Surely you understand publically posting political topics makes you a lightning rod and that the reply button is not reserved for only lengthy agreeable dialogues. I am not a troll, I am also a member and contributor on medium and read/ comment on what I want. I don't HAVE to stay in my lane or expertise to have an informed opinion or comment on a piece. Neither of us are obligated to argue about your prediction, let alone comment on commenting on comments. I simply did not wish to go into defense or detail substantiating my comment, so I made a curt and clever. Maybe it's a little lame, but so are blocking bluffs. I actually quite like and appreciate your honest writing style. You're clearly knowledgeable, experienced and make solid and interesting points that I both mostly agree and can't argue. It's clearly great insight. I simply use a broader philosophical brush. I do not see the world or history through only a political or military lens. I think there are more crucial global variables and factors that will dictate the outcome of this conflict (including Russia's demise) than what you've offered here.. As a betting man I don't usually factor in my biases and superstitions when wagering on predictions. I very much agree neither of us has any power to control or stop whats about to happen next...and no one will be ready for it. Anyway.