I wish more free world leaders would grow a pair like Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, et. al. Most EU leaders just do performative fecklessness. Meanwhile American leaders act as russia's 'useful idiots' - wearing russian ties, and phoning home to putin before, during, and after critical meetings.
I donated to United24, @u24.gov.ua, this month. That is the Ukrainian official charity to support their war efforts. That seemed really efficient until I got my bank statement. US Bank charged me a 3% international banking fee! Bleh!
I wish Anna Bower's chat with Lindsay Halligan was incredible in any sense. That someone Trump hired is so stupid it has become mundane. So, yeah, keep on reporting stuff like this, good job; but it's hard to mentally shovel so much shit, even out a giant Overton window.
I wish the journalist bringing to light today's vile Republican text thread had used a quick subterfuge. Mask all the names and faces change the thread name to 'Antifa Dems' and forward it to FOX news. Let their cynical mouth pieces light up about it, then release unmasked content to real reporters.
Meanwhile, the United states has declined into 2nd-World status - still rich, but corrupt and non-functioning government, streets full of government thugs, declining employment, shitty healthcare, and growing inflation. 3rd-World status, here we come!
Maybe one of the dozen or more NATO allies along the way could turn over a patrol boat with an auto-cannon? Ukrainian would only have days to fly there and train, so they'd need to find a handful of brave volunteers.
Good for you! To me, most Mexican desserts are mouthfuls of dust and sugar, especially conchas and churros. Flan and fruity cakes are notable exceptions - they can be excellent. I want indulgent desserts.
Drive some of those bean to Washington DC and dump them in front of the White House. What fraction of a percent of Minnesota's soy bean crop would it take to blockade those few square blocks?
Reading down the list, starting at line 2... YES! every one of those political choices are what most economic historians say are critical to building long term national wealth, and happiness if one cares. OTOH, America's project 2025 is a clear path to joining the third world.
I have been giving monthly, either to a U24 cause, or to a Jake Broe cause. The next lump goes out Nov. 1. Until then I will watch your new list of charities for the one I think will hurt orcistan even more, or save lives of even more heroes.
My DM to a Ukrainian patriot - I am ashamed that America doesn't more to end this war. We and China profit, provisioning microchips and magnets. Inspired by your national spirit, I do/donate what I can. I look forward to cruising the Dnipro to learn Ukrainian history and culture. @u24.gov.ua
