When I see this kind of thing, I'm reminded of how John Kerry was savaged over one — just one — alleged flip-flop when he ran for president in 2004. Their blatant hypocrisy has become a defining characteristc. Lindsey Graham has done so many 180's regarding Trump, he should be mounted on casters.

Lawrence, your segment on this tragedy was eloquent and moving.

Notwithstandiung Trump being a fool about many things, he knows enough to not cross his boss and/or blackmailer with sanctions.

(I've suspected for years that Putin has solid evidence — probably evidence he set Trump up for — that would send Trump to prison for the rest of his life.)

"This is at the core of every malignant narcissist's pathology, deep insecurity and a bottomless craving for acceptance and legitimacy."

And obviously in Trump's case, an insatiable hunger for spiteful revenge.