I read an open letter “The Nato alliance should not invite Ukraine to become a member” in The Guardian. It made my stomach turn. But let’s say, for this discussion, that this letter is on the money. So, Ukraine doesn’t get to join the club. Ok. But why not give Ukraine the weapons it needs to defend itself. And why make Ukraine fight with one hand tied behind its back. Why all the rules and restrictions about what Ukraine can and can’t do. WTF ?!

The free, democratic world is not without its flaws. But If I had to choose between America, say, and Russia, I would choose America. I would never be able to sit and write this if I was living in Russia – I would be in trouble if I did. There is much about America that is rotten and broken, but again, it does allow for freedom of speech, and of expression. Same in Europe. I could go on and on here, but I am sure the point I am trying to make is pretty straight forward.

Russian propaganda is a very real thing. They are masters at this and they never stop. The bottom line is, and you can choose to ignore this one fundamental point: Russia will not stop unless they are stopped. Ukraine is fighting this war for Europe and the rest of free world, whether people believe to accept this or not. They are paying the ultimate price for their freedom, and for the system (again, with all its flaws and challenges) that we all would rather be living under, that of the free, democratic world.

Yes, there are wars all over the place, and they are all tragic and painful, but this is not just another war. This is about a superpower that has demonstrated that it is evil and constantly lies. Think for a minute how mad things are when it is this very same superpower that took over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council this month. I can’t be the only person to be thinking that this all one insane joke.

This is a war between superpowers, and Ukraine is doing the heavy lifting, and paying the ultimate price. This is a war between good and evil.

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

Would you want to be friends with a bully or a bullshitter. What about a bully and a bullshitter – who wants to do business with people like that. I try and avoid any crazy people. I am sure most normal people also try stay well away from parasites. And yet, if you look at the world today, so many bullies seem to be winning. From the corporate world to politics – maybe it has always been like that. I don’t know anymore. Anything is possible these days.

The upcoming American election is the ultimate example. I am also of the view that Joe Biden should let another democrat take his place, but it doesn’t appear like that will happen. And my bet is that Trump will become president again. It is all so hard to believe.

Let’s say that Trump does in fact become president again. What does that say about the values of the world we live in.

If Donald Trump shot someone dead, and it was recorded on video, for the world to see, would it make any difference? I reckon that no one in America would change their vote. Yes, I know this sounds crazy, but this is what I bet would be the case.

I am not sure how accurate this is, but this is what I found now with a Google search : “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn’t lose any voters, OK?” Trump remarked at a campaign stop at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. “It’s, like, incredible.”

What a world we are living in. I will also bet that Trump is going to be the President again.

That famous line from an interview with Gandhi has been on my mind again. When a reporter once asked Gandhi what he thought of Western civilization, he famously replied: “I think it would be a good idea.”

The world has become more dangerous, not safer, from my perspective.

If the world had armed Ukraine faster and better this could have been avoided, in my view. And now, any dictator with nuclear weapons is going to feel very cocky knowing that there will be little resistance for their potential aggressive actions.

The numbers below in the pie chat are just staggering. And this is in one year. Wow, imagine if this kind of money was spent building hospitals and schools and helping to feed those who are starving.

I fear a bigger war is coming. I hope I am wrong though.