I've been quiet on Ukraine and a multitude of topics mainly due to being tired of the maelstrom of insanity we've been forced endured due to the stupidity and criminal incompetence of "elected" leaders. But the reason why I really haven't spoken on Ukraine is purely simple: I don't who to believe. I don't understand what the hell this is all about. I've been trying to find escapism anyway I can. Is it Putin wanting to restore the old Soviet and/or Russian Empire? Possible Is it fear of a strong opponent, in this case NATO, on their doorstep bringing up reminders of Napoleon, the Archangel Affair of Post World War I, and Operation: Barbarossa? Possible Is Putin dying from either cancer or Parkinson's and he wants to go out swinging? Who knows Is Putin just plain coo-koo bananas? Elements of both sides, both in Government and the media, acting out their ultimate Cold War wet dreams? If you seen Dr. Strangelove one too many times. Talk about US funded Bio Labs in Ukraine... which begs