You're misunderstanding, though. It discredits it abroad. The middle east and parts of South America are full of references to Iraq during this crisis. (View Post)

Putin's staked everything on a nuclear threat. Now Lavrov's saying that can never be waged. No - I don't buy that this isn't a challenge - at all. (View Post)

His authority must be shot. How can you contradict the leader, even by implication ? (View Post)

Hurrah ! We're getting somewhere. Putin's stuffed, I think. (View Post)

You're telling me ! (View Post)