Putin

Theodore Roosevelt said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Putin may indeed have a big stick, but he is speaking loudly, which is a manifestation of immaturity. We pray that the people of Russia are advanced enough to realize that no one wins in a nuclear exchange.  The damage that a number of nuclear explosions of the magnitude now available would likely inflict wounds upon the already ailing earth that would diminish  quality or sustainability of life for all its inhabitants. In that light it is foolish or insane to rattle the saber of nuclear power as a threat to gain or maintain power. We are trying to evolve beyond the lust for power toward compassionate collaboration for the good of all earth's inhabitants. The "stick" that Roosevelt spoke of has gotten bigger than he could have imagined at the time [1901]. Speaking softly, earnestly, carefully and compassionately has become extremely important.