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Old 03-04-2014, 11:21   #36
akv
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Originally Posted by mojaveman
In a somber show of U.S. support for Ukraine's new leadership, Secretary of State John Kerry walked the streets Tuesday where nearly 100 anti-war protesters were gunned down by police last month, and promised beseeching crowds that American aid is on the way.
Why not just save time and wire the money straight to Putin?

I understand there is likely not enough US strategic interest here to do much, but why pro-actively make hollow promises to people in harms way you have no intention of keeping? Our allies are watching in ever dangerous world.
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