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To: LindyBill who wrote (568771)	12/26/2014 8:31:00 AM
From: steve harris	1 Recommendation Recommended By Bruce L Respond to of 793977

At what point do we admit the Budapest Memorandum is a worthless piece of paper? We promised Ukraine we would protect them if they gave up all of their nukes. I see the US has already publicly said the treaty has been violated.

To: LindyBill who wrote (568771)	12/26/2014 9:18:15 AM
From: skinowski	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 793977

I suspect Rumer picked the 15 year look back period because until that time - I guesstimate - Russia didn't have anything to compare itself with. Revolution, privatization, hyperinflation, turmoil... Probably, comparing anything with that period wouldn't help. Is it true that 15 years ago was their low point? I have no idea. In any case, increasing GDP 6 times - and incomes 7 times - in 15 years, is quite impressive. It's another relevant fact that our "free" MSM should have managed to keep us appraised about. Our media often shows a great ability of talking 24/7 and not saying much. About your comment about Obama vs. McCain... I suppose sometimes it's better not having a consistent policy, rather than a policy that is idiotic. I agree that Obama is right in trying not to expand conflicts. Imo, he was smart to walk away from fighting that "red line" war in Syria. He took a lot of flack for his "red lines" mistake, but refrained from getting into a stupid war. Otoh, the regime change campaign against Qaddafi was an absurdity. I know many will disagree, but - I can't see why it would be in the interests of the U.S. not to restore relations with Cuba. It's a nasty regime, but it's in our backyard, and it's been around since the 1950's. And... 1963 was a long time ago, and in all those years they never again tried installing enemy missiles on their territory. More US presence and leverage may prove to be a positive thing.