The timing on this seems to be good. This is typical W. — must be seen as to “give peace a chance” and when the enemy is revealed as devious and treacherous, cavalry to the rescue. In 24 hours perception has changed completely. Rope-a-dope.

I thought Putin was some great thinker until I heard a certain anecdote about him thinking W. had removed Dan Rather. And it occured to me that the guy doesn’t really understand the West very well. A clumsy thug.