Gotta love Andrei Martyanov's work. He often provides me with a much needed laugh - take today for instance... Andrei introduces a couple of new (to me) terms... 'The Three Trolls'? Why, Putin, Lavrov and Shoigu of course. Always trolling the West - often in very subtle ways - a kind of outwardly polite self-amusement... Continue Reading →
Just Say NO
I hate rap, but... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzuw1ovpCMs ...there are higher principles at stake. 'Just Say NO'
Oppressive Australian Government About to Meet It’s First Real Challenge – The Truckies
There is no doubt that, under completely false pretences, Australia has recently become a totalitarian police state. A police force that was once largely considered to be a citizen's friend has now turned 180° to become the government's evil Stasi Brigade. Enforcers of morally bankrupt, sweeping regulations, to imprison, fine, and beat up citizens who... Continue Reading →
Russia Rejects US Request
"...but Russia rejected the request." - quote from TASS article linked below. This is about attempts by the US to gain a foothold in Central Asia for the dubious reason to "satisfy some initiatives of theirs" (another quote) to "carry out strikes at Afghanistan when necessary," (again a quote). Such requests are unnecessary and to... Continue Reading →
Pentagon Has No Idea…
'Pentagon has no idea how much US military equipment seized by Taliban — spokesman' - TASS The title of this TASS piece could easily have been shortened to 'Pentagon simply has no idea'. But Russians might consider that to be undiplomatic. I harbour no such qualms. A Pentagon to Taliban respectful request - "Please may... Continue Reading →
Performance – Real… Talent – Exceptional… Feelings – Strong
My world was recently introduced to the work and music of two talented young women, and my world was rocked. They go by the name of Lucius - a band completed by three talented musicians. How do I describe their music? It is an unknown genre to me. If I were pushed into a corner... Continue Reading →
Navigating the Afghan Minefield
I am going out on a limb here, though not such a fragile limb as those news analysis sites who have published this story. I am merely passing it on for your attention. I have to say I do agree with the general thrust of the narrative, though aware it could all fall apart very... Continue Reading →
Cracks Appearing in the West
The cracks in the legitimacy and sustainability of Western culture are beginning to force themselves to our attention. I reported yesterday on Kunstler's latest notes on the situation in America. Today I can tell you that one in three British children are now living in poverty. Supermarket shelves are empty, not necessarily due to the... Continue Reading →
Not Something Else 