odd that this is downvoted. it’s an unpopular, but necessary, perspective to hear presented (mostly) rationally. i disagree with a few of its foundational premi

odd that this is downvoted. it’s an unpopular, but necessary, perspective to hear presented (mostly) rationally. i disagree with a few of its foundational premises, but then, it disagrees with some of mine (e.g. Nato intransigence on its “open door policy”) and that’s ok. i appreciate the read and is a good corrective to the putin-as-hitler madman narrative.