Episode 2 Discussion

[Silktie]

(08-11-2009 01:13 PM)JHyde Wrote:  We haven't talked much about the irony of the Russians selling them gas immediately after all the fall-out from season 7. But that's international politics for you - the enemy of my enemy is my friend. And let's not forget how fast Russia and the US became enemies after 1945.

Countries don't have friends, only interests. (Thank you West Wing) They were basically manipulated into working with the Russians by the Americans. The Russians now have the UK over a barrel, who needs nuclear devices when you can threaten to switch off the country's lights?