Thank you. That was helpful. This war will end with a negotiated settlement. We will be in a better position to negotiate if we understand Putin’s position. That doesn’t require us to agree with his position. But we certainly need to understand it.
Excellent article- subscribed. I visited Kiev back in 2004 and spent a while beforehand learning Ukrainian - I was somewhat surprised when I arrived that everyone spoke Russian and were amused at my attempts at Ukrainian. It's awful that now such close cousins are at war and the West has much to answer for by destabilising Ukraine and then indulging in a proxy war.
Good write up. I agree with your take on the interview as well as the Ukraine situation. The media and our betters can't stand that they lost control of the narrative.
I have a 'paid' piece out later today where I analyze the Geopolitical fallout of the interview from a 'bird's eye view,' & I agree with much of what you have elaborated here with candour.
Is it better to live in a dictatorship where the sovereign actually cares about his nation and its people and tries to protect them or to live in a liberal democracy where the ruling elites and their politicians despise their own people and want them replaced?
The problem is how long that lasts. Think of the movie Gladiator, old dude was great, he died his son was garbage. Ideal situation is a minimalist government , real trick is getting that to stick as well.
What if I’m a deplorable that is being replaced, while my neighborhood gets burned down by state sanctioned riots and my children are mutilated and sterilized by the state?
Ukraine should roll over so Putin the Poisoner who murders his critics can rebuild the Soviet empire? FUCK OFF. What floor at the Putin troll farm does "Eddie" work on. Are you fucking serious with this BULLSHIT.
Thank you. That was helpful. This war will end with a negotiated settlement. We will be in a better position to negotiate if we understand Putin’s position. That doesn’t require us to agree with his position. But we certainly need to understand it.
Excellent article- subscribed. I visited Kiev back in 2004 and spent a while beforehand learning Ukrainian - I was somewhat surprised when I arrived that everyone spoke Russian and were amused at my attempts at Ukrainian. It's awful that now such close cousins are at war and the West has much to answer for by destabilising Ukraine and then indulging in a proxy war.
Good take on Russia, Putin, and The World et al. Thank you.
This is a great, overall summary of the interview. Highly recommended.
Good write up. I agree with your take on the interview as well as the Ukraine situation. The media and our betters can't stand that they lost control of the narrative.
It’s time for “Main Stream” “Old” “Legacy” & “Elite”, among other descriptors to be retired from describing media.
That “Media” still exists, but the descriptors are being used everywhere but there.
I’m too “smart” for “MSM”, you are too.
Everyone reading about the perils and nefarious agenda on “MSM” is immune too.
The term had a purpose. It’s gone now.
Thank you. Good perspective.
Excellent analysis Good Sir!
I have a 'paid' piece out later today where I analyze the Geopolitical fallout of the interview from a 'bird's eye view,' & I agree with much of what you have elaborated here with candour.
Very well written!
Is it better to live in a dictatorship where the sovereign actually cares about his nation and its people and tries to protect them or to live in a liberal democracy where the ruling elites and their politicians despise their own people and want them replaced?
The problem is how long that lasts. Think of the movie Gladiator, old dude was great, he died his son was garbage. Ideal situation is a minimalist government , real trick is getting that to stick as well.
Very true! But look how the bad emperor ended up. He was killed. I guess the real danger is a king that is immune to assassination.
It would be better to live in a democracy. We don’t. We live in a oligarchic plutocracy, where we are allowed to vote for coke or pepsi every 4 years.
Depends on who you are within the society. But in general you are much better off in the liberal democracy.
What if I’m a deplorable that is being replaced, while my neighborhood gets burned down by state sanctioned riots and my children are mutilated and sterilized by the state?
Still better off?
Live in a dictatorship before believing you know the answer.
A week should be long enough.
Democracy leads to dictatorship. It’s inevitable
Ukraine should roll over so Putin the Poisoner who murders his critics can rebuild the Soviet empire? FUCK OFF. What floor at the Putin troll farm does "Eddie" work on. Are you fucking serious with this BULLSHIT.