Ukraine Starting Over

Indeed, congratulations to the new President of Ukraine, I remember him as a person who can ask a basic question, and pause for a moment, to construct a formulaic thought that's funny. I'd hope that I get a second and third opportunity to meet him, to have some chance to return the favor of his humorous thought about me, to make some funny statement about his Presidency,  "So you like the shape and feel of that Bulawa (The Presidential Ceremonial Mace) in your hand ? The most serious issue of the day, is clearly about the continued reformation of civil society, and resolving the conflict in the East. There are many leverage generating tools available for Ukraine , and he appears to understand their overall nature, such as increasing sanctions, improving defense related technology.  I did sense back then, that this interesting man I met at the bottom of the steps (future President to be Zelinskiy)  was a truly and thoughtful person. I try to think of myself as a true...

Well it's late my time on the Left Coast of USA, and through the rain upon the trees that kisses on the run. I know what it always has been, a transparent dream beneath an occasional sigh now I wish it hadn't begun. Casual readers herein, should not bypass the convoluted depth of the conflict within Ukraine. And I know... when the truth is found to be lies... the press has mostly glossed over the political crime of the 21st century, the murder of Boris Nemtsov. Perhaps the most egregious political assassination since the sad demise of Senator Robert Kennedy. Boris  Nemtsov was eliminated in my view, quite explicitly  for his support of Ukraine's soldiers, sent out to the front lines of the conflict, totally unprepared for the context that they were inserted into:  to face off against highly trained Russian special forces. Now in some ways, if one survived the artillery strikes, the snipers, the trip wires, it can be said that if one was captured by Professio...