On Oct 21, 2008, at 7:00 PM, Steven Krivit wrote:
True, but unfortunately they do have a Kremlin in their pocket. This could be a very serious development. Our relationship with the Kremlin was already showing signs of going downhill by ICCF14, when Russian physicists were denied visas. That was before the Georgia attack, and thus a bit mysterious. Perhaps we are now beginning to see the underlying reasons.
I thought that might get a response. 8^) Ping........
That's neither the facts
I believe supportable facts are that (1) our relations with Russia have been going downhill since well before the Georgia attack and (2) Russian physicists were denied visas to attend ICCF14.
nor the interpretation I have.
Regarding the specific cause of the visa denial for ICCF14, stated and otherwise, I only say "perhaps ... "
I received a response today from the Moscow consulate. Sorry, but you'll have to wait until NET #31.
Now I know you are a .org an not a .com, but that almost smacks of commercialism. 8^) Previews at 11...
Until explained, it still looks mysterious to me. Best regards, Horace Heffner http://www.mtaonline.net/~hheffner/
