Nothing is straightforward in spaceflight".
Not that it is straightforward in either case.
The reason is straightforward in Mr. Putin's logic.
The etymology of misogyny is straightforward: In Greek, miso means "hatred," and gune means "woman".
The progression of a disease like AIDS is straightforward: in the absence of drugs, it kills.
It is straightforward in style but shattering in its depiction of the agonized relations between father, mother, and two sons.
His campaign slogan is straightforward: "In these tough economic times, we need a City Councilman who actually understands the budget".
The deal in question is straightforward in concept: A.I.G. provided $600 million of reinsurance coverage in exchange for $500 million in premiums that A.I.G. booked as reserves.
The conventional medical assessment is straightforward: in most cases, the tick bite causes a skin rash, called erythema migrans, which is easily identified by its bull's-eye.
The arms control agreement with Russia will be technically complex to complete on deadline in December, but it is straightforward in essence.
Nothing is straightforward in this game, though, and few big fights at the home of modern boxing have passed without incident.
