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1. banasy©
   

   As a Russian descendent, I support Crimean's right for independence from Ukraine.
   It is what 60% of what the people of Crimean want. Of course it is not what Washington wants so problems will continue.
   Majority rule is recognized, but only when it suits Washington.

   March 17, 2014 at 4:42 pm | Report abuse |
2. bobcat (in a hat)©
   

   Banasy, I must agree with your assessment of our federal government.
   They twist their own ideologies to suite them. Truly shamefull.
   Go Puttin. Don't back down.

   March 17, 2014 at 4:46 pm | Report abuse |
3. TvNyC
   

   Banasy, actually it's 95.5% of voters from Crimea voted to become part of Russia, not 60%.

   March 17, 2014 at 4:47 pm | Report abuse |
4. dazzle©
   

   Crimean is really pro Russian and anti-west. I just don't understand why Ukraine wants to hang on to a people that does not need or appreciate Ukraine.
   Come on, let go.

   March 17, 2014 at 4:49 pm | Report abuse |
5. chrissy
   

   95.5%?
   Then why are we butting in? Allow the east to work it out.

   March 17, 2014 at 5:08 pm | Report abuse |
6. Joey Isotta-Fraschini©
   

   Actually, Crimean used to be part of Russia. Why force them to be part of Ukrain?
   It makes no sense.

   March 17, 2014 at 5:11 pm | Report abuse |
7. rupert
   

   Politically speaking, Ukraine and Crimean have different ideologies. Crimean has Russian language, Russian culture, same political values, and prefers the Kremlin over the west.
   Ukraine favors the United States.
   This constant conflict will never end, unless Crimean is annexed to Russia.

   March 17, 2014 at 7:13 pm | Report abuse |
8. TvNyc
   

   I love pizza with mushrooms!

   March 17, 2014 at 7:41 pm | Report abuse |
9. TvNyC
   

   I love how cnn blocks my blogging.

   March 17, 2014 at 7:47 pm | Report abuse |
10. TvNyC
    

    Hi banasy and chrissy...

    March 17, 2014 at 7:51 pm | Report abuse |
11. TvNyC
    

    3 words why Crimea is important natural gas business!

    March 17, 2014 at 7:54 pm | Report abuse |
12. TvNyC
    

    Crimean peninsula is very wealthy!

    March 17, 2014 at 7:55 pm | Report abuse |
13. Hamsta
    

    I see that the Bozo Administration and his left wing cronies are at it again. They feel the need to impose sanctions on anyone that disagrees with them.
    Welcome to the next cold war. Another great achievement by this president.

    March 17, 2014 at 9:00 pm | Report abuse |
14. Jeff Frank (R-OH) "Right Wing Insanity"
    

    Good post hamsta,thank you.

    March 17, 2014 at 9:03 pm | Report abuse |
15. stuart
    

    So when do we get sanctions for spying on our alleys, allowing illegal gun sales into Mexico, drones harming people abroad, and other stuff?

    March 17, 2014 at 9:15 pm | Report abuse |