With the Courage and Determination and Patriotism the Ukrainians have shown in the face of Russia Putin's Naked Aggression.
Not only does its President stay in His Country to defy the onslaught and risk injury and most likely death...but the ordinary folks are defiant in their Resistance. The Stories of such valour keep coming and coming - one among these many is that of a Soldier who voluntarily died when He Blew Up the Bridge he was standing on to stop an Armada of Tanks about to cross it. Incredible. Bless His Soul.
And speaking of their President staying put...forgive, but I cannot see even one Western Leader being willing to do the same. A sad commentary but I fear true.
Related to this is my belief that we in the West have gotten soft since World War II - we no longer appear to have the grit and resolve needed that my Father, my wife's Father and many other of our Ancestors had in spades those many decades back. In attacking the Ukraine, Putin picked the wrong target.
And with each news conference these Western Leaders promise nothing more than imposing more sanctions. Putin quakes in his size 6 shoes. He could probably save money if he wore kids shoes ...but I digress.
The Outcome is I believe still predetermined...I do not think the Ukraine can successfully repel Russia - but by Gawd they are giving it a hell of a try and Who Knows...
But most certainly, in the longer term, Putin's goose is cooked. He has finally mobilized the Free World against Him and this will ultimately end in His imprisonment or death. Count on it.
One threat that I have yet to hear from the West is the promise to charge Him Crimes Against Humanity and take Him to the World Court ...with the end result being His Incarceration for Life. That is even if he lives long enough to stand trial since I suspect his Rich Oligarchs will themselves send him to Hell as the Sanctions more and more take hold.
Bye Bye Vladimir... It has not been nice knowing you.
As I See It...
'K.D. Bell"
