Arms Embargoes for Everyone… Except Israel

In 1974, when Turkey used US arms invading Cyprus in violation of US law, Congress reacted with an arms embargo. When I noted this might deter others like Israel from doing likewise, they hung a LEPER sign around my neck. A teaching moment (min 5:00-8:20).

 

Likely Putin – Xi Meeting Agenda

Putin expected in Beijing soon to confer with Xi. When the two met on Feb 4, 2022, Xi endorsed Russian plan to invade Ukraine 3 weeks later. This time Putin likely to outline how quickly he plans to end the war; may ask Xi to worry the US re a 2-front war.

 

Lindsey and the Long Line of Racism

Update Ukraine, Gaza, Russia, China w/Judge Nap today. Lindsey Graham cites US bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki in context of what should be done to Palestinians. Graham comes from long line of South Carolina racists responsible for untold suffering & death.

 

Gaza History Lesson

Gaza: including how Israel made war for Lebensraum in 1967 and then thumbed its nose at unanimous UNSC resolution #242 to withdraw. China & Russia each hosting Palestinians. US students defend 1st amendment; some little-known history on how it came to be.

 

Russia Remembers

SOLEMN REMEMBRANCE as Moscow marks May 5, 1945 Victory in Europe. 27 million Soviets killed, as Russia bore brunt of Nazi attack (compared with less than half-million US troops). ForMin Sergey Lavrov has warned two oceans will not protect the US this time.