The Russians have a lot at stake, and the power of Moscow pride should never be underestimated. Bob Schaffer lotmoscowpower Change image and share on social
In the late afternoons and early evenings, the crowd is easily over 1 million. That many people simply can't fit in Independence Square. The demonstration spills in to the streets for several blocks. Bob Schaffer afternoonblockcrowd Change image and share on social
One cannot help being impressed by the protesters. They have begun each day of the protest in Kiev in prayer and all activities are accomplished with a collective sense of respect, kindness, and an intention to conduct a peaceful revolution. Bob Schaffer accomplishactivitybegin share on social
Vote counting and ballot collecting does not occur in the light of day. There are too many occasions when observers and opposing parties lose contact with the ballots. Bob Schaffer ballotcollectcontact Change image and share on social
As long as the opposition believes the world will stand with Ukraine's democrat reformers, they will have the leverage and the courage to establish a legitimate republic under the leadership of Viktor Yushchenko. Bob Schaffer believecouragedemocrat share on social
The objective of the demonstrators is to win the affection of the armed agents of the government. Most of the Kiev police have now pledged their support for the people. Bob Schaffer affectionagentarm Change image and share on social
I would love to see the French spending money to restore Iraq. Bob Schaffer frenchiraqlove Change image and share on social
The recent history of Ukraine is replete with dead journalists, beaten journalists, news agencies being shut down, and politicians being injured or killed. Most are killed in mysterious auto accidents. Bob Schaffer accidentagencyauto share on social
Reducing the tax burden is necessary to produce economic growth. Bob Schaffer burdeneconomicgrowth Change image and share on social
It is unlikely Yanukovich won. If he did, his government made it impossible to determine. Bob Schaffer determinegovernmentimpossible Change image and share on social
