Doug--I trust you are aware that I had no hand in either of the last two presidential elections in your country. Like most of the world ["free" and otherwise] I sat back in amazement as the sermons and stories of voter confusion etc., unfolded. I trust, too, that you are aware that since the USA economy and foreign policy have a great effect on the economy and conditions globally, we who are obliged to look in from the outside are at least entitled to concern and comment?
I am somewhat re-assured by the involvement of the Ukrainian courts in the matter of the election outcome. I do hope, when the result is finally settled, that the Ukrainian Nation becomes quickly integrated/involved with either the European Union or, alternatively, with Russia. Either option would tend to ensure stability.