Discuss the writer Thomas Friedman's level of understanding regarding Putin, and how it compares to Obama, Kerry, and Clinton. Also mention how your own family's Russian history informs your opinion on the matter.
Usually Friedman is a flaming idiot. But at least he understands Putin. Unlike Obama and Kerry and (reset Hillary) And I had Russians in the family. But at least they were "white" Russians who escaped through Vladivostok ahead of the "reds" who were in hot pursuit. Yes slaughter followed. Much like Ras-Putin now. To you neophytes that was Czarist Russians not a racial designation.