Time published an article, based on sources within the Biden administration, which acknowledged that the US was fully aware of the fact that Ukraine would not be able to defeat Russia on the battlefield, or regain territory lost, less so Crimea. These sources state that 'for as long as it takes' did…
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Don't hate, don't be afraid, emancipate!
Our Western society is going to the Dogs. I'm not blaming any individual, group of individuals, or country in particular. It is an observation. Every society has its fair share of truly stupid people, irrespective of 'IQ' or level of education. People who opt to do things which are bad for themselve…
What a circus!
Today, on 'Blue Monday', Trump's opponents will suffer from depression, searching the internet for therapists which still have a slot on short notice. Ever since the 'Orange Man' got elected again, friend and foe have been speculating on what he is going to 'do'. I've added my two cents worth, but e…
Rewarding the perverted
Perversion refers to something generally considered bad, but producing a 'Big Plus' for someone engaged in it, irrespective of the role of this individual. 'War Profiteering' is generally considered immoral, yet it is widespread and 'Booming Business' in our part of the world. Huge 'margins' on prod…
Diplomacy by other means
Joe Biden is about to leave the scene of the crime, and make room for Donald Trump. Using some obscure rule Biden apparently stuffed the White House with staffers loyal to the 'Warparty' on long term contracts, and this is hardly the only thing the outgoing administration did to frustrate Trump's se…
The earth is shifting below our feet
During the campaign for the Presidency in the US, first Biden, and then Kamala warned that if Trump got elected, he would behave like the 'Dictator' in Charlie Chaplin's image, doing away with the military financial complex Congress is leaning on. One week from his inauguration the outlook is that l…
Don't judge a book by it's cover
In the US enclave of Ramstein, one of the many remaining pieces of Germany still held by the US, even this many years after the Second World War ended, countries which invested in the war with Russia on Ukrainian soil are meeting to discuss the way their war is going. We all remember well, I hope, h…
We can't just sit there and do nothing!
As a smart plan you developed goes sideways, those who are with you, each with his or her own task within the confines of that plan, but not informed about the ultimate goal, will sound the alarm. Something needs to be done to rescue the situation. This essay dovetails with my previous one about the…
Surprises are always possible
Blinken is out there selling defeat as some kind of victory. Because Ukraine hasn't been overwhelmed by the Russians, Putin has lost. That is his message, shortly before leaving the scene, likely remembered as the most ineffective secretary of state since the birth of the USA. Back to playing the gu…
The truth? You can't handle the truth!
Various NATO-aligned commentators are saying that entering into talks with the Russians now, is too early, since it would result in a very disappointing outcome for Ukraine. This does suggest that they feel that Ukraine has some hidden potential to change the tide. Because the way things are going, …