What’s With Left Wingers Supporting Authoritarians?
–Caller talks about right and left-wing support of authoritarian world leaders
Bidens “Coalition of the Willing” Warmongering Re: Ukraine is a Disgrace Filled with Propaganda
There would be no way for the west to have a “victory” in Ukraine so we know this is a power grab and a money-making kind of struggle.
Ukraine President LIVID Over Biden, Media Warmongering
Krystal and Saagar track the latest developments in the situation with Ukraine and Russia with a focus on the views being expressed by the Ukrainian President that contrast with US media
POLL: Americans Want PEACE Deal With Russia Over Ukraine
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that the ruling class is of the same nation as ordinary Americans.
Ukraine Tells Biden To STOP With Russia Invasion Rhetoric
I learn more from Kim in 5 minutes than I ever could from MSM.
NBC Hires Iraq War LIAR In Latest Media Misinformation
Krystal and Saagar give the facts on the Iraq war neocon hired by NBC news who used Russiagate and opposition to Trump to rehabilitate his image in mainstream media
Prince Andrew Claims “Consent” In Virginia Giuffre Lawsuit, US Sanctions Against Russia IMMINENT
Ryan Grim and Robby Soave discuss Prince Andrew’s continued attempts to have Virginia Giuffre’s lawsuit against him dismissed.
Lyceum Round-Table #50: Ukraine; Russia; Putin; Biden
Todd Lewish joined by Keith Preston, Swithun Dobson, and Terminal Philosophy to discuss what exactly is going on in Eastern Ukraine.
Natural Gas and Ukraine
Russia has maintained a threatening posture against Ukraine, including maintaining approximately 100,000 troops near the Ukrainian border. The United States and the United Kingdom have taken the lead in crafting a set of financial sanctions they are threatening to levy against Russia in the case of any aggression. […]
North Korea reignites tensions by testing longest-range missile since 2017
By Grayson Quay The Week North Korea launched a missile Sunday, ending a month that saw an unusually high number of weapons tests, NPR reported. According to The New York Times, “the tests enable the North to upgrade its missile forces while putting more pressure on the Biden administration to […]
China will impede vital US strategy to stop Ukraine-Russia conflict: Former defense official
It’s amazing that the neocons have managed to not only restart the Cold War but repair the Sino-Soviet split. By Peter Aitken | Fox News Robert L. Wilkie argues that ‘ancient animosity’ between the two nations has been ‘buried’ Any economic sanctions NATO imposes against Russia will have […]
Pentagon Professes Shock That U.S. Airstrikes Frequently Kill Civilians
Lloyd Austin and Anthony Blinken seem to be aspiring to be the new Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld. By Peter Maass The Intercept Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s promises to curb civilian casualties are as empty as the military’s vows to stop sexual harassment. The Pentagon is not known […]
Sympathy for Malik Faisal Akram and Aafia Siddiqui
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley It’s been just over two weeks since the latest act of Islamic terrorism on US soil and the powers at be in the Fourth Estate already have it all figured out. Hell, it took those brilliant motherfuckers less […]
‘Stand Down,’ Milley Warns Russia
By Tara Copp, Senior Pentagon Reporter, Defense One Joint Chiefs chairman issues warning as Defense Secretary Austin says, “Conflict is not inevitable.” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley pressed the U.S. position Friday that the Russian-Ukrainian crisis could still be solved without war […]
Can populist conservatives and liberals form an uneasy alliance over Ukraine?
By W. James Antle III, The Week The loudest voices warning against American military involvement if Russia invades Ukraine belong to populist conservatives. On his nightly Fox News show, Tucker Carlson regularly demands an explanation of what vital U.S. interest is served by intervening in the conflict. “We […]
Ukraine wants the U.S. to tone down the invasion rhetoric: ‘Don’t shout so much’
The Brigid Kennedy The Week Yes, Ukraine would like foreign assistance from the United States and its allies in its standoff with Russia; but outside of providing defense weaponry, the country would prefer the U.S. just stay quiet, The New York Times reports Friday, per the head of Ukraine’s […]
Why the Pentagon can’t put an end to civilian deaths
By Joel Mathis The Week Following the botched U.S. drone strike that killed 10 members of an Afghan family last year, the Pentagon has announced a new plan to reduce civilian deaths in America’s wars abroad. The Defense Department will set up a “civilian protection center of excellence” […]
Pentagon presses Russia to stand down over Ukraine
Anthony Blinken and Lloyd Austin are apparently striving to be the new Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld. By Jordan Williams The Hill The Pentagon on Friday called on Russia to stand down as tensions rise over the threat of a Russian military incursion into Ukraine. Speaking to reporters, […]
Sen. Cotton: US adversaries see Uncle Sam with ‘kick me’ sign on his back
Cotton is by far the most dangerous elected official in the US today. Senator Tom Cotton discusses the issues at stake if President Biden makes a mistake in handling Russia. He also weighs in on the continued fallout from the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Zelensky rebukes Western ‘panic’ over Russia invasion fear after Biden call
The Ukrainians are less hawkish on Ukraine than the Americans, and the “NATO allies” (European satraps) are just carrying water for Washington. By Callie Patteson New York Post Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed concerns of the US and its NATO allies about a Russian invasion Friday, accusing them […]
The Abolition of the United States is Now More of a Necessity Than Ever
General Flynn Issues Dire Warning For Our Country
Whatever one thinks of Michael Flynn, this is interesting. WATCH HERE
‘This is not going to end well’: Former Fox anchor reacts to recent rhetoric
This is rather extraordinary. CNN is lambasting FOX for Tucker Carlson’s alleged failure to be hawkish enough on Ukraine. CNN’s Jim Acosta speaks to former Fox anchor Gretchen Carlson about the network’s take on tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
UAE’s Security Bubble Is Punctured by Its Role in Yemen War
By Murtaza Hussain The Intercept Missile attacks on the UAE are the result of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed turning the Emirates into an active belligerent in Yemen. The United Arab Emirates has built an economic and political system reliant on its status as a safe harbor in […]
Another U.S.-Trained Soldier Stages a Coup in West Africa
By Nick Turse, The Intercept The leader of a coup in Burkina Faso is the latest in a line of U.S.-trained soldiers who overturned civilian leaders. Earlier this week, the military seized power in Burkina Faso, ousting the country’s democratically elected president, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré. The coup […]
Washington Thinks US Borders End At Neptune
By Caitlin Johnstone Yep. Just hanging around, killing time, waiting to find out whether the US is going to start World War 3 now or a little later on. ❖ Washington: Russia’s gonna invade Ukraine. Moscow: We’re not gonna invade Ukraine. Kyiv: Yeah Russia’s not gonna invade Ukraine. […]
Putin the Practical Wants Ukraine Grain
by Brian Czech Pundits, think tanks, and politicians are asking, “What does Putin want with Ukraine?” If you’re familiar with Ukraine’s flag—especially the bottom half—you’re halfway to the answer. Putin: inscrutable yet exuding practicality. (Image: CC BY-SA 2.0, Credit: Global Panorama) But let’s start with the conventional wisdom. […]
China urges US to respect Russia’s concerns in stand-off over Ukraine
By Erika Na, South China Morning Post The comments by Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Secretary of State Antony Blinken are Beijing’s first overt show of support for Moscow on the matter It has been revealed that China is being kept updated by Russia on security talks with […]
WAR W/ Russia To Distract From DUMPSTER FIRE Presidency? Why Biden Might Take The Bait
Kim Iversen makes the case that President Biden may seek military involvement in Ukraine to salvage his flailing approval ratings.
BIPARTISANSHIP: Pelosi, McConnell PUSH Ukraine Escalation
Bipartisanship: When the CIA Left and CIA Right Unite. Krystal and Saagar cover the bipartisan support for spending hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars on weapons in Ukraine and the widespread support in DC for war in contrast with Ukraine’s government
Pelosi, Dems Pitch HUGE Spending Bill Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions. Are Americans Game For MORE War?
Gallup’s Mohamed Younis, Drinkin’ Bros’ Dan Hollaway, Batya Ungar-Sargon, and Robby Soave discuss the popularity of U.S. intervention in Ukraine amongst Americans of all political ideologies
Spotify DITCHES Neil Young After Demanding Rogan Censorship
Krystal and Saagar offer their view on the controversy between Spotify and Neil Young after the rock legend gave the company an ultimatum between his music and Joe Rogan’s podcast
STOP THE NEOCONS FROM STARTING A WAR!
By Eric Margolis Amid surging tensions over Ukraine, the head of Germany’s navy had the courage to voice Europe’s fears over this totally unnecessary, contrived crisis. In a speech to an Indian think tank, Vice-admiral Kay-Achim Schonbach proposed the Western powers ‘respect’ Russian leader Vladimir Putin and accept […]
Ukraine crisis: Nato and US troops being positioned across eastern Europe
Nato and US troops are being positioned across eastern Europe, as western allies show they are united in their stance on Ukraine
War at what price? Russia, NATO weigh cost of Ukraine showdown
The West still doesn’t know why war in Ukraine might happen, but it increasingly seems like it’s happening. Kiev is trying to keep calm and rally support while being surrounded on three sides and being the recent victim of a cyberattack that feels like a dry run. Meanwhile, NATO countries are sending weapons […]
What just happened in Kazakhstan?
More than 200 people were killed during protests in Kazakhstan earlier this month. What was behind the protests and why does it look like President Tokayev has emerged stronger? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains.
Will Russia invade Ukraine?
Russia has massed thousands of soldiers along Ukraine’s border and it’s got people talking about a possible war. What’s President Putin’s strategy? And where does NATO fit in? #AJStartHere with @SandraGathmann explains five things you need to know to understand this story. Check out our other Start Here […]
The threat of Ukrainian resistance is the likeliest spur to Russian compromise
Like I said in a previous post, it is a sad day when an unreconstructed Rockefeller Democrat/Kissingerian realist like Biden and a neo-Taft Republican isolationist like Tucker Carlson are what’s standing in the way of the neocon/Reaganite/liberal hawk ambition of World War Three with Russia. The Trotskyites and […]
Russia as the “Great Satan” in the Liberal Imagination
The Democraps are back to being the hawkish imperialist party they were prior to the post-Vietnam era. Not that they ever really changed but for a few decades they at least lip-synced it. By Richard Hanania Why the culture war is global and there will be no insurgency […]
Russia unveils military plans in Cuba & Latin America
The Cold War is back. Obviously, the best way for the USA to counter this would be to offer Latin American countries better trade deals than what they will get from the Eastern powers and to treat Latin American countries like partners rather than as subjects and slaves. […]
Donald Trump’s shadow hangs over the tensions in Ukraine and Germany.
Abbie Hoffman referred to the New York Times as the “voice of the ruling class” for a reason. It makes perfect sense for Germany to distance itself from US imperialism and work to develop friendlier relations with Russia, particularly given the history of conflict between the two countries. […]
Republicans Are Split Over Ukraine, Threatening a Rare Bipartisan Consensus
It’s a sad day when Biden, an old-fashioned Rockefeller Democrat, and Tucker Carlson, an old-fashioned Republican isolationist, are the two main individuals standing in the way of World War Three. By Jacqueline Feldscher, Senior National Security Correspondent, Defense One President Donald Trump may have left Washington, but his […]
China, Russia take another step closer, agreeing to strengthen coordination on Asian affairs
The neocons and liberal hawks actually managed to repair the Sino-Soviet split. By Erika Na, South China Morning Post Senior diplomats ‘reach broad consensus’ to boost strategic communication and jointly maintain regional peace and stability in virtual talks Meanwhile, China’s envoy to Russia welcomes Vladimir Putin’s visit to […]
Biden Considering Deploying Troops to Defend Ukraine from Russia
That the American regime, even under a supposed “liberal” administration, is taking a more hawkish line on Ukraine than even Ukraine, is definitely more evidence that the American regime needs to be abolished, as if we needed more evidence. –As tensions continue to rise between Vladimir Putin’s Russia […]
Let’s Not Have a War
By Matt Taibbi The American foreign policy establishment, chasing decades of failures, appears to be seriously considering the unthinkable in Ukraine. Joe Biden last week said the American response in Ukraine would be proportional to Vladimir Putin’s actions. “It depends,” the president posited, thoughts drifting like blobs in […]
China-US relations: Blinken says Beijing is bringing more aggression to competitive and cooperative ties
It looks like the Cold War is making a comeback. By Owen Churchill South China Morning Post US secretary of state says relationship is growing increasingly adversarial because ‘this is in many ways a different China on the world stage’ But he acknowledges Washington’s own rejection of multilateralism […]
‘These Losses Are Very Hard’: On the Front Lines With Ukraine’s Soldiers
by Maya Rostowska Vice The world is on high alert for a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. These Ukrainian soldiers say they’re ready – they’ve been fighting for 8 years already. NOVOTOSHKIVSKE, Ukraine – At 7:36PM on the 11th of January, Viktor Kucherenko was at his post in […]
U.S. and Allies Seek United Front on Russia-Ukraine Crisis
New York Times NATO nations pursued talks but warned Russia of severe penalties for aggression. Washington made plans to boost European fuel supplies in case of a Russian embargo. The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it was working with gas and crude oil suppliers from the Middle […]
Rising costs of Ukraine gamble could force Russia’s hand
By Andrew Roth in Moscow Russia’s aggressive buildup near Ukraine energised Nato into sending more forces to eastern Europe on Monday and led to a plunge on Russian markets, raising the stakes on the Kremlin’s bet that it could cajole, extort or force Ukraine into submission. For Moscow […]
Ukraine: Pro-Russian separatists ‘fighting to defend culture’
Fighting has flared up once again in the breakaway regions of Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatist fighters say they are defending their cultural, historical and linguistic rights
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