Trump is being called timid by the neocons and the likes of NYT’s David Sanger. Can Trump tamp down Russophobia and move toward rapprochement with Russia on Ukraine? He did so two weeks ago, endorsing Putin’s call to resume the talks w/Ukraine in Istanbul.
Corrupting the Youth with the Truth
Oliver Stone, again, tells it like it is UNCENSORED. I was there; saw no age-gap between Oliver and the Russian youth he engaged so personally, poignantly. Socrates was accused of “corrupting the youth”. Let Oliver so “corrupt” our own youth with the truth
https://consortiumnews.com/2025/05/25/watch-oliver-stone-they-always-kill-the-socrates/
China Defends Hamas
China: Hamas’s “use of force to resist foreign oppression and establish an independent state is an inalienable right, including armed struggle that should not be considered terrorism.” Richard Falk, who literally wrote the book on international law, agrees unz.com/mwhitney/do-yo
Flexibility in Ukraine Deal
Medvedev: Buffer Zone to Cover Nearly All of Ukraine. Putin wants to avoid having to go that far. And THAT is largely why there is some flexibility and a chance for agreement in talks. Russia in no hurry; waiting to see if Trump has the flexibility to deal tass.com/politics/19631
Fasting for the Children of Gaza
FASTING TO SAVE THE CHILDREN OF GAZA FROM FORCED STARVATION, brought to you by people who care. It is not too late to sign up https://fosna.org/2025gazafast Watch my Veterans For Peace friends explain & launch the fast (includes poignant song about Rachel Corrie)
If Hamas Surrenders
Have clever Zionist media left you confused and a “bystander” to genocide? Do you find comfort clinging to the feeling of powerless, shrugging “What can I do?” Well, you’re doing it now (Aaron Bushnell). DO NOT READ THIS! DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER READING THIS!
https://caitlinjohnstone.com.au/2025/05/25/its-a-complete-lie-to-say-gaza-can-have-peace-if-hamas-surrenders/
Accurate Historical Context from the Russians
Putin aide and chief negotiator at Istanbul, Vladimir Medinsky, provides a history lesson putting in context Moscow’s approach to present-day Ukraine. The history is accurate; all Russian schoolchildren learn it, as I did in college 65 years ago. (8 min.)
Before the Trump-Putin Phone Call
BEFORE Trump and Putin spoke by telephone Monday, with Judge Napolitano I took a half-glass full attitude to the probable outcome. One has to keep in mind the equities transcend the conflict in Ukraine. Each leader sees the benefits of a thaw in relations.
Putin and Trump Talk on the Phone
AFTER: Trump and Putin were on the telephone Monday morning as Judge Napolitano was interviewing me. Scott had asked me to do an interview Monday at 2:00 pm. We were lucky; at about 1:30 pm, both Putin and Trump gave an account of their conversation. scottritter.substack.com/p/trump-watch-
The Defilement of Judaism by Zionism
The defilement of Judaism by Zionism. Fmr Knesset Mbr Moshe Feiglin: “Not a single Gazan child should remain there … this is about Justice.” I note that the original pre-Aramaic word “Justice” DENOTES “Showing Mercy to the Poor”. Grateful for Justice Jews