'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 →
Thoughts on Crack-ups
I can share this. It is Jim Kunstler's latest blog (which I have been boycotting for a while - not that I suspect anyone would have noticed). But this one is good and gave me a few good laughs. America is cracking up. What, you didn't know? Where have you been? I should, for my... Continue Reading →
Saker Coup – Roger Waters Interview
I often find difficulty in deciding what to share here, but some things I read just will not allow themselves not to be featured. This is one of those things. The Saker a few days ago videoed an interview with Roger Waters - the creative force behind Pink Floyd and strong activist for human rights. ... Continue Reading →
US ‘Dumps’ on Moscow
Not content with turning their own urban landscapes into a series of ramshackle outhouses, the Americans have found a way to shit on Russia, turning a pristine city of art and culture into a 'dumping' ground. Don't worry muscovites, I'm sure you will soon find a way to 'flush' this 'exhibit'. A small victory over... Continue Reading →
After the Victory, comes…
Learning to run a country. The next big task for the Taliban. The easy part - getting rid of the Americans - now being over (although the door is not yet closed behind them, and it was only opened as a result of the dire condition of that nation's circumstances of slow, self-induced, self-inflicted death),... Continue Reading →
The Unmaking of Australia
Australia today, is not the Australia I crossed half a world to join, 40 years ago - a little more than half my lifetime. That's a fact. What Australia has become, is an insult to all who were involved in forming this once great nation. Great in size, great in character, and also great in... Continue Reading →
Not Something Else 