War is terrible, I lived trough one myself, it went for 4 years, thus I know horrors fist hand.
What is happening in Ukraine is beyond tragic. But it is sadly reality around the globe, conflict have been raging for years now, Yemen, Tigray, Myanmar and many many other to many to count. Yemen is particularly hard, since it has been raging now for over 10 years, with plenty support from the west to god know which side at this point.
Please what I am about to write is not critique on Ukraine (they need help) but on US politics that have failed America.
But one thing that has been proven by this war, is how inapt US Congress is. Somehow, I find it astonishing, how fast was Congress able to pass bills to provide help to Ukraine with bipartisan support, debt was no issue, money was no issue noting was issue. If only Congress would finally start to do something for mounting issues at home. Opioid epidemic has up to now claimed 500.000 Americans, with no indication that it will stop. And congress doesn't lift a finger. Millions Americans are struggling with out healthcare, unsafe cites, senior poverty, looming student debt apocalypse but hay we have to look at deficit, we cant do anything. This has been going on for decades now, sad sad state. Somehow, US Congress is more interested in fixing all the worlds problems except those at home. There is always money for everyone else except of US tax payers wo pay the bills.
If the world is to be safe in the future, US needs to start to fix it self, because if USA continues on this way it is now, in decade or two there wont be US to help others.
Thank you so much for sharing. What a wonderful couple and group of volunteers. I wish them long life, despite the odds, and much happiness. They truly deserve it xx
The personal tragedy in time of war is heartbreaking. It is also, at times, a celebration of life, even when surrounded by death and destruction. The author of the New Testament of Hebrews noted that until the very day of the flood, people celebrated weddings. That story of the flood itself offered the hope that disgusted as God can become at the folly of men, He yet makes provision for salvation. It's a good thing that He does, otherwise we would have become extinct long ago.
I spent two years as a demolitionist on a Special Force A-Team Airborne. I am not exactly what you would call a wimp but this article and the pictures choked me up. The indominable spirit of the Ukrainian people overwhelms me.
Anybody who reads this and sees the pictures and doesn't feel an emotional tug must be one of those idiots who thinks Russia was justified in invading Ukraine.
Inspiring story. My in-laws were married in Budapest, in fatigues according to family legend, just after the 1956 Revolution failed. Then they fled the country because of their roles in the now failed revolution. May the Ukrainians prevail and may Ana and Anton live happily ever after.
Bari, I would like to thank you, and your contributors, for keeping on writing about the current events in Ukraine. I am appalled that after all promises of "never again" the world not only allows this horror to happen, but the "enlightened" western nations keep financially supporting the Russian military machine by buying their oil and gas. The current sanctions are half-hearted and don't make enough of a difference. That the West still did not start supplying Ukraine with heavy weapons that they need in order to take back their territory and free their people from this horror is something I can't wrap my head around. Every day that goes by means more killings, more rape, more torture, and more suffering. I know that it's too easy to shrug our shoulders and ignore this horrific tragedy. But we need to keep shouting from the rooftops about the atrocities that are being perpetrated at this very moment, and do everything each of us can to put a stop to them, as quickly as we can. I want to add that as someone whose native language is Russian and who grew up on Russian culture, I cannot wrap my head around the evil insanity that is currently gripping the Russian community. I can read their newspapers and opinions and watch their videos, and they make me sick to my stomach. I thought this mass insanity only happened to germans in WWII or in Orwell's books. How can people with whom I share my culture, and whom I thought I knew and understood well, behave in this way is something I can't grasp. For those who can read Russian or can get an English translation here is an example of a typical drivel (in a government newspaper): https://ria.ru/20220403/ukraina-1781469605.html
War is terrible, I lived trough one myself, it went for 4 years, thus I know horrors fist hand.
What is happening in Ukraine is beyond tragic. But it is sadly reality around the globe, conflict have been raging for years now, Yemen, Tigray, Myanmar and many many other to many to count. Yemen is particularly hard, since it has been raging now for over 10 years, with plenty support from the west to god know which side at this point.
Please what I am about to write is not critique on Ukraine (they need help) but on US politics that have failed America.
But one thing that has been proven by this war, is how inapt US Congress is. Somehow, I find it astonishing, how fast was Congress able to pass bills to provide help to Ukraine with bipartisan support, debt was no issue, money was no issue noting was issue. If only Congress would finally start to do something for mounting issues at home. Opioid epidemic has up to now claimed 500.000 Americans, with no indication that it will stop. And congress doesn't lift a finger. Millions Americans are struggling with out healthcare, unsafe cites, senior poverty, looming student debt apocalypse but hay we have to look at deficit, we cant do anything. This has been going on for decades now, sad sad state. Somehow, US Congress is more interested in fixing all the worlds problems except those at home. There is always money for everyone else except of US tax payers wo pay the bills.
If the world is to be safe in the future, US needs to start to fix it self, because if USA continues on this way it is now, in decade or two there wont be US to help others.
He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.
Lovely story. May they survive and prevail.
Lovely story-joy despite the darkness.
Thank you so much for sharing. What a wonderful couple and group of volunteers. I wish them long life, despite the odds, and much happiness. They truly deserve it xx
I hope they survive and make Ukrainian babies. Survival, followed by renewal, is the ultimate insult to this wasteful and illegal war.
So inspiring- thank you and bless you
The personal tragedy in time of war is heartbreaking. It is also, at times, a celebration of life, even when surrounded by death and destruction. The author of the New Testament of Hebrews noted that until the very day of the flood, people celebrated weddings. That story of the flood itself offered the hope that disgusted as God can become at the folly of men, He yet makes provision for salvation. It's a good thing that He does, otherwise we would have become extinct long ago.
The indomitable human spirit! What a sweet story. It’s 06:30 where I live, and this has already made my day. Mazel tov!
I wish them and the Ukraine well. It is in Americas interest this war ends rapidly. I see Turkey and Israel pursuing peace but not the US. Why?
I spent two years as a demolitionist on a Special Force A-Team Airborne. I am not exactly what you would call a wimp but this article and the pictures choked me up. The indominable spirit of the Ukrainian people overwhelms me.
Anybody who reads this and sees the pictures and doesn't feel an emotional tug must be one of those idiots who thinks Russia was justified in invading Ukraine.
I can relate to this story because the only way I’m ever getting married is if I’m surrounded by live fire.
Makes me think the Ukranians may just pull this off.
Inspiring story. My in-laws were married in Budapest, in fatigues according to family legend, just after the 1956 Revolution failed. Then they fled the country because of their roles in the now failed revolution. May the Ukrainians prevail and may Ana and Anton live happily ever after.
Bari, I would like to thank you, and your contributors, for keeping on writing about the current events in Ukraine. I am appalled that after all promises of "never again" the world not only allows this horror to happen, but the "enlightened" western nations keep financially supporting the Russian military machine by buying their oil and gas. The current sanctions are half-hearted and don't make enough of a difference. That the West still did not start supplying Ukraine with heavy weapons that they need in order to take back their territory and free their people from this horror is something I can't wrap my head around. Every day that goes by means more killings, more rape, more torture, and more suffering. I know that it's too easy to shrug our shoulders and ignore this horrific tragedy. But we need to keep shouting from the rooftops about the atrocities that are being perpetrated at this very moment, and do everything each of us can to put a stop to them, as quickly as we can. I want to add that as someone whose native language is Russian and who grew up on Russian culture, I cannot wrap my head around the evil insanity that is currently gripping the Russian community. I can read their newspapers and opinions and watch their videos, and they make me sick to my stomach. I thought this mass insanity only happened to germans in WWII or in Orwell's books. How can people with whom I share my culture, and whom I thought I knew and understood well, behave in this way is something I can't grasp. For those who can read Russian or can get an English translation here is an example of a typical drivel (in a government newspaper): https://ria.ru/20220403/ukraina-1781469605.html
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