by John Helmer, Moscow   @bears_with On arriving at the White House, it’s the first rule of American politics for the new president to overestimate his power, and for his staff and appointees to confer that exaggeration upon themselves. The second rule for these novices and freshmen is to declare as much of this power as possible … Continue reading THE CONTRADICTIONS AND CERTAINTIES IN THE TRUMP-PUTIN NEGOTIATIONS ARE SIMPLE ENOUGH FOR A 4-YEAR OLD CHILD TO UNDERSTAND AND SAY ALOUD