Which of these figures best reflects the United States of America. The one on the right if you're considering the people. The one on the left if you're considering our leadership.
I don't know how our leaders can look themselves in the mirror and feel the virtue they spout while millions are dying in Ukraine. I am so tired of hearing we can't do more for fear of starting WW III. What sort of world do we have now when political self-interest trumps doing what's right. I've been witness to too many wars since instant transmission of images has become the norm. No tape delay. Live-action, happening now.
Most recently was Afghanistan. Now it's Ukraine. If I hear a pundit telling a Ukrainian that a no-fly zone can't be set up because it could lead to WWIII one more time I think I'll scream. First, it's not for a pundit to say. Plus, I think "could" is the keyword here. Does Russia really want to deal with the aftermath of a nuclear war? Or China? I should think no more so than we or the rest of the world.
Do we so lack confidence in our ability to prevail that we're willing to let Russia annihilate one more country on his March to the Atlantic? Why do we allow faulty policy justify continuing to buy oil from Russia as the war in Ukraine rages? Why do we insist on funding Russia's war effort?
What kind of people are these who supposedly run the free world? We know the kind who run Russia and China. I never thought I'd equate ours with them.
I live, as do most of us, in a world of sound bites. We hear that Ukraine is a corrupt nation. It was at one time to be sure. Just look at Hunter Biden's dealings with them and the enrichment of the Biden family that followed. Is it still true? Perhaps to a degree. I don't know. They do have a different president. One who is standing with his people. To the people of Ukraine he is their rallying point and a reflection of their resolve.
On that point, finger pointing would be like the pot calling the kettle black. There is way too much corruption in today's politics. No matter where. But it's the people who suffer through no fault of their own other than country of birth. Especially in the grasp of dictatorships where they have no say in government.
It isn't supposed to be like that here. We do bear a great deal of responsibility for what happens because we put these people into their positions of power.
The Ukrarian people don't have a lot of time to overcome without substantial help from the rest of the world. We do. We have elections coming up in a few short months. We can't throw all the bums out in one fell swoop, but we sure as heck can start. Lest we find ourselves at the mercy of cruel dictators on our own soil, let's hope we do.
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