Ukraine, Crimea, Moldava etc

Not much for me to say and unfortunately that is the case for most Americans. Very little of the world history class the average American took in high school and/or college spent much time with Eastern and far Eastern Europe. Most of our history started with Greece and focused on Western culture. Many other parts of the world were glossed over. Yet so many of us have our opinion. Time we may want to take a cue from other parts of the world before we make definitive statements. Sometimes real leaders spend more time listening than speaking. And to all our right wing brethren this is not a sign of weakness.

We always talk about the importance of having energy independence here in the U.S.. I bet right now Ukraine maybe wishing for a bit of energy independence themselves right now. That is one of the few things I feel a bit of understanding or knowledge about the situation. And one reason we need as a global community; a better balance of energy production. Some wars are preventable when there is a more balance of resources. It is not socialism to balance trade and help others grow. Hoarding and greed are contributors to war.

A quick thought as Eastern Europe fast becomes are next educational task for our current leadership.

And I wonder what was really said in the Vatican today. Or better yet how did Obama feel or his thoughts after his meeting with the Pope.

Anyway spring is taking its time arriving for the Northeast. I hope things change quickly for them.


And I hope to actually put together a post about progressives, modern populists, and.... . Had some ideas the other day. Hopefully I can drag them back out of the recesses of my mind.


Take care