Bob, some are not paying attention this as they should. one day may see russian aircraft carriers sitting on cuba shores soon. some mentions of at least 6 could be in these areas soon. kind of close to home? RE: Chávez says Venezuela could engage in naval exercises with Russia in Caribbean - By Simon Romero and Clifford J. Levy Published: September 8, 2008 <a href="http://current.com/items/89283305_venezuela_and_russia_doing_military_exercises_together" target="_blank">http://current.com/items/89283305_venezuela_and_russia_doing_military_exercises_together</a> <a href="http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2077245/posts" target="_blank">http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2077245/posts</a>