A discussion with the Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko, co-founder of the Kyiv Independent and author of the new book "I Will Show You How It Was: The Story of Wartime Kyiv"
Putin believed his generals that invasion would be easy, and got his ego trapped in Ukraine. Given this is his last major venture in life, he's decided to win or die
Such a clear picture of how evil triumphs. Whether problems are caused by extreme wealth and isolation and/or by mental illness, it seems too near impossible for "normal" people to grasp the extent to which lunacy can go. Anyway, who wants to live in a state of paranoia, expecting lunacy at every turn? Much more fun to wave the flag, cheer for the team, and believe the fake promises, until too late. So lunacy, unchecked, prevails, and civilizations end. But the U.S. needn't look as far as Putin to see too much of that dynamic at work.
Myth can be healthy or it can be toxic. Putin, Trump, MAGA, Christian Nationalists, are all embracing an immature, twisted, destructive level of mythology. Rational thinking means nothing, except when necessary to reinforce their myths.
There is war in Ukraine? Geez, given all the bullshit about who is the Dems nominee, a forgotten war. At his pressie yesterday Biden demonstrated that he is fully aware and is trying to do something about it.
This Prevail reminds me of Joe's comment about Putin, "Mr. Prime Minister, I'm looking into your eyes, and I don't think you have a soul". Putin's reply, "We understand one another".
"Beware of making deals with the devil, for he will always find a way to collect his debts.".
I see that it’s really difficult for the average rational observer to understand the mind of someone so insulated in his bubble of yes-men that he’s totally out of touch with the reality which we assume everyone is in and in which reasonable human interaction takes place. Putin is totally insane. I also get the point that it’s too easy to use the threat of nuclear war to avoid standing up against his aggression.
TGIF🎉🎉🎉Slava Ukraini
Brass knuckles! TY Greg. Need to read this. Glory to Ukraine. 🇺🇦
Putin believed his generals that invasion would be easy, and got his ego trapped in Ukraine. Given this is his last major venture in life, he's decided to win or die
Iron fist. Beware of true believers and mad men. Billserle.com
Such a clear picture of how evil triumphs. Whether problems are caused by extreme wealth and isolation and/or by mental illness, it seems too near impossible for "normal" people to grasp the extent to which lunacy can go. Anyway, who wants to live in a state of paranoia, expecting lunacy at every turn? Much more fun to wave the flag, cheer for the team, and believe the fake promises, until too late. So lunacy, unchecked, prevails, and civilizations end. But the U.S. needn't look as far as Putin to see too much of that dynamic at work.
Awesome! I listened to Illia’s book and it’s excellent!
Myth can be healthy or it can be toxic. Putin, Trump, MAGA, Christian Nationalists, are all embracing an immature, twisted, destructive level of mythology. Rational thinking means nothing, except when necessary to reinforce their myths.
There is war in Ukraine? Geez, given all the bullshit about who is the Dems nominee, a forgotten war. At his pressie yesterday Biden demonstrated that he is fully aware and is trying to do something about it.
This Prevail reminds me of Joe's comment about Putin, "Mr. Prime Minister, I'm looking into your eyes, and I don't think you have a soul". Putin's reply, "We understand one another".
"Beware of making deals with the devil, for he will always find a way to collect his debts.".
I see that it’s really difficult for the average rational observer to understand the mind of someone so insulated in his bubble of yes-men that he’s totally out of touch with the reality which we assume everyone is in and in which reasonable human interaction takes place. Putin is totally insane. I also get the point that it’s too easy to use the threat of nuclear war to avoid standing up against his aggression.
Slava Ukrayini...thank you, Greg and Illia.
BIDEN JUST KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE [DETROIT] PARK!!!