Washington is busy screaming and crying over Putin's military adventure in Syria, and Moscow is pumping out the propaganda about how they are "destroying" terrorists by the score, the actual facts on the ground is that not all that much has changed.
Russia's offensive ismaking minimal gains
Putin has outmaneuvered Obama. Washington is trapped by its own political rhetoric.
At least that is how this news story will appear to the war hawks and hard-core partisans.
We appear to be reaching the "Thanks but no thanks" moment in our relationship with Iraq.
Washington is in a tizzy that Russia is bombing rebels in Syria.
This evening's music features The Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Enjoy!
James Brown - Papa's got a brand new bag
This evening's music features blues steel guitar player Freddie Roulette and r&b singer Tyrone Davis. Enjoy!
Freddie Roulette - End of the Blues
This evening's music features Chicago blues harmonica wizard Little Walter Jacobs. Enjoy!
Little Walter - Up the Line
Russia is set to start flying combat missions in Syria in support of the Assad government. The Obama Administation has pulled out all the stops to keep this from happening, including having Bulgaria and Greece block Russian flights over their countries.
This evening's music features Chicago blues guitarist Otis Rush. Enjoy!
Otis Rush - I`Cant Quit You Baby
This evening's music features Texas country blues guitarist, cousin of Lightnin' Hopkins, Frankie Lee Sims. Enjoy!
Frankie Lee Sims - She Likes To Boogie Real Low
