I could not stop laughing, but NOT funny. Captive media sing like a Greek Chorus after Biden’s “FIERY” State-of-the-Union address in March; stuck to the script like chewing gum. Then, as in Les Mis, “He was gone when autumn came”. Hats off to Matt Orfelea.
Remembering Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter “A Sunday School teacher who put it into practice…It just makes me work harder than ever to be a peacemaker like him” says Don Mosley, good friend – also to me (UPSed to me footlockers of frozen Georgia blueberries to help heal my lymphoma).
Ray and Roger Waters with Randy Credico
Roger Waters and I in informal end-of-year conversation, and stories, relating to issues of Justice; and whether there is a God, or not; and what are we to think of Jesus of Nazareth. With Randy Credico Live on the Fly. Dec. 30 (cameo by Dmitri Polansky).
Did Russia Down a Ukrainian F-16?
SOMETHING FISHY HERE: Did Russia down a Ukrainian F-16 in Zaporozhe a couple of days ago? TASS says “Yes”; Pentagon: “No Comment”. But hold on: Newsweek has now summoned the courage to ask the Ukrainians. Maybe they know. newsweek.com/ukrainian-f16-
Three Weeks to Start World War Three
Can ‘Collective Biden’ (Blinken & Sullivan) bring us to the brink of war in the next 3 weeks? Putin must assume some surprise is in the works. Trump’s labeling “foolish” missile strikes into Russia shows he cares much less about charges of being pro-Putin.
Remembering What Real Journalism Looked Like
Sy Hersh on Vietnam. Especially for those who do not know much about the Vietnam War and/or for those who have no idea about what courageous, enterprising, just-the-facts investigative reporting (now an endangered species) looks like. READ it: seymourhersh.substack.com/p/the-scene-of
How the Pope Might Respond to Biden
If ‘practicing Catholic’ Joe Biden ‘goes to Confession’ to Pope Francis, he likely to hear: “Sorry, Joe. NO ABSOLUTION. No “Glory Be’s”, no “Hail Mary’s” for penance. First, stop the genocide in Gaza & the West BANK. If you don’t, you can just go to hell.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-meet-pope-francis-final-days-president-white-house-vatican-rcna184950
Straight Talking Economists on Ukraine
A terrific year-end gift to those not afraid to understand the destruction of Ukraine as a reflection of glib but moribund Empire. Nima’s gift: straight-talking economists Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson. WATCH. You owe it to yourselves AND to all friends
Putin’s Hopes for a Post-war Ukraine
Putin’s hopes for a post-war Ukraine seem to be set down in Dmitry Trenin’s concise: What Ukraine Should Look Like After Russia’s victory; The coming post-conflict process will mark the beginning of a stable and secure future for both nations. A MUST READ.
https://profile.ru/abroad/kakoj-dolzhna-stat-ukraina-posle-zaversheniya-rossijskoj-specoperacii-1635806/
Reason for Hope in Ukraine
Tidings of hope at year’s end on Ukraine. Expect smoke & mirrors until Trump’s folks talk to Putin’s. Russia’s terms are tough but negotiable once talks start. Both want a deal. There is room for one, once Trump understands Russia’s actual security needs.