chuck,
2007-12-04 14:37:24
candide,
What they still need to learn is how to control that strong hand and wield it for the most benefit. The only way to do that is to develop strong and legitimate political opposition, that will put restraints on the party in power
No argument there, but the Russians themselves must find their way there. We can’t do it for them, and shouldn’t try to. Meanwhile, this world is careening on its miserable and bloody way, and it would better for us and Russia if we buried the hatchet.
To rewrite the headline to this piece:
Putin Wins, America Carps. China smirks.
