So the prisoner swap between the Kiev government and the DPR/LPR republics of Donbass, the only thing of any value that has so far and probably ever will come of the Normandy Four meetings, has taken place yesterday 29 Dec 2019. A total of 124 people to Donbass and 74 to Kiev, were swapped. "Decision... Continue Reading →
Comparative Analytics…
Take a look at this Syrian town in Idlib province, recently liberated from terrorism by Syria's army, the SAA. Yes there is damage there, inevitable in warfare (and through years of terrorist occupation), but compare that to how Raqqa looked (and still looks 2 years later) after the US coalition had finished with it. "Strategic... Continue Reading →
When It’s Time…
One of the many songs I love, songs that tend to evoke (changed this from 'invoke' which carries meaning I did not intend) some emotional response whenever heard, is Andrea Bocelli's 'Time To Say Goodbye', or 'Con Te Partiro' (I Will Go With You) as it was originally called. Sometimes it is more meaningful, especially... Continue Reading →
US, Oil Thieves
The US, through its continued presence in Syria is stealing $30 million a month in oil revenue from the Syrian government. This is how the US 'secretly' funds its military adventures. Syrian Oil And US Troop Withdrawal, Explained: - SouthFront In what universe can this be said to be a fair and just situation? There... Continue Reading →
A Little Can Go A Long Way …Even To The Top
When you climb to the top of the tree and from that height piss on all the neighbours, you had better damn well make sure you stay there at the top, no matter what it takes. Take for example the US. Do I need to explain further? With nauseating arrogance, that is exactly what the... Continue Reading →
Scribbles On The Wall Of Time…
"Evidence of Absence", whatever deep meaning that holds, is the title of James Howard Kunstler's latest blog post. Sometimes he chooses titles for his pieces that even more befuddle my already befuddled brain. Nevertheless, the intention is clear, and a finer description of the state of the union that for the time being is America... Continue Reading →
America-Russia – A Study in Bad and Good
Things are looking up for the people of Raqqa province in Syria. The Americans just left their last base a little away from Raqqa city (previous home of the ISIS caliphate until razed to the ground by US bombing and shelling in late 2017), leaving by the front door as the Russian Military Police entered... Continue Reading →
At Last, Russia’s Help Requested…
I know that no-one much is interested (well the event is five and a half years old now) in the MH17 airliner crash over Ukraine in July 2014. But I for one will not let the story die until the truth is observed - and the truth is that Russia had nothing to do with... Continue Reading →
Change IS Coming…
What is “bargain shopping”? Well Jim Kunstler's definition, which I really like, is: "...we have sent the factories to distant lands and eliminated your jobs, and all the meaning and purpose in your lives — and cheap stuff from Asia is your consolation prize. Enjoy…" I also love it when he gets all 'homey', like... Continue Reading →
Not Something Else 