Category Archives: Russia

This Is A Day Of Infamy

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Les

I have just watched the blackest day for United States credibility and honor in my life, in our history. The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump showed us what I’ve known for some time. He is a treacherous … Continue reading →

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Family Abuse; Impoverishment, Intimidation, Isolation

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Les

I’ve been thinking about our situation. How can I describe it? What condition are we familiar with, through personal experience or observation? Emotional and physical abuse instantly come to mind. It’s on the news all the time, crime, exploitation, and … Continue reading →

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Ukraine: Setting Things Straight

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Les

Is Europe, with the acquiescence of Biden, about to cave before Russian aggression? As the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches it’s 4th month of slaughter, some NATO members are talking about pushing Ukraine to give up a portion of its … Continue reading →

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Our Small World; Echos from Ukraine

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Les

The image above is from a recently posted video from a small village outside of Kyiv. Provided through Radio Free Europe, Liberty Radio, there are many more on YouTube and other media. In this video you see regular citizens who … Continue reading →

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Volodomyr Zelenskyy

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Les

This morning, I listened to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speak to the U.S. Congress from a secure location in Kyiv. He appeared before them, sitting at his desk, wearing an olive drab military t-shirt. There is no doubting that he is … Continue reading →

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Midnight

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Les

Defense from Atomic Attack, Look MagazineJohn Vachon (Public Domain) When I was 10 years old, I was trained to “duck and cover.” It was the Cold War era and every year the United States and the Soviet Union would test … Continue reading →

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