And finally China is waiting for the EU and the US to be in states of weakness so that they can invade Taiwan effectively unopposed.

Yes, you are correct.
Russia wants to create a larger gap between itself and the EU.
Russia doesn’t have much going for it industry wise. So it’s using the war to maintain its economy.

The US pres. Wants power and his tech benefactors want Canada and Greenlands rare earth minerals.

I think it’s just a route to power for 47. He doesn’t act like a man being blackmailed. He likes the power that Putin has and wants that for himself.

I don’t think he cares about his legacy. He is most likely a sociopath; and generally he is trapped living in the moment.
What comes after him does not matter to him because he won’t be there for it.

Hehehe jokes on you. I only look like an adult. Mentally I’m locked in 2008.
They let me drive vehicles in the highway! Vrrrrrroooooooom

I think you are correct. He will not endorse anyone. He’s incapable.
I don’t know if he’ll want a third term.
He doesn’t seem to be having a good time this term. He’s also 4 years older. And he’s made his money.
Once he’s reaped his vengeance on the US government, will he want to stick with it?

Tenkara is fun. That anxious moment where the fish is either going to break off or give up is exciting.

Glass like blown glass ornaments? I can see that.

Nothing is making me realize how bad I am at proofreading quite like Bluesky. Tail* Sometimes*