The transition period is fine but I think once the new president is decided after the election the old president and his entire admin should have no ability to spend any new money or make any new legislation or do any pardons.

More than likely you're +1 right. Putin has made nuking threats before and was a part of the USSR who once viewed their threats of shooting nukes at us as in the USA the same thing of nuking themselves.
Nevertheless, I'm quite sure Putin is tempted to initiate the scenario I laid out. Biden is weak as tater water as a fellow corrections coworker used to say of those lacking intestinal fortitude.
I also have a prediction of NATO's response for Putin nuking no one else but the Ukraine illustrated by listening to the sounds of chirping crickets and the subdued for worried squawks of very frightened chickens.
I share your hope that we don't rebuild Ukraine whatever happens next. Zelenskyy keeps visiting us like a famished vampire knowing that at least Democrats just love to fawn all over him while no one else in Europe gives him squat.
He WILL be back. Vampires always return to where they've been invited. I once read Bram Stoker's Dracula.

I think we are headed down paths with no off ramp or ability to turn around. These guys have to follow through and if they don’t is over for them. This is a stupid, dangerous game.

I kinda think Putin's smart enough to see through Biden's Schiff too. I most certainly hope so.

This is global, yes the left want America decimated because we stand in their way. They need a pandemic or global war to create the pain they need to install power.

puppet and chief, typo

My pleasure. My son actually asked me if I could beat up Jake Paul the other day. I'm the same age as Mike Tyson. That cracked me up. Being dangerous allowed me to stand my ground in many circumstances - some of them being in my professional life and some in dealing with public schools. I'm the kindest dude you'll ever meet. I melt at babies and dogs, and even young people trying to scratch out their own existing in this capitalistic world. But, some have learned the hard way that I have a line in the sand and won't budge. I've had a meeting where it was me vs 12 public school officials and stood my ground...something I heard made the rounds about me. So be it. I'm not only Mike Tyson's age, but I'm the same measurements and have laced up the boxing gloves for 20 years. Good luck with that...haha! And, Peterson says one of the best ways to be dangerous is to be articulate. That's where I was with the school meeting. I knew very well what they were supposed to be doing and just told them they better do it...

the usa is not innocent of meddling where it shouldnt- over the years and in many ways.
How about the usa government sticks to serving ITS citizens and not using its power to enrich corporate interests.
If I were trump, I would say a few things to Putin-
1) This Ukraine war is hurting Russia, USA, and Ukraine, as well as Europe.
2) It was a mistake for the USA to prod Russia and fight a potential ally on behalf of a country where we had nothing to gain, and it was a mistake for Russia to expect that Ukraine would simply fall in a few days.
3) Ukraine is pretty much destroyed and is not of value to anyone, least of all the Ukrainian people. Russia spent billions and is hated, so did the USA. And what did either of us get.....
4) If Russia pulls back its forces from some disputed areas, and The USA will vote against whats left of Ukraine entering NATO and the war is OVER
5) USA and Russia should cooperate in the future, as we dont have any desire to invade or harm Russia.

Sign here.....

"We installed a western leader…"

You mean the clown who played a transvestite on TV and played a piano with his Johnson?

That "Western Leader"?

I didnt hear what I said anywhere. I am just venting what I think is obvious common sense.

Unfortunately the RINOs are not doing a damn thing to address this crime.
What part of: they work for us, do they not get?

Those are pretty safe bookends. Can’t disagree.

I didn't mean there was anything good about it. Just asserting the basis.

Yep. It really hits hard watching it today...

Putin has been in power for a very long time, giving him a long history to be examined. He is fanatical about holding power, but you cannot hold power if you are dead or if the country you control becomes worthless. As is the case with bullies, he thrives on the fears of others. You handle bullies by standing up to them. If you do not stand up to them, they take more and more until you are their slave.