Isn't this thinking similar to the logic faulted in a number of "Who Lost Russia?"

Now, inside the fund and on Capitol Hill, there are recriminations over "who lost Russia."

But avoiding political blame for "losing Russia" does not constitute a diplomatic triumph.

My concern is that one of these days we will wake up to the angry question "Who lost Russia?"

He argued that anything less would ignite a "Who lost Russia?"

And nothing will bring in aid faster than the fear of "who lost Russia?"

No one will ever be able to tar him with losing Russia.

It is the same question again: Who lost Russia?

The truth, the writer argues, is that no one lost Russia but the Russians.

I got criticized for losing Russia and cozying up to corrupt oligarchs.