Tens of millions of Americans and Europeans are itching to do something to help the Ukraine. We are waiting for leaders to call for Oil conservation to stop the need for Russian Oil. Some of us remember a prior oil crisis when leaders called for conservation by simply driving slower, skipping unnecessary trips and wearing a sweater to …
Tens of millions of Americans and Europeans are itching to do something to help the Ukraine. We are waiting for leaders to call for Oil conservation to stop the need for Russian Oil. Some of us remember a prior oil crisis when leaders called for conservation by simply driving slower, skipping unnecessary trips and wearing a sweater to make up for lowering the thermostat by a degree or two. Can President Biden find the words to inspire such a campaign? We need to feel we are doing something, and it isn't effective unless it is done on a massive scale. Simple?
I agree, Marshall, though we shouldn't even need to be told. Of course, if Biden does try to convince Americans to accept minimal discomfort and inconvenience in support of the Ukrainian people, he will be skewered for attacking our god given freedom to to be selfish jerks.
The Republican evil will blame him and smear him, no matter what. All the while pretending to support Ukraine. It’s the ploy they have used since Nixon.
Agree. A message from President Biden to explain the ban on Russian oil and what we can do to address inconveniences and setbacks would be significant. As a retired person, higher gas prices will not have as much of an effect on me, so I understand how those who need to drive to work daily will be an issue. However, a focus on inconveniences as temporary and how the ban will be another tool to support the Ukrainians and keep us out of a war with Russia needs to be shared. Might be good to bring up Louis DeJoy’s new purchase of a fleet of gas-powered vehicles
Love this idea. I posted a reply to McPutin's Twitter. He lied about President Biden and oil. Everyone needs to call all of them on their lies on their posts and celebrate our President.
At this point, nearly the entire world is reviling the Russian Army and Putin for targeting civilians. They will never recover from this stain: they are stained forever. The oil embargo is merely America digging very deep to express the profound opposition that this criminal action has ignited.
Roland, Agree. Putin has forever ruined the Russian 'brand'. He'll probably light off a tactical nuke and the whole planet will react to that - in not a nice way. Get out a map and start looking at neighboring countries who will start dismembering Russia. Some great investment opportunities there. Not snark, totally serious.
Hi Charlie. I am well aware you’re being totally serious, there was never any doubt.
Here’s my view, and the FSB observers here in this forum might appreciate this:
I agree with you that the Russian brand is being ruined, moreso the Putin name and the names of any cronies that make it into the news (Deripaska, Usmanov, et al).
I differentiate between Russia
(1) the police state, the Orwellian mind control agency, and the criminal enterprise composed of the government and the business oligarchy
(2) the people
The Russian people are responsible for allowing a deeply corrupt government and business oligarchy to take control in their country. So they are going to take the hit for that abdication of power and responsibility.
I have confidence in them however. The war protesters are evidence of life. Even before this war, in Khabarovsk and elsewhere around Russia, we have seen glimmers of dawn. Navalny of course. Even as we speak, I suspect now that there are FSB agents (and perhaps even factions within that agency) who are well on their way to understanding the truth. They have very sharp minds.
Russia is going through a reckoning, a coming to consciousness, not unlike what has been happening in America (#MeToo, George Floyd, Jan. 6). These societal awakenings are brutal. So like it or not, I can’t help it, I have sympathy and empathy for the Russians.
Roland, Spot on as usual. I also hold a difference between Russian 'leaders' and average citizens. I feel sorry for the pain they will now suffer. But they will prevail. This is a necessary initial step in evolving global consciousness.
Buddhists (like moi) say, 'pain is inevitable, suffering is optional'.
I've been on this awakening rant for some 5 years now. I am actually heartened that the process has begun - but not without the pain of birth. https://media.awakeningtowholeness.net/
Tens of millions of Americans and Europeans are itching to do something to help the Ukraine. We are waiting for leaders to call for Oil conservation to stop the need for Russian Oil. Some of us remember a prior oil crisis when leaders called for conservation by simply driving slower, skipping unnecessary trips and wearing a sweater to make up for lowering the thermostat by a degree or two. Can President Biden find the words to inspire such a campaign? We need to feel we are doing something, and it isn't effective unless it is done on a massive scale. Simple?
I agree, Marshall, though we shouldn't even need to be told. Of course, if Biden does try to convince Americans to accept minimal discomfort and inconvenience in support of the Ukrainian people, he will be skewered for attacking our god given freedom to to be selfish jerks.
The Republican evil will blame him and smear him, no matter what. All the while pretending to support Ukraine. It’s the ploy they have used since Nixon.
Agree. A message from President Biden to explain the ban on Russian oil and what we can do to address inconveniences and setbacks would be significant. As a retired person, higher gas prices will not have as much of an effect on me, so I understand how those who need to drive to work daily will be an issue. However, a focus on inconveniences as temporary and how the ban will be another tool to support the Ukrainians and keep us out of a war with Russia needs to be shared. Might be good to bring up Louis DeJoy’s new purchase of a fleet of gas-powered vehicles
At least, there is *some* good USPS news. A bipartisan bill is on its way to the president's desk which, among other provisions, end the requirement to pre-fund the USPS retirement system out 75 years. https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/03/08/signed-sealed-delivered-senate-sends-usps-reform-bill-bidens-desk
Love this idea. I posted a reply to McPutin's Twitter. He lied about President Biden and oil. Everyone needs to call all of them on their lies on their posts and celebrate our President.
At this point, nearly the entire world is reviling the Russian Army and Putin for targeting civilians. They will never recover from this stain: they are stained forever. The oil embargo is merely America digging very deep to express the profound opposition that this criminal action has ignited.
Roland, Agree. Putin has forever ruined the Russian 'brand'. He'll probably light off a tactical nuke and the whole planet will react to that - in not a nice way. Get out a map and start looking at neighboring countries who will start dismembering Russia. Some great investment opportunities there. Not snark, totally serious.
Hi Charlie. I am well aware you’re being totally serious, there was never any doubt.
Here’s my view, and the FSB observers here in this forum might appreciate this:
I agree with you that the Russian brand is being ruined, moreso the Putin name and the names of any cronies that make it into the news (Deripaska, Usmanov, et al).
I differentiate between Russia
(1) the police state, the Orwellian mind control agency, and the criminal enterprise composed of the government and the business oligarchy
(2) the people
The Russian people are responsible for allowing a deeply corrupt government and business oligarchy to take control in their country. So they are going to take the hit for that abdication of power and responsibility.
I have confidence in them however. The war protesters are evidence of life. Even before this war, in Khabarovsk and elsewhere around Russia, we have seen glimmers of dawn. Navalny of course. Even as we speak, I suspect now that there are FSB agents (and perhaps even factions within that agency) who are well on their way to understanding the truth. They have very sharp minds.
Russia is going through a reckoning, a coming to consciousness, not unlike what has been happening in America (#MeToo, George Floyd, Jan. 6). These societal awakenings are brutal. So like it or not, I can’t help it, I have sympathy and empathy for the Russians.
It’s who I am.
Roland, Spot on as usual. I also hold a difference between Russian 'leaders' and average citizens. I feel sorry for the pain they will now suffer. But they will prevail. This is a necessary initial step in evolving global consciousness.
Buddhists (like moi) say, 'pain is inevitable, suffering is optional'.
I've been on this awakening rant for some 5 years now. I am actually heartened that the process has begun - but not without the pain of birth. https://media.awakeningtowholeness.net/
Yes.
“This is a necessary initial step in evolving global consciousness.”
Will that reckoning come soon enough to save Ukraine? I suspect not.
I suspect not
And Saudi oil....