I want to recommend an article by Russia observer Gilbert Doctorow, which was linked by Moon of Alabama. The article ranges widely, but I’ll focus for the most part on the issue raised in the title: U.S. ups the ante: are we indeed headed into WWIII and what can save us?
Importance of this article can’t be overstated. The monsters of our government want and need this proxy war as it absolutely figures into their financial reset plans. No country, including our own will be spared from desperate attempts to keep WarInc. and it’s fiat currency going until the rug can be pulled out from under us all as soon the digital tyranny and it’s UBI is ready.
Putin would only have one motive for any "agreement," namely, to buy time and regroup after his abysmal miscalculation that he could roll over Ukraine in a few hours or days. He wants not only Ukraine, but the Baltics, everything lost by USSR, as he said so himself . . .
No, he didn't actually say that--and since he's a lawyer his words need to be parsed carefully, as he himself chooses them carefully and sticks to them. Besides, your view assumes that Putin is stupid, which he isn't.
The seed that was planted in the early 1990's . . . when the USA failed to realize that our nation's participation NATO was no longer necessary or prudent . . . has grown into a mature tree that bears the most distasteful fruit. Wars and rumors of wars, the globalists favorite tools.
Whatever is heading our way appears to be gaining momentum. I can’t see how the insipid leadership that we have coupled with this endless brinkmanship can continue apace without reaching critical mass very soon.
Whether it’s political, military, economic or societal, like the old song says, something’s gotta give. The question is how high a price will be exacted upon all of us for the colossal incompetence of the elites.
The Powers That Be must figure that a war will cover a multitude of their sins (financial collapse, economic depression, vaxx deaths, political corruption, etc. etc.)
The Powers that Be (at least the faculty lounge crowd behind Biden) may hope for that distraction, but it appears that cracks are accelerating in their fragile coalition, despite their best efforts at legerdemain. They have so many fringe interest groups of single issue voters, they are struggling to prioritize which bunch of crazies gets the most attention, with those not on top screaming like toddlers for attention. None of these cults think "a virtuous war" should overtake their issue in the national consciousness.
Meanwhile, people, whether Red or Blue voters, are rightly frightened by the impact of the real systemic issues America is facing under the Biden Regime's misrule: financial collapse, inflation, personal safety, unchecked illegal immigration, election integrity, public and private corruption, mis-education/indoctrination of our youth, vaxx deaths and many others. Even "reliably" Dem voters are fleeing the party and the places it rules as fast as they can.
As for the EU, one way to misdirect the public's attention is to go to war. With the coming 'dark winter' (thanks Brandon) Europe is about to face, it may be one of the few cards those in power in Europe and the EU have left to play before massive 'civil' unrest' fills the streets. Should they do so, I doubt it will raise any nationalist fervor to rally round the flag(s). Then there is the imported enemy within - dare it be said, angry Muslims - who could take advantage of the situation.
Along that line of thinking, imagine the impact this will have on tourism to Europe this fall and winter. Who wants to stay in a freezing hotel or B&B with no lights and a costly and limited transportation network? Many of these nation's businesses depend on the tourists for survival. Lights out in more ways than one!
I just spent the morning reviewing photos from my son's wedding and talking to two of my granddaughters on FaceTime. Please, Mr. Serling, tell me that this is the Twilight Zone... that none of it is real
If it were only energy. Depression, anyone? Worldwide? In the 1930s we went into a depression with virtually no debt, and gold in Fort Knox. Now we have as collateral......
As for war, ain't nobody here goin' to fight it. Our leaders have no brains, but I trust Putin to have pity on us. Except economically.
Importance of this article can’t be overstated. The monsters of our government want and need this proxy war as it absolutely figures into their financial reset plans. No country, including our own will be spared from desperate attempts to keep WarInc. and it’s fiat currency going until the rug can be pulled out from under us all as soon the digital tyranny and it’s UBI is ready.
Apparently the Military Industrial Complex must be served--to the point of insanity.
Putin would only have one motive for any "agreement," namely, to buy time and regroup after his abysmal miscalculation that he could roll over Ukraine in a few hours or days. He wants not only Ukraine, but the Baltics, everything lost by USSR, as he said so himself . . .
No, he didn't actually say that--and since he's a lawyer his words need to be parsed carefully, as he himself chooses them carefully and sticks to them. Besides, your view assumes that Putin is stupid, which he isn't.
It's strange there is no anti war force in the West, even in Germany.
My guess is it's due to fear of being labeled a Russian Collaborator / Putin Stooge, etc.
or a Trump supporter? One of the reasons he had to be removed. No Russian reset button for him! Very scary indeed
The seed that was planted in the early 1990's . . . when the USA failed to realize that our nation's participation NATO was no longer necessary or prudent . . . has grown into a mature tree that bears the most distasteful fruit. Wars and rumors of wars, the globalists favorite tools.
has US become the Fourth Reich?
The whole perspective is very disturbing--all being done over the heads of the American people.
Over our heads and in our faces!
Whatever is heading our way appears to be gaining momentum. I can’t see how the insipid leadership that we have coupled with this endless brinkmanship can continue apace without reaching critical mass very soon.
Whether it’s political, military, economic or societal, like the old song says, something’s gotta give. The question is how high a price will be exacted upon all of us for the colossal incompetence of the elites.
Lady and the Tiger anyone?
At this point, it doesn't appear to be incompetence, but intentional. Incoherent, but still intentional.
And straight-up evil.
Spot on.
So, how will Europe surrender?
And to whom? Klaus?
Will they surrender? Or will they go over the cliff? I see no peacemakers or compromisers here.
The Powers That Be must figure that a war will cover a multitude of their sins (financial collapse, economic depression, vaxx deaths, political corruption, etc. etc.)
The Powers that Be (at least the faculty lounge crowd behind Biden) may hope for that distraction, but it appears that cracks are accelerating in their fragile coalition, despite their best efforts at legerdemain. They have so many fringe interest groups of single issue voters, they are struggling to prioritize which bunch of crazies gets the most attention, with those not on top screaming like toddlers for attention. None of these cults think "a virtuous war" should overtake their issue in the national consciousness.
Meanwhile, people, whether Red or Blue voters, are rightly frightened by the impact of the real systemic issues America is facing under the Biden Regime's misrule: financial collapse, inflation, personal safety, unchecked illegal immigration, election integrity, public and private corruption, mis-education/indoctrination of our youth, vaxx deaths and many others. Even "reliably" Dem voters are fleeing the party and the places it rules as fast as they can.
FWIW but perhaps a hopeful sign:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/most-want-biden-impeached-see-gop-dropping-ball/ar-AA11BJOf
As for the EU, one way to misdirect the public's attention is to go to war. With the coming 'dark winter' (thanks Brandon) Europe is about to face, it may be one of the few cards those in power in Europe and the EU have left to play before massive 'civil' unrest' fills the streets. Should they do so, I doubt it will raise any nationalist fervor to rally round the flag(s). Then there is the imported enemy within - dare it be said, angry Muslims - who could take advantage of the situation.
Along that line of thinking, imagine the impact this will have on tourism to Europe this fall and winter. Who wants to stay in a freezing hotel or B&B with no lights and a costly and limited transportation network? Many of these nation's businesses depend on the tourists for survival. Lights out in more ways than one!
We have a house in Greece that we go to every summer. We were considering a November/December trip, but nixed it due to energy issues.
European nations are about to get a lesson in reality over fantasy on so many levels.
Would you have ever thought Europe would choose another land war with Russia?
I just spent the morning reviewing photos from my son's wedding and talking to two of my granddaughters on FaceTime. Please, Mr. Serling, tell me that this is the Twilight Zone... that none of it is real
If it were only energy. Depression, anyone? Worldwide? In the 1930s we went into a depression with virtually no debt, and gold in Fort Knox. Now we have as collateral......
As for war, ain't nobody here goin' to fight it. Our leaders have no brains, but I trust Putin to have pity on us. Except economically.
It doesn't help that our Congress is piling debt on top of debt on top of debt, not to mention our Ponzi markets.