Obama gets blamed for everything. I suppose sanctions need to be metered out, like bullets, or you won't have them to use when you really need them. "Speak softly and carry a big stick" relies on diplomacy on the front-end, and allows for some self-determination of Nations (otherwise we'd be all over the place). Even now we must be patient, allowing our alliances and sanctions to work. It would be nice to bring in humanitarian aid (accompanied by military) and I suppose Putin may use that as an excuse to start something, and that may be the start of the "big stick"?