WHITHER UKRAINE? In February 2022 when Russia’s ‘special military operation’ invaded Ukraine, the United Kingdom was the first country to declare unequivocal support, immediately sending large quantities of her own stocks of the excellent shoulder-operated anti-tank missile NLAW, which largely contributed to the utter defeat of the Russian attempt to capture Kyiv (Kiev that was) from the north. Next the USA announced support, then somewhat reluctantly Germany and France came on board and soon, with the vocal exception of Hungary, all of NATO was solidly behind Ukraine. What began with the supply of only defensive weapons metamorphosed into the provision of artillery, mortars, missiles and, eventually, main battle tanks and the promise of F16 jet fighters.
Only disagree in that there's a very small chance Trump wins the election. He has to convince a lot of people that he won't do what he did the first time and he's not even trying to do so.
It would be imprudent this far ahead of next November's balloting to concede the election outcome. Even in normal years the polls taken this early were not reliable predictors and our pollsters these days have trouble reaching reliable respondents among a population worn down by internet and telephone spammers wanting to talk about extended auto warranties. A certain degree of concern and perhaps alarm is warranted but not yet panic.
Only disagree in that there's a very small chance Trump wins the election. He has to convince a lot of people that he won't do what he did the first time and he's not even trying to do so.
It would be imprudent this far ahead of next November's balloting to concede the election outcome. Even in normal years the polls taken this early were not reliable predictors and our pollsters these days have trouble reaching reliable respondents among a population worn down by internet and telephone spammers wanting to talk about extended auto warranties. A certain degree of concern and perhaps alarm is warranted but not yet panic.