Key West Lou / A TEA BAG WITHOUT HOT WATER

Key West Lou / A TEA BAG WITHOUT HOT WATER

I came across a quote, statement, whatever. I am not sure. However, in its own way food for thought: “A person without imagination is like a tea bag without hot water.”

Tomorrow is March 1. The day Biden presents his first State of the Union Address. It is also the day that American right wingers decided was the day for US. citizens to have their own Truck Convoy. Washington D.C. its goal.

The convoy’s name similar to Canada’s: Freedom Convoy USA 2022. Its purpose to end the “pandemic national emergency” and put to an end government rules requiring masks and vaccines.

Will tomorrow’s truck convoy be as impressive as Canada’s? More so? Less?

I suspect less.

I doubt it will be anywhere as close in size as Canada’s. One reason is everyone knows about it. Good guys and bad. Washington has been busy with planning and preparations for a month.

Organizers of the convoy had a simple plan in place. Several small convoys would start from various U.S. cities. As they drove to Washington, other truckers would join them.

Reminded me of the movie Spartacus. Recall as the slaves rode their horses to wherever, other groups of slaves would join them daily. A small group turned into a slave army of thousands.

One of the groups started from Los Angeles a few days ago. Not a large group. Only 5 tractor trailers.

A stop was made in Las Vegas. One or two of the five dropped out. No new trucks had joined nor were any joining in Las Vegas.

The leader of the Los Angeles group quit. He was disappointed no one seemed enthused about joining.

The convoy’s goal is the National Mall. If unable to gather at the Mall, a back up plan is in place. The Beltway. Use the Beltway to disrupt Washington.

The Ukraine situation continues.

My admiration for the people of the Ukraine is without limit. Such bravery. It is my country! Terrific! Makes me wonder if we would stand in such fashion were the U.S. under attack. We are not the brave farmers and merchants of 1776. We are not made of the same stuff as those who fought on both sides during the Civil War. We are not that special generation who fought World War II.

Belarus sits aside the Ukraine. It is Russia’s puppet. Word is Belarus is ready to send troops into the Ukraine this week. To fight on Russia’s side, of course.

A U.S. Defense official described Belarus in practical terms as “an extension of the Kremlin.”

Recent reports reveal Russia has used Belarus to launch missiles and aircraft across the Ukraine.

Belarus voted in recent days to ditch its non-nuclear status. The announcement coincides with Putin’s second nuclear threat.

A cop stealing from other police officers. Such has occurred in New York City.

Edward Mullins was until recently President of the Sergeants Benevolent Association. The PBA for New York City police sergeants on duty and retired.

The PBA has 13,000 members. It is the fifth largest police benevolent association in the U.S.

Mullins stole from members’ dues in excess of $1 million from 2017-2021. He used the monies to support his high style way of living.

Mullins surrendered to the FBI last week.

Syracuse, my Syracuse! Syracuse plays another top team tonight. North Carolina. The season has not been a good one. I still do not  understand. Team material this season the best ever. Their record  one of the worst ever.

Such is life.

Enjoy your day!

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PUTIN THREATENS NUCLEAR WAR A SECOND TIME

Putin yesterday threatened nuclear war a second time.

The man is insane. However his actions are typical of a small man.

Napoleon was a small person stature wise. Not that tall. Every victory made him taller in his mind, however.

So it appears to be with Putin. Short in stature. He also runs a small country. The Russia of today is not the Soviet Union of yesterday.

Unfortunately, the little man has one big item. Nuclear weapons. Would he use them? Who knows. Could be. Did anyone think he would go after a country considerably smaller than his own with the force and violence he has.

Putin has to be embarrassed and frustrated that he has not yet conquered the Ukraine. And therein lies the reasoning behind his second threat re use of nuclear weapons.

Putin’s threat was in the form of an announcement that he was putting his nuclear deterrent forces on alert.

Putin has not succeeded as he had anticipated in the Ukraine. The people are opposing him. They may fear Russia, be afraid of Putin, but the Ukraine is theirs and they are going to oppose him. If Putin wants the Ukraine, he will have to have to destroy it.

Putin’s excuse for the increase in Russian force are the recent sanctions imposed and “aggressive statements” from NATO countries.

Putin is not open and straight with his own people. He tells the Russians that there is no “war” or “invasion.” Russian troops in the Ukraine are merely a defensive operation and only in the eastern part of the country.

Many Russians do not believe him. The huge crowds protesting in Moscow and St. Petersburg indicate the Russians are not buying his lies.

Such has to make Putin uncomfortable. The crowds may be protesting today. Tomorrow they will be in Putin’s office taking him prisoner.

Putin does not want the Russian people to know the number of Russians who have and are dying. He has threatened any independent publications that report on Russian casualties with censorship. Further intimating more serious consequences.

It is believed 3,000 Russians have died so far in the conflict. Putin does not report that number or any number. It is clear however he fears body bags returning and the Russian people for themselves being able to see the number of mounting dead.

What to do.

This past week several sources said Russia was using “mobile crematoriums” to hide evidence of war dead. The crematoriums are camouflaged to look like artillery.

In addition to protests in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russians are protesting in 50 some other Russian cities. Protests massive in nature.

Protesting is against the law. So far 3,500 protesters have been arrested. There is a feeling Putin will soon be cracking down in heavier numbers re the protesters.

Protesting is taking place all over the world.

The Ukraines are doing a hell of a job!

Tanks are running out of fuel. As such occurs, the Ukraines are taking the Russian soldiers into custody. The Russians not fighting back at all at that stage.

Food is in short supply in the Ukraine. The Ukrainian people need money for all sort of personal things. Putin has announced that henceforth it is against the law to send money. A crime. Punishment 20 years.

Kharkiv is Ukraine’s second largest city. The Russians took control of a certain portion yesterday. Russian military were walking about as conquering heroes.

The situation did not last long. The Ukrainians were able to force the Russians out. Not sure this made Putin very happy. Putin with all his forces has yet to conquer any Ukrainian city.

Some Syracuse.

Syracuse and Duke met yesterday at the Carrier Dome. More than 30,000 spectators.

Duke the better team this year. Ranked in the top 10. Probably 5th.

Duke trashed Syracuse. Duke won 97-72.

Duke opened the game big time and had a 14-0 lead in minutes. Soon that lead was 41-13.

Duke looked terrific! During one of its runs in the first half, Duke shot 90.9 percent. They made 83.3 percent of their 3’s.

Oh, well. That’s how the cookie crumbles.

There is always next year.

Enjoy your Sunday!

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