Permanent Ceasefire?
It’s hard to imagine a Permanent Ceasefire between two sides that want to erase one another.
If killing is your business…
…then business is good.
Multiple Truths
In complex situations we can hold true several beliefs. We can condemn the brutal violence of Hamas against Israeli citizens without excusing the long history of oppression by Israel towards Palestinians.
Prigozhin
In Russia, windows tend to be hazardous to the health of anyone who criticizes Putin.
Still Standing 🇺🇦
One year since Ukraine was invaded and it’s still standing. Not sure many would have thought they’d resist Putin so strongly. 🇺🇦
Citizen Snowden
Former NSA consultant, Edward Snowden, has been living in Russia since fleeing the US after leaking highly classified information about US surveillance programs.
In a move that’s likely an attempt to thumb his nose at the US, Vladimir Putin has now given Snowden Russian citizenship.
Of course, Putin also just instituted a draft to replenish his army that’s taken heavy losses from their invasion of Ukraine.
So, careful, Snowden, something else might be coming along with that citizenship: a draft notice.
Sputum
·tum
/ˈspyo͞odəm/
noun
a mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract, typically as a result of infection or other disease and often examined microscopically to aid medical diagnosis.
Increase the Pressure
More and harsher economic sanctions. More international pressure. Here’s hoping this all blows up in your face, Vladimir.
