Hello, Obligatory shilling. For my paying subscribers, I reviewed a bizarre transgender themed revenge fantasy novel and reflected on fear and modernity. A shrivelled Dick. What did you think I would start this newsletter with today? Bet you didn’t think it was actor
Thanks as ever. Always great. On Ukraine, I'm aware that I'm far too emotionally invested to be able to make predictions, which would be a major problem if it weren't for the more significant issue that I know almost nothing about a) Ukraine, b) Russia, c) the armed forces of the aforementioned countries, d) military strategy and tactics in general, and e) anything not covered by a) to d) above that might be of any relevance.
But people who at least make a good fist on Twitter of appearing to be across a) to e) seem to think that the realistic (if not yet probable) path to Ukrainian victory is the Russian army just falling apart. Which would seem impossible, but then everyone who knew what they were talking about was clear that it was impossible for Russia not to win a conventional war against Ukraine in short order, and yet here we are.
Love all this! What a service for old lazybones like me! Thanks again Ben. My fave was Hitchens. Thinner on paper 😀
Thanks as ever. Always great. On Ukraine, I'm aware that I'm far too emotionally invested to be able to make predictions, which would be a major problem if it weren't for the more significant issue that I know almost nothing about a) Ukraine, b) Russia, c) the armed forces of the aforementioned countries, d) military strategy and tactics in general, and e) anything not covered by a) to d) above that might be of any relevance.
But people who at least make a good fist on Twitter of appearing to be across a) to e) seem to think that the realistic (if not yet probable) path to Ukrainian victory is the Russian army just falling apart. Which would seem impossible, but then everyone who knew what they were talking about was clear that it was impossible for Russia not to win a conventional war against Ukraine in short order, and yet here we are.
What a great selection this Monday, thanks Ben! Have a great week!