But that's not the situation. What's happening is that the village's known dangerous and violent bully is in the act of beating up a weaker neighbour. Calling out for help to support t… (View Post)

In the sense that Russia is occupying Ukraine and not the other way round, yes. But that's not how wars are won and lost. The way in which Russia is losing the war - attrition of manpower, equip… (View Post)

Yes, it should involve retaking Crimea, if possible. This may be the only chance for Ukraine to do it; certainly it may be the best one. (View Post)

Or elected mayor - though that may change in about a week. (View Post)

But this is the problem. The economy is running hot - high inflation, low unemployment - even while growth is low. Now, there are several major reasons for that, including ones well outside the gover… (View Post)