Likely Fallout from Recent Events in Russia

Larry and I debate likely fallout from blowing up Russian bridges and hitting air bases. Guess no one is immune to what Peskov earlier called “emotional overload”. I still critical of analysis that doesn’t give due heed to what Russian leaders actually say.

On With Randy Credico

Randy Credico asks re my Russia visit, and then let’s me sing Lily Marlene. Gives BIG hat tip to Rita, with whom I fell in love 68 yrs ago; finally persuaded her to marry me four yrs later; and serves as a better Operations Center than the one in Langley.

John Helmer and I Do No See Eye to Eye

John Helmer and I do not see eye to eye on the so-called “Oreshnik moment” and other things re Russia-US-Ukraine. As a matter of fact, here I am again – out of step with many of my fellow analysts. Let a hundred flowers bloom — at least for a while.

How to Not Be Dumb

Russia, Ukraine, etc. w/Glenn Diesen. “Es ist unsere erste Pflicht sich von diesem Königreich der Lügen nicht dumm machen zu lassen.” Our first duty amid this kingdom of lies, is not to let ourselves be made dumb. (Sevim Dagleden, Sahra Wagenknecht’s party)

Putin Not Likely to Overreact to Drone Strikes

Difficult to be “furious” at deep drone strikes deep into Russia and still remain calm, cool, collected. But Putin is in no hurry; is clearly winning in Ukraine and believes Trump and he may be able to arrive at mutually beneficial deal. Meanwhile, talks.