It's important to keep a key presupposition in mind as we examine Trump/Russia: the intention of the West has never been to win the war, but to keep it going perpetually. The utilitarian advantages of a stalemate are many, and among them the State feeds the military industrial complex, all while keeping an expansionist tyrant in Putin locked down. Much commentary becomes derailed by claims like, "Ukraine can't win!" or "Ukraine isn't winning." This was never the point of Western intervention; don't punch a straw man.
I think it's good that we're finally having a conversation about this path, instead of just locking ourselves into a mindless narrative repeated by cultural forces. I also side with Trump's intention to stop the casualties, which have been immense. At the same time, Russian containment until they ""elect"" a leader with a better vision for the future is also important.
So in the end: 🤷♂️
If BTC is to be anything more than a (relatively volatile) investment, me thinks the enthusiasts should not be celebrating yet another tie to the U.S. economy.
