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http://stream.wsj.com/story/deadly-clashes-in-ukraine/SS-2-457850/SS-2-469091/?mod=wsj_streaming_deadly-clashes-in-ukraine

Russian senate to ask Putin to recall ambassador to U.S. after Obama’s comments On Ukraine

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Thanks for the links, maggief. Fascinating history unfolding in real-time. It’ll be interesting to see how TPTB react/escalate/defuse/ignore.

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Yes he took that move off the chess board so Obama can’t look tough kicking him out.

When is the last time this has happened?

Media talking points today

This is a mostly Russian region ( ok to invade)
This region is different than any other part of country(ok to invade)
The local leaders and people are cheering in streets( ok to invade)
Happening so quickly no one could stop ( Obama not at fault)
No options for USA( not Obama fault)
UN and NATO not involved (wrong have treaty but not his fault)
All about safety of Russian troops and family( no it’s about gas pipelines and money.)