Strung Out Episode 119. YOUR MOVE

Send us Fan MailWe have been watching an incredible game of chess being played out on the world stage with the latest sham election and annexation of Ukrainian territory by Vladimir Putin.  While some decry it as desperate measures by a desperate man, it can also be looked upon as a wily move to force the West into direct confrontation with Russia.   Whether we like it or not, we are on the board and with the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines (most likely by Russia) we are also looking at some more moves on the board by Putin. Why now?  Well Putin has lost a lot of his pieces in this match over the last seven months.  Ukraine patiently moving pawns has now been able to masterfully start marching some of the larger pieces down the board.   Analogies aside, the real concern is whether Russia will go nuclear (tactical or strategic nukes) to coerce Ukraine (and the West) to the negotiating table.   If that happens, all bets are off as to what the West can and will do. Does anyone in Russia have the backbone (and the necessary support) to take down this regime?  Or will it ultimately have to be the West in some dark scenario?  Martin discusses this.  Martin also talks about the success of NASA's DART mission which hit the asteroid Dimorphos this past week.   NASA hopes DART moved the asteroid out of its current trajectory.  If successful, it spells a new era in asteroid avoidance. Finally, Hurricane IAN moved across the Caribbean and ripped through Florida.   We can successfully combat climate change if our elected officials choose to move away from lobbies and carbon fuel companies that have the right to act as individuals.   All of the above really boils down to YOUR MOVE. Support the showWe are always grateful to have you listening to STRUNG OUT.    Here are some important links:SUPPORT THE SHOW:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MartyfineaKMARTIN'S WEBSITE:http://www.MARTINMcCORMACK.COM  (note---you can get my weekly bulletin when you sign up on the list!)MARTIN'S MUSIC: Music | Martin Laurence McCormack (bandcamp.com)Martin McCormack | SpotifyMARTIN'S YOUTUBE CHANNELMartin McCormack - YouTubeFACEBOOKFacebook...