Pentagon deploys A-10 attack jets, 300 pilots to Germany amid Ukraine turmoil — RT News

Russia’s media is quick to pick up that the US is moving attack jets to Germany amid Ukraine tension.

via Pentagon deploys A-10 attack jets, 300 pilots to Germany amid Ukraine turmoil — RT News.

Personally, I’m not convinced of the wisdom of the timing as the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France try one last-time for a diplomatic solution. These jets fly at super-sonic speed, so the only reason for them to move now is to put further pressure on Russia.

Let me turn this to an open question:

Was the US right to move the attack jets whilst diplomatic discussions are still in progress?

Thoughts?

 

Puerto Rico considers fining parents of obese children – Telegraph

It’s fine for the UK’s right-leaning Daily Telegraph to report on Puerto Rico but why aren’t they recommending similar fines for the UK to tackle the time-bomb of massively escalating obesity? The Telegraph article is worth a read.

via Puerto Rico considers fining parents of obese children – Telegraph.

Surely, it’s time for the UK’s obese population to pay more tax or fines?

Thoughts?