Tag Archives: Vladimir Putin
Under The Bus
It’s been more than eight months since Donald Trump said he could end the Russo-Ukraine War in a day. Today in Munich, I mean Alaska, he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to push for a deal. Certainly the deal is there to be made, as long as it is on Putin’s terms. If […]
Today In Red Square
Am I the only one who was struck by the similarity between Donald Trump’s big parade of military vehicles in Washington and the the annual May Day parades that used to be a staple of the Soviet Union? The ones Vladimir Putin has moved to Victory Day? Soldiers from all branches of the service, military […]
Three Years Later
Three years ago today, Russia invaded Ukraine. Followers of Donald Trump please note: that is a fact. That Ukraine has held out against the aggressors is a tribute to the Ukrainian people. That there are those now suggesting that democracy should no longer be defended is shameful. As has been said so many times, the […]
Two Years and Counting
I haven’t been writing much about the wars in Ukraine, the Middle East and elsewhere. There’s enough news coverage that I doubt you really need to hear what I have to say. Still, today marks the two-year anniversary of what the experts expected to be a four-day war. Russia with all its military might, has […]
A Time For Peace
Today is the second Sunday of the Advent season. Last week we lit the candle of Hope. Today’s candle is Peace. There seems to be precious little peace in our world today. The war in Gaza has passed the two-month mark. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is approaching its second anniversary. These are the two […]
He Got It Right!
Sometimes you have to give credit where it is due. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got it right when he said speculation about recent events in Russia, with an apparent coup attempt, are “extremely counterproductive.” Journalists and experts like to speculate. But sometimes it is better to wait for more information. Reports out of Russia […]
Still Independent
A year ago thery hit the 30-year mark, milestone, though during COVID celebrations were muted.. Six months ago it looked like there would be no 31st anniversary. Today is Independence Day in a still independent Ukraine. For six months the country has resisted a Russian invasion at a horrible cost in death and destruction. Thousands […]
I’m Not A Doctor…
Back in the 1980s there was a television ad, for cough syrup, I think, featuring an actor who said “I’m not a doctor, but I play one on television.” It was as if TV conveyed authority and expertise. We know it doesn’t. If it did, reality television star Donald Trump would have done a much […]
It’s Not The Bad Guys…
… who worry me, but the good guys. People who are obviously evil don’t last long. Dictators like Hitler or Stalin may have a short run, but in the end they are removed from power. What I fear more are the self-righteous, those sure their cause is just, and apparently unable to understand why anyone […]
Pictures of Leadership
There’s a lot I could say about Russia’s cowardly attack on Ukraine. I’ll save that for another day. I saw this graphic last night and was struck by what it says about leadership. There might be fewer wars if those in charge had to go into battle themelves.
random thoughts from lorne 
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