Once again nailing it as to just how we feel! Shock and horror at the greed, at the lies that those who have such an insatiable greed for power, money, and control that they do NOT even consider the human lives it steals to get even a smidgen of their unsatiated greed touched. The Whole World must put putin in check! I do not capitalize his name as he is undesrving of it right now. I want to diminish his evil in any way I can. We Must Not Repeat hitler's reign of terror!
Thank you both for giving a voice to the truth. Your continuing input helps to ground me in the midst of the noise. As a 76 year old, retired RN, educator, & entrepreneur, I no longer have the same agency to impact society in a positive manner. But, you do it for me. Thank you.
Not once has Putin in all of these years has made a miss-calculated “mistake” In his time, he conducted four wars and won every time.
He doesn’t do anything compulsory.
He doesn’t conduct a war he can’t win.
He doesn’t do things for short time gain.
He calculates down to the very minimum.
This war is not just about nato or Ukraine.
He knows stable, peaceful and prosperous Russians naturally lean westward.
His ultimate fear is domestic pressure for democracy where he will lose his grip on the power.
So he fabricated a non existent threat in order to mobilize Russians to “defend the motherland”.
Every nation in time of war unifies.
The only thing standing on his way to subdue Ukraine by all means (including biological and chemical warfare he used in Chechnya) is the eyes of the world on the ground.
The lesson for the west in all of these:
STOP RELYING ON FOSSIL FUELS.
Putin knows Europe will freeze to death if he stops pumping natural gas into the pipelines.
Not once has Putin in all of these years has made a miss-calculated “mistake” In his time, he conducted four wars and won every time.
He doesn’t do anything compulsory.
He doesn’t conduct a war he can’t win.
He doesn’t do things for short time gain.
He calculates down to the very minimum.
This war is not just about nato or Ukraine.
He knows stable, peaceful and prosperous Russians naturally lean westward.
His ultimate fear is domestic pressure for democracy where he will lose his grip on the power.
So he fabricated a non existent threat in order to mobilize Russians to “defend the motherland”.
Every nation in time of war unifies.
The only thing standing on his way to subdue Ukraine by all means (including biological and chemical warfare he used in Chechnya) is the eyes of the world on the ground.
The lesson for the west in all of these:
STOP RELYING ON FOSSIL FUELS.
Putin knows Europe will freeze to death if he stops pumping natural gas into the pipelines.
I am in daily contact with my friends and former work colleagues in the beautiful city of Kyiv. Together we are all praying for the fighting to stop and for the safety of the people of Ukraine. For many, they cannot just leave, their kids are in school and their parents are elderly - it really is a nightmare for them and their families and many are incredulous as they have family and friends in Russia.
I woke this morning with a sore tongue and with bricks of dread weighing down the muscles of my neck and shoulders. This is the same malady I've had ever since I was living in Germany as a teen during the erection of the Berlin Wall. No amount of positive thinking or optimism has ever prevented this from happening as our world has swung from war to war in my lifetime. I have no doubt that the majority of other people of our world, whether Ukranian or other nationality feel the same. I knew as a kid that this kind of confrontation is bad for all except a very and solves no problems for anyone.
I am sickened by this aggressive act by Putin. He jeopardizes the whole world with his brazen thirst for blood. Let him be on the front line and face the death and destruction he reaps.
I have met Ukrainians and Russians and it's apparent the people are not in favor of this unjustifiable act. Like other leaders, Putin is compelled to show his might by this act. We have seen these child-like ambitions in our own country by politicians but luckily, not on this scale. He is utterly mad.
Where should we turn for the most reliable and up to date information about the Ukraine?
Once again nailing it as to just how we feel! Shock and horror at the greed, at the lies that those who have such an insatiable greed for power, money, and control that they do NOT even consider the human lives it steals to get even a smidgen of their unsatiated greed touched. The Whole World must put putin in check! I do not capitalize his name as he is undesrving of it right now. I want to diminish his evil in any way I can. We Must Not Repeat hitler's reign of terror!
Thank you both for giving a voice to the truth. Your continuing input helps to ground me in the midst of the noise. As a 76 year old, retired RN, educator, & entrepreneur, I no longer have the same agency to impact society in a positive manner. But, you do it for me. Thank you.
Not once has Putin in all of these years has made a miss-calculated “mistake” In his time, he conducted four wars and won every time.
He doesn’t do anything compulsory.
He doesn’t conduct a war he can’t win.
He doesn’t do things for short time gain.
He calculates down to the very minimum.
This war is not just about nato or Ukraine.
He knows stable, peaceful and prosperous Russians naturally lean westward.
His ultimate fear is domestic pressure for democracy where he will lose his grip on the power.
So he fabricated a non existent threat in order to mobilize Russians to “defend the motherland”.
Every nation in time of war unifies.
The only thing standing on his way to subdue Ukraine by all means (including biological and chemical warfare he used in Chechnya) is the eyes of the world on the ground.
The lesson for the west in all of these:
STOP RELYING ON FOSSIL FUELS.
Putin knows Europe will freeze to death if he stops pumping natural gas into the pipelines.
What other leverage does he have?
Designer Gucci bag?
Levi jeans?
Porsche and Lamborghini?
iPhone?
Not once has Putin in all of these years has made a miss-calculated “mistake” In his time, he conducted four wars and won every time.
He doesn’t do anything compulsory.
He doesn’t conduct a war he can’t win.
He doesn’t do things for short time gain.
He calculates down to the very minimum.
This war is not just about nato or Ukraine.
He knows stable, peaceful and prosperous Russians naturally lean westward.
His ultimate fear is domestic pressure for democracy where he will lose his grip on the power.
So he fabricated a non existent threat in order to mobilize Russians to “defend the motherland”.
Every nation in time of war unifies.
The only thing standing on his way to subdue Ukraine by all means (including biological and chemical warfare he used in Chechnya) is the eyes of the world on the ground.
The lesson for the west in all of these:
STOP RELYING ON FOSSIL FUELS.
Putin knows Europe will freeze to death if he stops pumping natural gas into the pipelines.
What other leverage does he have?
Designer Gucci bag?
Levi jeans?
Porsche and Lamborghini?
iPhone?
War Really? Killing and destruction is barbaric in our advanced society, including Russia. These strongmen need to be outlawed and unrecognised.
Sure, but then who would the CIA use to overturn foreign governments for regime change?
Amen! And thank you.
Beautifully put.
I am in daily contact with my friends and former work colleagues in the beautiful city of Kyiv. Together we are all praying for the fighting to stop and for the safety of the people of Ukraine. For many, they cannot just leave, their kids are in school and their parents are elderly - it really is a nightmare for them and their families and many are incredulous as they have family and friends in Russia.
As always your words are incisive and perfectly targeted. I wonder if anything short of war can stop Putin...
Thank you for sharing this song,
especially now during this difficult time.
I woke this morning with a sore tongue and with bricks of dread weighing down the muscles of my neck and shoulders. This is the same malady I've had ever since I was living in Germany as a teen during the erection of the Berlin Wall. No amount of positive thinking or optimism has ever prevented this from happening as our world has swung from war to war in my lifetime. I have no doubt that the majority of other people of our world, whether Ukranian or other nationality feel the same. I knew as a kid that this kind of confrontation is bad for all except a very and solves no problems for anyone.
Why isn't the Russian invasion of Ukraine a war crime and Putin a war criminal?
I fee like we are reliving all the tragedies and atrocities of the 20th century in this decade. I pray for the people of the Ukraine.
I am sickened by this aggressive act by Putin. He jeopardizes the whole world with his brazen thirst for blood. Let him be on the front line and face the death and destruction he reaps.
I have met Ukrainians and Russians and it's apparent the people are not in favor of this unjustifiable act. Like other leaders, Putin is compelled to show his might by this act. We have seen these child-like ambitions in our own country by politicians but luckily, not on this scale. He is utterly mad.
Responding to 'clarification' question: Yes, 'a Ross' should have been 'across'. Sorry for confusion.