There is this thing called ‘diplomacy’... that is, a thoroughgoing command of the history and traditions (NOT just personal ideology), political and social niceties and the refined skill of working with your allies and adversaries.
“O”, in his complete and continuous unfitness for the Presidency of the United States of America (a super power), is blissfully unaware that ‘diplomacy’ even exists, MUCH LESS that it is THE primary business of his ‘job’ as President.
And now the world is forced to look to Putin to figure this one out... because the folks on our side are idiots.
How much 'wisdom' can we expect from a group that maintains their power by assuring one group they'll 'steal' in their favor? Liberal elites in the United States are propped up by the dependent classes...
What do these types - our liberal elites - have to offer the people of Ukraine? Communism already offers the redistribution bit - they know that lie. Our liberal elites don't understand the power of freedom. They want control here - not freedom for citizens. So what would Kerry offer? Stand with us and we'll insist gays can marry? Stand with us and we'll take from the 'haves' and you'll 'get more stuff'?
Liberal elites have nothing to offer the PEOPLE of the world except more chains. They know that...