1.0 link 118040 <![CDATA[What a Convenient Little War for The Republicans]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/blake-fleetwood/what-a-convenient-little_b_118040.html In classic "Wag The Dog" scenario there is a neat little war brewing between American and Russian proxies, and real Russian troops, in the Caucacus Mountains on the Russian border.

It couldn't come at a better time for the Republicans.

McCain gets to act and talk tough against the Russians, while Obama is on vacation in Hawaii, issuing "can't we all get along statements."

It perfectly augments Republican campaign points: Obama is not ready. He is not tough, experienced enough to deal...

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