That preceded the former.

Okay. But why not say "to weaken democracy"?

It's called engineered obsolescence and was created by American carmakers.

Is there any serious consideration that Putin is planning to attack another country, as Zelensky has alleged?

I've been saying this since he was reelected. He and his henchmen and -women know they've gone too far and can't afford to lose power or they'll be convicted. There will be efforts to scuttle the midterms. Trump won't quit until he dies or is granted immunity. It's Mussolini and Hitler in America.

I think they're going to have trouble getting a grand jury to go along with this charade.

Interesting story. Nihilism seems to be spreading, understandably so.

Yes, it occurred to me that was the case after I posted.

You're too kind: it was only 4 years.

I think the only thing that will break the spell is the death of the evil wizard.