Obama: Russia doesn't make anything

[amandabeech]

23. I agree.

Putin has an enormous chip on his shoulder about just about everything. I strongly, strongly disapprove of Russia's actions in Ukraine--and I think that there are many. On the other hand, Russia has been relatively constructive with respect to Iran and moving at least some of the chemical weapons out of Syria. In the event that the Ukraine situation can be settled in a matter satisfactory to Ukraine, we might again look for constructive Russian action. Gratuitous comments like these simply do not make settling current disputes and setting the stage for future constructive action any easier.

I agree with the President's comments with China, as well. But really, "face" is an issue with China. Why push it.

Cannot the President find some person with whom he can just vent other than a journalist?