Putin's obsession with Ukraine can't be understood on a rational level. It must be perceived within the paradigm of a love affair, and sadly (for him) his passion is unrequited.
This writer has obtained the transcript of a phone call between the Russian leader and an intelligence agent posing as an Advice-for-the-Lovelorn columnist (who understandably wishes to remain anonymous, so will be referred to as X).
X - Dude, she's just not that into you.
P - She just playing hard to bed. But love conquers all. I will conquer all!
X - It sounds like you can't take a hint.
P - She gives me cold shudder because she wants me.
X - She has been independent for a long time.
P - Absence makes the heart go fondle.
X - Show her you love her - stop the bombing.
P - All's flare in love and war. So what if I carry torch and wear heart on sleeve.
X - Be careful it doesn't catch fire.
P - It is already on fire! With burning love. I will show her! I will play trump card!
X - No! Not that!
P - If at first you don't sew seed, lie, lie again! Love means never having to fake you're sorry!
X - It's better to have loved and lost --
P - Lost?! Not better! NO! NEVER! (shaky breath) I just can't quit her!
X - What do your friends say?
P - What friends?
X - The oligarchs aren't your friends? The generals?
P - Wait, they are knock on door now ...
X - Vlad? Is that you opening a window? It's winter! Vlad! Vlad?
END CALL
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Hitler lied shamelessly about himself and about his enemies. He convinced millions of men and women that he cared for them deeply when, in fact, he would have willingly sacrificed them all. His murderous ambition, avowed racism, and utter immorality were given the thinnest mask, and yet millions of Germans were drawn to Hitler precisely because he seemed authentic. They screamed, “Sieg Heil” with happiness in their hearts, because they thought they were creating a better world.” ― Madeleine K. Albright, Fascism: A Warning
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