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An Unpainted Whore

When Russia inevitably evens the score Ukraine will remain an unpainted whore To NATO unattractive Russia wary, reactive Hiding in alleyways, pre-Third World War

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Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 6/6/2022 10:11:00 AM

Too many factors stopping the world leaders from acting. Isn't it? Don't know if anyone can really stop what's coming!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/6/2022 8:32:00 PM

I feel that if one man (Hitler) could kill 6,000,000 Jews, then certainly one man could have killed 6,000,000 Nazis. Same goes with Putin. Time will tell...

Terry Flood

Date: 6/5/2022 4:36:00 PM

I fear the west will not be remembered favourably in years to come. Just sitting on our hands and watching the destruction happen… well (no racism intended) it just ain’t British! Well observed and written, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/6/2022 8:30:00 PM

Agreed, Terry. The West is messed (up). ~ gw

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/5/2022 10:12:00 AM

The title gets our attention and you aptly warn us that this could be pre-Third World War.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/6/2022 8:23:00 PM

Sad, but true... If China stays quiet though, I don't think WW3 will erupt. Hope not!!!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/4/2022 11:50:00 PM

You shine a bright light on the sad chaos of this country Gershon. Well done! Blessings xxoo

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/6/2022 8:18:00 PM

'Sad chaos.' I like that comment, Connie. Thanks, gw

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 6/4/2022 10:22:00 PM

Masterfully crafted, GW! Stark truth too, glaring at blindfolded world leaders. Reminds us of Nero playing the fiddle, while Rome burnt or also Dhritarashtra in the Mahabharata ~ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhritarashtra

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/6/2022 8:15:00 PM

100% spot-on insight, Seeker. ~ Even Nero's given up at this point...

Bill Baker

Date: 6/4/2022 3:25:00 PM

Sad, but true, Gershon. I agree with Milt, surely NATO will help them recover. Bill

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/6/2022 8:15:00 PM

I agree, Bill. Shirley Nato will help Ukraine recover. Shirley?... Shirley?... Shirley?!... Where'd you go?... As you can see, I don't hold out much hope for NATO. U.S.A. needs to take the lead, and let's not hold our breath for that to happen either. :) gw

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/3/2022 6:59:00 PM

I would like to think that the NATO community will help Ukraine to recover from this terrible travesty which has been wreaked upon her.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/6/2022 8:10:00 PM

One hopes so... Yet where is the Marshall today to Marshall support. Truman knew, back in the day, that if his name were attached to the plan, it would go belly up in Congress. Smart guy, that Truman... I don't have that kind of faith in JB... More likely scenario: Russia and/or China wait a bit, then swoop in like jackals after the kill... We'll see what happens. :) gw