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Aug 22, 2022·edited Aug 22, 2022Liked by Alexander Ziperovich

I would venture to suggest that his stratospheric approval ratings are as much a reflection of his control on how data is 'read', as on what the people actually think of him. Although I do understand that there is a certain level of actual support, misguided or otherwise.

On an aside, remember that big black coat he wore when giving that speech in the stadium, mid March? It wasn't until watching the Joe Rogan podcast with Mike Baker that it occurred that it was most likely to cover bulky body armour against the risk of snipers.

PS the interview's here if you haven't already, some fascinating insights, regrettably including how unprepared US & European energy policies were for the conflict. https://open.spotify.com/episode/44i3nQNm6yXV9jS9FUZHI0?si=fc24cf6695584453

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