It's actually a pretty huge insult floating around Russia right now - I'll explain. The president basically gave this honey pot who failed miserably the equivalent of the medal of honor. Yet, veterans (some yes friends of mine) who dedicated their lives to the service of their nation get by on the food stamp equivalent.
Think back to Able Archer in the early 80s when the soviet DSP satellites detected a launch. The launch officer chose to ignore the launch warning, essentiallybaverting a nuclear war. Dude loses his job, career and benefits - basically saved the world. He does that and gets nothing - and this toenail's sole qualification is shes a life support system for her vagina.
That is tragic - I don't care what side of the pond you are on.
