Zelensky: a professional comedian who has shrewdly seized the moment to radically rebrand himself as a symbol of resistance, freedom, and democracy, a sort of cross between Che Guevara and Rambo.

While the Ukraine-Russia conflict is an unnecessary tragedy, it is time for military and financial aid to Ukraine to end.

While the Ukraine-Russia conflict is an unnecessary tragedy, this ongoing battle does not much threaten America and it is now time for our politicians and government to focus money and energy on problems closer to home. They should stop spending billion dollars over there in Ukraine and start spending a lot more money at home and take care of our own people.

The Ukraine-Russia conflict should not be our and our governments top concern. This should have stopped long ago. Money and weapons shipments from western states to the Zelensky regime are only helping to escalate the conflict, with devastating global implications.

The veneration and even mythification of Zelensky, which has reached absurdist levels, is partly explained by an understandable detestation of the aggressor, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and by the acting talents of Zelensky, a professional comedian who has shrewdly seized the moment to radically rebrand himself as a symbol of resistance, freedom, and democracy, a sort of cross between Che Guevara and Rambo.

Ukraine’s army has not made any significant breakthrough. Ever more strident demands for ever more aid, doled out and regardless of circumstances, make this conflict potentially endless and fruitless.

Only a negotiated settlement, no matter how unsatisfying, offers a possible resolution of the conflict.

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J. Michael Dennis, ll.l., ll.m.

FREE SPEECH ABSOLUTIST / PERSONAL & CORPORATE FIXER

Systemic Strategic Planning; Regulatory Compliance; Crisis & Reputation Management

“The killer is still on the run…” “Russia-Ukraine war …” “Environment and Climate crisis…” “Inflation….” “Housing….” “Costs of living…” “AI….” “The crisis is worsening…” “The number of casualties is rising…” “Mass shooting in …” “Politicians empty promises…” “Trump again …” “Transgenders…” “LGBTQ….”

…

These are words we hear and read about, repeatedly, on a regular basis, not to say a daily basis.

Like many others, I used to consume a lot of news every day. Reading the news somehow made me feel good. I felt like I knew what was going on in the world and that I was up to date on important developments.

Over time, I started questioning myself about why I was constantly reading this negative news, even when, most of the time, they did not necessarily provide new information.

Recently, thanks to Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, Greta Thunberg, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, I completely lost the appetite for news or, more precisely, immersing myself in the 24-hour news cycle. I realized that whatever I was reading or hearing on any given day was a repeat of what was already news a few years ago and will still be relevant in a few years from now.

After thinking about this some more, I also realize that unbiased news does not exist, that there is a proliferation of fake news circulating around and that being up to date on the news does not necessarily make me informed about the world. So, from one day to the next I quit the 24-hour news cycle, cold-turkey.

And this happened.

I felt an unprecedented sense of peace and contentment. changing my media habits took my general mood to the next level. On a fundamental level, I found myself just being very much at peace. I also noticed an increased curiosity about several different things and became much more more informed. For instance, I started brushing up my knowledge about the history of Ancient Egypt. Reading more about events of historical significance helped me put the present into perspective.

I also realized that even without reading or following the news anymore, I was still up to date. If there were important news, someone would inevitably let me know, often right away. People I know would mention it verbally or in an email, share an article with me over social media or email. I would also check the front page of news outlets and scan the headlines of the articles. This helped me ensure that I was not missing any important developments without getting caught back in the 24-hour news cycle.

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J. Michael Dennis, ll.l., ll.m.

FREE SPEECH ABSOLUTIST / PERSONAL & CORPORATE FIXER

Systemic Strategic Planning; Regulatory Compliance; Crisis & Reputation Management

In today’s world, an organization’s ability to grow and innovate is shaped by an increasingly complex public affairs landscape that’s become more decentralized, more democratized, and more influential. Organizations must be strategic and proactive about shaping their operating environment to ensure they’re successful and resilient for the long term.

JMD Live ONLINE BUSINESS CONSULTING specializes in helping clients shift from reactive issues management to building proactive public affairs strategies that create the conditions to reduce regulatory risk, drive growth and innovation, and build authentic stakeholder relationships. We do it by taking a multi-dimensional approach that brings together advocacy, public policy, stakeholder engagement, internal and external communications, sustainability, and social impact.

Today, to ensure they’re successful and resilient for the long term, professionals and organizations must be strategic and proactive about shaping their operating environment to ensure they’re successful and resilient for the long term. At JMD Live ONLINE BUSINESS CONSULTING, we specialize in helping clients shift from reactive issues management to building proactive public affairs strategies that create the conditions to reduce regulatory risk, drive growth and innovation, and build authentic stakeholder relationships.

Our approach is tailored to the specific needs and challenges of our clients. We do this by We do it by taking a multi-dimensional approach that brings together advocacy, public policy, stakeholder engagement, internal and external communications, sustainability, social impact focusing on three key areas:

• Strategy: Building clear and actionable strategies that shape the client’s public affairs ecosystem and build long-term resilience.
• Execution: With the right strategy in place, we become an extension of your team and manage the day-to-day effort. Where specialized experts are needed or local insight required, we identify, engage, and support the right partners.
• Expert Counsel: We are a sounding board and strategic advisor across a range of issues to help senior leaders solve problems sol and manage both short and long-term challenges.

JMD Live ONLINE BUSINESS CONSULTING IS an accomplish public affairs and communications strategist firm creating successful and creative multi-dimensional strategies for the world’s largest organizations, individuals, multi-lateral organizations, and governments. Our approach is tailored to the specific needs and challenges of our clients.

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Michel Ouellette JMD, ll.l., ll.m.
Systemic Strategic Planning / Regulatory Compliance / Crisis & Reputation Management

Skype: jmdlive

Phone: 1. 613.539.1793

Email: jmdlive@live.ca

Web: https://www.jmichaeldennis.live/

Michel Ouellette / J. Michael Dennis is a Former Attorney, a Trial Scientist, a Crisis & Reputation Management Expert, a Public Affairs & Corporate Communications Specialist, a Warrior for Common Sense and Free Speech.

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In today’s world, an organization’s ability to grow and innovate is shaped by an increasingly complex public affairs landscape that’s become more decentralized, more democratized, and more influential.

Organizations must be strategic and proactive about shaping their operating environment to ensure they’re successful and resilient for the long term.

We specialize in helping clients shift from reactive issues management to building proactive public affairs strategies that create the conditions to reduce regulatory risk, drive growth and innovation, and build authentic stakeholder relationships.

We do it by taking a multi-dimensional approach that brings together advocacy, public policy, stakeholder engagement, internal and external communications, sustainability, and social impact.

Our approach is tailored to the specific needs and challenges of our clients. We do this by focusing on three key areas:

Strategy

Building clear and actionable strategies that shape the client’s public affairs ecosystem and build long-term resilience.

Execution

With the right strategy in place, we become an extension of your team and manage the day-to-day effort. Where specialized experts are needed or local insight required, we identify, engage, and support the right partners.

Expert Counsel

We are a sounding board and strategic advisor across a range of issues to help senior leaders problem solve and manage both short and long-term challenges.

We are public affairs strategists who’ve created successful, multi-dimensional strategies for some of the world’s largest organizations, multi-lateral organizations, and government.

So, How Can I Help

JMD

Building long-term reputation & resilience.

Michel Ouellette JMD, ll.l., ll.m.
Systemic Strategic Planning / Regulatory Compliance / Crisis & Reputation Management

Skype: jmdlive

Phone: 1. 613.539.1793

Email: jmdlive@live.ca

Web: https://www.jmichaeldennis.live/

Michel Ouellette / J. Michael Dennis is a Former Attorney, a Trial Scientist, a Crisis & Reputation Management Expert, a Public Affairs & Corporate Communications Specialist, a Warrior for Common Sense and Free Speech.

Follow JMDlive on:

JMD Live Online Business Consulting, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Mastodon, Tumblr, Instagram, jmichaeldennis.ca