The new domino theory: Ukraine is Vietnam, or Czechoslovakia

Recall the 1960s-era domino theory:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domino_theory

<Blockquote>The domino theory is a geopolitical theory which posits that changes in the political structure of one country tend to spread to neighboring countries in a domino effect. 

It was prominent in the United States from the 1950s to the 1980s in the context of the Cold War, suggesting that if one country in a region came under the influence of communism, then the surrounding countries would follow. 

</Blockquote>

Now fast forward to 2024.

Compare the theory specifically stated by President Biden and many, many in the American elite:

<B>If we don't stop Putin in Ukraine, then much of Europe is at risk of going the same way.</b>

In my opinion, it is 100% clear that that is ignorant claptrap.

Why?

Because Putin has laid out several plans for a settlement which Russia will accept,

which primarily involve: 

Ukraine ceding four Russia-oriented districts to Russia, and Ukraine neither joining NATO nor letting missiles be put on the remaining Ukrainian territory which could pose a threat to the Russia 

(just as the U.S. would not allow the USSR to place missiles in Cuba which could threaten the U.S.).

These are specific, finite, and reasonable proposals.

I do not see how they presage further Russian demands.

Yes, it is definitely time for 

"Peace in our time",

to deliberately echo a well-known phrase from 1938.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_for_our_time

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czechoslovakia#The_Second_Republic_%281938%E2%80%931939%29

The point is that I, at least, don't think Putin is a clone of Hitler,

as some suggest.

Also, 

the worldview of Russians in the Putin era 

is nothing like that of 

the Germans in the Nazi era.

Patrick Buchanan also noted the similarity to the domino theory of the 1960s:

https://www.creators.com/read/pat-buchanan