The assassination of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe today will be the headline news, and reminds us that politicians are always in danger, even if when they have retired.
When world chaos ensues, it is a prime time for aggressors to act while using other events to hide things.
How I agree with you EL. To topple Boris at this supremely dangerous time for world peace and amidst global and national economic unpredictability, divisions within the Union, strikes, lurking Covid and all the other simmering protests and discontent seems to me like Governmental if not national suicide. I am just praying now that Durham police charge Starmer and Rayner, to at least indicate that there is a semblance of a level playing field and that MANY people in public life make mistakes of all kinds and don’t always admit them or deal with them, eg the continuing anti-Semitism which the Labour Party has still not rooted out fully. The aura of smugness and pseudo-perfection emanating from triumphalist opposition parties is nauseating. Boris made significant and very regrettable mistakes, but as a leader admired by much of the world and hated by those who could not best him, eg Russia, the EU, we have lost a huge advantage and have weakened ourselves as a country IMHO.
If people have been paying attention, they will know this threat to re-take Alaska has been brought up more than once. While I won't be surprised if he attempts it, he would do well to remember that's attacking the US, who is a part of Nato, and at that point could bring all of Nato into play, something he's avoided so far. I think he's feeling emboldened by his relative "success" in the Ukraine and the lack of Nato assisting Ukraine, as well as other countries not assisting them. I think it's possible, for the same reasons as Holly has mentioned, and due to the fact we don't have the military might we once had. But he will awake an apathetic giant, people will remember Pear Harbor, and it won't be an easy conquest and eventually, I believe he will fail.
As for Boris, I'm not comfortable straying into the politics of another country, but I absolutely agree with you. I've tried to follow the story as it's played out and I was quite disappointed with the ending. If they want someone who never lies to them, who never makes a mistake or at times uses poor judgment, they will never be satisfied with anyone. I feel as if the burden of Covid, Ukraine and inflation was placed, if not blamed, on him. Imho, he maintained a good relationship with the US, and in many ways strengthened that relationship. IF he manages to hang on until October, so much can change quickly.
I’ve said for several months now that I would not put past Putin to invade Alaska, mainly to strike back at a weak U.S. given our poor president and overall pathetic leadership issues. Such action would definitely shake us Americans out of our complacency, and force more realistic support for Ukraine and stopping the Russian invasion plans in general. At least I would like to think it would. That said, I certainly prefer that we would be more supportive without having to deal with Russian troops on our shores….
As my father used to say, 'politics is a dirty business'. I think those at the Kremlin who are celebrating with Vodka tonight believe Putin has intentions to re-claim Alaska from the U.S.A.
Or even better LOTS of both Lady P
The assassination of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe today will be the headline news, and reminds us that politicians are always in danger, even if when they have retired.
When world chaos ensues, it is a prime time for aggressors to act while using other events to hide things.
How I agree with you EL. To topple Boris at this supremely dangerous time for world peace and amidst global and national economic unpredictability, divisions within the Union, strikes, lurking Covid and all the other simmering protests and discontent seems to me like Governmental if not national suicide. I am just praying now that Durham police charge Starmer and Rayner, to at least indicate that there is a semblance of a level playing field and that MANY people in public life make mistakes of all kinds and don’t always admit them or deal with them, eg the continuing anti-Semitism which the Labour Party has still not rooted out fully. The aura of smugness and pseudo-perfection emanating from triumphalist opposition parties is nauseating. Boris made significant and very regrettable mistakes, but as a leader admired by much of the world and hated by those who could not best him, eg Russia, the EU, we have lost a huge advantage and have weakened ourselves as a country IMHO.
If people have been paying attention, they will know this threat to re-take Alaska has been brought up more than once. While I won't be surprised if he attempts it, he would do well to remember that's attacking the US, who is a part of Nato, and at that point could bring all of Nato into play, something he's avoided so far. I think he's feeling emboldened by his relative "success" in the Ukraine and the lack of Nato assisting Ukraine, as well as other countries not assisting them. I think it's possible, for the same reasons as Holly has mentioned, and due to the fact we don't have the military might we once had. But he will awake an apathetic giant, people will remember Pear Harbor, and it won't be an easy conquest and eventually, I believe he will fail.
As for Boris, I'm not comfortable straying into the politics of another country, but I absolutely agree with you. I've tried to follow the story as it's played out and I was quite disappointed with the ending. If they want someone who never lies to them, who never makes a mistake or at times uses poor judgment, they will never be satisfied with anyone. I feel as if the burden of Covid, Ukraine and inflation was placed, if not blamed, on him. Imho, he maintained a good relationship with the US, and in many ways strengthened that relationship. IF he manages to hang on until October, so much can change quickly.
I’ve said for several months now that I would not put past Putin to invade Alaska, mainly to strike back at a weak U.S. given our poor president and overall pathetic leadership issues. Such action would definitely shake us Americans out of our complacency, and force more realistic support for Ukraine and stopping the Russian invasion plans in general. At least I would like to think it would. That said, I certainly prefer that we would be more supportive without having to deal with Russian troops on our shores….
As my father used to say, 'politics is a dirty business'. I think those at the Kremlin who are celebrating with Vodka tonight believe Putin has intentions to re-claim Alaska from the U.S.A.