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2014-03-08 Europe

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Posted by Fred 2014-03-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

It is no secret that, from the the first day they met, Vladimir Putin has never considered President Obama as even close to being his intellectual equal.

And as Putin has consistently out-maneuvered Obama on every issue, it is hard not to agree with Putin's assessment.

An opinion of the Russian military takeover of Crimea.
(written by Junkiron).

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Posted by junkiron 2014-03-08 00:57|| http://junkirony.com 2014-03-08 00:57|| Front Page Top

Putin's actions have been well thought out and planned. The towing of the Ochakov to block the Ukrainian fleet is an example. The really sad part is it would appear the Ukrainians were not informed of the towing and it's obvious intent.....by those paid to watch for such events.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-03-08 12:43|| 2014-03-08 12:43|| Front Page Top

#3 I think Obama needs a take down, but NOT by Putin, He's a devious son of a bitch.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2014-03-08 13:07|| 2014-03-08 13:07|| Front Page Top

#4 Hard to believe Putin doesn't want to liven his weekend with a stirring bitch-and moan-fest by Capt Self-righteous.

Posted by ed in texas 2014-03-08 17:47|| 2014-03-08 17:47|| Front Page Top

#5 I wonder how long the rusting old Ochakov has been waiting for this moment and place in history.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-03-08 17:51|| 2014-03-08 17:51|| Front Page Top

#6 From Wik:

Putin graduated from the International Law branch of the Law Department of the Leningrad State University in 1975, writing his final thesis on international law.[24] His PhD thesis was titled "The Strategic Planning of Regional Resources Under the Formation of Market Relations" and it argued that Russian economic success would depend on creating national energy champions.

Not exactly a mystery man, no ?

Posted by Besoeker 2014-03-08 17:55|| 2014-03-08 17:55|| Front Page Top

#7 A Tough Course: Working the St. Augustine Green

I've found it, Obama's hidden master work on greens care.

Posted by Shipman 2014-03-08 18:03|| 2014-03-08 18:03|| Front Page Top

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