Too true. In this case the citizens who consume the pro-sanctions narrative are expected to toe the line while they pay higher prices. "See what Mr. Putin mad

Too true. In this case the citizens who consume the pro-sanctions narrative are expected to toe the line while they pay higher prices. "See what Mr. Putin made me do to you, on your behalf!" seems a greater leap than saying, "See what Saddam made me do to those Iraqis on your behalf!"