True words of a true leader @POTUS. Calling things by their names is essential to stand up to evil. We are grateful for US assistance provided so far and we urgently need more heavy weapons to prevent further Russian atrocities.
'WE LEFT OUR DAD IN KYIV': A heartbreaking moment as a young Ukrainian boy cries as he tells motorists who picked him up that he has left his father behind him in Kyiv. https://t.co/wJVuHPmTYA
Having said that, these are still early days and many invaded countries in history put up brave struggles only to eventually succumb to superior firepower. Moreover, we don't know how far the Russian capacity to absorb pain will extend or if Putin will pay a price at home. (4)
Instead of cowing Germany, Berlin will increase its defense spending and cut off Nord Stream 2. And instead of shoring up his own domestic support, Putin faces protests in the streets and deep consternation among elites being crushed by financial sanctions. (3)
Instead of reversing NATO expansion, more countries are now clamoring to join. Instead of demonstrating strength, he has been frustrated so far by a second-tier military and outmaneuvered by a savvy television comic. (2)
In almost every way, Putin seems to have achieved the opposite of what he ostensibly wanted. Instead of pushing the US out of Europe, there are more American troops back on the continent. Instead of driving a wedge into the West, he has unified it. (1)
@Aramex Hello, may I ask why is it in NJ? The shipping destination is in NYC .. on 2/22 it was in NY .. I’m unsure why it’s in NJ instead? Please advise when I will get this package
Given the threats a Russian athlete can face from its government, this is what speaking truth to power actually looks like. And this takes true courage.
@sepia1980 @bariweiss How about call 911? Or scream “get out of here”; take out cell phone to film? Any actions will scare the criminal , knowing that there are witnesses around.
@GoAngelo Another slap in the face to Asian Americans; it tells us that we do NOT matter . Not even when everyday an Asian American is attacked ..NBC can’t be bothered to find 1 Asian American panelist to comment and to represent. Despicable.