Russia is in a lot worse shape than the US, so this is BS.
Give Obama 4 years.
I was looking to see if someone would say that.
Yes, the US is on the edge of the cliff, and there will be a terrible depression. But most of the other countries of the world will get it even worse.
If Putin thinks he can step in and take America’s place, he is delusional.
You might change your mind if the price of, demand for, and speculators can get oil back up to above a 100 dollars a barrel. Russia is oil/gas wealthy and willing to harvest their resources if the price is high enough...
Russia smells blood in our waters and they won't be one bit shy about taking advantage...