This speech was not a gaffe
Exactly. It was very well crafted (as was the 'walkback') and targeted. It was the green light for those opposing forces inside Russia to act.
Also, the subtle message to the financial world. "We'll keep twisting your screws until he is gone."
I clearly believe that it was not a gaffe
I did not get this from your reply. Glad to have read this. Disregard my earlier comment.
This speech was not a gaffe
Exactly. It was very well crafted (as was the 'walkback') and targeted. It was the green light for those opposing forces inside Russia to act.
Also, the subtle message to the financial world. "We'll keep twisting your screws until he is gone."
I clearly believe that it was not a gaffe
I did not get this from your reply. Glad to have read this. Disregard my earlier comment.