Russian lawmakers authorize Putin to use military force outside the country

[Labster]

I too really appreciate your persdpective on these, Dartz! That said...

--Point of the day "It's worse than a crime, it's a mistake"

... I hope not

[ It's a Mistake music video ]

If you missed the original context, it's a requote of a comment on Napoleon's execution of the Duc d'Enghien.  This one in particular suppressed domestic resistance to Napoleon, but united the monarchies of Europe against him.

I don't have much to say, but
-- Russia bombs 20 km from the Polish border -- a military target at least
-- Moscow Stock Exchange on bank holiday for yet another week.  Another symptom of late capitalism.
-- Anonymous declares war on Russia.  They do not forgive, they do not forget, they do not have day jobs.  Expect flashy but low-value hacks, along with the choicest of memes.
-- Europe still buying Russian gas.  Got fuel to burn, got roads to drive.  Keep on rockin' in the Free World.
-- Ukrainian rail is on a different gauge than Europe, with 5-foot gauge.  So transfers and bogie-exchange take place at the border, though a couple lines continue at Soviet gauge into Europe.
-- Puppet government beginning to take shape in Mariupol.

Will probably have more to say when markets and governments reopen on Monday, since that's kind of my thing.