The G8 – sans Russia – is meeting this weekend in Bavaria. A revealing photo of Harper goose-stepping in-between disgusting plate-fuls of weiner schnitzel would be very handy as an election photo.

Russia is not invited, and, judging by recent remarks by the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, they could care less.

Quote:

“We have much more interest in other formats; the G8 format was not always productive in view of the group’s composition,”[Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey] Ryabkov said. “It is much more interesting to work in BRICS and G20. The more so that the other organization is having increasing influence on global affairs; its agenda is evolving,” the Russian diplomat went on to say.

“It is interesting pastime to keep an eye on G7. We read the final documents of their events. We do not mind reading about a summit in Bavaria before going to bed,” Ryabkov added.

Of course, jackboot Stephen Harper noisily followed that up by “strong words” about his determined unwillingness to “let Russia back in” the G8 until “they behave”. Christ. Talk about the horse having left the barn. Too many episodes of Leave It To Beaver in his formative years.

All hat, that Harper, as the Alberta saying goes.

“No Soup for You!” says Soup Nazi Stephen Harper. Russia cannot join G7 with Putin in place.

Anyway, lots of sabre-rattling and maybe a few threats of thermonuclear annihilation.

Military Madness: US Officials Consider Nuclear Strikes against Russia

All in a day’s work for the Empire and its vassals.

Will Harper check out the Berchtesgaden?