Their entire game is based on propaganda and very effective spins - but that is costing ordinary human lives! All in all, I could detach my heart and mind and understand it is all a geopolitical game but I can’t. My heart is screaming for these monsters to stop!
By the way if you’re interested in firsthand reporting from the frontlines, have a look at my posts from Lebanon where I have documented the war for 4 weeks prior to the ceasefire.
UK's Starmer tries to restore hope for Ukraine peace at summit
from article:
The British leader said on Sunday an urgent round of calls to Trump, Zelenskiy and French President Emmanuel Macron over the weekend had cemented the idea that a "coalition of the willing" in Europe would need to move quickly to come up with a peace plan to be presented to the United States.
That meant Europe moving faster than it had done to show it can defend itself, Starmer said, adding he was not criticising other nations but making it clear that countries needed to step up as Britain and France had by offering peacekeeping troops.
Reuters knew that they had said the quiet Orwelian part outloud.
This:
Real meaning: EU 'Peacekeeping' forces in Ukraine to stand toe to toe against Russian forces as a tripwire for WWIII.
I have seen them update the article twice in the last hour. It is much more nuanced.
Now, from Reuters:
"Both had pressed the U.S. leader to offer "a backstop" to a potential European peacekeeping force in the event of a deal between Kyiv and Moscow. While they had failed to secure a promise from Trump, they were relieved that he had not rejected the idea.
But the rest of Europe is a long way from falling in behind the French and British leaders' plans to safeguard a peace deal and Starmer, Macron and Rutte will hope Sunday's summit will go some way to rallying other nations to make firm commitments."
peacekeepers should be unnecessary if a real peace-deal is reached. russia will not accept that, afaik, escpecially not from any western or nato-aligned countries. as someone whispered in trumps ear: that is one of the reasons the conflict started.
Why on earth can't MAGA cult members see who Trump really is, he kisses Netanyahu's ass and then yells at Zelensky. The US furnished the weapons in both countries, the death toll is unreal, Trump has blood on his hands, as does Biden.
1. Well, the mineral matter has been raised in a not-so-friendly meeting in the White House so there is no disguising that motivation any more.
2. Security against Russia, a primary Zelensky requirement , not even a consideration by Trump.
3. The Gaza oil and gas fields have been talked about so often that that is also common knowledge. Soon to be managed by Israel for the supply to the USA
Then there is The Gaza Country Club, Trump City (Jews only)
4. The generous supplies of weapons to Ukraine for these recent years have been all totalled up to make a huge Ukrainian indebtedness to the USA, taking care of payments for the minerals left in the rest of Ukraine that the USA really needs for their future. Now you know the reasons for the USA generosity in the supply of weapons. On-going, unmanageable indebtedness. Clever.
5. Venezuela is getting some attention (not friendly however) because of the 1,000 years of oil reserves there….. compared to the USA at 7 years only.
6. Russia is now a buddy because of the minerals in the new Ukrainian territories controlled by Russia and the equally large minerals and metals in Russia itself. Oil as well.
7. More US weapons for Israel to continue on its Gaza cleanup have been approved by Trump. Peace deal? What peace deal? Just a small break for other important matters.
Every item above painting a picture to you all? All very COMMERCIAL activities.
Why is NATO is getting the cold shoulder.
The USA needs nothing from them……no oil, minerals, weapons, military support.
In so many ways and in most countries already…...it already has them all by the vitals.
Bases here, bases there,
US bases everywhere.
750 bases at last count
Allows our Trump a war to mount.
Will he do it, break the rule
He may be odd but he's no fool
For total war this group…none finer
He'll proxy all….. to kill off China.
Without USA sponsorship (control), NATO is a ship without a rudder. Now to add insult to injury, Germany is getting even more right (Reich) than theThird Reich in 1933. Perfect.
One more disruption.
'This is fun' says Trump. 'Easier than I thought’. Gosh, it’s fun being an American
"Russia is now a buddy" - you list among "cold hard facts for all to see".
Are you high? The weapons are American, the intelligence is American, the instructors are American, the European help is possible because of the USA's backing, and on and on... The killing there has been sustained by the USA, just like Trump said in that meeting.
The list is in no particular order, not prioritised, just things that have happened affecting Trump and his disrespectful treatment of Zelensky. By any measure, a rude meeting designed in my opinion to indicate to NATO members to 'butt out’.
Of course the whole game is American. Everyone else is a ‘bit’ player.
Experts, even including future discovery of oil reserves, predict that the 1.5 trillion barrels plus 500 billion to be discovered, at current global demands will last about 50 yrs. Venezuela, lacking foreign investment to develop the world's largest reserves, at its current rate of production, which is from a relatively undeveloped and reduced output, could last more years, as it produces only about 10% of what Saudia Arabia, with the 2nd most oil, produces. It is unlikely this sanction-caused low production will continue........
Netanyahu has no intention of allowing a ceasefire to continue; he is itching to start bombing again. He needs continuing war to stay in power and out of jail. Trump is itching, like Netanyahu, to get rid of the pesky Palestinians and start building Trump Gaza while Israel steals the Gaza Marine gas.
Yup. Shitlibs say that Trump is owned by Putin, but not once have I seen them say that he is owned by Netanyahu and the Zionists who donated to his campaign.
That would be ‘antisemitic’. You’ve got to hand it to the Zionists. They have completely infected the body politic of the US. and are not only allowed to rampage completely unchecked, but are supported on all fronts. It truly is astonishing.
Anyone addressed as a shitlib will stoop to speak with you. Many progressives including many in Congress have complained about Zionist influence on Trump, as well as Putin's influence. One reason that this assertion has been muted is what happened to Congress member Ilhan Omar when she made this link and was attacked as an anti-Semite and censured by her own party. Many, myself included, have noted how the Adelson's have bought Trump. But if we are more interested in attacking "shitlibs" than Trump, perhaps we will accept defeat as inevitable, for we must unify, not divide, support, not purge in order to stop the genocide in Gaza and work for an enduring peace in Ukraine, both of which require attacking Trump, not those afraid to speak out. By speaking out, we encourage others to do so. A poll found that the majority of Democrats think Isreael is committing genocide (reporte by the Jerusalem Post)...so I think the smart strategy is to transform that basic Democratic view into the positon of the Democratic Party, a hard task but the only one that can stop the flow of weapons. And if we attack the shitlibs we will never win them over but only create resistance, which is a betrayal of our duty to do all we can, with strategic acuity, to unite enough Democrats and independents to counter both the Trump intensification for genocide and the centrist DEmocratic Party impotence with a movement that reflects the views of most Democrats. "Majority of US Democrats believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: Poll
Survey also says that 70 percent of all likely American voters want a permanent ceasefire in Gaza." "May 8, 2024 · The poll released Wednesday found that 56% of Democratic voters believe Israel is committing a genocide against Palestinians in the enclave..." ANd "www.timesofisrael.com › poll-finds-number-of-usPoll finds share of US Democrats backing Israel dwindling to 33%." To make this a political force, we must unite, not purge and divide.
US is using Starlink as a bargaining chip to get rare earth minerals: 'Starlink provides crucial internet connectivity to war-torn Ukraine and its military.
The issue was raised again on Thursday during meetings between Keith Kellogg, the U.S. special Ukraine envoy, and Zelenskiy, said one of the sources, who was briefed on the talks.
During the meeting, Ukraine was told it faced imminent shutoff of the service if it did not reach a deal on critical minerals. " Starlinks is free to Ukraine.
Last September, Ukraine disclosed it has shot down a Russian drone (made in Iran) that had installed Starlinks terminals!!!
An unsupported smear by Musk just cost him 7 billion within minutes as his claim reposting a conspiracy claim that Mexico's richest man Carlos Slims got rich off drug trafficking led to an immediate cancelation of the 7 billion contract Slims will now invest 22 billion to create a system for Mexico and now doubt the rest of the South America. That loss of a 7 billion loss is more than Starlinks revenue for the previous year, leaving a gaping wound in the Musk fortune. Also probably lost, the entire market of South America, with Slims creating a system to undercut the Starlinks domination of the market there.
You may not see the relevance; others may. Repeating your claim is pointless. You might be right if the if the discussion were limited to your point. But there are no gatekeepers here so I consider the deep wound to Starlinks to be part of the story as to what Musk might do. If He stops Ukraine from using Starlinks, for instance, he might lose European customers in protest. He might choose to keep it going in order, just having lost a 7 billion contract with his big mouth, to avoid risks of further defections.
DAWN has urged the ICC prosecutor to investigate and prosecute former President Biden, State Secretary Blinken and Defense Secretary Austin for their personal roles in aiding and abetting Israeli war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Gaza as part of his ongoing investigation into the situations in Palestine since 2014.
Ceasefire or no ceasefire; scam or no, we cannot allow Israel to escape the legal consequences of their war crimes. The Hind Rajab Foundation has, among other things, filed a case with the ICC against 1,000 Israeli soldiers for war crimes in Gaza.
They have taken further steps in recent days, and vacations are becoming a lot more difficult for IDF soldiers, worldwide. The Hind Rajab Foundation can use our help. Please join me in making a contribution.
You might find meaningful to watch the recent interviews that Glenn Greenwald did on his Rumble platform, and Ali Abunimah of the Electronic Intifada, did with the head of this organisation, Dyad Abou Jahjah. It was very informative.
Here's a petition calling for accountability for the arrest of Ali Abunimah in Switzerland:
All these commentators on various forums bleeding their hearts out about principles and freedom and aggression and the courage of those defending their homeland against brutal invaders … all when it comes to Ukraine.
But utter silence at what the Palestinians have suffered for a century - far longer and far worse than the suffering of Ukraine. And it’s still going, worse than ever with the support and backing of the hypocrites in the West for whom these principles only apply when Europeans are the victims.
" Zelensky, like every other US imperial asset, was only ever intended to be used and then discarded."
I think I need a big wall chart showing every asset that's been used and discarded by the US. Oh, and every "regime-change-operation" ever attempted, successful or not. And every country "sanctioned"... And how many children murdered from starvation and bombing instigated by the US....
Yeah, that's the problem--no neolib publisher will touch it. That's why I've always wanted to start my own workers' co-op publisher that would broach these subjects.
The Zalensky, Trump, Vance Kabuki theatre/ professional wrestling/ SNL / Babylon Bee performance was absolutely astounding! Zalensky, the experienced actor that made himself famous by playing the piano with his penis, and the Donald reality show/ professional wrestling aficionado were displaying their finest acting roles yet. Old Palantir Vance was also at the pinnacle of his acting career during this charade of infantile tough talk between old drinking buddies. What a show! DT himself, as the acting was winding down, announced what great television it all was going to make!
Hi, Jenny. Yes, the circus is going strong, but it is a very evil circus with very evil clowns!
The Zionist Big Top masters and magicians are distracting us, proles, with the show of our lives while they bring down the whole massive tent on our heads!
Hi gypsy, could you then deliver the display to N'awlins, where a (celebratory) funeral marching jazz ensemble, complete with tuba, could be employed to play great jazz riffs while parading it through the streets? Just a thought to make it a proper celebration.
Oh my goodness, what weird but predictable Israeli-American theater, with tongue lashings of subsidiary characters to flavor the plot. It's Act Number whatever of "The Empire's Machinations", and we are all voyeurs with our frustrations showing!
well, ukraine has been robbed empty, all the men are dead,wounded or fled forced inscription. Gaza has beach property and a gigantic gasfield. Seems like an easy sum to me. But hey, let's do another peaceful demonstration, maybe that'll change their mind
Peaceful demonstrations (and strikes) in 1989 brought down 7 totalitarian regimes without bloodshed. But it takes millions. The people united cannot be defeated because the plutocrats and their servants in government are helpless without the people. So stop dividing, stop arguing with each other, and join together, for nothing else works like a united people who can stop anything.
It is a myth that revolutions are initiated and/or led by ordinary people. They are led by disaffected elements of the intelligentsia. Though it cannot succeed without the aid of a big fraction of the populace dissatisfied. It is particularly important for the army to decline to uphold the regime.
It is often true that disaffected intelligentsia lead revolutions, but the main leader of the Eastern European revolutions was not an intellectual: "While working at the Lenin Shipyard (now Gdańsk Shipyard), Wałęsa, an electrician, became a trade-union activist, for which he was persecuted by the government, placed under surveillance, fired in 1976, and arrested several times. In August 1980, he was instrumental in political negotiations that led to the ground-breaking Gdańsk Agreement between striking workers and the government. He co-founded the Solidarity trade-union, whose membership rose to over ten million." This actions of a blue collar worker who came to lead the union was the inspiration for the events of 1989.
dumb, dumber, and the dumbest - no contest which one you are "dale ruff". Wait for a certain Gene Sharp groupie here to show support for your brainfart.
"Communism fell peacefully in all of the countries of Eastern Europe—except Romania. In Romania, a dictator had to be overthrown and executed. But all of the other Communist-led governments, Poland, East Germany, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and Bulgaria, transferred their power without violence." Most of these movements were socialist. I forgive you your nee to snipe.
It is not disputed: "On 4 June 1989, Poland's Solidarity trade union won an overwhelming victory in partially free elections, leading to the peaceful fall of communism in Poland. Also in June 1989, Hungary began dismantling its section of the physical Iron Curtain. In August 1989, over a quarter of the Baltic republics total population physically chained for 675 kilometres (419 mi) Baltic Way openly protesting the countries' occupation by the Soviet Union,[14] while the opening of a border gate between Austria and Hungary set in motion a peaceful chain reaction, in which the Eastern Bloc disintegrated. This led to mass demonstrations in cities of East Germany such as Leipzig and subsequently to the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, which served as the symbolic gateway to German reunification in 1990. One feature common to most of these developments was the extensive use of campaigns of civil resistance, demonstrating popular opposition to the continuation of one-party rule and contributing to pressure for change.[15] Romania was the only country in which citizens and opposition forces used violence to overthrow its communist regime..." The major weapons were massive protests, strikes, and non-violent resistance.
"There was a series of 7 main uprisings across eastern Europe:
❖Hungary took down the border fence with Austria in May 1989 and allowed free elections in December.
❖After massive demonstrations in Poland, independent trade union Solidarity was legalised and won the elections in June 1989.
❖In September 1989, thousands of East Germans fled to Austria through Hungary. In November 1989, the border between East and West Berlin was opened and people started to pull down the Berlin Wall.
❖In November 1989, a non-violent 'Velvet Revolution' occurred in Czechoslovakia that overthrew the communist government.
❖Romania saw massive demonstrations that became violent when the communist government tried to crush them. The communist leader, Nicolae Ceausescu, was arrested, put on trial and executed in December 1989.
❖In December 1989, the communist leader in Bulgaria resigned and free elections were held in 1990." gcsehistory.com If you are ignorant of these events, you are totally disqualified from commenting on historical events. This was headline news the entire year and led to the televise tearing down of the Berlin Wall and then the non-violent overthrow of the Soviet government.
so...by your own account, there was ONE velvet revolution during that period. And the rest really went down without violence.... Look, for totalitarian regimes, like Israel, not fighting back just fuels their sadism. In the meantime we have watched our governments not only ignore our pleas, but gaslight us on a daily basis, which is a form of violence, they break up or forbid protests, again state violence, they arrest journalist, major breach of trust and yes, state violence. Not to mention the media. We are corporate hostages, all of us, it's time to stop being nice. Besides, your answer to remark was there in seconds after i posted, which indicates you've been waiting to jump on a chance to 'set the record straight', to show your moral superiority.
for things that are 'not disputed' there's a framework for understanding the relationship between the economic base of society (substructure) and its cultural, political, and ideological institutions (superstructure). from a certain pov these 7 'revolutions' might be viewed as long sought after counter revolutions.
which totalitarian regime would you like the united people to bring down this time? (and will it be replaced by something like the polish and other eastern european governments that succeeded it?)
NO one doubted that Israel would find a way to resume the slaughter of Palestinians and that President Trump would do everything possible to help Israel. I have never seen such weasels as Netanyahu and his gang. He will always renege on agreements and blame the other party. I have likewise never seen such an immoral army as the IDF. No doubt there are historical examples, however. Congress will always back Netanyahu to the hilt. Obviously, this is not America First which was also promised.
President Trump came in at the tail end of the Ukraine war and is just mopping up what was the inevitable conclusion of a Russian victory. He will claim he ended the war. As for Israel's murderous assaults- he will never even consider doing anything except assist. If WW3 is to begin he should look no further than Israel.
Israel is like a big fat corpulent jackass that is always looking to engorge itself. It's never enough, it's like a vacuum that sucks in life, always unable to fill that hole, that void that is its source. It's never enough, it's like billionaire's syndrome, a disease of the soul that is always looking for prey.
"Billionaire's syndrome." A disease that Americans need to find a cure for instead of waiting for "trickle down" from billionaires who never have enough of anything.
We really should name it as a syndrome, (just do it ourselves) The fact that it is never mentioned in the pschologist's list of disorders shows how blind this condition makes us. What would you add as the symptoms? I'd say having over 100 million. Anyone with more than that is just a glutton.
So the killing goes on. Netanyahu renages on the peace deal (phase2)
Trump tells Z we don't have your back and we want your resources.
Both their words are vomit. Don't make deals with either if you be a leader of a foreign country or a citizen here in USA. He's goona stiff us all with the exception of his bro-oligarchs. Tax breaks for them the shaft for us. Is your job secure with Trump/Musk in charge. Wait till the tarrifs kick it: ouch. Wait till the service industry collapses.
Their entire game is based on propaganda and very effective spins - but that is costing ordinary human lives! All in all, I could detach my heart and mind and understand it is all a geopolitical game but I can’t. My heart is screaming for these monsters to stop!
By the way if you’re interested in firsthand reporting from the frontlines, have a look at my posts from Lebanon where I have documented the war for 4 weeks prior to the ceasefire.
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WAR IS PEACE
Damn!, Reuters,
you really outdid yourself this time.
Main headline at Reuters:
UK's Starmer tries to restore hope for Ukraine peace at summit
from article:
The British leader said on Sunday an urgent round of calls to Trump, Zelenskiy and French President Emmanuel Macron over the weekend had cemented the idea that a "coalition of the willing" in Europe would need to move quickly to come up with a peace plan to be presented to the United States.
That meant Europe moving faster than it had done to show it can defend itself, Starmer said, adding he was not criticising other nations but making it clear that countries needed to step up as Britain and France had by offering peacekeeping troops.
Reuters knew that they had said the quiet Orwelian part outloud.
This:
Real meaning: EU 'Peacekeeping' forces in Ukraine to stand toe to toe against Russian forces as a tripwire for WWIII.
I have seen them update the article twice in the last hour. It is much more nuanced.
Now, from Reuters:
"Both had pressed the U.S. leader to offer "a backstop" to a potential European peacekeeping force in the event of a deal between Kyiv and Moscow. While they had failed to secure a promise from Trump, they were relieved that he had not rejected the idea.
But the rest of Europe is a long way from falling in behind the French and British leaders' plans to safeguard a peace deal and Starmer, Macron and Rutte will hope Sunday's summit will go some way to rallying other nations to make firm commitments."
British and French peacekeepers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Europe can't move quickly because of the EU bureaucrats!
peacekeepers should be unnecessary if a real peace-deal is reached. russia will not accept that, afaik, escpecially not from any western or nato-aligned countries. as someone whispered in trumps ear: that is one of the reasons the conflict started.
It seems the entire farce is a cycle of keeping certain counties in control of areas that don’t belong to them via peace keeping forces.
Amen...They deserve counterfeit, which is what they are, Idiots in trances !!!!!
Why on earth can't MAGA cult members see who Trump really is, he kisses Netanyahu's ass and then yells at Zelensky. The US furnished the weapons in both countries, the death toll is unreal, Trump has blood on his hands, as does Biden.
The answer is found within your question. It’s a cult.
The cold hard facts for all to see.
1. Well, the mineral matter has been raised in a not-so-friendly meeting in the White House so there is no disguising that motivation any more.
2. Security against Russia, a primary Zelensky requirement , not even a consideration by Trump.
3. The Gaza oil and gas fields have been talked about so often that that is also common knowledge. Soon to be managed by Israel for the supply to the USA
Then there is The Gaza Country Club, Trump City (Jews only)
4. The generous supplies of weapons to Ukraine for these recent years have been all totalled up to make a huge Ukrainian indebtedness to the USA, taking care of payments for the minerals left in the rest of Ukraine that the USA really needs for their future. Now you know the reasons for the USA generosity in the supply of weapons. On-going, unmanageable indebtedness. Clever.
5. Venezuela is getting some attention (not friendly however) because of the 1,000 years of oil reserves there….. compared to the USA at 7 years only.
6. Russia is now a buddy because of the minerals in the new Ukrainian territories controlled by Russia and the equally large minerals and metals in Russia itself. Oil as well.
7. More US weapons for Israel to continue on its Gaza cleanup have been approved by Trump. Peace deal? What peace deal? Just a small break for other important matters.
Every item above painting a picture to you all? All very COMMERCIAL activities.
Why is NATO is getting the cold shoulder.
The USA needs nothing from them……no oil, minerals, weapons, military support.
In so many ways and in most countries already…...it already has them all by the vitals.
Bases here, bases there,
US bases everywhere.
750 bases at last count
Allows our Trump a war to mount.
Will he do it, break the rule
He may be odd but he's no fool
For total war this group…none finer
He'll proxy all….. to kill off China.
Without USA sponsorship (control), NATO is a ship without a rudder. Now to add insult to injury, Germany is getting even more right (Reich) than theThird Reich in 1933. Perfect.
One more disruption.
'This is fun' says Trump. 'Easier than I thought’. Gosh, it’s fun being an American
"Russia is now a buddy" - you list among "cold hard facts for all to see".
Are you high? The weapons are American, the intelligence is American, the instructors are American, the European help is possible because of the USA's backing, and on and on... The killing there has been sustained by the USA, just like Trump said in that meeting.
Maybe a revision of your "list" is in order.
The list is in no particular order, not prioritised, just things that have happened affecting Trump and his disrespectful treatment of Zelensky. By any measure, a rude meeting designed in my opinion to indicate to NATO members to 'butt out’.
Of course the whole game is American. Everyone else is a ‘bit’ player.
So your "Russia is now a buddy" was just a clickbait. Got it.
And "disrespectful treatment of Zelensky" - please don't cry "contrarian" my ass.
Experts, even including future discovery of oil reserves, predict that the 1.5 trillion barrels plus 500 billion to be discovered, at current global demands will last about 50 yrs. Venezuela, lacking foreign investment to develop the world's largest reserves, at its current rate of production, which is from a relatively undeveloped and reduced output, could last more years, as it produces only about 10% of what Saudia Arabia, with the 2nd most oil, produces. It is unlikely this sanction-caused low production will continue........
"Why on earth can't MAGA cult members see who Trump really is" - are you saying they don't? Since when MAGA was against the genocide?
Netanyahu has no intention of allowing a ceasefire to continue; he is itching to start bombing again. He needs continuing war to stay in power and out of jail. Trump is itching, like Netanyahu, to get rid of the pesky Palestinians and start building Trump Gaza while Israel steals the Gaza Marine gas.
Yup. Shitlibs say that Trump is owned by Putin, but not once have I seen them say that he is owned by Netanyahu and the Zionists who donated to his campaign.
That would be ‘antisemitic’. You’ve got to hand it to the Zionists. They have completely infected the body politic of the US. and are not only allowed to rampage completely unchecked, but are supported on all fronts. It truly is astonishing.
Anyone addressed as a shitlib will stoop to speak with you. Many progressives including many in Congress have complained about Zionist influence on Trump, as well as Putin's influence. One reason that this assertion has been muted is what happened to Congress member Ilhan Omar when she made this link and was attacked as an anti-Semite and censured by her own party. Many, myself included, have noted how the Adelson's have bought Trump. But if we are more interested in attacking "shitlibs" than Trump, perhaps we will accept defeat as inevitable, for we must unify, not divide, support, not purge in order to stop the genocide in Gaza and work for an enduring peace in Ukraine, both of which require attacking Trump, not those afraid to speak out. By speaking out, we encourage others to do so. A poll found that the majority of Democrats think Isreael is committing genocide (reporte by the Jerusalem Post)...so I think the smart strategy is to transform that basic Democratic view into the positon of the Democratic Party, a hard task but the only one that can stop the flow of weapons. And if we attack the shitlibs we will never win them over but only create resistance, which is a betrayal of our duty to do all we can, with strategic acuity, to unite enough Democrats and independents to counter both the Trump intensification for genocide and the centrist DEmocratic Party impotence with a movement that reflects the views of most Democrats. "Majority of US Democrats believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: Poll
Survey also says that 70 percent of all likely American voters want a permanent ceasefire in Gaza." "May 8, 2024 · The poll released Wednesday found that 56% of Democratic voters believe Israel is committing a genocide against Palestinians in the enclave..." ANd "www.timesofisrael.com › poll-finds-number-of-usPoll finds share of US Democrats backing Israel dwindling to 33%." To make this a political force, we must unite, not purge and divide.
Give it a couple of weeks. Zelenskii will grovel appropriately and flatter most shamelessly, Trump will resume the flow of weapons and cash.
If the US cuts off Starlink or satellite Intel, then we know things are serious.
US is using Starlink as a bargaining chip to get rare earth minerals: 'Starlink provides crucial internet connectivity to war-torn Ukraine and its military.
The issue was raised again on Thursday during meetings between Keith Kellogg, the U.S. special Ukraine envoy, and Zelenskiy, said one of the sources, who was briefed on the talks.
During the meeting, Ukraine was told it faced imminent shutoff of the service if it did not reach a deal on critical minerals. " Starlinks is free to Ukraine.
Last September, Ukraine disclosed it has shot down a Russian drone (made in Iran) that had installed Starlinks terminals!!!
An unsupported smear by Musk just cost him 7 billion within minutes as his claim reposting a conspiracy claim that Mexico's richest man Carlos Slims got rich off drug trafficking led to an immediate cancelation of the 7 billion contract Slims will now invest 22 billion to create a system for Mexico and now doubt the rest of the South America. That loss of a 7 billion loss is more than Starlinks revenue for the previous year, leaving a gaping wound in the Musk fortune. Also probably lost, the entire market of South America, with Slims creating a system to undercut the Starlinks domination of the market there.
I have no idea what you're on about, rambling about Slim and drones that install Starlink terminals.
You brought up Starlinks and I commented on recent Starlinks developments. Others will see the connections so carry on.
None of which comments are relevant to the discussion.
You may not see the relevance; others may. Repeating your claim is pointless. You might be right if the if the discussion were limited to your point. But there are no gatekeepers here so I consider the deep wound to Starlinks to be part of the story as to what Musk might do. If He stops Ukraine from using Starlinks, for instance, he might lose European customers in protest. He might choose to keep it going in order, just having lost a 7 billion contract with his big mouth, to avoid risks of further defections.
Then why didn't you say so, instead of rambling on about Slim and drones?
DAWN has urged the ICC prosecutor to investigate and prosecute former President Biden, State Secretary Blinken and Defense Secretary Austin for their personal roles in aiding and abetting Israeli war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Gaza as part of his ongoing investigation into the situations in Palestine since 2014.
https://dawnmena.org/latest/
Let’s give them our support.
Those three must be shaking in their boots.
Ceasefire or no ceasefire; scam or no, we cannot allow Israel to escape the legal consequences of their war crimes. The Hind Rajab Foundation has, among other things, filed a case with the ICC against 1,000 Israeli soldiers for war crimes in Gaza.
https://www.hindrajabfoundation.org/perpetrators/hind-rajab-foundation-files-historic-icc-complaint-against-1000-israeli-soldiers-for-war-crimes-in-gaza
They have taken further steps in recent days, and vacations are becoming a lot more difficult for IDF soldiers, worldwide. The Hind Rajab Foundation can use our help. Please join me in making a contribution.
https://buy.stripe.com/cN228hbY5g7jaM84gg
You might find meaningful to watch the recent interviews that Glenn Greenwald did on his Rumble platform, and Ali Abunimah of the Electronic Intifada, did with the head of this organisation, Dyad Abou Jahjah. It was very informative.
Here's a petition calling for accountability for the arrest of Ali Abunimah in Switzerland:
https://chng.it/8D4pkxPhWS
Please sign the petition and share widely.
ICC is useless . More likely ICJ . Even that not much has done .
All these commentators on various forums bleeding their hearts out about principles and freedom and aggression and the courage of those defending their homeland against brutal invaders … all when it comes to Ukraine.
But utter silence at what the Palestinians have suffered for a century - far longer and far worse than the suffering of Ukraine. And it’s still going, worse than ever with the support and backing of the hypocrites in the West for whom these principles only apply when Europeans are the victims.
" Zelensky, like every other US imperial asset, was only ever intended to be used and then discarded."
I think I need a big wall chart showing every asset that's been used and discarded by the US. Oh, and every "regime-change-operation" ever attempted, successful or not. And every country "sanctioned"... And how many children murdered from starvation and bombing instigated by the US....
TRC, if you publish a book with the above research, I promise you I will buy it (if you are able to get a publisher willing to risk it).
Yeah, that's the problem--no neolib publisher will touch it. That's why I've always wanted to start my own workers' co-op publisher that would broach these subjects.
The Zalensky, Trump, Vance Kabuki theatre/ professional wrestling/ SNL / Babylon Bee performance was absolutely astounding! Zalensky, the experienced actor that made himself famous by playing the piano with his penis, and the Donald reality show/ professional wrestling aficionado were displaying their finest acting roles yet. Old Palantir Vance was also at the pinnacle of his acting career during this charade of infantile tough talk between old drinking buddies. What a show! DT himself, as the acting was winding down, announced what great television it all was going to make!
The circus still going strong.
Hi, Jenny. Yes, the circus is going strong, but it is a very evil circus with very evil clowns!
The Zionist Big Top masters and magicians are distracting us, proles, with the show of our lives while they bring down the whole massive tent on our heads!
Absolutely.
Had to stay off the Internet yesterday......couldn't bear much more.
Will someone please place Satanyahoo’s head on a pike?
Oh wait… May I have the honors?
>>"Oh wait… May I have the honors?"
Yes you may - but you will have to compete with me (and a million others) for that...
Chang, we’ll do it together!
Hi gypsy, could you then deliver the display to N'awlins, where a (celebratory) funeral marching jazz ensemble, complete with tuba, could be employed to play great jazz riffs while parading it through the streets? Just a thought to make it a proper celebration.
LOVE that idea Vin 😂😂😂
Oh my goodness, what weird but predictable Israeli-American theater, with tongue lashings of subsidiary characters to flavor the plot. It's Act Number whatever of "The Empire's Machinations", and we are all voyeurs with our frustrations showing!
well, ukraine has been robbed empty, all the men are dead,wounded or fled forced inscription. Gaza has beach property and a gigantic gasfield. Seems like an easy sum to me. But hey, let's do another peaceful demonstration, maybe that'll change their mind
Peaceful demonstrations (and strikes) in 1989 brought down 7 totalitarian regimes without bloodshed. But it takes millions. The people united cannot be defeated because the plutocrats and their servants in government are helpless without the people. So stop dividing, stop arguing with each other, and join together, for nothing else works like a united people who can stop anything.
It is a myth that revolutions are initiated and/or led by ordinary people. They are led by disaffected elements of the intelligentsia. Though it cannot succeed without the aid of a big fraction of the populace dissatisfied. It is particularly important for the army to decline to uphold the regime.
It is often true that disaffected intelligentsia lead revolutions, but the main leader of the Eastern European revolutions was not an intellectual: "While working at the Lenin Shipyard (now Gdańsk Shipyard), Wałęsa, an electrician, became a trade-union activist, for which he was persecuted by the government, placed under surveillance, fired in 1976, and arrested several times. In August 1980, he was instrumental in political negotiations that led to the ground-breaking Gdańsk Agreement between striking workers and the government. He co-founded the Solidarity trade-union, whose membership rose to over ten million." This actions of a blue collar worker who came to lead the union was the inspiration for the events of 1989.
Which totalitarian regimes?
What 'totalitarian regimes.' What you mean is rainbow revolutions against governments the US does not like!
he just explained it, the communist regimes in 1989
dumb, dumber, and the dumbest - no contest which one you are "dale ruff". Wait for a certain Gene Sharp groupie here to show support for your brainfart.
"Communism fell peacefully in all of the countries of Eastern Europe—except Romania. In Romania, a dictator had to be overthrown and executed. But all of the other Communist-led governments, Poland, East Germany, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and Bulgaria, transferred their power without violence." Most of these movements were socialist. I forgive you your nee to snipe.
O,God ! How wrong !
Bullsy ! Czechoslovakia ? Poland ? Go search info in these, and as to East Germany , don't you know how Gorbachov was betrayed ?
"Peaceful demonstrations (and strikes) in 1989 brought down 7 totalitarian regimes without bloodshed." - anyone who believes this is beyond repair.
Break it down starting with "peaceful", dumbass.
It is not disputed: "On 4 June 1989, Poland's Solidarity trade union won an overwhelming victory in partially free elections, leading to the peaceful fall of communism in Poland. Also in June 1989, Hungary began dismantling its section of the physical Iron Curtain. In August 1989, over a quarter of the Baltic republics total population physically chained for 675 kilometres (419 mi) Baltic Way openly protesting the countries' occupation by the Soviet Union,[14] while the opening of a border gate between Austria and Hungary set in motion a peaceful chain reaction, in which the Eastern Bloc disintegrated. This led to mass demonstrations in cities of East Germany such as Leipzig and subsequently to the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, which served as the symbolic gateway to German reunification in 1990. One feature common to most of these developments was the extensive use of campaigns of civil resistance, demonstrating popular opposition to the continuation of one-party rule and contributing to pressure for change.[15] Romania was the only country in which citizens and opposition forces used violence to overthrow its communist regime..." The major weapons were massive protests, strikes, and non-violent resistance.
"There was a series of 7 main uprisings across eastern Europe:
❖Hungary took down the border fence with Austria in May 1989 and allowed free elections in December.
❖After massive demonstrations in Poland, independent trade union Solidarity was legalised and won the elections in June 1989.
❖In September 1989, thousands of East Germans fled to Austria through Hungary. In November 1989, the border between East and West Berlin was opened and people started to pull down the Berlin Wall.
❖In November 1989, a non-violent 'Velvet Revolution' occurred in Czechoslovakia that overthrew the communist government.
❖Romania saw massive demonstrations that became violent when the communist government tried to crush them. The communist leader, Nicolae Ceausescu, was arrested, put on trial and executed in December 1989.
❖In December 1989, the communist leader in Bulgaria resigned and free elections were held in 1990." gcsehistory.com If you are ignorant of these events, you are totally disqualified from commenting on historical events. This was headline news the entire year and led to the televise tearing down of the Berlin Wall and then the non-violent overthrow of the Soviet government.
so...by your own account, there was ONE velvet revolution during that period. And the rest really went down without violence.... Look, for totalitarian regimes, like Israel, not fighting back just fuels their sadism. In the meantime we have watched our governments not only ignore our pleas, but gaslight us on a daily basis, which is a form of violence, they break up or forbid protests, again state violence, they arrest journalist, major breach of trust and yes, state violence. Not to mention the media. We are corporate hostages, all of us, it's time to stop being nice. Besides, your answer to remark was there in seconds after i posted, which indicates you've been waiting to jump on a chance to 'set the record straight', to show your moral superiority.
"This was headline news the entire year" - exactly!
Quit proving you're an unwitting asset of the system. You've done enough.
for things that are 'not disputed' there's a framework for understanding the relationship between the economic base of society (substructure) and its cultural, political, and ideological institutions (superstructure). from a certain pov these 7 'revolutions' might be viewed as long sought after counter revolutions.
which totalitarian regime would you like the united people to bring down this time? (and will it be replaced by something like the polish and other eastern european governments that succeeded it?)
Trump, Netanyahu, Zelensky and so many others don't care about the lives of ordinary people. We're just pawns in their stupid, stupid game.
Unfortunately, the common person has been a pawn through MOST of history. That's why we need better economic and political systems...
NO one doubted that Israel would find a way to resume the slaughter of Palestinians and that President Trump would do everything possible to help Israel. I have never seen such weasels as Netanyahu and his gang. He will always renege on agreements and blame the other party. I have likewise never seen such an immoral army as the IDF. No doubt there are historical examples, however. Congress will always back Netanyahu to the hilt. Obviously, this is not America First which was also promised.
President Trump came in at the tail end of the Ukraine war and is just mopping up what was the inevitable conclusion of a Russian victory. He will claim he ended the war. As for Israel's murderous assaults- he will never even consider doing anything except assist. If WW3 is to begin he should look no further than Israel.
As T. has said : "Isr. is an extension of US ". So...
Israel is like a big fat corpulent jackass that is always looking to engorge itself. It's never enough, it's like a vacuum that sucks in life, always unable to fill that hole, that void that is its source. It's never enough, it's like billionaire's syndrome, a disease of the soul that is always looking for prey.
"Billionaire's syndrome." A disease that Americans need to find a cure for instead of waiting for "trickle down" from billionaires who never have enough of anything.
We really should name it as a syndrome, (just do it ourselves) The fact that it is never mentioned in the pschologist's list of disorders shows how blind this condition makes us. What would you add as the symptoms? I'd say having over 100 million. Anyone with more than that is just a glutton.
So the killing goes on. Netanyahu renages on the peace deal (phase2)
Trump tells Z we don't have your back and we want your resources.
Both their words are vomit. Don't make deals with either if you be a leader of a foreign country or a citizen here in USA. He's goona stiff us all with the exception of his bro-oligarchs. Tax breaks for them the shaft for us. Is your job secure with Trump/Musk in charge. Wait till the tarrifs kick it: ouch. Wait till the service industry collapses.
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