The signs are pretty unmistakable. The collective West realizes it’s in over its head. You can tell from the frantic reaction to Zelensky’s attempt to leverage the Ukrainian missiles landing in Poland into a major escalation against Russia. The US squashed that gambit—originally pushed hard by the UK and Estonia—quickly and in no uncertain terms. Since then we’ve heard repeated complaints about Zelensky’s lies emanating from the collective West. Complaints that he’s out of control, isn’t a team player, is a risk for starting WW3, etc. While some in the West think replacing Zelensky is a way forward, I very much doubt that. You’d end up with one of two results: 1) Either the real Ukro-Nazis would gain more influence than they already have within the Ukrainian government, or 2) someone stronger and more pragmatic than Zelensky would take over. The first option would unquestionably increase the risk of escalation, and the second option would likely lead to Ukraine quickly opting for a modus vivendi with Russia that would place Ukraine firmly within the Russian sphere of influence—exactly what the war is supposed to prevent.
Another point is the recent airing of Ukrainian war crimes (execution of Russian POW's) that reached the MSM (specifically, BBC plus more). It's obvious that the West is beginning to pivot.
Has anybody used their instant read thermometer on the ground in Ukraine? It's been like waiting for the turkey to creep up to 165°F when all you've eaten all day are the apple and pecan scraps while making the Waldorf salad...
Bigger question: how screwed up is it to be rooting for a Russian rout of Ukraine--and by extension--the USA? Major props to the insane left and the feckless, corrupt GOPe on this Thanksgiving Day.
As an ex-Navy guy, I already tremble for those big fat US aircraft carriers faced with Russian hypersonic missiles. Let's hope it never comes to that.
Another point is the recent airing of Ukrainian war crimes (execution of Russian POW's) that reached the MSM (specifically, BBC plus more). It's obvious that the West is beginning to pivot.
Has anybody used their instant read thermometer on the ground in Ukraine? It's been like waiting for the turkey to creep up to 165°F when all you've eaten all day are the apple and pecan scraps while making the Waldorf salad...
Bigger question: how screwed up is it to be rooting for a Russian rout of Ukraine--and by extension--the USA? Major props to the insane left and the feckless, corrupt GOPe on this Thanksgiving Day.
Thanks Mark!