Originally Posted by cykoe6

The Russians can sense weakness. They know the election of Obama weakens the US and encourages its enemies. Now is the perfect time to make a move. The US public has decided they prefer to be liked rather than respected. I am sure that the various global powers have received the message that the US is no longer to be feared. The election of Obama was the equivalent of waving a big white flag to our enemies. That is why the enemies of the US were so supportive of electing Obama and why they were celebrating last night and making their plans this morning.