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Two Frustrated Men Are Gambling with the World

Mihaela Raileanu
10 min read4 days ago

One fool rolled the dice,
On a world map made of lies,
And since the game was far from done,
He called for another one.

Two madmen laughed out loud,
From a mountain built of pride,
And since their game was going strong,
They called for another pawn.

Three tyrants played their game,
With destinies and war and pain,
And since the world kept spinning fast,
They called for another conman last.

Four lunatics threw their bets,
On nations, lives, and deep regrets,
And since the madness wasn’t through,
They called for a dictator too.

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February 24, 2022. February 15, 2025 (Munchen time!).
Two dates, same war. Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine continues, a conflict that has already cost half a million lives, displaced millions, and drained over $900 billion from the global economy.

And yet, today, the world watches as the two most unfit men on the planet roll the dice on humanity’s future. The most pressing question isn’t who wins

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Mihaela Raileanu
Mihaela Raileanu

Written by Mihaela Raileanu

Researcher, writer, explorer of ideas. I write about films (Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones) and how we can create a better world. Join for fresh insights!

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