President Trump Announces General Keith Kellogg as Special Envoy to Ukraine and Russia
General Kellogg’s plan for ending the conflict involves freezing the battle lines at their current locations and inviting both Kyiv (Zelensky) and Moscow (Putin) to the negotiating table, Reuters reported in June.
That "plan" was a non-starter in June and is even more of a non-starter today. Come January 2025?
@SebGorka served in a British intel unit and was mentored by a UK military-intel officer who has dedicated his career to war with Russia, even devising the blueprints for the Kerch Bridge bombing
Gorka's now set to advance the Biden policy on Ukraine within Trump's White House
The Grayzone @TheGrayzoneNews
Is Sebastian Gorka a British intelligence asset?
Gorka's British intelligence ties once cost him a security clearance. His mentor is a UK spook now overseeing British covert operations against Russia.
So now we have Tel Aviv and London holding court on the Potomac. Some “deal” was made - to spare Trump’s life? - in exchange for the MIC/MI6 Ubermensch retaining power…I’m still flabbergasted though…great interviews Mark. I’m beginning to think it may be time to leave France if these Nordic countries drag everyone into the inferno…
I did NOT vote for what, by all current appearances, will be a double down of the same stupid policies that are now in effect. I certainly did not expect Trump's cabinet to be composed of BMW's*, I should not be disappointed or surprised. Maybe I should seriously check out Putin's offer of asylum for disaffected non-woke Westerners?
*BMW = Big Mouthed Warmongers like Sebaceous Dorka
Pompous blowhards like Gorka have inflated images of themselves. Just ask them. They believe they are historical figures living out their destiny. Dangerous for the rest of us.
There's a lot going on, and I've had some other responsibilities. FWIW, Gilbert Doctorow believes that Georgescu may be able to maintain his lead in the second round election.
Seems he has a very good chance unless they use Dominion voting machines over there. How long can all the countries in Europe deny and suppress the wishes of their "subject" populations? It appears we will find out as they will not give up power willingly ("Democratically";).
This information is both disturbing and sad. The Conversation keeps coming back to money. LTC Shafer says it is about oil and natural resources (NR). Lindsey Graham keeps talking about NR and its control. Your post discusses New Mil bases. Which means: new manning, new construction , new personnel ...which means funding...money. We all have also heard about Black Rock and JP Morgan buying up Ukie industry and land.... investment which means..... money.
I am not a fan of Marxist Economic Theory which states all Human activity is based on the acquisition and movement of capital and men's desire to accumulate capital... But it sure looks that way in this situation. It seems the West's concern is one of "gain". "Gain" in the areas of wealth and control. The Russians, on the other hand, seem to be more concerned with national survival.
I too believe that ultimately it is about acquisition and control of the natural resources. And then as a side grift the “rebuilding” of Ukraine and its “green” infrastructure. An international inflation reduction act lalapalooza. Lots of moolah to be made by the connected players. Gangsta government.
Very well said. I agree with the paramount importance of actual leadership from Trump. If there is not a strong hand and discipline, there will be bedlam. And who benefits from bedlam? The devil, the neocons, and Anglo-Zoionists.
Regarding Macgregor: he was a breath of fresh air during the group think that originally surrounded the Russian invasion of Ukraine. But he has made numerous predictions that the war would end soon with the Russians increasing their military pressure resulting in imminent Ukrainian collapse. And he has been wrong. Now he is saying: "The first thing that the Russians are going to do now--with a vengeance--is eliminate the logistical support structure". I like his analysis, and I appreciate his willingness to tell us what he really thinks, but he should admit that he simply doesn't know when and how this war will end. I will also note that his Twitter feed is filled with information from dubious sources. If Macgregor has good sources, then why does he post such poorly sourced material? Will Schryver is much more careful.
Macgregor is right that Trump's nominees need to shut up. Be careful about making bold statements regarding policy. Wait until the Senate confirmation hearings. Is this the same kind of discipline from Trump 2 that we saw with Trump 1?
Hennsingsen: "Will Donald Trump be able to have the courage, the conviction, to stand up against the war machine?" Trump must find a way to start to dismantle the warfare state. His base expects it. If he entangles the US further into Ukraine, whether due to the Biden escalations or due to the warmonger-lites who are advising him, he will not have the energy to tackle the pressing domestic issues. And 2026 will return the Democrats to power.
Trump should be speaking honestly and clearly about what must be done in Ukraine - and now. He should consider listening to a Putin speech and taking lessons on how to communicate without bluster and exaggeration.
The Biden pullout from Afghanistan was a total disaster. We all have the indelible vision of the Afghanis falling to their deaths as they tried to cling to the C17s taking off from the airfield. But Biden got the US out of Afghanistan. And most people are happy about that. Getting the US out of Ukraine may be ugly, and it may mean that we leave the Ukrainian leadership in a bad spot, and the European elite will be fuming mad. But the rank and file will be elated.
Mac is a product of the American Military establishment. His Mil thinking has been shaped by those years of training and experience. One thing that always astounds me, as a former Mil Officer, about this war, is how much the Russians have held back. Why is not Kiev in ashes? How is it possible foreign dignitaries can still visit Kiev? How is it possible that the Ukrainian Congress can still meet? Why is not Zelinski and all his cabinet dead? How is it possible the ukies still have ANY electrical power or telecommunications ability? If this had been an American operation, all of that would be destroyed.
And other item of wonder. Where are the carpet bombings of cities? Where are the carpet bombings of the front line units ...Like operation Cobra in WWII? Breaking units on the ground with saturation bombing. Punching holes in enemy lines and then exploiting those holes. Where are the 100 gun artillery barrages like the Soviets did in WW2? These were devastating to enemy front lines; turning units into shell shocked zombies.
Has anyone seen full regimental or Division assaults in this war? Anyone seen Attacks of 100 tanks, with 200 infantry assault vehicles at one time under the cover of a rolling artillery barrage, like Korea or WW2? if the ukies are so beat up, why has this not happened? As a student of history, Mac knows all of this. It is probably what is in the back of McGregor's mind.
As Mark notes, my fear is that the "rank and file" Trump supporters who are very concerned about Trump's future foreign policy may be dwarfed in numbers by those who are concerned primarily with 1) The Economy; and 2) Immigration. How many are really paying attention at this point?
My other concern is that to my mind it is inexcusable for people like Waltz and Gorka to go shooting off their mouths and very likely influencing foreign governments before they have even been confirmed to office. I don't care if Trump agrees with them or not, he needs to enforce discipline over their speech once they are appointees. You don't use people like this as instruments of foreign policy - that is the whole point of the Congressional vetting and approval process. Both of them should be withdrawn from consideration for office immediately.
We used to hear a lot about something called the Logan Act the first time Trump was in office. His admin was beat over the head with it continually. Are these appointees so brain dead as to not realize this? Or are they sabotaging him on purpose? If he doesn't axe them he deserves the consequences of picking them and sticking by them.
I agree with much of your criticism of Macgregor, including his twitter feed. I believe he has a bias toward "big arrow" offensives based on his personal experience. He's correct in claiming that the Russians probably COULD do that, but wrong in not understanding the Russian aversion to casualties--based on their WW1&2 experiences. OTOH, he may be right this time. The Ukrainian defenses appear to be collapsing and the Russians are now pushing for territory and not just attrition. It makes sense that they would be preparing to exploit breakthroughs aggressively. But this is a new type of warfare, with the drones, etc. No real surprises.
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2024/11/27/president-trump-announces-general-keith-kellogg-as-special-envoy-to-ukraine-and-russia/
President Trump Announces General Keith Kellogg as Special Envoy to Ukraine and Russia
General Kellogg’s plan for ending the conflict involves freezing the battle lines at their current locations and inviting both Kyiv (Zelensky) and Moscow (Putin) to the negotiating table, Reuters reported in June.
That "plan" was a non-starter in June and is even more of a non-starter today. Come January 2025?
Still a non starter in my opinion.
Putin is winning and has no need to negotiate with 'agreement incapable' enemies.
Michael Tracey shares your opinion. Great analysis by him here,
https://open.substack.com/pub/mtracey/p/is-donald-trump-a-neocon?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1mko6
Thanks. Since Tracey doesn't come up with a better alternative to "Neocon" I'll stick with Anglo-Zionist."
Re Gorka, here's a must read:
https://thegrayzone.com/2024/11/25/sebastian-gorka-british-intelligence-asset/
Max Blumenthal @MaxBlumenthal
@SebGorka served in a British intel unit and was mentored by a UK military-intel officer who has dedicated his career to war with Russia, even devising the blueprints for the Kerch Bridge bombing
Gorka's now set to advance the Biden policy on Ukraine within Trump's White House
The Grayzone @TheGrayzoneNews
Is Sebastian Gorka a British intelligence asset?
Gorka's British intelligence ties once cost him a security clearance. His mentor is a UK spook now overseeing British covert operations against Russia.
Is Trump's appointee operating on London time?
So now we have Tel Aviv and London holding court on the Potomac. Some “deal” was made - to spare Trump’s life? - in exchange for the MIC/MI6 Ubermensch retaining power…I’m still flabbergasted though…great interviews Mark. I’m beginning to think it may be time to leave France if these Nordic countries drag everyone into the inferno…
Yep. This is actually well known (is no secret). Makes you wonder - and tremble.
“The money is parked in a long-term escalation.” Pretty much says it all.
Very unlikely Trump could turn around decades long planning in one term. Empires will empire until they can’t.
I did NOT vote for what, by all current appearances, will be a double down of the same stupid policies that are now in effect. I certainly did not expect Trump's cabinet to be composed of BMW's*, I should not be disappointed or surprised. Maybe I should seriously check out Putin's offer of asylum for disaffected non-woke Westerners?
*BMW = Big Mouthed Warmongers like Sebaceous Dorka
OT, but...
https://celiafarber.substack.com/p/entire-civilian-building-blown-up?publication_id=257742&post_id=152222162&isFreemail=true&r=rjj5o&triedRedirect=true
Pompous blowhards like Gorka have inflated images of themselves. Just ask them. They believe they are historical figures living out their destiny. Dangerous for the rest of us.
Regarding Romania and Ukraine, things might have just become a bit tougher for NATO:
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/another-nationalist-upset-right-wing-nato-critic-wins-first-round-romanian-election
There's a lot going on, and I've had some other responsibilities. FWIW, Gilbert Doctorow believes that Georgescu may be able to maintain his lead in the second round election.
Seems he has a very good chance unless they use Dominion voting machines over there. How long can all the countries in Europe deny and suppress the wishes of their "subject" populations? It appears we will find out as they will not give up power willingly ("Democratically";).
Prediction that the French PM “won’t last until Christmas:”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/michel-barnier-won-t-last-until-christmas-as-polls-reveal-collapsing-popularity-of-france-s-new-pm/ar-AA1uFeUK
Quelle pagaille!
You might say “quel merdier!” The French deep state is working overtime to smear Le Pen and ensnare her in legal woes…
In a race with Starmer?
to the bottom!
This information is both disturbing and sad. The Conversation keeps coming back to money. LTC Shafer says it is about oil and natural resources (NR). Lindsey Graham keeps talking about NR and its control. Your post discusses New Mil bases. Which means: new manning, new construction , new personnel ...which means funding...money. We all have also heard about Black Rock and JP Morgan buying up Ukie industry and land.... investment which means..... money.
I am not a fan of Marxist Economic Theory which states all Human activity is based on the acquisition and movement of capital and men's desire to accumulate capital... But it sure looks that way in this situation. It seems the West's concern is one of "gain". "Gain" in the areas of wealth and control. The Russians, on the other hand, seem to be more concerned with national survival.
Military expansion is at odds with DOGE. We will find out if it is a dodge, I guess.
I too believe that ultimately it is about acquisition and control of the natural resources. And then as a side grift the “rebuilding” of Ukraine and its “green” infrastructure. An international inflation reduction act lalapalooza. Lots of moolah to be made by the connected players. Gangsta government.
Very well said. I agree with the paramount importance of actual leadership from Trump. If there is not a strong hand and discipline, there will be bedlam. And who benefits from bedlam? The devil, the neocons, and Anglo-Zoionists.
Regarding Macgregor: he was a breath of fresh air during the group think that originally surrounded the Russian invasion of Ukraine. But he has made numerous predictions that the war would end soon with the Russians increasing their military pressure resulting in imminent Ukrainian collapse. And he has been wrong. Now he is saying: "The first thing that the Russians are going to do now--with a vengeance--is eliminate the logistical support structure". I like his analysis, and I appreciate his willingness to tell us what he really thinks, but he should admit that he simply doesn't know when and how this war will end. I will also note that his Twitter feed is filled with information from dubious sources. If Macgregor has good sources, then why does he post such poorly sourced material? Will Schryver is much more careful.
Macgregor is right that Trump's nominees need to shut up. Be careful about making bold statements regarding policy. Wait until the Senate confirmation hearings. Is this the same kind of discipline from Trump 2 that we saw with Trump 1?
Hennsingsen: "Will Donald Trump be able to have the courage, the conviction, to stand up against the war machine?" Trump must find a way to start to dismantle the warfare state. His base expects it. If he entangles the US further into Ukraine, whether due to the Biden escalations or due to the warmonger-lites who are advising him, he will not have the energy to tackle the pressing domestic issues. And 2026 will return the Democrats to power.
Trump should be speaking honestly and clearly about what must be done in Ukraine - and now. He should consider listening to a Putin speech and taking lessons on how to communicate without bluster and exaggeration.
The Biden pullout from Afghanistan was a total disaster. We all have the indelible vision of the Afghanis falling to their deaths as they tried to cling to the C17s taking off from the airfield. But Biden got the US out of Afghanistan. And most people are happy about that. Getting the US out of Ukraine may be ugly, and it may mean that we leave the Ukrainian leadership in a bad spot, and the European elite will be fuming mad. But the rank and file will be elated.
Mac is a product of the American Military establishment. His Mil thinking has been shaped by those years of training and experience. One thing that always astounds me, as a former Mil Officer, about this war, is how much the Russians have held back. Why is not Kiev in ashes? How is it possible foreign dignitaries can still visit Kiev? How is it possible that the Ukrainian Congress can still meet? Why is not Zelinski and all his cabinet dead? How is it possible the ukies still have ANY electrical power or telecommunications ability? If this had been an American operation, all of that would be destroyed.
And other item of wonder. Where are the carpet bombings of cities? Where are the carpet bombings of the front line units ...Like operation Cobra in WWII? Breaking units on the ground with saturation bombing. Punching holes in enemy lines and then exploiting those holes. Where are the 100 gun artillery barrages like the Soviets did in WW2? These were devastating to enemy front lines; turning units into shell shocked zombies.
Has anyone seen full regimental or Division assaults in this war? Anyone seen Attacks of 100 tanks, with 200 infantry assault vehicles at one time under the cover of a rolling artillery barrage, like Korea or WW2? if the ukies are so beat up, why has this not happened? As a student of history, Mac knows all of this. It is probably what is in the back of McGregor's mind.
As Mark notes, my fear is that the "rank and file" Trump supporters who are very concerned about Trump's future foreign policy may be dwarfed in numbers by those who are concerned primarily with 1) The Economy; and 2) Immigration. How many are really paying attention at this point?
My other concern is that to my mind it is inexcusable for people like Waltz and Gorka to go shooting off their mouths and very likely influencing foreign governments before they have even been confirmed to office. I don't care if Trump agrees with them or not, he needs to enforce discipline over their speech once they are appointees. You don't use people like this as instruments of foreign policy - that is the whole point of the Congressional vetting and approval process. Both of them should be withdrawn from consideration for office immediately.
We used to hear a lot about something called the Logan Act the first time Trump was in office. His admin was beat over the head with it continually. Are these appointees so brain dead as to not realize this? Or are they sabotaging him on purpose? If he doesn't axe them he deserves the consequences of picking them and sticking by them.
I agree with much of your criticism of Macgregor, including his twitter feed. I believe he has a bias toward "big arrow" offensives based on his personal experience. He's correct in claiming that the Russians probably COULD do that, but wrong in not understanding the Russian aversion to casualties--based on their WW1&2 experiences. OTOH, he may be right this time. The Ukrainian defenses appear to be collapsing and the Russians are now pushing for territory and not just attrition. It makes sense that they would be preparing to exploit breakthroughs aggressively. But this is a new type of warfare, with the drones, etc. No real surprises.