Putin Pension Plan

The dictator of Russia has amassed billions. His underlings, no matter how loyal, tend to end up dead. If they follow Vlad's commands in the war, Ukrainians kill them, but if they don't Putin makes sure they disappear (or maybe get tossed out a window). It is more dangerous to be on Putin's side in many cases than against him. 

Russian Job Security

Putin has gone through a lot of generals. One way of terminating their command is ordering them to physically lead combat operations, a virtual guarantee of a rapid demise during the Russian aggression against Ukraine. Another method to rid oneself of nonperforming generals for Putin might be to stage a phony coup to reveal who is loyal and who is less so, and then the leaders Putin finds less faithful may never be heard from again. One fact is glaring- you will never hear a Putin general ask about his pension because they do not live long enough during the Ukraine war to ever collect it- unless I suppose they defect to the Ukraine and the West. 

Not Just Biden

It is becoming undeniable that the Biden family is corrupt from the top down, because without Joe, they have nothing to sell. It is not only the Bidens though. Look at how the Clintons ran a foundation that primarily benefited themselves and then how Hillary (with the cooperation of Obama) orchestrated the Russia hoax against Trump. The top of the DemocRAT Party is rotten and has been through their last several Presidencies. 

Byzantine and Machiavellian

The leaders of Russia in all its incarnations have never been easy to read. Some like Stalin were easier to decipher than others. Papa Joe murdered his way up the ranks, then slaughtered to retain his power, but even he was not merely a "blunt instrument", but a more complex scheming destroyer. Just look at how he formed an alliance with Hitler to divide Poland, before an even more devious snake turned on him. Putin is no Stalin (at least not yet) but is a paranoiac himself and seeming deluded into thinking he can be a Czar of this century. What Putin has done and is doing is unpredictable and dangerous. What may have just been done to him by rebelling Wagner mercenaries was not on everyone's map. Many mothers of Russian conscripts wish the revolt ha been sustained and successful, because removing Putin might well be the best way to save the sons of Russia. Only the Lord knows what the future holds for the long-suffering Russians. 

Putin's Magic Trick

Did little Vlad pull a rabbit out of his hat? Was Putin's power or even his survival ever really in doubt? Putin may not be invincible, but he has demonstrated again that he is difficult to pin down. I think his failing health will end his rule of Russia before an opponent does. 

End of Rebellion

It seems the so-called "insurrection" against Putin may be over essentially before it started. A stillborn civil war seems to have been the flash in the pan that changes nothing for Russia or the Ukraine. 

End of Putin?

If Putin somehow is removed from power, it might benefit the world. Peace could return to the Ukraine. The people of Russia might end up more free. The situation is unsettled now, to say the least, but little Vlad is definitely in the greatest jeopardy he has faced.