Originally Posted by Sunset Poet
I don't know what Putin wants, nor do I know what he is capable of taking.
But I am glad to see the Europeans stepping up to take charge of the front lines.

You seem distraught.

Hey Marty,
Putin said exactly what he wants. But I’m not sure he still has the capabilities to get what he wants after these 3 years of fighting in Ukraine, especially if the fighting continues and it looks like the Ukrainians will continue to fight until the bitter end. They love their country. I think Americans would do the same if Putin invaded Alaska. When I see what Trump posted in the last 24 hours I don’t think NATO has a future.

I’m not distraught. I’m just sad. The guy who said he would make America great again weakens our country’s standing in the world. Like you said, now other countries have to take charge. It will be interesting to see which country takes the lead. Great Britain is off to a good start. I personally think Canada would a great successor. Turkey would love to send troops to Ukraine. So far, America stopped the Turks but that might change now. Orban, a good friend of Trump, on the other hand wants Ukraine to become part of Russia. These next few years will be very interesting.

Trump said that if he gets elected, we will never have to vote again. That will be a great relief. Just think, no more rigged elections. So, he’ll be around for a while and he’s got a big family. Like Castro in Cuba, some Trump family member will lead our country for the next decades if we like it or not. I sure hope the courts will allow us to vote again in the future but he owns the Supreme Court. Luckily, I can leave the country when I feel enough is enough. Many fellow Americans will have to accept the new “golden age”. I don’t need Candy Dulfer to distract me. I’ve got my family and my own music. I’m enjoying life to the max. Every now and then I try to wake my fellow Americans up with songs and posts like this but many of them are sound asleep or brainwashed. That’s not my problem, Marty. If you feel good, I’m absolutely fine with that. Good night.

All the best - Robert