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Today's a Holiday
Author: Raine
Date: 02/20/2023 12:57:52
I woke up this morning to the news that our President visited Ukraine this morning. From NBC
On Presidents Day, mind you.
This is what leaders do. Slava Ukraine.
& 
Raine
ETA:
The clandestine nature of the trip points to the dangers of America's commander-in-chief visiting Ukraine amid continuing bombardment, as Russia continued firing missiles into the country hoping to break an impasse as the war enters its second year. Air raid sirens sounded while Biden was on the ground.
It is the first time in modern history that a U.S. president has entered a war zone where there is not an active American military presence. Ukrainian police and military had a strong presence and much of the central part of Kyiv was shut down, paralyzing traffic nearby.
Biden's appearance in Ukraine is a strong statement that the U.S. stands with Zelenskyy despite growing pressure at home to downsize American aid.
On Presidents Day, mind you.
Just so we're clear, Joe Biden is walking through the streets of Kyiv with Volodymyr Zelensky a year after Russia invaded Ukraine as air raid sirens go off as Russia attacks Ukraine.
— HawaiiDelilah™ (@HawaiiDelilah) February 20, 2023
Happy President's Day and may Ukraine bring Russia to its knees. pic.twitter.com/OYV8xjioUV
This is what leaders do. Slava Ukraine.
& Raine
ETA:
The US notified Russians several hours before the trip that Biden would be traveling to Kyiv, for deconfliction purposes, NSA Sullivan tells reporters. The risk was able to be brought to a "manageable level" which satisfied Biden & he ultimately decided to go during a Friday mtg.
— Kylie Atwood (@kylieatwood) February 20, 2023
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Comment by 
BobR on 02/20/2023 15:45:25
BobR on 02/20/2023 15:45:25
Republicans will deride this as a "publicity stunt". If TFG had done it, they'd say "he's showing great courage and leadership"
Comment by 
Will_in_LA on 02/20/2023 16:32:00
Will_in_LA on 02/20/2023 16:32:00
Good morning, bloggers!!!
I am home today.
I am impressed with President Biden's courage. We need to support Ukraine against Putin's agresssion.
I am home today.
I am impressed with President Biden's courage. We need to support Ukraine against Putin's agresssion.
Comment by Will_in_LA on 02/20/2023 16:32:29
Will_in_LA on 02/20/2023 16:32:29
As for school, I have faced some challenges. Some of the students have done things like glue the locks to my classroom door.
I will know by the end of the school year if I am coming back or not, but I had an observation Friday. I think that it went well. I am confident that I can remain with my district but maybe I should try to get into one of the high schools.
I will know by the end of the school year if I am coming back or not, but I had an observation Friday. I think that it went well. I am confident that I can remain with my district but maybe I should try to get into one of the high schools.
Comment by 
shelaghc on 02/20/2023 20:10:19
shelaghc on 02/20/2023 20:10:19