Today we turn to another, very different Russian for not just one, but a pair of quotes applicable to today’s world.

These are not from a literary giant or noted philosopher, but from the infamous Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov — better known as Vladimir Lenin — who saw the opportunity for his moment in history and grabbed it by the b . . . well, grabbed it for all it was worth. From that day forward, the world was irrevocably changed . . . and not for the better.

And here are two examples of the secrets of Lenin’s success in becoming one of history’s most ruthless dictators:

“A lie told often enough becomes the truth.”

– and –

“The whole question is: who controls whom.”

I wonder: Is it just me, or does that remind you of anyone in a position of power today?

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
11/2/25