09-10-2013, 09:41 PM
(09-10-2013, 09:30 PM)Maggot Wrote: It's like watching an international poker tournament with very high stakes.
That's prolifically stimulating and thought provoking but sounds familiar somehow, like scratching an old scar.
I imagine that analogous scenario a lot of the time when following global politics.
But, I give. Did I use it in a post here before? Did you? Some other wise ass?
I think Putin took the pot, this week anyway. He upped his credibility as a rational leader, loyal ally, and negotiator, IMO.
Wlll see if he holds 'em or folds 'em (source: Kenny Rogers et all...) next week come deadline time.