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hoolstoptheheels

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The real question is whether we’ll be tempted to call his bluff.


I really think Zelensky thought Putin was bluffing and wouldn’t invade. Question is: as the brutal images out of Ukraine multiply, and the noose tightens, how tempted will we be to call Putin’s bluff?

I’d find that to be an extremely tense moment, if we really start debating a no fly zone. I fully appreciate the instinct to come to Ukraine’s aid. I just don’t trust that we wouldn’t be making the same mistake (I believe) Zelensky made until maybe a day or two before the invasion began. I don’t blame Zelensky, by the way - I can see how Ukrainians thought it wouldn’t happen. It’s surreal.

Our decision to call his bluff, if we get there, will have much higher stakes even than the tragedy unfolding now.

(In response to this post by WahooRQ)

Posted: 03/04/2022 at 09:50AM



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