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In reply to the discussion: Time for Realism and Common Sense on Ukraine [View all]reformist2
(9,841 posts)2. I'm really disappointed by Obama and Kerry's overblown rhetoric. It's been so off the mark.
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I'm really disappointed by Obama and Kerry's overblown rhetoric. It's been so off the mark.
reformist2
Mar 2014
#2
I disagree. But let's explore that. The invasion of Crimea has strengthened NATO and
stevenleser
Mar 2014
#33
To varying degrees, but they certainly wont be close now, will they? Even Serbia is embarrassed
stevenleser
Mar 2014
#66
It's a big deal to Russia. Serbian and Russian nationalists have historically been very close.
stevenleser
Mar 2014
#88
unlike the US, who consistently shows aggression toward our "non next-door neighbors"
magical thyme
Mar 2014
#131
I am gratefull for their restraint, considering the recent example we have set on the world stage.
T. J. Kong
Mar 2014
#91
Yes, you're essentially a partisan on Russia's side, with the only objection
geek tragedy
Mar 2014
#104
Your mission here is obviously to troll DUers with insinuation and name-calling
cprise
Mar 2014
#135
So, in a nutshell: hypocrites don't give a flying fuck about the blatancy of their hypocrisy. nt
delrem
Mar 2014
#23
I do believe that today's referendum was hugely, 80+%, in favour of a certain outcome.
delrem
Mar 2014
#31
"Why would anyone want to be on the side of justifying an illegal invasion? "
Comrade Grumpy
Mar 2014
#57
Pointing out that Putin is protecting his own interests is merely a fact,not a value judgement.
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
#34
"Putin justifies the invasion as necessary to protect Russian citizens...but this is a fig leaf."
ProSense
Mar 2014
#51
The real reason IS protecting Russia's interests. And Russia most certainly deemed it necessary.
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
#69
"World powers will always find excuses for their actions, why should Russia be any different?"
ProSense
Mar 2014
#73
I was never trying to justify it in the 1st place, only pointing out why Putin would justify it. nt
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
#103
Really? Pointing out that Black Sea access is important to Russia is "pushing his propaganda"?
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
#110
Is "pointing out that Black Sea access is important to Russia" justification for the invasion?
ProSense
Mar 2014
#127
C'mon, Cha. I believe you're a good-hearted person. Why are you pulling this shit?
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
#100
Well, he went ahead and brought up other recent, sucessful independent referendums, which isn't fair
T. J. Kong
Mar 2014
#121
Okay then! Since Crimea WAS, at one time, a part of Russia, then you shouldn't have any objections
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
#50
+1. It's embarrassing to see Obama try and lecture about territorial borders. Uh, Mr. President,
quinnox
Mar 2014
#8
Yes, it's all about President Obama and SOS Kerry.. Nothing about Poor Putin's Aggression?
Cha
Mar 2014
#22
Great editorial! Many good points made - people should go read the whole thing.
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
#4
“Russia – the only country in the world, capable of transforming the U.S. into radioactive ash"
stevenleser
Mar 2014
#32
I don't see this editorial is scolding anyone other than Republican neo-cons
ConservativeDemocrat
Mar 2014
#52
Anyone who saber-rattles is dumb, but the focus should be on Russia and their invasion. Not the
stevenleser
Mar 2014
#65
You know, the OP simply posted an editorial from The Nation and said he agreed with it.
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
#54
The "USA into RadioActive Dust"guy was recently chosen by Putin to lead an official news agency..
Cha
Mar 2014
#58
Well, that person shared an important piece of information. The media person who said this was
stevenleser
Mar 2014
#141
Under the circumstances, that kind of thing is predictable and doesn't concern me.
2banon
Mar 2014
#142
Do you agree that Putin's actions were a "clear violation of international law"?
ProSense
Mar 2014
#82
But..but...Looking Tough and screaming Bogeyman is ever so much easier.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Mar 2014
#98