Mistake, maybe, but I am inclined to assume advanced weapons would require advanced operators, who I don't think would make such glaring mistakes.
Could have only gotten from Russia? What do you base this on? We know for a fact that the rebels looted many UA armed forces arms depots as well as various police stations etc. On top of that there were numerous defections from Kiev's sides.
Well, then if you believe both, then it is certainly possible that the rebels used those advanced weapons. It is more likely than not given that the rebels shot down military fighter jets in the same area.
No prospective economic motive makes this accident more likely to have been committed by the US than by the rebels in control of the area where it happened. Downing a passenger plane over Kiev would have made an even bigger splash if attributed to the rebels --who, btw, simultaneously admit and deny that they have the BUK system. The PM of the Donetsk Republic said they didn't have it in an interview; but, I was obviously listening to a translation.
A mistake is merely the simplest answer. Some don't like it because of the way it makes Russia and the rebels look. I think it's more level-headed to accept the possibility of a mistake than assert that there was a deliberate plan. As I said, there's someone who knows the exact truth. Someone pushed the button, and the Russians are the most likely to know because their intelligence apparatus is right there. If they haven't revealed the culprit, it's because they probably know. If they don't, and the Yanks do, then someone is really incompetent.
Ooops, just on the news, two more Ukrainian jets were shot down a few hours ago http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/two ... story.html
I think this would be a very fine line with very potent and dangerous consequences. I doubt many nations would get support for such actions, but hey, never underestimate human stupidity.
Yes, but as I said, it's the irrational, emotional result of feeling deceived. It's probably too late to preserve any semblance of trust. And it's not because of the loss of life; it's because of what's happened afterward, including the defense. I think if it were accepted as a tragic accident, even if no one were charged, the reaction would be different.