Message #47909

[mccoy]

Steve, I understand what you are saying, but probably the choice as to presidential candidates is limited and people voted for what they considered the best choice available, not the best ideal choice in absolute. I too believe that the best choice in absolute would have been very different. However, sometimes you must eat what's on the table if there is no other choice.

I listened attentively to Trump's clams about Ukraine. First of all, he's not in charge yet, so he could not lead negotiations in the name of the USA. Second, he probably spoke about an effective day, minus the preparations and all the diplomatic activities needed to make the negotiations happen. Plus, he was aware that he was speaking in very optimistic terms, because he added that it's going to be much more difficult now, and it would not have happened if he were president.

I think people will be happy if the war is ended not in one day, but in a reasonably short time.