nicholas kristof, you just came back from ukraine.s like this situation could really dramatically escalate. is there a way for everyone to back down and see a more peaceful resolution? >> i don't know. i must say you get the sense that in thefection c next coupl we have a crucial turning point for crukraine, the government seems more committed to using force to try to address what it regards as terrorism in eastern ukraine. the population i think would like to see the government be more aggressive. there's been frustration that the government hasn't done for of that. on the other hand, that may indeed lead russia to send 30,000 or 40,000 troops across the border. i've been very worried by what seems to be some signs that russia may be laying the groundwork for trying to legitimatize that kind of invasion at least to those who are going to be -- obviously around the world people aren't going to accept there's any legitimacy to that. there seems to be some attempt to do that. >> because, jim, we know u.s. officials believe what the russ

written by nicholas kristof from the new york times.his will reveal a hell of a lot of information on who is getting what and who's getting shafted. cori up next in newark, ohio, republican line. i was calling about the unemployment. i really think that the whole political system, they are in election mode or the democrats are putting this up because in the house is not going to pass. am pretty much fed up with both sides for not getting anything accomplished. i think what the republican goal is is to find a solution. that is why boehner is looking it instead of just extending , to find some way to create more jobs, to create incentives for people to get out there. i think the entitlements and the government have gotten out of that it isthe point consuming 75% of our budget. they're talking about spending cuts and things like that. 75% of our budget is are spoken for in entitlements. we have to stop the trend or we will never get back to a positive place in our government and our country. marlene up next heard she is from new jersey, in