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Seems to be a growing consensus that the only way out of this is to be rid of Putin. If I had the necessary skills, I'd volunteer myself.

Now fordm - what did I say yesterday about about not depressing me? Your analysis of where we are is deeply depressing. Unfortunately, I completely agree with it.
PS - if ever there was a time to go "full Fogle" this is surely it.

Any thoughts on where this situation goes from here? I cannot for the life of me see a way out of it at the moment. I am also concerned that Russia -sorry, Putin - will try to do to Kiev what Hitler did to Stalingrad. What does the 'west' do then?

"Well that's a nice positive start to the day..."
That's a quote from me first thing this morning. I can only apologise unreservedly to everyone.

Just flicking through some of the pictures and video clips from Ukraine. Just for a moment I thought I was watching an episode of "The World at War" - all that's missing is a commentary from Laurence Olivier. It's March 2022. Quite literally unbelievable.
Putin - I hope you burn in hell.

Have you seen "Ex Machina"?

"... machines control everything".. They certainly seem to control Liz Truss - I've watched her talking a couple of times lately, and it's like watching a cyborg being interviewed.

Maybe this is all a ruse by Putin to drive down global markets, before hoovering up squillions of shares at rock bottom prices. He will then no doubt doff his cap to the West, apologise, and go home. Maybe...

LloydsActuary - "extreme volatility is a hallmark of impending crashes".
sundezena - "if the worst happens, our money will be worthless..."
If you boys are trying to cheer me up, you need to try harder!

Volatility in the markets at the moment is bonkers. IAG shoots up by over 3%, and then back down by the same in just over an hour. A couple of days ago my Lloyds shares went up by 3% in 20 minutes, then down by 4% in 30 minutes, and after jumping up first thing today, have just dropped 3% in an hour, as have RR. These are all FTSE100 stalwarts, yet are behaving more like some dodgy AIM share. I know that the volatility can provide some great opportunities, but I am finding it all a bit bewildering just now.
PS - still coming to terms with seemingly exiting the Covid nightmare, only to immediately stumble straight into a European conflict, with the idea of nuclear weapons being utilised actually being a serious possibility. Mad doesn't even get close to it.

Sundezena - RR at £1 is deffo a bargain. Unfortunately, I am skint.

Well that's a nice, positive start to the day. Now if someone would just shoot Putin in the face, it could be a great day.

Thanks - I'll be making a contribution too.

£5 - is that roughly 1 small KFC? Not only are you making a contribution to a worthwhile cause, you are also improving your health.

Get that cheque book out Blue!

"... green by end of play.." I'm already green - with envy of those who bought this morning at 146 ish

I still like my Putin v. Klitschko idea.
I'm going for Klitschko in the fifth.
The fifth second that is.

Got no cash left to buy the dip. Very frustrating, but mea culpa - a schoolboy error.

Blue - get your cheque book and quill pen ready.
www.wateraid.org/uk

"British Airways passengers call airline 'woeful' " - BBC business.
So they're improving then.