It's Raining in Ukraine 

   Bombs and rockets, that is. Does it matter to us? 

   In the 1930s, Joseph Stalin was murdering and starving millions of Ukrainians. We were dealing with our own problem, economic depression. 

   On October 7, 1952, a son was born to one of Stalin's helpers. Like father like son. Vladimir Putin rose to power some 20 years ago and like Stalin, won't let go. 

   The former Communist KGB leader isn't interested in Communism. Rather, he eyes power and wealth for himself, and expansion for his Russia, hardly the definition of a country. 

   Putin also may differ from Stalin in that, some say, he wishes to restore the empire that existed under czars in the 19th century. Whatever. 

   If he operated like our Democrats, he might have waited until September 17th to attack Ukraine. That would be his show, linking him with Russia's "glorious" assault on Poland, Sept. 17, 1939. But, no. 

   You say Nazi Germany was the aggressor, entering Poland on Sept. 1, starting World War II. Yes, it was. And Stalin followed up 16 days later, crossing Poland's eastern border. He and Hitler had a deal.  

   What did Poland do to deserve that double whammy? And what did Ukraine do to deserve Putin's wrath, after 76 years of peace in Europe (not that the Soviets in eastern Europe were nice guys). 

   Ukraine's natural resources and abundant agricultural blessings may or may not be the prize.

   Does this war matter to us? We'll soon know, but life is way different today.

   Russians are attacking with planes. Who flew the first flight? 

   They could affect electronic communications. Who mastered electricity?

   Cybersecurity is a great concern. Who developed technology?

   Putin adds a nuclear threat. Who developed atomic bombs, and used two? 

   Most important, Putin finances this with oil wealth. Who discovered oil?

Pray for Christians, Jews and other innocent people.

          Jimmy