Underestimating Putin.

[AztecWilliam]

The guy is a crude thug, but he is canny, too. Maybe too canny for Western leaders.

nypost.com/2016/04/23/obama-dismisses-putin-but-czar-is-getting-better-of-us-again-and-again/

AzWm

PS: If I were President, I would go on national TV and say the following:

I have instructed the commanders of all U.S. warship to fire on any Russian plane that comes within a mile of the vessel. This message has been given to the Russian ambassador to deliver to the Russian government. This order takes effect immediately.

[aztecwin]

It appears to me that Obama is in way over his head and has surrounded himself with people unable to give sage advice even if he would listen. We need a much stronger personality in the White House. I hope Trump comes out soon with some hints as to who he would have as key members of his administration. That might give us a better idea of how he would govern and make us all a little more at ease with what looks like his nomination and probable win in November.