Talking Smack

Secretary of Defense Gates just freakin' pwns the Russians in response to a Senate hearing question concerning the recent Russian Navy visits to Venezuala:

The secretary said nonchalance was the best response to the Russian ship visits.

"In fact if it hadn't been for the events in Georgia in August, I probably would've tried to persuade the president to invite the Russian ships pay a port call in Miami because I think they would've had a lot better time than they did in Caracas," he said.

"But basically I think at 40-dollar (per barrel) oil, the Russian navy does not bother me very much," Gates added.

"It's important for us to keep perspective about their capabilities," he said.

"When they complained about our escorting their Blackjack bombers to Venezuela, I wanted to say that we just wanted to be along there for search and rescue if they needed it."

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Gates is 'da man!

h/t BlackFive