Thought Of The Day - April 2, 2006

Put this article from the Washington Post under the heading "Just What We Need Right Now":


Russians Sense the Heat of Cold War
Intensifying U.S. Criticism of Government and Its Role in Region Evokes Resentment

"The idea of admitting Ukraine into NATO is hammering the final nail into the coffin of Russia as an independent great power," Rogov said. "We go out, you go in. Unfortunately, it's almost a consensus in Russia, that the West is trying to isolate Russia."

Russians Sense the Heat of Cold War - WP

Also today on Meet The Press:
"McCain: Russia deserves ‘harsh treatment’
Senator says U.S. should respond harshly to Russia’s anti-democratic moves."

McCain: Russia deserves ‘harsh treatment’ - MSNBC
2006 Meet the Press transcripts & resources
(The transcript of today's show was not available yet but should be there soon)