Comments on: Some Things Never Change http://www.theamericanconservative.com/larison/2009/02/26/some-things-never-change-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=some-things-never-change-2 n. the principle of good order<br /><br /> "Observe the strange inversion of all order and sense! Dignity debased; how vilely is the function of a consul prostituted!" ~The Craftsman Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:25:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: WRW http://www.theamericanconservative.com/larison/2009/02/26/some-things-never-change-2/comment-page-1/#comment-30428 WRW Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:09:23 +0000 http://www.amconmag.com/larison/?p=8541#comment-30428 The economic changes that have undermined Russia's economy and currency position present an opportunity for Obama to redefine the US relationship with Russia in a way that probably would then be even more significant to the Russians. It's one thing to change your policies toward a nation that is ascendant, increasingly powerful, etc. But to do that change when its power is descending due to economic reversal (as obviously ours is as well) shows a more genuine desire for a fruitful relationship. I better that would make a bigger impact on the Russian public. But, you're right, Daniel, the early signs don't necessarily indicate a change. Still, it may be Obama is picking his spot and waiting for attention to diminish a bit from the Russo-phobes to make any public change; while quietly communicating back channel. We can hope, as it's <i>long</i> overdue. The economic changes that have undermined Russia’s economy and currency position present an opportunity for Obama to redefine the US relationship with Russia in a way that probably would then be even more significant to the Russians. It’s one thing to change your policies toward a nation that is ascendant, increasingly powerful, etc. But to do that change when its power is descending due to economic reversal (as obviously ours is as well) shows a more genuine desire for a fruitful relationship. I better that would make a bigger impact on the Russian public.

But, you’re right, Daniel, the early signs don’t necessarily indicate a change. Still, it may be Obama is picking his spot and waiting for attention to diminish a bit from the Russo-phobes to make any public change; while quietly communicating back channel.

We can hope, as it’s long overdue.

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