Ignorance. I think Obama has made his stance pretty clear: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news...sanctions-against-russia-crimea-tak/?page=all http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/16/white-house-not-recognise-crimea-referendum-us http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/24/w...lies-seek-united-response-on-crimea.html?_r=0
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think they were talking about the Latvian president - that's the way I read it.
i don't find this an inherently political topic, or thread. it's about D-Mo, and world events. it's in the right place.