Hi Friends!
Is it possible that Russian President Vladimir Putin has lost his mind? Has he lost his power? Pundits say that he has insulated himself so thoroughly that he has definitely lost touch with his people. Not that he ever cared. That is the deal when a person is a dictator. He can do whatever he wants and whenever he chooses. Thousands of protesting Russians have been arrested, which is pretty brave given that protesting is illegal.
Think of an hourglass where all of the sand is in the do-whatever-I-want side. The side with the least amount of sand is where all the people are. But in a Democracy such as ours, the greater amount of sand is where we reside if we follow basic rules. And the little amount of sand is our government. Republicans like that arrangement. Democrats prefer a more balanced bottle. One-third for government, two-thirds for us.
But there is one more hourglass, and that is the one where businesses are. Their side is heavy with sand and the people just squeeze into the small side of it.
However, people can change those balances. We can vote, protest, knock on doors, hold rallies, follow the political news such as BBC, join political groups, get to know our senators and representatives, and/or run for office.
Then, this hourglass tilts back to a more balanced pair of sands.
Okay, enough of that! Let’s laugh!
Be Safe. Be Well. Your & Yours
Gloria
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Gloria, very astute observation of Putin, although I think we might be giving him to much credit. I believe he doesn't have any joy in his life, as he seems to be painting himself into a corner and that could end very badly for him. I think the only thing Putin understands is never showing weakness or kindness, for he believes that would make him seem weak in the eyes of the world, his only purpose in life is to conquer what he perceives is gaining power, take from another makes him feel he has power, to hurt first before being hurt, in his mind makes him feel powerful.
We should never underestimate him because he really has not much to lose, he is like a snake ready to strike.
Our Government needs to put Americans first, what is best for the people, because there are many people living here, struggling to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table. This has become increasingly hard for the majority of our working class and those of us who are Seniors who are already living on fumes, our Government needs to stop depending on other Countries, especially those who wish too do harm to America.
We need to keep our enemies close, keep a watchful eye on them. We need too show our enemies, our strength, our resolve to keep what we Americans hold dear, our freedom of speech, the right to bear arms and to keep America strong. We need to start relying on ourselves, put Americans to work, made in the USA, shows pride and strength.
So what I am trying to say is, please Mr. President, show those who wish to weaken our Country, too do us harm, that we are not going to let them take what does not belong to them.
It seems to me that many Countries have been for many years, taking advantage of our Country, Europe needs to start showing their alliance, take part in keeping the peace and wellbeing of its people. Keep Dictators from strengthening its hold on Democracy.
I pray that our President will be firm on what our intentions are, keep our Country safe and in doing so, will help the plight of Countries like Ukraine, together with the help of NATO, we will save many lives from ruin and damnation.
Thank you Gloria for your courage and your knowledge of what needs to be done, and bring to life, what is on the minds of many Americans.
Another good read..