Putin’s 2021 manifesto depicted an independent Ukrainian state as a betrayal (his term) of Russia and the conduct of Russian forces, mass murders, rapes, deportation of Ukrainian children (a long-standing characteristic of Russian forces since the XV century), and the ongoing Russification of the territories occupied by Russian forces all confirm the genocidal intentions behind this invasion. And in the case of Iran and its proxies Washington now seeks a deal with Tehran and it is quite unlikely that anyone except Israel will take on the challenge of disarming Hamas, which is a necessary precondition for the success of any peace program there, either Trump’s or that of somebody else. Giving these “animals” the opportunity to work their will on their victims overlooks the fact that power unchained, “Must make perforce an universal prey, and last eat up himself.” Thus if we do not act to stop the rising tide of geocide and the nihilism of power associated with it, the recent official gloating about our power will be seen as empty boasts while we will once again have to take arms against energized international criminals to save both our interests and lives, not to mention our values.
Author: Stephen Blank, Real Clear Wire
Published at: 2026-02-14 19:57:33
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