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February 28, 2022

EXCELLENT idea.

There’s instability in the trumPutin axis right now. That needs to be EXPLOITED. And RIGHT NOW.

Ukraine presents a PERFECT opportunity to diminish them both. Glue them together in the public mindset. Encourage all doubts, shaky loyalties, second thoughts about taking THAT side; and reinforce the perception that trump is a bad guy CUZ HE’S SIDING WITH THE BAD GUY. Guilt by his close association.

There have already been reports about how effective the US-led “information war” online, on social media has been against the Russians. This is FREAKIN’ FANTASTIC news!!!!!

February 28, 2022

It'll be interesting to watch the dynamic that Ukraine may insert.

The big story is about how powerfully Ukraine has fought back against a previously-assumed nearly-invincible Russian military.

Many of our fellow Americans still cling to trump. And trump still clings to Putin. And Putin’s still trying to get his hooks into Ukraine. Whooya gonna side with?

I’m wondering what impact the visuals are gonna hav, especially as the war wears on. We’re in Day 5 as of this writing. If there’s increased Russian wreckage and carnage and destroyed Russian tanks and military vehicles in ditches - what impact will that have on the new Putin fans here?

Two dynamics at war here:
1) America loves a winner
2) nobody wants to admit they were wrong.
Which one will win?

February 28, 2022

No kidding!

February 28, 2022

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!

You could take the last seven words: “what our kids learn in school” - from the quote “I don’t think we should let the people who sided with Russia and tried to overthrow the US government decide… “ and fill in anything else.

“I don’t think we should let people who sided with Russia decide…
… how - and IF - every eligible American is able to vote.”
…if women are allowed to control their own bodies.”
… that health care is a basic human right. All you right-to-lifers take note: decent health care saves and prolongs life.”
… that any asshole can have a gun, permit or no, relaxed age requirements, and that the number of guns any one person can have will not be limited.

… and speaking of the “right to life” - that you’re born the way you’re born. You’re born with whatever color skin, blood lines, genetics, and other dispositions the Great Roll of the Dice rolled for you.

February 27, 2022

Every time I think I couldn't be more impressed with President Biden

I find I've underestimated him yet again.

DAYUM but he's a great President.

February 27, 2022

Choked up.

February 27, 2022

All the better that they have no idea what's ahead.

The better to catch them unprepared, or under-estimating the size and/or strength of the negative reaction.

I'm totally inspired by what I'm seeing in the coverage. And blown away by the blowback.

February 27, 2022

Yes indeed.

Maybe he got tired of waiting for the next election. Maybe he figured it might not make sense - because a second trump term wasn't guaranteed.

Perhaps he figured he might as well invade now...

And I bet he didn't figure on any blowback, because there's never been much before - at least nothing he couldn't withstand.

Hello, Miscalculation!

February 27, 2022

Dayum...

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About calimary

Female. Retired. Wife-Mom-Grandma. Approx. 30 years in broadcasting, at least 20 of those in news biz. Taurus. Loves chocolate - preferably without nuts or cocoanut. Animal lover. Rock-hound from pre-school age. Proud Democrat for life. Ardent environmentalist and pro-choicer. Hoping to use my skills set for the greater good. Still married to the same guy for 40+ years. Probably because he's a proud Democrat, too. Penmanship absolutely stinks, so I'm glad I'm a fast typist! I will always love Hillary and she will always be my President.
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