Propaganda Or Insanity?
Why are these powerful men allowed to go on displaying their mental health meltdown in public?
I am listening to Denise and Lola talking.
“Did you hear about Russia’s latest propaganda?” Denise asked, scanning through the New York Times on her phone.
“It’s not propaganda,” Lola protests reading what the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said: Ukraine war on her cellphone as they sat in the park: “Russia ‘did not attack Ukraine’ says Lavrov after meeting Kuleba. He also noted that “We do not plan to attack other countries; we did not attack Ukraine either. However, we just explained to Ukraine repeatedly that a situation posed direct security threats to the Russian Federation,” he said. https://www.euronews.com/2022/03/10/ukraine-war-russia-did-not-attack-ukraine-says-lavrov-after-meeting-kuleba
“It’s insanity,” Lola continues, “It started with the former U.S. President. It is spreading. Russian Politicians and media are denying the war in Ukraine while millions of people, including children, the elderly, and the sick, are fleeing the only home they know. Why are these people running away from their family and friends? Are the Ukrainians insane?”
“Darn it,” Denise agreed. “You’re right. Some of the things these politicians are telling us border on insanity. Do you think they are listening to themselves? Or are they aware of what is going on?”
Lola nodded, then suggested, “Put yourself in his shoes?”
“Nope, I don’t want to be any of them,” Denise declares.
Lola turned her eyes away from the screen and said, “Damn, you are right. It’s the same thing the U.S.A. was going through when Trump was in power! One big lie after the other.”
“So the insanity is spreading,” Denise confirms.
“I agree. What annoys me is why are they allowed to play out their mental health meltdown on the job.”
“I agree, girl. The last time I had a mental health episode Camiele, my boss to me to Harvey’s.”
“Harvey’s?” Lola exclaimed. “Did you order the lobster?”
“Of course, girl,” Denise boasts. “Neither my dreams nor nightmares can afford to eat at Harvey’s.”
“She was shocked? Wasn’t she?” Lola asked. “Because nothing at Harvey’s is cheap? Not even the water.”
“Neither is lobster,” Denise comments.
“So, you had a feast?”
“Hell yes,” Denise brags.
“So, what happened?” Lola quests, easing closer.
“Well, after I enjoyed my feast, she said, ‘I know you are going through a mental health crisis right now.’ I said yes, and it’s hell. Before I could go on, she gave me the sweetest smile and barked, ‘don’t play out your mental health crisis at work. Leave your meltdown at home.’ Then she paid and tipped the waiter and stormed out.”
“Damn, girl,” Lola reached over, caressing Denise’s right hand. “I am so sorry.”
Nodding, then pulling her hand away, Denise continued, “I have been employed there for eight years as an accountant. I got help, and today, I am better. We should do the same with these politicians. Let them step away from their role, get help, and return when they are no longer a threat to themselves or the millions of lives they are responsible for.”
Russian foreign minister denies invading Ukraine as high-level talks fail to secure a ceasefire.
You may call it propaganda. I and millions of others who have seen this before are calling it INSANITY!
Why are these powerful men allowed to go on displaying their mental health meltdown in public, destroying our planet and its inhabitants? Am I the only one that sees their instability issues exploding and harming innocent lives?
Why are they allowed to play out their mental health problems on us? Their actions, choices, and decisions hurt us thousands of miles away. A deadly pandemic is raging and has already weakened hearts, minds, souls, bodies, economies, lives, and more. Economic recovery for some countries is unseen for now.
Joe Biden halted the last mental health crisis his country suffered amid a pandemic.
Now, who will stop this one in Russia and Ukraine?
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