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In reply to the discussion: Agree/disagree:Obama reminds us he has no policy toward Ukraine or Russia other than to blame Putin. [View all]machiavelliisalive
(23 posts)76. The trouble is that any approach that only looks at Russia will not work because
The situation is much more complex. The "Putin vs" narrative distracts and the lack of even coverage in the west does nothing but polarize.
But the "Us vs them" narrative is extremely useful in a manner of gamesmanship. Trouble is, that way has been tried again and again and is only setting the world on fire.
Published on Friday, July 18, 2014 by Common Dreams
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17: The Problem Isnt Conflict, Its Violent Conflict Management
by Erin Niemela
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2014/07/18
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Agree/disagree:Obama reminds us he has no policy toward Ukraine or Russia other than to blame Putin. [View all]
Algernon Moncrieff
Jul 2014
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Cohen said it twice in the interview, but wasn't quick with alternatives
Algernon Moncrieff
Jul 2014
#2
The trouble is that any approach that only looks at Russia will not work because
machiavelliisalive
Jul 2014
#76
Three months on the board...seems more like an old-timer, so familiar
alcibiades_mystery
Jul 2014
#28
It was maddening. Everything he said sounded logical, but no reasonable conclusions were reached
Algernon Moncrieff
Jul 2014
#12
The problem I see is that every policymaker over -- say 55 -- wants to couch this in cold war terms.
Algernon Moncrieff
Jul 2014
#59
To twist Lincoln's words - you can't please all the people all the time
Algernon Moncrieff
Jul 2014
#16
DI, understand, please, first that I posted this as a discussion point
Algernon Moncrieff
Jul 2014
#49
Other than to materially support Britain and the USSR, FDR did little in Europe prior to 42
Algernon Moncrieff
Jul 2014
#87
As I said elsewhere - I'd just like to know what he would have Obama do.
Algernon Moncrieff
Jul 2014
#89
Is there some reason why you don't like the 'left'? We are used to it of course, but I'm always
sabrina 1
Jul 2014
#61
I asked you before, do I know you? You sound very familiar, but that could be because you are
sabrina 1
Jul 2014
#74
Obama has ran the least interventionist foreign policy, beyond maybe Carter, since before FDR.
Drunken Irishman
Jul 2014
#35
I work under the assumption that any apologist for Putin is an imbecile. nt
conservaphobe
Jul 2014
#38
I don't think there is any basis for saying he is an apologist for Putin
betterdemsonly
Jul 2014
#42
Anyone who doesn't hold Putin and the separatists solely responsible for MH17...
conservaphobe
Jul 2014
#45
OK. You agree with Cohen. Finish his argument. What should US policy be?
Algernon Moncrieff
Jul 2014
#56
One doesn't have to state their own policy to observe that someone else has none.
BKH70041
Jul 2014
#58
No - One does have to state their own policy to observe that someone else has none.
Algernon Moncrieff
Jul 2014
#64
Complaining about a problem without suggesting solutions is called "whining".
phleshdef
Jul 2014
#70
No, it is called recognizing a problem. I say the answer not just usually but almost always is
TheKentuckian
Jul 2014
#93
You Seem To Imagine, Sir, Free Speech Exists Only If No One Disagrees With What Someone Says
The Magistrate
Jul 2014
#79
Stephen Cohen is a bigoted, hateful writer. I no longer read The Nation because of shit he
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2014
#86
What is the correct policy? Is this a EU matter? A NATO matter? A UN matter?
McCamy Taylor
Jul 2014
#97
Peace talks would be ideal. From a US standpoint, "Stay Out of it" might be the best option. (nm)
Algernon Moncrieff
Jul 2014
#99
I disagree. Obama is waiting for the right moment, for the moment when things are almost
JDPriestly
Jul 2014
#101
Any evaluation of the current administration policy has to start with remembering W.Bush
Algernon Moncrieff
Jul 2014
#107