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TexasTowelie

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Fri Feb 17, 2017, 08:54 AM Feb 2017

Connecticut Lawmakers Tell Trump To Act After Russian Spy Ship Is Spotted Off Coast

Connecticut’s Congressional delegation was quick to sound the alarm bells Wednesday morning when it confirmed a Russian spy ship Viktor Leonov was spotted 30 miles off the coast of the Groton submarine base.

The ship, which was pictured in the Port of Curacao in 2014, was in international waters, but was “loitering” there, according to officials.

U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, whose district includes the submarine base, spoke about the incident for about five-minutes Wednesday morning on the floor of the U.S. House.

He said Russia was loitering off the coast of Connecticut “with aggressive intent.”

Read more: http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/archives/entry/connecticut_lawmakers_tell_trump_to_act_after_russian_spy_ship_is_spotted_o/

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Connecticut Lawmakers Tell Trump To Act After Russian Spy Ship Is Spotted Off Coast (Original Post) TexasTowelie Feb 2017 OP
It is in international waters. Do they want Trump to start WW III? n/t PoliticAverse Feb 2017 #1
No, maybe call his lover putin kacekwl Feb 2017 #2
Honestly, this has been happening for 50 years, and it is more like 3 miles HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #3
 

HoneyBadger

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3. Honestly, this has been happening for 50 years, and it is more like 3 miles
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 10:18 AM
Feb 2017

In 1970, Revell sold model kits for Russian spy ships in toy stores.

http://www.oldmodelkits.com/index.php?detail=23621

H379-250 Revell Russian Spy Fishing Trawler - Volga

Plastic Model Kit

Dated 1970. Larger scale kit is almost 15 inches long when assembled. Features full hull, electronic surveillance gear, radar masts and antenna, full deck fittings and rails, large movable derrick, movable lifeboat davit, rudder and small cargo booms, whaleback and full toprails, searchlights and compass, two Russian Spy crew figures, Russian markings and display base. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.

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