The more I think of it the more I think it is a serious blunder on the part of Putin. I wonder if the armed forces of Russia are prepared to shed much neighbor's blood.

Russians are legendary in repelling invaders. This is not that.

Instead they are fostering unity in Ukraine, increased admiration for their unlikely president, and justification and unity to NATO's many new members.

And I think it is going to work against Trmp and his amen corner in FOX news. (Maybe Chris Wallace timed his exit very well).

It reminds me of 1990 when Saddam Hussein massed troops on the border of Kuwait. He scared a lot of folk, and the price of oil headed for the sky. At that point he was in a bargaining position.

Then he blew it with actual military invasion. Putin may have painted himself into his own corner. Couldn't happen to a nicer son of a bitch.