Putin is very capable. Obama is not.
Putin rose to the top. Obama was placed at the top.
Putin is decisive. Obama is flaccid.
Putin is ruthless. Obama is an accomplished liar.
Putin will act independently. Obama must have a system to manipulate.
So, in a straight game of raw power, Putin will beat Obama every time.
Obama is obviously not really in charge at all.
He did not even attend the nsa briefing about it.
Who the hell is really in charge ?
Valerie Jarrett ?
The Daley Machine ?