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:
Putin in Pyongyang – Another President’s Weekly Brief
As Putin was wheels down over Pyongyang, I was giving ‘President’ Scheer The President’s Weekly Brief. Seems that among the things Jake Sullivan forgot to tell president is that Putin gave North Korea very sophisticated ICBM that Kim has already test-fired
When Russia Offered to End the War
Kyiv Post, 11/26/23: Russia Offered to End War in 2022 If Ukraine Scrapped NATO Ambitions. Chief Ukr negotiator, “While Istanbul talks underway, Boris Johnson unexpectedly came to Kyiv on Apr 9; said ‘Don’t sign; fight!’” NYT omits: https://nytimes.com/interactive/2024/06/15/world/europe/ukraine-russia-ceasefire-deal.html
Putin’s Take it or Leave it Speech
Putin’s Best and Final on ending Ukraine war; TAKE-IT-OR-LEAVE-IT speech today, warning “realities on the ground” will make future terms worse for the West. Putin has put down a marker; but looking toward election, Biden’s sophomores are likely to escalate
The Sleazy US Policy Toward Russia
Vertrauensverbruch is EVEN WORSE THAN IT SOUNDS! Breach of Trust is apt description of sleazy US policy toward Russia. Reneging on NATO and on intermediate missiles in Ukraine. I expose the sleaze to the Swiss before the “peace conference” they are hosting.