Netanyahu’s Calculus

Netanyahu’s calculus in planning atk on armed-to-the-teeth Hezbollah; would like to mousetrap the US in; expects Biden take the bait & become directly involved militarily when Israel faces strong resistance. Also, implications of Russia-North Korea treaty.

 

The Next Edition of “Briefing the President”

Briefing ‘The President’ (Robert Scheer) Tues, I provided a reality check on awful “intel” he is getting from sycophants on Ukraine/Russia; and, regarding Israel/Hezbollah, the likely outcome of actions he seems about to take. [Sans beard; Julian is FREE!]

Innocent Laugh Before the Debate

Last chance for a good innocent laugh before the Biden-Trump debate this evening: “Trump works for Russia, yes?” [You gotta watch.] Will Biden actually rehabilitate Trump on this score with help of CNN this evening? Treat yourself to this short SNL skit:

Israelis’ Access to the Pentagon

Do the Israelis have unfettered access to Pentagon? They did before the US attacked Iraq (with their urging). It got so bad that Gen Brent Scowcroft went to the press to complain that PM Sharon had Bush “mesmerized and wrapped around his little finger”.

Artificially Stoked Russophobia

I began Zoom talk yesterday noting it was the anniversary of the German attack on Russia June 22, 1941. Historical and personal stories showing US-Russia natural allies. Still, artificially stoked Russophobia could mislead Americans to support using nukes.

 

The Possibility of a Two-Front War

Russia’s defense pact with North Korea forces the US to ponder facing a two-front war if NK ally Russia is attacked in West. Israel may take on Hezbollah, but all hell would break lose. More important, Israel unlikely to prevail w/out US military support.

 

The Wrong that Destroyed Ukraine

Trump yesterday: Biden’s “irresponsible, provocative rhetoric” helped trigger Russian intervention in Ukraine; insistence on NATO membership for Ukraine was “wrong.” For those – like me – in need of some comic relief on this “wrong” which destroyed Ukraine: