Putin exudes confidence Russia prevailing in Ukraine. Cites Oreshnik and undeniable progress in Ukraine. Comparisons can be invidious, but Jake Sullivan is shown fidgeting – one big reason Russia on high alert, lest Neocons up the ante within next 30 days
Power Plays and Global Impact
“Connecting the Dots”, with Wilmer Leon and me. Wilmer’s interviews of me go back 20 years. This morning we addressed front-burner issues during a relaxed conversation. See if you agree that Wilmer is quite knowledgeable and ask the right questions.
Leaking War Plans Doesn’t Endanger Lives, It Saves Them
Prosecutor charges CIA’s Asif Rahman with leaking “plans for kinetic action btw two countries” & emphasizes “grave danger to human life” from such a leak. If “kinetic” means war, leaking before Israeli attack on Iran saved lives (at end of talk with Nima).
After Four Obama/Biden Betrayals, Putin Won’t Be Fooled Again
Ukraine: Trump needs to know it will be uphill battle to deal with Putin after FOUR Obama/Biden betrayals (2014 to 2022). See: https://gordonhahn.com/2024/12/10/the-second-great-ukrainian-ruin-revisited/ Especially with battlefield win near, Putin will not be fooled again. Still, there is ample room to deal.
How the “Unprovoked” War Was Provoked
The Four Horsemen of Apocalypse in Ukraine: Betrayals on the Maidan, in Minsk, in Delaware, and in Istanbul, 2014-22. First six paragraphs by historian Gordon Hahn demonstrate not only how that “unprovoked” war was PROVOKED, but also how it can end us all.
The Consequences of Criticizing Israel
More Syrian land taken by Israel, which has “a right to defend itself”. WARNING: Better not criticize such behavior manifesting the “rules-based international order” (as have 160 of 170 votes in UN General Assembly). You will get on Israel’s dance card.
Dare Trump Take on the Intelligence Community?
Jan 2, 2017: Sen Schumer warns newcomer Trump do not dare take on the intelligence community. Wiser to the ways of Washington now, Trump and his appointees seem determined to precisely that. Very, very big stakes on who can prevail.
Biden Considers Pardoning Clinton
Look under “C” on Joe Biden’s long list of those he is considering for pardons to keep from Justice. “C” for Clinton (first name Hillary). At 2 ET, Garland Nixon & I will discuss this, friends of Hillary also on the pardon list, smearing of Tulsi and Kash.
Al-Jolani, Putin, and the Lack of US Defense Against Oreshnik
Syria: Was al-Jolani converted on The Road to Damascus; Putin ready to “fold-em”. On Ukraine, US seems not ready to “fold-em” despite lack of defense against Oreshnik. 6 ATACMS just fired into Rostov. US “assesses” Oreshnik not a game-changer. We will see.
