Until now, I have remained silent on Vladimir Putin’s (R-RU) invasion of the Ukraine. I like to get a sense of what’s going on before jumping in half-cocked. In my opinion, the invasion is a crime, but there is little the US can actually do about it, other than propose sanctions and organize international opposition. This directly parallels our position when Putin invaded Georgia. There is one critical difference. When Putin invaded Georgia, Democrats blamed Putin. But now that Putin ids invading the Ukraine, Republicans are blaming Obama and praising Putin. Here’s an example.
While most of Vladimir Putin’s right-wing fans have come from the socially conservative wing of the GOP, it would be wrong to say the Russian autocrat doesn’t have some cross-over appeal for today’s Republicans. Case in point: Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City and well-known moderate on some social issues, counts himself as a fan — or at the very least sounds like one.
Appearing on Neil Cavuto’s Fox News show, Giuliani shared his thoughts on Russia’s invasion and de facto annexation of the Ukrainian province. Rather than blasting Putin for ignoring international law, the sovereignty of an independent neighboring country, and the rights of Ukrainians to decide their country’s future for themselves, Giuliani praised Putin for being what he called “a leader.”
After chuckling dismissively at the idea of merely leveling sanctions against Russia in response to its transgression, Giuliani laid it out as simply as he could: “Putin decides what he wants to do, and he does it in half a day, right? He decided he had to go to their parliament — he went to their parliament, he got permission in 15 minutes.”… [emphasis added]
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Rudy must be smoking InsaniTEA IF he thinks he can compare Putin getting permission from his puppet parliament and Obama getting anything at all from the our Republican Congress.
Rachel Maddow extended this theme with even more examples.
No matter what Obama does, Republican’s will condemn him for it. As for Putin, Republicans love him so much, that they would rather betray their own country than join Democrats in opposing his crimes.
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http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-march-3-2014/it-s-a-vlad–vlad–vlad–vlad-worldSen. John McConJob had the best response to Pres. Obama's warnings of sanctions against Russia instead of military action. I laughed my head off the other night watching it on Jon Stewart. He did such a great job of mimicking him. Watch it if you can. The entire segment is almost 7 minutes long but worth it. McConJob doesn't have a big part in it but it is the funniest.
The bottom line is : If a RepubliCon does something, it's the right thing. If a Democrat does the same thing, it's wrong and a sign of weakness. I fully expected him to start singing Bomb, bomb bomb! Bomb the Ukraine!
So Mr "Giuliani praised Putin for being what he called “a leader.” " – he admires brute force and not democracy – nice(!). How on earth are the demented GOP/TP blaming President Obama? Some day someone will manage to explain how their brains work – when they work, of course!
I'm still thinking Sarah's remarks (http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/03/04/1282005/-Sarah-Palin-explains-Vladimir-Putin-s-manly-qualities?detail=email ) are the funniest.
Pat A – you are expecting someone someday to explain the unexplainable? Isn't that a little like trying to eff the ineffable?
Regardless of Pres. Obama's actions, he will be criticized. We are visiting our son this week and I have missed most of the news. The only bit Ihave seen was a Republican from Louisiana saying that Obama's naivete and indecision have allowed Putin to act. Does anyone else remember when Dubya said he had looked into Putin's heart and found a good man?
Yes, Edith. I just re-read that little tidbit yesterday. Must be GWB's x-ray vision wasn't working too well that day.
Oh, look! Putin's got moobs! No wonder he's acting out, poor testosterone-deprived wannabe manly dude.
Funny thing… No matter which Republicsn you pick, the sit if smoke-filled from toking InsaniTEA!!
Vladimir Putin visited Bush in Maine too and H.W. Bush's home in Kennebunkport…
Republican's and Faux Snooze are Nucking Futs… :lol
"…Giuliani praised Putin for being what he called “a leader.”"
I saw part of a discussion on TV that included Giuliani, and I must admit I just about choked. Not only did he praise Putin as a leader, he said that he makes decisions and acts immediately, unlike a certain US Democrat in the WH. That's when I just about choked . . . Had that Democrat made a decision and acted immediately, which in my mind means essentially ignoring the Congress, Giuliani would be whistling a different tune. The Republicanus/Teabaggers are so fickle in their ideology of hate and greed. And the constitution ony applies when it suits Republicanus/Teabaggers.
"… very straight forward and trustworthy . . . get a sense of his soul…" — Baby Bush
Stupid is as stupid does!