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Just ok... I mean I recognize the type. The sort of people who rub elbows with dictators because they got caught with kiddie porn (Scott Ritter) or got fired by a black dude for being a lunatic (Mike Flynn).
Had an interesting discussion with co-workers who were non-Anglophile yesterday about how annoying this all was. None of these people had much appreciation for history. I took a very passive approach. You can't talk to some people about topics which they have only a blunt appreciation.
The Rule of Law matters. That's why we punish as well as we can a My Lai or the guys that Trump pardoned in the Navy SEALs. Its not perfect but part of the product is the effort and the journey. People who actually have discernment need to see that it matters.
Technology has really empowered the open source researcher. NASA FIRMS is really interesting. You see where strikes have occurred that haven't been reported otherwise. Some things going on that look very good for Ukraine.
as well and to augment your point. The Baltic and other NATO allies are also answering the bell with the distinct exception of Germany which was completely tainted by Putin's operatives being in control of the governing party.
Forcing Ukraine to make peace with Russia would be the first thing that the Maga party would do if they were back in power.
But, the Western alliance would not allow that to happen.