Indeed.

There are credible voices on those outlets I named, which is why I never bother with Pox Noise.

And I read. Multiple reputable credible sources and outlets that I used back then and still turn to, now.

Friend, I ask when things don't make sense to me. Even when I think I know at least some of the answers.

We have expertise here that I sincerely felt might explain, enlighten, and which are accessible, without judgement or insult or snark (for the most part).

And it's been my experience that asking a question out loud usually gets some answers, or perspective, that also benefit others who may not have felt like asking, or perhaps didn't want to stick their necks out. I saw that dynamic in play ALL THE TIME.

I was based in L.A., and covered mostly if not all entertainment (depending on the job and the story). War MOVIES, for example. NOT the real thing. So I ask when I don't completely understand something.

I HAVE been paying attention. Old retired journalist here who remains a confirmed news junkie.

MSNBC and CNN are on, nonstop, at our house (husband worked in media, too, and is also keeping close tabs on the breaking news). One of the things I did as a reporter/anchor/newswriter/editor (which I did for more than 20 years) was to ask questions. Especially if something I'm looking at, or confronting, did not/does not make sense.

And I'm STILL asking questions because (and whenever) I don't understand. I never retired from THAT.

There's just such a sense of helplessness - to have to watch while the Russians do this

to an innocent sovereign nation that DOES NOT belong to them.

Heck, I don't even know or have relatives or friends in (or from Ukraine), and this has broken my heart. I'm getting choked up (again) as I try to type the rest of this message.

Thank you guys for the input here.

That does help to explain things.

Not to any degree of satisfaction because it doesn't relieve the helplessness I feel. But the knowledge and explanations are good to have, at least.

Playing with fire - on a whole new level and different dimension.

O. M. G. Terrifying.

Even moreso now as we watch the Russians slowly feeding Ukraine into a meat-grinder.

Please help me understand something. WHY aren't we bombing that convoy?

The one that's headed toward Kyiv - even while beset with problems and slowdowns?

OR - if we can't because we're bound by treaties, WHY ISN'T ANOTHER NATION DOING IT?


Totally NON-military here. With no expertise whatsoever, and no one close to me who has served. As a civilian, I don't understand why America just sits and watches when the Ukrainians are - well - apparently doomed? When America is so well-equipped to do something effective to stop it?


I hope DUers who are more experienced or better-situated to understand this stuff can help me understand this. Because I Just. Do. NOT. Understand. This.


Thank you in advance.

I just hate to get my hopes up.

But I hope you're right.

If I may be so bold, I daresay we all do.

THIS.

THIS is the truth.

It's OURS. If only we get out there and claim it. VOTE!!!

I LOVED it. Made me so proud in so many ways!