Speaking of Colonial Mindsets...

The Kremlin Krazies are now attempting to claim a bigger chunk of the Arctic, in hopes that global warming will provide access to oil, gas, and other natural resources reputed to be there. This is of course a blatant land grab (sans land) for the purpose of access to natural resources. Also known as colonialism. Oh and the tactic, basically "showing the flag" is also straight out of Colonialism 101.

But here's the real irony: Russians are intent on grabbing more natural resources, but given current demographic trends, in a couple of decades, there won't be any Ruskies left to take advantage of said natural resources. That's the issue they should be addressing, instead of some foolish pursuit of national glory.