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I'm happy that the SOB's were shut down. However, I don't believe that was Putin's context when pointing to the West. He specifically aligned us with those who wished the "carve out a chunk" of Russia, or some similar hyperbole. I certainly don't expect that you think it's resonable of him to say we're aiding and abetting terror front groups in this country.

Look, I've come in late to this discussion, and I've only been able to skim the comments. Here's my take:

There are published plans for the USSR playing possum that have been existence for a long, long time. Prior to the dissolution of the Soviet system, I might add. These plans continue to gain validation, the steps back to reconstitution continue to fall on the path. Not everything has gone the Bolsheviks' way, but by and large the march seems to be relentlessly forward.

Of course, those who see this and dare mention it are labeled "terrorist supporters" for pointing out ulterior motives and subsequent actions of those who would take advantage of the terrorists. Hogwash.

I don't think any right-thinking, moral person would condone terrorism like Beslan. What is being pointed out is that there are two options some of us consider: A man like Putin may either be taking advantage of the situation, or is involved in a an actual bit of puppetry. I suspect the truth lies somewhere in-between.

No one wants to see the USSR reconstitute, rather the whole point of highlighting the antidemocratic nature of Putin's moves is to try to confront it and stop it.

I am not wearing a tinfoil beanie, I assure you. I'm a big-R Republican with an eye on those things that say "truth is stranger than fiction." Politics and International relations have always been shadowy things, and there is a lot of denial about the current shadows.