Sorta reminds me of the late lamented (?) "Jimmy" HOFFA. Anyone else see a resemblance?
As to the nice Churchie Photo op, we might remember a certain US President who used to tote his 9-pound Bible to Church on Easter Sunday and act quite pious ... then go back to the White House to be serviced by his Intern that afternoon, or so it was widely reported. If not a fact, it would certainly be consistant with his well - established pattern of behavior.
Now I don't live in the Ukraine and don't really know, of course - but sort of have the intuitive sense that this sort of "Christian" political "Leader" we have seen before - and not that far from home.
Surely we can't tell a person's nature by their appearance - but this Yankovitch cat certainly gives me the creeps!
As to prayers for the Ukranian folks; AMEN to that!
I don't know about you, but what I'm really hoping and praying for there and everywhere is not so much for "political reform" per se as it is for REVIVAL!
And it could just as soon break out in the Ukraine as anywhere, I reckon. The sooner the better, Praise God!
The wonderful letter posted from "Ivan" gives me cause for hope not only for the Ukraine, but for the Human Race in general.
Ivan's epistle blossoms with sincerety that I don't think is easily feigned, and he writes with the clear, resolute passion of a true Patriot.
God Bless Ivan, his Friends and Family, and all who strive, and struggle, and yearn for Freedom!
The prayers of at least one Yankee FReeper attend them.