Helps to reckon the present nature of the Russian “Bear” is rather sick. Seems time to re-classify this so-called nation-state in terms of Gazprom, criminal elements, etc.

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I’m also a regular Spengler reader. His latest bent is in direct opposition to VDH’s auto vs. demo-cratic advantage argument (re: Carnage & Culture). That’s a debate I’d like to witness.

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When will Russian losses start to manifest in Georgia? Are we harboring false hopes on this front?