Tilted

Agree, this would be a nice improvement

Reads like a non-story: There is no quote with praise for Russian imperialism. The only real quote is one not endorsing imperialistic notions.

In general, the Vatican appears to support Ukraine.

Wow, that is intense

Not a good answer, but I would try to reschedule the interview.

Otherwise a power nap and/or a cold shower. Plus no food.

Ah, yes the memories. I followed it pretty closely, happily forgot most of it. I'm somehow reminded of Groklaw.

A case could probably be made for either side. Russia supposedly has done this before in Georgia

A lot of speculation, uncertainty and hypotheticals. The west will continue to support Ukraine against Russia.

I don't really disagree with any of this.

The system is rigged and entrenched - not open to change. It is bad, but not so bad that enough people will risk changing it.

I didn't vote for any of this. No one alive did. The system is rigged and deeply entrenched.

Americans act like their voting is disenfranchised, because it is - not much of a choice available to be made.

Can you expand on what you mean?

We need strong constraints for what laws politicians can pass. As a principle, I don't think politicians should get to decide who can run against them or who can vote for them.

If you like your politicians: I would suggest you should look inwards.

I'm fine with reasonable limits on who can run. I don't agree with letting politicians freely decide who can run by passing laws.