1984Echoes

And MIG's. Lots of MIG's.

Adolph Putin, murderer of women and children. 21st century Ukrainian Genocide.

But that would be us, the common people. Those images may exist, but not for us in the public. If they, however, make their way to behind closed doors United Nations, and/or NATO, EU, etc.... There is still the possibility of a sea change in thinking. And yes... that's what I was thinking exactly, the Vietnam war images. Or African famine images. No one can be the same after seeing those. Attitudes change, and change fast, after that... It's emotional.

We are going to backfill Poland with F-22's I believe. That will replace, and allow the transfer, of those MIG's. But the backfill process may take some time which is what the current hold-up is on the MIG's... can't leave Poland bereft of planes. Non-starter.

Adolph Putin. Murderer of women and children.

Here's the instance in which it will change, and NATO will become involved: Pictures of dead Ukrainian children get out into the world. The World, the United Nations, NATO, the United States of America become outraged at Putin's genocide against the Ukrainian peoples, civilians, women & children. Multiple countries demand an immediate cessation of hostilities and a withdrawal of Russian forces back to pre-2022 locations; otherwise a declaration of war against Russia, by the UK, Poland, Romania, Norway, Germany, and France. Uncertain on Canada, but the U.S. will join them although... there's always Congress to get through.

And based on that... I never wanted to draft him at the top of the 1st. At the end of the 1st, if he fell, and Brad Holmes and the Detroit coaches felt they could "coach him up", maybe take a shot. IMO, if some team wants to trade up to our spot to draft Willis and offers a good enough package... I do the trade down. No hesitation. But it has to be a worthwhile package.

But we're down 5-1 after Greiss gives those up... not certain how good the defenseman are playing in front of him but I'm guessing, not very... Ned relieves Greiss... Florida's a pretty damn good team...

Neither. It's unlikely because (A) The threat of nuclear war is both unacceptable, and unrealistic. Putin might just be that stupid... he's already threatened the west with nuclear weapons and may even be eager to test them out. But from the west's POV it's a non-starter. We don't negotiate with terrorists, or terrorist threats. Threaten, or actually use a nuclear weapon and all of Europe, U.S. & Canada, and even countries like Japan declare war against Russia. An actual World War. Maybe Putin has lost his mind and doesn't care anymore... but the response so far to his aggression means he has to understand that if he goes too far, the rest of the world is not going to just roll over for him. And a nuclear weapon is a bridge way, way too far... At least I hope he realizes that. (B) Trump? Are you F'ing kidding me? (This is not actually directed at you Chas but, rather, the expected response from the Biden Administration. Probably that... and a Ukrainian Go F Yourself too, just for good measure). There is no possible way they would place Trump in the same room as Putin, as Trump would sell him Alaska for $20 Billion and TWO Trump Towers. The Biden Administration's counterproposal: "Vlad, you get Hillary Clinton. She will be our lead negotiator. Dasvidanya."

Sounds like a "Cover Story".

Wow! That's pretty blunt. Great footage.

That was exactly my point. So telling...

I'd like one more top 4 defenseman to start with. Allowing for the option of either pairing Edvinsson with Seider, or splitting them up to create two dominant defensive pairings. A coach could mix and match as needed.

If Soderblom could make the cut/ NHL this year... another weapon...

Detroit Red Wings, 24-25-6, 8-14-3 AWAY ESPN+ 6:00 PM FLA -300 Florida Panthers, 36-13-5, 24-6-0 HOME

Maybe the Russian Trolls went back to hiding under the bridge?

No Myles Turner to protect the paint... Bagley going off...

I like that Cade has a mid-range game. A couple of those guys just to show something different (wouldn't want to be dependent on mid-range stuff but... just to show a different look...).

Power Play is still looking dysfunctional...

Still a bit more than two weeks to go but... I'd like to see this starting to heat up a bit...

In other words: Trump was boot-licking Putin, yet again...

I don't believe this has much relevancy. Certainly not as much as... in 2008, we, as a nation, were a little bit distracted. With Iraq, hunting for Bin Laden, and an economic crash. IIRC: Georgia barely registered on our conscience, as we were a bit busy at the time. I remember it in the news. But it was fait accompli before we could even get an opinion out the door. And despite my hyperbole: IOW - we just were not prepared, at all, to give any kind of response whatsoever.

Caught off guard. Not this time. And, the parts of Georgia and Ukraine that were previously invaded have a sparse population in comparison, and the capitals/ country were not taken over, just... parts. Russia did not take over Tbilisi, nor Georgia, nor Ukraine (as a whole, previously...). This is different. The response is different. And the world was ready for this response (this time). And one last thing: Biden has been a driving force in pulling everyone together for this response. He deserves major, major credit for this response to Russian aggression.

Crap... I didn't even catch that... I should pay more attention...

The oil industry is also asking for a supportive governmental permitting atmosphere, versus current non-supportive: (I'm for combatting climate change... but I'm also a realist and an "all-in" guy that ranks "energy security" just as high as climate change. That means I am both for combatting climate change as well as fracking, supporting the U.S. Oil & Gas industry, nuclear energy, EV's and the support infrastructure needed for them, etc...): https://finance.yahoo.com/news/biden-called-unleash-shale-counter-050001633.html