I can not get these images out of my mind since seeing them several weeks ago. This is a ditch dug on the Ukrainian border to help keep the Soviet troops out. Here are tanks of the Russians that are just parked and waiting.. . . . . 
Here let me show you, again, the ditches dug by these people whose only goal is self-determination and freedom. . . . . Maybe the tanks will be slowed. . . maybe not. . . but they have to try. . . 
And here are some of the Soviet helicopters . . . . . 
Russia wants a warm water port and access to the gas and oil, and they say to protect native Russian speaking people living in Ukraine. This is what they are fighting for and the Ukrainians are using sticks, stones and ditches to try to insure their freedom. Think of the rag tag courageous Colonist army taking on the World’s strongest forces from Great Britain the Revolutionary War in the 1770s.. . . . . for freedom. 
World War I trench warfare. . . . . . 
Images of Civil War ditches , long silent. . . . . . War is a weapon of change which may only be fleeting. . . .we as Americans know that. . . in Iraq , Afghanistan , even with nation building after the shooting stops , beginning of free elections, education for girls, rights for women . . . but the anger still lingers for some and the good deeds are lost . . . . David and Goliath stories still continue. . . . . Self-determination is a universal heartbeat. . . . .
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I like the ways you ve written this, thanks for sharing !
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Many thanks for your kind comment!
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Reblogged this on Oyia Brown.
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Great post and simply put. Thank you!
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America and the EU started this they encouraged the rebellion may even have sent mercenaries in to ‘assist’ the eventual take over of the legitimate democratically elected Ukrainian govt by right wing rebels, and now when Russia predictably stepped up to the plate where are the EU and US? They’re away in safety bleating about international crimes and sanctions. I can’t recall one country however backwar that has surrendered because of sanctions and to think Russia might do it is ridiculous.
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They do seem to be rather to work from the power and war. That is rather sad.
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Scary times right now, here and around the world. Feels like the ’70’s all over again.
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Yes, we have lived through that time and recognize the sides. Glad to hear from you . Did you see the post on New Mexico? I can’t remember where you are from, but I know you love the west! Best. . .
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Freedom is such a high price 😦
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And very fragile . . . . .
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Why do you think Ukranians don’t have necessary modern weapons?
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http://www.voanews.com/content/is-ukraine-military-ready-to-thwart-russian-invasion/1909683.html
Great questions. I hope the link above will tell you more. Ukraine did have the third most nuclear weapons behind Russia and the US, but they were sent back to Russia to be dismantled several years ago. Ukraine is a poor country with little money to spend on weapons and the army. What do you think?
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US and EU should keep their promises. In a special treaty they guaranteed Ukraine security in exchange for distmantling nuclear weapons.
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I agree absolutely that the EU and US should keep their promises , always. It makes me very sorry that we have let the Ukraine down.
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