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Who's Reining In Ukraine

Russia pounds Bakhmut to dust in 2022 Putin bombs and tortures civilians too Western diplomats warn, "Naughty, naught, shouldn't do!" No marches, no protests, no counterattacks, no coup Putin smirks: "Civilians? Them, we do not attack!" Words of a fox, a liar, a megalomaniac Zelensky and Ukraine fight back with all their might But in 2023, Ukraine's nearly out of arms ~ quite a desperate plight Zelensky awaits reinforcements from the West, but alas The delivery system is almost out of gas Enmeshed in partisan jawing and enmity on Capitol Hill Never forget: If Ukraine loses, Western lives pay the bill

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David Fisher

Date: 11/5/2023 4:07:00 PM

Definitely some tough current happenings well written in rhyme. What about those who play 5-d chess, so many steps ahead of the masses, trying to divide the world into teams to route for; division is their weapon, and it works every time. What if those 5-d players are on the same side(bankers/money monopoly team) playing so that the rest of humanity dukes it out? They always win everyone else always loses.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/5/2023 6:46:00 PM

As the old saying goes, David: Don't work in a bank. OWN the bank. Ditto for insurance company and any other financial enterprise...

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/5/2023 7:06:00 AM

Putin will never admit defeat, it's about time decent Russians stood up to that mongrel. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/5/2023 6:42:00 PM

I agree, Tom... The polls declare though that Putin is more popular than ever. I guess what it takes to achieve popularity is Murder, Torture, Authoritarianism.... i.e., FEAR TACTICS. What a world we live in. 1984 for a decade straight now, ever since Putin invaded Crimea...

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/5/2023 4:21:00 AM

a complex and disturbing situation in the Ukraine. The Ukrainians are fearless and bold to have fought Russia for this long. Men losing lives and destruction at politicians' hands....just doesn't seem right in my book. Well said, Gershon. Have a pleasant day, Sara

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/5/2023 6:40:00 PM

Very perceptive comment, for which I thank you... As usual, the politicians fiddle, while the country burns...

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/5/2023 2:41:00 AM

This is a sad situation as well. We definitely know that Ukran needs to be the winner in this situation. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/5/2023 6:38:00 PM

Spot-on, Sara. Ukraine must triumph against the monstrous atrocities Putin has committed... Always enjoy your page, and thank you for stopping by mine! ~ Gershon

Chris Con

Date: 11/4/2023 9:29:00 PM

Sean Penn is going to play Zelensky in the up and coming Hollywood movie. An imaginary war with mediocre talent. Happening in the same place where they teach the imaginary diseases.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/4/2023 9:35:00 PM

Hollywood doesn't deserve Zelensky and the courageous Ukrainian army.