SW you are so slob-sided (partisan) you are apparently unwilling to even consider the more balanced perspectives on offer. And you take the extra step of slamming NPR which is a fair-minded jewel of the radio waves.

Apparently you are unable to recognize facts versus truthiness when you already have a 'dog in the fight'.

I think that Europe's behavior helped trigger Putin's taking advantage of a situation. He and his forces have been successful at bullying the Ukrainians, but this is far from settled.

I like Obama taking the long view despite his being trashed by short-fused blinkered hotheads.

"What's Russian for 'Anschluss'"