Ukraine: The Price of Internal Division | JackMatlock.com
So far as violating sovereignty is concerned, Russia would point out that the U.S. invaded Panama to arrest Noriega, invaded Grenada to prevent American citizens from being taken hostage (even though they had not been taken hostage), invaded Iraq on spurious grounds that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction, targets people in other countries with drones, etc., etc. In other words, for the U.S. to preach about respect for sovereignty and preservation of territorial integrity to a Russian president can seem a claim to special rights not allowed others.
Because of George Dumbya Bush's epic trillion dollar blood soaked mistake, we now cannot rightfully condem Russia's invasion of Crimea. Quoting Sec. Kerry, "You just dont invade another country on phony pretext in order to assert your interests.". True. But now it's rather laughable, no thanks to the Neoconista Armchair Warriors who screwed up the Iraq war & occupation.
The horrible consequences of the eight year failed Presidency of George Dumbya will be long lasting.
Absolutely.
That and the condition of the Middle East was all predicted by this debacle.