At the debate. the bullshitter refused to say whether he wants Ukraineto defeat Putin. Why did someone who cares so little about truthhesitate to make up whatever would go over best?

The author does not know, but I have a conjecture: because Putin iswatching, and Putin demands obedience. The bullshitter expects to getaway with bullshitting Americans, but this is a matter of promotingPutin and he knows Putin won't stand for shenanigans.

"Just stop the fighting" has been the standard line of Putiniteinfluencers ever since Putin launched the invasion. The reason issimple: that would leave Putin in possession of conquered territory,probably permanently. That would be victory for him, even if nottotal victory.

It is surely no coincidence that the Republicans in Congress have beenwilling to obstruct and threaten to interfere with US support forUkraine. They are happy to increase the military budget unless itsupports Ukraine. This has happened in parallel with their shift toendorse the bullshitter's claim that he really won the election.

This is not proof, but it's plenty of grounds to treat the corrupteras a suspect.