Reality. Finally.

Reality Intrudes FINALLY: Obama 2015: “Arming Ukrainians would encourage the notion they could defeat the far more powerful Russians.” Trump 2025: “The Ukrainians are fighting a force that’s clearly much more powerful … and it’s not like they’ve stopped.”

What’s in Store for Zelensky and Friends

Warm-up Band for Zelensky & Coalition of the Lemming. What is in store for Zelensky (and friends), as he goes back to the Oval-Office scene of the crime in February? As Vance has made clear, “Daddy” Trump turns out to be a deadbeat: No more child support.

Bob and Ray Dissect the Summit

“Bob & Ray II” yesterday dissect Alaska summit. I see hopeful signs of flexibility on both sides. Question now is: Can Trump talk turkey to Zelensky w/out the “Coalition of the Willing” eavesdropping, then deciding to support him “for as long as it takes”.

Russia’s Requirements for Peace

Friday Trump heard first-hand Russia’s requirements for peace in Ukraine. Garland & I assess the Alaska summit and address some even more neuralgic issues. I start with lighter-vein apocrypha, then to harsh reality of “how it feels to be stabbed 26 times”.

Summit Predictions from Friday

LAST OPPORTUNITY TO WEIGH THE STAKES AND PREDICT THE OUTCOME OF TODAY’S SUMMIT IN ALASKA. Judge says Larry and he now agree that overall priority is being given to improving US-Russia ties. Bottom line: summit is likely to get this off to a good start.

What Glib Sanger Has to Look Forward To

When NYT’s David Sanger’s drivel runs dry, will the Israelis accord him the warm kind of “homecoming” they gave Robert Maxwell and Jonathan Pollard for services rendered? Glib “Pulitzer David” has earned it. He seems so full of himself, though, he might require a XXX-size crypt.