but nothing is ever as it appears - in my experience.

So the little Ukranian shit authorized another unfair attack on a certain population in Ukraine which enraged Putin...is what I caught in the news a couple of weeks ago. The eastern most regions of Ukraine speak Russian, live Russian and have wanted to be part of Russia.

I recognize what Putin is. I also recognize the strenth Putin has always had - if he had wanted to annihlate Ukraine or make a grab for other regions - he would have done so by now, in my opinion.

Of course I do see where it is escalating a bit - but the alpha bet soup is hard at work...we must have war in their opinion - it doesn't appear that they are particular with who - just so we have war.

Again, just my opinion, but if we are going to have eyes in any direction at the moment - probably should be Taiwan and the mofo's who are playing the long game.