama as our leader and CinC. Same with Assad, they (rebels) are from within and have no sponsors from outside. Until Turkey enters the picture in favor of rebels. Now Putin sponsors Assad as the official Governing forces and bingo, that`s why the Russian plane can`t and will be shot down.

Turkey wants to pick a side and complain or threaten anyone else doing the same. None of these things can even be addressed without first stopping the murderers doing the land grabbing. Turkey wants to do both so it has leverage after ISIS is no more. Turkey borders the State and has every right to make it their business, but can`t have say so over who get`s shot down while attacking rebels in Syria. Anything Turkey does against those fighting ISIS is support and or protection for ISIS.
 

bird mcbride

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Turkey fell victim to the Russian deception just like the Crimea and the Ukraine did. They have in fact sealed their fate in what will be the new USSR. The Russians have already declared this act of aggression by Turkey as unprovoked. These morons are so dumb they don't see it coming. The fact is Russia cannot attack unless attacked, much like the United States.
 

bird mcbride

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When Russian nuclear submarines asked to and entered into Canadian ports...did we start shooting at them. When Russian warplanes entered into Canadian airspace and requested to land we let them and guards were placed to ensure no pics of their shit. The fact is if you show respect you'll get respect. If you pick a fight you're gonna get a fight.

Thank god we got rid of Harper or we would have been the next new member of this new federation:)

When you see bears it's best to try to ignore them and just go about your business.
 
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ChesusRice

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Turkey fell victim to the Russian deception just like the Crimea and the Ukraine did. They have in fact sealed their fate in what will be the new USSR. The Russians have already declared this act of aggression by Turkey as unprovoked. These morons are so dumb they don't see it coming. The fact is Russia cannot attack unless attacked, much like the United States.
Russian ambassador says otherwise
 

pnwmystery

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Let me drop my wingman and go after a pair of Falcons does not sound like a guy who earned his seat in the SU-24.

It sounds like Turkey wants to pick a side in a Civil war and argue that nobody else can do the same. A Revolutionary Opposition Force by name shouldn`t be recognized by anyone as the Governing powers because they are revolting. That doesn`t mean no recognition, just not as Government. Does Assad want part of the Arab league or is he against it being part of Syria.
ISIS is an Army of rebels that should not have been allowed to grow into recognition, they hold cities in Iraq and in Syria so to deal with ISIS one must deal with both Nation`s Governments, if Syria has no solid Governing forces, then all of Syria has fallen to ISIS disruptions and ISIS needs to be dealt with first because they are two borders deep into land grabbing. They are printing currency, making flags, taking land by murder and claiming it as Islamic State.

Should fifteen of Our States refuse to recognize Obama as our leader, they are rebels and the world still recognizes Obama as our leader and CinC. Same with Assad, they (rebels) are from within and have no sponsors from outside. Until Turkey enters the picture in favor of rebels. Now Putin sponsors Assad as the official Governing forces and bingo, that`s why the Russian plane can`t and will be shot down.

Turkey wants to pick a side and complain or threaten anyone else doing the same. None of these things can even be addressed without first stopping the murderers doing the land grabbing. Turkey wants to do both so it has leverage after ISIS is no more. Turkey borders the State and has every right to make it their business, but can`t have say so over who get`s shot down while attacking rebels in Syria. Anything Turkey does against those fighting ISIS is support and or protection for ISIS.
And you've called me an idealist ;). Lol just a light hearted comment; I don't mean to disparage you. In some ways yes you are correct or more to the point you should be correct. However unfortunately it's not quite the way these things have played out.

In regards to your first comment: if the planes don't identify themselves the Turks have no idea who they are. It could be Syrian jets which did drop bombs in Turkey early on into the war, or even if the Turkish Falcons didn't fire and then were fired upon it could have been a disaster for the Turkish government. In many many ways the Turkish government is actually in the right here: they've warned Russia not to violate their airspace, they told Russia there would be consequences, and Russia has no right to Turkish airspace. Imagine what would happen if a Turkish warplane violated Russian airspace; it would most likely be shot down.

In regards to the other thoughts; 15 States decide not to recognize Obama as a leader. Okay, so what? Of course everybody still recognizes Obama as the leader. This however changes if Obama can no longer exert control over these states and they rise up in open rebellion. Just like during our own Civil War the UK recognized the CSA as a sovereign nation. We can draw parallels to also how the US does not necessarily recognize the current government of Iran since it was brought about y revolution or how for a while we didn't recognize Cuba. Assad has lost control of most of his country and there are people in open rebellion; you can't really claim that he is the legitimate leader anymore. Should his government be part of any on going talks and peace processes? I do believe so. Another parallel that can be drawn is the break up of Yugoslavia and Kosovo breaking away from Serbia.

The last bit is somewhat flawed as Turkey is backing rebels fighting Daesh, but then with the other hand they're buying Daesh's oil. It's
a complicated scenario and drawing it in black and white is a pretty naive and very short sighted. The opposition forces are fighting Assad and Daesh, while Assad fights the opposition and Daesh, while Daesh is fighting everyone. Russia by bombing opposition forces has actually allowed Daesh to make gains against them which is also more detrimental in the log run fight against them, and will make the fight harder for Assad when he goes to fight Daesh (his forces are largely ignoring them and attacking opposition forces).
 

OddBall1st

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And you've called me an idealist ;). Lol just a light hearted comment; I don't mean to disparage you. In some ways yes you are correct or more to the point you should be correct. However unfortunately it's not quite the way these things have played out.

In regards to your first comment: if the planes don't identify themselves the Turks have no idea who they are. It could be Syrian jets which did drop bombs in Turkey early on into the war, or even if the Turkish Falcons didn't fire and then were fired upon it could have been a disaster for the Turkish government. In many many ways the Turkish government is actually in the right here: they've warned Russia not to violate their airspace, they told Russia there would be consequences, and Russia has no right to Turkish airspace. Imagine what would happen if a Turkish warplane violated Russian airspace; it would most likely be shot down.

In regards to the other thoughts; 15 States decide not to recognize Obama as a leader. Okay, so what? Of course everybody still recognizes Obama as the leader. This however changes if Obama can no longer exert control over these states and they rise up in open rebellion. Just like during our own Civil War the UK recognized the CSA as a sovereign nation. We can draw parallels to also how the US does not necessarily recognize the current government of Iran since it was brought about y revolution or how for a while we didn't recognize Cuba. Assad has lost control of most of his country and there are people in open rebellion; you can't really claim that he is the legitimate leader anymore. Should his government be part of any on going talks and peace processes? I do believe so. Another parallel that can be drawn is the break up of Yugoslavia and Kosovo breaking away from Serbia.

The last bit is somewhat flawed as Turkey is backing rebels fighting Daesh, but then with the other hand they're buying Daesh's oil. It's
a complicated scenario and drawing it in black and white is a pretty naive and very short sighted. The opposition forces are fighting Assad and Daesh, while Assad fights the opposition and Daesh, while Daesh is fighting everyone. Russia by bombing opposition forces has actually allowed Daesh to make gains against them which is also more detrimental in the log run fight against them, and will make the fight harder for Assad when he goes to fight Daesh (his forces are largely ignoring them and attacking opposition forces).

Wow, it`s that fucked up. Nothing diplomatic can even begin to collect until some decisions are made about the Who`s, What`s, Where, When`s and Why`s are all sorted out and lots of stuff needs to be known too.

Clusterfuck for sure. Populations dispersed, bad guys fighting bad guys to see which bad guys rebuild and which obeys,...

Member that line in The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly when Tuco says, ...."We should just blow up that stink`n bridge and maybe these fools will go and fight somewhere else"...Same thing applies there, only they don`t have to destroy a bridge, they gotta destroy ISIS, just to get to what they want.

I guess protesters bombed the Embassy in Moscow with stones and eggs and whatever they could pick up and throw.

I guess Obama wants to round `em all up and sort things out and Putin wants to sort things out then round `em all up.......
 
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