Actually it's a legal obligation to deter others.

There are drill instructors in many other countries who are weeping gently into their bowls of cornflakes.

"I’m sure Trump did not have to give the State Department orders to congratulate Russia on its national day... They know that this is what Trump would want them to do—and they do it without hesitation and prompting."

Reminds me of Ian Kershaw's "working towards the Fuhrer"

They really should cover your hands and feet with butter...

Ours was misreading Mr Birling as Mrs Birling in an English exam... Hellish moment, thankfully redeemed by a benevolent marking policy.

Why would the Russians keep the special envoy waiting for 8 hours? Perhaps to give them plenty of time in a controlled environment with his phone...

Jeez America, this ain't hard. Just crush them like last time there was an attempt at secession.