Wonkette

Good news, everyone! The Russia’s despotic leader is just kidding about all this “point nuclear weapons at European targets” business!

“Russia is not a threat . . . I don’t think Vladimir Putin intends to attack Europe,” Bush said. “Do you think he is trying to position himself at home? . . . When public opinion influences leadership, it is an indication that there is involvement of the people.

Huh. Well, if Bush insists that a foreign power won’t use weapons of mass destruction, history forces us to assume that Europe will be utterly annihilated by year’s end. Been nice knowing ya, Luxembourg!

Bush Tones Down Rhetoric on Russia Ahead of Meeting [WP]