[E. Cartman]

And to think we, and our press gave any credence to what Russia said about our efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. They haven’t changed one bit, and intend to rebuild their empire.

No one in his right mind turns their back on the Russian bear. While he should play the bear along and give him his due, one should never believe the bear shares the same values of Western liberalism that we breathe like air. When Bush first met Putin and said he had looked into Putin's eyes and said, "I was able to get a sense of his soul, a man deeply committed to his country and the best interests of his country," I knew he was a half-wit.

[magritte]

"...I knew he was a half-wit."

That cemented my opinion of the President as well...has anyone heard McCain's thoughts on this deteriorating situation?...magritte

[thesearethetimes...]

“When Bush first met Putin and said he had looked into Putin’s eyes and said, “I was able to get a sense of his soul, a man deeply committed to his country and the best interests of his country,” I knew he was a half-wit.”

Actually, he was right on the money. Putin IS deeply committed to his country, and it’s best interests... which he, (Putin), believes will benefit from a return to the old ways : |

Tatt

[commonguymd]

I was going to bring up Bush’s soul moment with Putin. Glad you did. He was wrong to engage as equals because I don’t think there was ever any doubt in many minds that the USSR would attempt to rebuild. Seems at this point, it is a war for oil and they are taking opportunity to find those speaking out against it like Poland. Building excuses.

[autumnraine]

Who is a half-wit. Putin or Bush?