Putting my Kissinger hat on, War between China and Russia would be good for the west. Not good for the millions who would die needlessly however. War is funny about having that as a sticking point.

The picture is starting to become clearer. Trump laundered money for the Russians, had his debt wiped, and now this is the quid pro quo. The Russian propaganda is little more than a Soviet style throwback that has more to do with Putin flexing his muscles rather than whoever the candidates were.

The vote is so lopsided it is veto proof. This may actually do it. A lot of republican senators can feel themselves on the precipice. Both Cornyn and Cruz were hawking some pre natal pain bill when this news broke. It is a desperate attempt at a feint.