When I applauded the Turkish incursion (it is not actually an invasion as it has so far been reported) of northern Syria a few days ago, I did so because I could see that this was the very best possible event for a decent outcome to the two year stalemate into which Syria had settled... Continue Reading →

"As I’ve averred before, don’t be surprised if the 2020 election doesn’t even happen. The institutional damage may be too deep." Jim Kunstler can say that (and he has, not for the first time, in this shared post from his latest blog - "In Memorium: Reality"), and I can also say that.  I can't remember... Continue Reading →

I have held my peace over what is happening in northern Syria since last weekend, generally considering who is right and who is wrong.  It is time to state my case. It has been two years of a kind of stalemate or deadlock in Syria since the Russian aided, legitimate (and only) Syrian army -... Continue Reading →

I offer this shared article today with a minimum of comment.  Well, that is the intention, and it is principally because I do not at this moment have a clear mind on the full import of the situation. I too noticed the tiredness in the face and eyes of the Russian president in the photos... Continue Reading →

"US mulls withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty, lawmaker says" See also: "US administration to announce withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty soon — media" If this story eventuates, apart from following the long train of US withdrawals from everything and anything in recent times, it will undoubtedly mean that they are doing something rather sneaky. At... Continue Reading →

Today I am sharing in its totality the latest blog post by Jim Kunstler as a show of solidarity with him over the slings and arrows hurled at him for revealing the truth about the so-called Democrat Resistance movement operating to upturn American institutions for at least the past three years. A hard rain's gonna... Continue Reading →

"...Mr Trump defended his position via Twitter, saying although the Kurds 'fought with us', they were paid in money and equipment to do so." There you go!  Straight from the Donkey(of a different colour)'s mouth.  The Kurds of the SDF are, as I have always said, paid US mercenaries or de facto US ground troops... Continue Reading →

"Formation of Greater Eurasian Partnership among Russia’s priorities — diplomat" In a post made a few days ago I reported the notion that Russia has for some time been interested in the formation of a united Europe that stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific.  A kind of 'Greater Eurasian Partnership'.  This TASS report confirms... Continue Reading →

The man needs a day (or two) off and what time more fitting than days leading up to his birthday. "Putin picks mushrooms in Siberian taiga and admires the Yenisei River" (photo album)"World leaders congratulate Putin on 67th birthday" I add my own congratulations to one of the most important and effective national leaders the... Continue Reading →