Agreed, but in evaluating how to end this war soonest, what keeps going through my mind is this. In Feb'22 we had believed Russia's bluff and bluster for at least 30 years. Everyone assumed Putin's war machine could go through Ukraine like hot knife through butter. This assumption and belief was supported by all our intelligence and international apparatuses.
It didn't happen. Every aspect of "the war machine" performed much below expectations. In fact, much was shown to be pure bluff.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainians have built themselves into a formidable military force, almost from scratch.
So what false assumptions are we making about Russia and their capabilities today? We can't believe their own statements, and we don't trust the CIA et al to give us answers. One thing for sure, almost nothing we "see" today is real. The ruble was 105 to the dollar yesterday. Should we "Dare to Win"?
Agreed, but in evaluating how to end this war soonest, what keeps going through my mind is this. In Feb'22 we had believed Russia's bluff and bluster for at least 30 years. Everyone assumed Putin's war machine could go through Ukraine like hot knife through butter. This assumption and belief was supported by all our intelligence and international apparatuses.
It didn't happen. Every aspect of "the war machine" performed much below expectations. In fact, much was shown to be pure bluff.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainians have built themselves into a formidable military force, almost from scratch.
So what false assumptions are we making about Russia and their capabilities today? We can't believe their own statements, and we don't trust the CIA et al to give us answers. One thing for sure, almost nothing we "see" today is real. The ruble was 105 to the dollar yesterday. Should we "Dare to Win"?
Brilliant. The post-surgery medications must be wearing off
Yes - I am pleased to see Blue out of the hospital and back home. I now recommend an excessive amount of gravy.