Reasoning With Madmen

Here’s something interesting and at the same time frustrating. Look at this video, particularly when Obama and Medvedev are sitting together. Look at Dmitry. He’s sitting splayed – dominant – with his leg crossed away from Obama – dismissive. Obama is the exact opposite. He’s leaning in – engaged – with his arms tucked in – submissive /polite.

That poor man [Obama] is trying so hard to talk reason with someone for whom reason is a useless idea. I hope he realizes soon that he’s not getting anywhere with Russia, China, Iran, NK, or any other bird-brain nation without substantial leverage.

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