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War In Ukraine

War is destroying their homes in Ukraine They continue their fight against invaders Refugees are packing the departing train With thousands and thousands of evaders Besieged cities run out of water and grain. Russia’s Putin claims they are the victim But clearly, they are wreaking devastation On sovereign people not under his dictum Ukraine is a free and independent nation When will Russia free itself from Putin? Written March 25, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/27/2022 8:25:00 PM

" they are wreaking devastation" They sure are and why?

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/27/2022 9:08:00 PM

Because a dictator wants to restore Mother Russia to her former greatness...land wise. Senseless!

Eve Roper

Date: 3/26/2022 7:55:00 PM

right on

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/27/2022 9:40:00 AM

Thanks, Eve. A thumbs up with you!

Marco Chies

Date: 3/25/2022 5:15:00 PM

I think it's time to Ukraine attack Russia. I mean don't die in silence, man!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/25/2022 5:21:00 PM

Oh, I think they are putting up quite a defense, but perhaps you're right, Marco. It's probably time they lob a few on Mother Russia!

Marco Chies
Date: 3/25/2022 5:17:00 PM

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/25/2022 4:48:00 PM

It's heartbreaking to see Milton, the total destruction of cities and the mass murder of innocents. It seems someone has been passing Intel to Ukraine from his inner circle, I just wish someone could take it a step further and bump him off for the good of all mankind. The man is pure evil. Tom

Jeff Kyser

Date: 3/25/2022 4:24:00 PM

Well written, sad to see all this. I’ve kind of unplugged from it…

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/25/2022 5:24:00 PM

I've been devastated by the suffering of the children. I try to back away from the news, but I do see very disturbing snippets. I limit myself to one period of 30 minutes a day (some days even less) on national and international news. No more.