Archive - The Diehard Optimist

Why This War Is Different

Ukraine's struggle is genuinely epoch-making

Jan 15 • Chris Alexander

Battling Misdirection

To blunt Trump's mischief, double down on Ukraine

Jan 6 • Chris Alexander

December 2025

November 2025

The New Appeasement

Today's inaction makes Chamberlain look decisive

Nov 28, 2025 • Chris Alexander

Dignity & Freedom

To uphold core values, we must win in Ukraine

Nov 21, 2025 • Chris Alexander

The New Imperialism

Russia and its proxies are on an unchecked rampage

Nov 20, 2025 • Chris Alexander

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