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2014-03-25 Europe

Putin ally suggests that Ukraine be divided

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Posted by Steve White 2014-03-25 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 The court jester floats a trial balloon.
If there's outrage the ruler can dismiss the idea without losing face.
If not, he can proceed.

Posted by Elmerert Hupens2660 2014-03-25 03:59|| 2014-03-25 03:59|| Front Page Top

#2 It all sounds like what Hitler wanted at the beginning of World War 2 ie Gradual takeover of countries.

Putin and the hardliners want the USSR back and the Berlin wall rebuilt imho.

Posted by Paul D 2014-03-25 07:04|| 2014-03-25 07:04|| Front Page Top

#3 Make a crazy claim first and your unacceptable claim (just what Russia gave away in 30s) suddenly becomes acceptable to a lot of folks.

Posted by rjschwarz 2014-03-25 15:14|| 2014-03-25 15:14|| Front Page Top

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