Russia’s special military operation appears to be proceeding apace, but there’s not much big news so far today. Therefore, I want to return to the even bigger picture of what Putin is up to. But, before that … there are some preliminary considerations.
Might it not be worth observing that we are also experiencing a war between the old and the new, the present and the past? For example, oil is continuously present: it underlies every single bit of modern productive activity. On the other hand, gold comes from the past as a measure of value: it has a "meta" value as opposed to a practical value. "Crypto" arguably serves the same "meta" function, while also providing a practical service respecting its blockchain side: it both marks transactional value and actually keeps a record of all those transactions tied to it. Long way around, we could be experiencing the real world results of this war between the old controlling methodologies and the new. I might be off base, but in this article, Richard Fernandez addresses some of the "old v. new" battle: https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2022/03/07/the-end-of-the-old-normal-n1564272
Respectfully, I don't see how we come out of this in good shape as long as we have the same moron's at the helm. Case in point: Biden is actually asking Iran and The Ayatollah and Venezuela's Maduro for help in the oil-side of this manufactured crisis... you can't make it up.
This is NUTS. Epoch Times reporting that US DoS is confirming that they have given the "green light" for Poland to transfer fighter jets to Ukraine. If this goes through this will mark a major escalation that may goad Russia into the Cyber Polygon event that WEF gamed out in 2021. (Or provide cover to the dc gangsters to pull it off and then blame Russia).
Wow. This is a really good read Mark. So much packed in it I heard an interview the other day with leader of Saudia Arabia who basically turns his nose up at Zhou and his admin. as a result of Iran negotiations (give up). Also, oil has moved far beyond "texas tea" and weaponizing it further on the global market w/gold is an intriguing strategy.
Trump's just digging his hole deeper and with the possibility of HRC as a Dem candidate I don't think he'll win.
Last, if NATO is serious I'd have 5 divisions on the Polish/Romanian border on 2 weeks. However, I have not heard one word relative to NATO taking a defensive stand along the borders. Sad.
You state: "So for Trump to be saying this wouldn’t have happened if he were still president—the only way it wouldn’t have happened is if he had done a major change of course in Russian - US relations." Not necessarily. Contrast Dir Azzir February 2018 with Afghanistan Summer 2021. Of course my remarks must be taken under the understanding that I am one of Trump's "audience of knuckleheads."
One word of caution about Trump. His tweets were brilliant and his every public remark is calculated to provoke a desired response. That he is out of power gives him a latitude to say things he would never say as President. I am a true Trumpster, but he knows the art of the con as well as the art of the deal.
Good post. I read the Luongo. Neocons I don't see as dominating the US State Department. I argue for more globalistic, and spreading the religion of Wokism to the little benighted people around the world. The Elite People's Burden.
- The Saudi's hold a grudge. And the Biden Administration and allies support of Iran, and attempted side lining of the Saudi Leadership using the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, not to mention the Yemen Civil War lack of support under Biden. Not to mention all the financial warfare being used against Russia probably terrifies the Saudi's. How do they know they are not next?
- Russia has a HUGE amount of influence over the Iran Deal that Biden is so desperate to sign.
- The going after Russian Oligarch assets, and other Russian assets in Europe, is a HUGE Wake Up call to non Western countries. This probably has a bit to do with the decline of the Euro. Assets in Europe are no longer safe.
- The Visa / Mastercard issue is also huge.
So many financial balls in the air have not fallen yet. Putin has a huge amount of cards he has yet to play. Interesting times.
I am surprised at how one sided the propaganda is, and censoring of Russian Sources. If they have the guts to do this to Russia, what of a smaller country?
Fascinating! And it all makes perfect sense. Luongo is a genius at seeing the "big picture." His articles about Ukraine have been singular and spot on. As have yours, Mark. Thanks!
Might it not be worth observing that we are also experiencing a war between the old and the new, the present and the past? For example, oil is continuously present: it underlies every single bit of modern productive activity. On the other hand, gold comes from the past as a measure of value: it has a "meta" value as opposed to a practical value. "Crypto" arguably serves the same "meta" function, while also providing a practical service respecting its blockchain side: it both marks transactional value and actually keeps a record of all those transactions tied to it. Long way around, we could be experiencing the real world results of this war between the old controlling methodologies and the new. I might be off base, but in this article, Richard Fernandez addresses some of the "old v. new" battle: https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2022/03/07/the-end-of-the-old-normal-n1564272
Luongo's wrong about Russia's Covid regime, at least.
https://edwardslavsquat.substack.com/p/at-least-we-have-each-other-060322/comments?s=r#comment-5419760
Respectfully, I don't see how we come out of this in good shape as long as we have the same moron's at the helm. Case in point: Biden is actually asking Iran and The Ayatollah and Venezuela's Maduro for help in the oil-side of this manufactured crisis... you can't make it up.
This is NUTS. Epoch Times reporting that US DoS is confirming that they have given the "green light" for Poland to transfer fighter jets to Ukraine. If this goes through this will mark a major escalation that may goad Russia into the Cyber Polygon event that WEF gamed out in 2021. (Or provide cover to the dc gangsters to pull it off and then blame Russia).
Suspicious…
https://citizenfreepress.com/breaking/ukraine-executes-peace-negotiator-for-treason/
Wow. This is a really good read Mark. So much packed in it I heard an interview the other day with leader of Saudia Arabia who basically turns his nose up at Zhou and his admin. as a result of Iran negotiations (give up). Also, oil has moved far beyond "texas tea" and weaponizing it further on the global market w/gold is an intriguing strategy.
Trump's just digging his hole deeper and with the possibility of HRC as a Dem candidate I don't think he'll win.
Last, if NATO is serious I'd have 5 divisions on the Polish/Romanian border on 2 weeks. However, I have not heard one word relative to NATO taking a defensive stand along the borders. Sad.
You state: "So for Trump to be saying this wouldn’t have happened if he were still president—the only way it wouldn’t have happened is if he had done a major change of course in Russian - US relations." Not necessarily. Contrast Dir Azzir February 2018 with Afghanistan Summer 2021. Of course my remarks must be taken under the understanding that I am one of Trump's "audience of knuckleheads."
Thanks - Luong's article ties together all the other info I've encountered today in a manner that even I can (mostly) understand!
One word of caution about Trump. His tweets were brilliant and his every public remark is calculated to provoke a desired response. That he is out of power gives him a latitude to say things he would never say as President. I am a true Trumpster, but he knows the art of the con as well as the art of the deal.
Good post. I read the Luongo. Neocons I don't see as dominating the US State Department. I argue for more globalistic, and spreading the religion of Wokism to the little benighted people around the world. The Elite People's Burden.
Amazing the decline of the Euro.
https://www.xe.com/currencycharts/?from=EUR&to=USD
Couple of areas not gone into:
- The Saudi's hold a grudge. And the Biden Administration and allies support of Iran, and attempted side lining of the Saudi Leadership using the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, not to mention the Yemen Civil War lack of support under Biden. Not to mention all the financial warfare being used against Russia probably terrifies the Saudi's. How do they know they are not next?
- Russia has a HUGE amount of influence over the Iran Deal that Biden is so desperate to sign.
- The going after Russian Oligarch assets, and other Russian assets in Europe, is a HUGE Wake Up call to non Western countries. This probably has a bit to do with the decline of the Euro. Assets in Europe are no longer safe.
- The Visa / Mastercard issue is also huge.
So many financial balls in the air have not fallen yet. Putin has a huge amount of cards he has yet to play. Interesting times.
I am surprised at how one sided the propaganda is, and censoring of Russian Sources. If they have the guts to do this to Russia, what of a smaller country?
Fascinating! And it all makes perfect sense. Luongo is a genius at seeing the "big picture." His articles about Ukraine have been singular and spot on. As have yours, Mark. Thanks!