tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post4256802618700154097..comments2024-03-28T20:13:21.900-06:00Comments on The Blog Fodder: Ukraine. I break radio silence.The Blog Fodderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-74765649515538897082014-02-22T02:04:18.534-06:002014-02-22T02:04:18.534-06:00Thanks. I'm collecting Ukrainian posts and blo...Thanks. I'm collecting Ukrainian posts and blogs and will post them on my own blog when I have more together.<br /><br />Meantime, here, have Greg Afinogenov's, “<a href="http://haquelebac.wordpress.com/2014/02/22/putin-and-fascism/" rel="nofollow">Russia under Putin</a>.” It's scary. Raven Onthillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634556869209594389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-47875330708145191802014-02-21T16:46:49.601-06:002014-02-21T16:46:49.601-06:00Thank you sir, I am sort of French, but I am an Am...Thank you sir, I am sort of French, but I am an American and have a blog that is read in America. I saw this on Ol' Buzzards blog and I am going to republish it on my blog! Thak you so much for you insight. Bon Courage, mon brave!microdothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564820031343630871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-60253678740420284712014-02-21T14:46:06.307-06:002014-02-21T14:46:06.307-06:00Thanks, Bron. I can write. Just not fiction...at...Thanks, Bron. I can write. Just not fiction...at least I hope it isn't fiction. Too much of an academic to make (important) stuff up.The Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-34511560685099525312014-02-21T14:44:17.790-06:002014-02-21T14:44:17.790-06:00Thank you all for your comments. War has been avo...Thank you all for your comments. War has been avoided for now at least and possibly forever. But those in positions of power through out the country are not going to give up easily and sometimes revolutions simply replace one set of ruling autocratic nobility with another. And benni, if you ever get a chance come back to Kyiv. It is still a lovely cityThe Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-62672382544115897622014-02-21T13:02:09.349-06:002014-02-21T13:02:09.349-06:00As Chartreuse said, this is the clearest explanati...As Chartreuse said, this is the clearest explanation I have read. Thank you and I wish you safety. I was in Kyiv many years ago and it was a beautiful city. benni https://www.blogger.com/profile/09942386013237815777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-18745636626110549502014-02-21T11:29:58.206-06:002014-02-21T11:29:58.206-06:00Brilliantly written, Pops. Sad and poignant and he...Brilliantly written, Pops. Sad and poignant and heartbreaking. <br /><br />Safety for all the people in Ukraine.Bronwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386091994745153450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-2717960779650956032014-02-21T09:43:43.308-06:002014-02-21T09:43:43.308-06:00Pretty much as I expected, Al. No easy solutions a...Pretty much as I expected, Al. No easy solutions at all.<br /><br />Question: Is Poland likely to open its borders in the same way as Austria did in 1956, to let in those who were fleeing the Hungarian terror?<br /><br />Blessings and Bear hugs!Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-19947470443840521802014-02-21T08:47:14.419-06:002014-02-21T08:47:14.419-06:00The latest news reports (BBC) are saying the oppos...The latest news reports (BBC) are saying the opposition and the president have come to their senses and agreed on something that should halt the violence. Good news, if it's true. Stay safe.<br /><br />Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18359007443116549436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-34398278646383563292014-02-21T07:48:59.464-06:002014-02-21T07:48:59.464-06:00Prayers are with you buddy.Prayers are with you buddy.Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08330422009953403094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-12283225769107615142014-02-21T06:40:15.460-06:002014-02-21T06:40:15.460-06:00Stay safe, glad to hear a voice from Ukraine.Stay safe, glad to hear a voice from Ukraine.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-70377118133835619882014-02-21T06:39:52.157-06:002014-02-21T06:39:52.157-06:00Thanks for not forgetting me after a five month ab...Thanks for not forgetting me after a five month absence. Appreciate your concern. We are far enough from the cities to be safe unless the whole country goes up in flames. The government cannot be trusted. If everyone went home believing any promises, it would be very dangerous.<br />For reasonable coverage in English, the Kyiv Post is good. www.kyivpost.com<br />There are a couple sites in The Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-66966146221942615972014-02-20T21:10:29.868-06:002014-02-20T21:10:29.868-06:00I've been watching the news here and worrying ...I've been watching the news here and worrying about you and your family. It feels like a ridiculous understatement to say I hope you'll be safe. For what it's worth, I'm sending good thoughts your way.Diane Hendershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563115165301223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-40013501019244556672014-02-20T19:20:50.558-06:002014-02-20T19:20:50.558-06:00Finally, an explanation about what's happening...Finally, an explanation about what's happening in that country that I can understand and one that is partisan-free. Hope you have alternative plans in place in case things get even worse, but I guess Tanya isn't likely to want to go anywhere given all her family and other ties there. Chartreusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05919069110736697400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-86550399057054963062014-02-20T17:36:42.105-06:002014-02-20T17:36:42.105-06:00As soon as the riots started I was wishing you wou...As soon as the riots started I was wishing you would continue your blog. I have been concerned about your safety. Please keep us posted as long as possible. I will try and spread your post.<br />stay safe<br />the Ol'BuzzardOl'Buzzardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00075162476463971258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-59922318935413842412014-02-20T13:42:52.319-06:002014-02-20T13:42:52.319-06:00The banks shut down for two hours this afternoon b...The banks shut down for two hours this afternoon because the rich and powerful were pulling cash to take with them as they flee the country. Yanukovych's son has gone to UK. Deputies are fleeing to what ever countries they have residences. In Ukraine you can buy a diplomatic passport so don't need visas and these rats are fleeing the sinking ship.The Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.com