First of all forgive the angry emoji, it's only directed at Putin and those that support him. As I may clarify once again. My beef is against him, the soldiers under his direct orders, the bots spreading propaganda and anyone dumb enough to fall for their bullshit.

With that said, while I took a break from talking about it as well as making art and music based solely on it, I didn't pay less attention to it.

First off I owe @TomFulp and @HerbieG a major apology got my part in the argument in the how to help Ukraine forum. While I didn't help matters contributing to it I thought I'd owe an explanation. While the guy that started said argument who shall remain nameless, was being a rude insensitive asshole, for suggesting that we should ignore it, I would like to point out that he did raise some good points. Most, not all, but some charities even the ones not during wartime can be considered a waste of time, because as that person mentioned some people running it pocket most of the money meant to be sent to who it was intended to gets pocketed by those that run it. It's stupid, but it's common sense. If charities really worked the way we wanted them to, the people in Third World Countries would be starving less, the major diseases that plagued us for centuries from Aids to Cancer would have been cured and a lot of homeless would have homes. Just to name a few. Now this is not a knock on all charities. I know from experience, that many charities are on the level. So if you think the same way about the ones used to help Ukraine, then go right ahead. However I'd like to add my own points on here too, since that part got removed as well.

For starters, my main gripe isn't that. During times of War, even the most corrupt of charities would step up and help people out, because they realize if this spills out, the people that are making it happen will eventually go after them simply for announcing their intentions to help. Meaning all the money they would have pocketed and all the provisions, they would have hoarded would go straight to whom they were meant to go to. My main gripe however is the one simple fact. Unlike most wars, which while devastating none the less, rarely take the fight into the cities and towns of the country occupied. Much of why some of the most well known Offensives like D-Day for example take place in open fields, beaches and other empty spaces is so that the battle is settled between soldier to soldier. Leaving the cities somewhat safe. Meaning if you had enough resources to fly the money, provisions and god forbid weapons for them to defend themselves with, the most common place to air drop them would be in a city or a town with instructions on how to get there and back in one piece.

However there is a major problem with this. Because Russia has occupied many cities and towns in the Ukraine, anything we Airdrop has a 90/10 chance of them intercepting it. Not only robbing Ukraine of their only means of aid at the time, but also giving the Russian Army and to an extent Putin, enough money and resources to keep the invasion going. Which Putin would make sure they'd try to retrieve since he's slowly losing money in Russia as it is. What with the sanctions and the major western based businesses like Shell, McDonald's and Starbucks, suspending operations in their Russian chains.

The other gripe I have is that recently I noticed a pattern, the attacks get worse every time Putin calls for a ceasefire. Just recently they took out places that would have allowed anyone not fighting a chance to leave peacefully and easily. What I am about to say is directed at the Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky. If he hears me, great. If he doesn't, then I tried at least. My message is this:

Stop falling for Putin's offer of ceasefires. They are not ceasefires they are diversions. Putin is using the talks because it forces the soliders on your side to lower your guard, while their side has their guns always at the ready. He doesn't want peace, he doesn't want to end this thing. What he wants is simple. For you to surrender your country. And the reason why he's hurting you worse is because he doesn't take "No." for an answer. My advice to you is simple. The next time he calls for a Ceasefire, don't listen to him. If you have no choice, don't waste an opportunity to do damage to him. Even if you don't make it, you'll at least die a hero to your people which in turn would inspire them to take up arms and fight to the last person. The last thing he wants right now, since he's already pissed off most of the sane world, is his perceived enemy to become a martyr. Because that would be the final nail in the coffin for him. He wants you alive so he can demoralize you in front of your people. He needs you more than you need yourself at this moment. Don't give him the satisfaction.

To the citizens of Russia, stop falling for Putin's bullshit. Yes it is true, that Ukraine has a checkered history. Yes, SOME people. Not all, but some people have contributed to it. However it does not define the nation as a whole, nor does it justify the slaughter of civilians. Putin is pulling what I like to call The Demon's Lie. It's a form of psychology who's name I coined from the movie The Exorcist. In it, Father Lankester Merrin advises Father Damien Karras on combating the Demon Pazuzu. In that the Demon is an expert liar, because it has the ability to mix lies with the truth in an attempt to confuse and corrupt his foes. Putin is no different, he does tell the truth, about Ukraine's history. However, his reasoning, that THAT specific thing is the reason why he's invading is where the bullshit can be spotted. He has his own sinister reasons to invade Ukraine. Ranging from restarting the Soviet Union, to Covid-19 Isolation induced madness. The latter of which I have once warned would happen through my expressionist audio drama here:

The point being is that you people have the power to take him out of office. You yourselves have seen that he is no longer mentally competent enough to run the country, let alone have your best interests at heart. The country became the way it was through Revolution. I believe with your help, you could restore it through the same way.

To Putin himself. As much as I hate you for what you've done, I urge you, in the name of what's left of your humanity, to stop this pointless onslaught. To go back home and get some professional help. What you are doing is not clever. It's not revolutionary. It is fucking insane. Everyone around the world is aware of it and if you continue going the way you're going, you'll burn for it. And I don't mean Hell. You're already in Hell. This is your last chance. I suggest you take it.

To everyone else, just stay tuned. Hopefully this will be over.