Putin sings to Crimea, 'You're back in the USSR, you don't know how lucky you are, boys'

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Putin sings to Crimea, 'You're back in the USSR, you don't know how lucky you are, boys'

by Barbara Morrill

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This is sure to make conservatives swoon:

President Vladimir V. Putin claimed Crimea as a part of Russia on Tuesday, reversing what he described as a historical mistake made by the Soviet Union 60 years ago and brushing aside international condemnation that could leave Russia deeply isolated for years to come. <...>

The events unfolded two days after Crimeans voted in a disputed referendum to break away from Ukraine.

That would be the referendum where 96.8 percent of the people allegedly voted to join Team Vlad (you'd need to go to North Korea for a more sweeping mandate).

What will be the result of this blatant land grab? Presumably more sanctions, condemnations and international pressure from the adults in the room. Closer to home? Probably more starry-eyed praise of their favorite ex-KGB bear wrestler. Stay tuned.

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http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/03/18/1285647/-Putin-sings-to-Crimea-You-re-back-in-the-USSR-you-don-t-know-how-lucky-you-are-boys

EU statement on Crimea
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024680231

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