“So we are a nation of contraries.”

“Contraries?”

“Yes.”

“I thought we are a nation of trailblazers – look at the West’s deep state decision-making prowess patently evident now – have you noted their leaders clamour for continuation of Ukraine-Russia war, it’s true, why are you shaking your head?”

“My friend, our deep state has never insisted on keeping us engaged in a war that we were clearly losing.”

“Stop, you silly, look at the facts. The Europeans are not fighting that war, they are merely supplying equipment........

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