On the linked two Alex's podcast, the best part from AlexM: "What we have in Europe is a virtual construct of a political system, it's incapable of making decisions. It lives in a fantasy world of its own creation and it can't escape it and the political leaders, they're not even real leaders, they're not even real politicians ... they live in a bubble and if the bubble bursts, they're gone."
I'm beginning to think that there was a coup at this year's Davos 2023, spearheaded by Jamie Dimon, et. al. It's why Schwab was sidelined and why Soros didn't even go.... but is going to the Munich Security Conf. to urge for WWIII, which, I think is nearly unavoidable at this point.
Note how the EU continues to press forward with more sanctions on Russia while the US is quietly lifting them for the states most vulnerable to Russia (Bulgaria and Romania). It's not window dressing or face saving. This price cap on diesel fuel is absolutely part of the Schwabian faction conducting rearguard actions by increasing friction in global commodity markets where ever they can to keep trying to 'win' through economic attrition. They still have real power in the bureaucracy and they are using that to screw up as much as possible, even as they are being sidelined.
I think you're right that there is a strong faction within the US which is trying to extricate us from this insanity in Ukraine, the problem is that there is still a powerful faction trying to undermine it.
Filter the world through my lens and it's clear we are still dealing with a Globalist cabal intent on burning down the world through the irresponsible use of the US military.
Great post and thanks for the shout out, as always!
Thanks for the input, Tom. Let me see if I can add something coherent to this.
I can certainly agree--as an outsider trying to look in--that the Globalist cabal is on its heels, trying to fight off the NY cabal. Not only the Davos 2023 but the recent actions of the ECB are evidence of this. I think the NY cabal has an additional advantage in that I think they have allies of a sort within the US military establishment--not the DoD civilians, but the actual military, who know that WW3 is not a rational option at this point. The NY cabal knows that, too. Not just from a military standpoint--bad for business!--but in light of the changing int'l monetary landscape.
Regarding the Neocon faction within the US and UK who are resisting efforts to extricate the West, I believe events are working against them as it becomes more and more apparent that time is on Russia's side and Putin knows it--and is taking advantage of it. There simply is no military on the ground in Europe, and no combination of militaries, that is up to a conventional WW3 in Eurasia. Conventional naval war is, at best, a roll of the dice, and likely worse. Neocon provocations designed to scare Russia appear to be having a different effect--hardening world support for Russia and causing even some NATO members to distance themselves. Threats of provoking a Middle East wide war to go with the Ukraine war and the saber rattling against China obviously constitute dangerous a high wire act, but one which the US military will recoil from.
Never say never! Lots can go wrong with all these moving parts, but I'm cautiously optimistic that the craziest of the crazy will ultimately be reined in and perhaps exiled from power positions.
Alex Mercouris last night made some interesting observations. To go with increasingly open German statements about the Nordstream 2 sabotage ("no way was it Russia"), the UK propaganda mills are spinning overtime with "ferocious" anti-Germanism. It seems the UK war establishment is blaming the Germans for all the leaks about the US putting out tentative peace feelers to Putin. NATO is breaking, and that only increases pressure on the Neocons to back off and try to salvage what remains. The fact that time is on Russia's side now adds to that pressure.
I've argued before that they never wanted or expected the war they actually got, but to quote Hunter Thompson "You buy the ticket you take the ride". At this point they fear the consequences of any decision they make. They want Ukraine to win but fear Russian nuclear escalation if they do. They want out but they fear another Kabul. They want Putin to get regime changed but I suspect at least some of them fear four digits worth of Russian nukes rolling around loose if that happened. They want a negotiated settlement but fear having to explain the necessary concessions after the costs they have incurred. They want "Peace with honor". They want a "Decent interval". They want a pony and a plastic rocket.
I suspect that the DS is indeed trying to get rid of Biden and put a new face in to lead the US out of the morass. If this is true, they are doing it very cleverly: by using the documents scandal as a lever, they can also get rid of Trump on the same charge. Fair treatment, don't you know! Meanwhile, the biggest target for anyone human who wants to see their children grow old is to get rid of the neocons once and for all. If they remain in power, they will move on to a new project after this one fails. As for Tom, I generally agree with his viewpoint. Maybe it's Yellen running things, but she always seemed like a mediocrity. I'd still like to know how Susan Rice and Valerie Jarrett are spending their days. We might be surprised. Finally, for China's Covid response, who can tell? It could have been an attempt to dampen the western economy (it worked!). It could also have been the Beijing leadership throwing their weight around and showing Shanghai who's boss. The fact is that China has emerged from the Covid lunacy, if not firing on all cylinders, at least on the upward path again. And the big question remains the same: what will the maniacs in DC do to hang on to their fading hegemony?
I think that's true. There must be an oligarchy of power brokers--meaning, people who can control serious money as well as influence within the Deep State--running things through these tools. Finance, legal, intel--input from all these areas.
It may be this is a Rivalry for power of competing Cabals - that I'll note is international. Enough agreement for cooperation seems in place that is providing for much devastation; in spite of competing (and widely varying) agendas. But the conflicts in those agendas remain which may be why any big-picture of understanding is so elusive.
I'd add an oft discounted name to the list you (Forbes) provided and I think is a lot more leveraged and therefore empowered than most: Valery Jerret (mentioned by Steghorn21). She was huge behind Obama and wisely remaining unnoticed, played that power-game with success. She's been in the middle of the current leadership including, I'll suggest, the appointment of Biden to the Presidency.
To add to the human-nature list I'll mention the axiom of Power corrupts, Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely. The world-wide hatred of Trump's presidency seems to indicate a significant breadth of the corruption and powers in play. Take care all! (WRH)
Mark, thank you for remaining committed to bringing these terribly troubling presentations together for your readers.
Scott Ritter, [near the end of the Youtube posting here in comments,] noted there have been over 300,000 Ukraine forces lives taken, unnecessarily thus far and predicted a doubling of that number by August. I pray for some semblance of sanity to rise up and stay much of that horror. Judge N noted, asking 'all this was unnecessary'? affirmed by Scott without hesitation. Should anyone think, perhaps Ukraine patriotism, deep loyalty to 'democracy' there, people simply 'wanting to be free' is what justified this travesty being where it is today, do not forget the United States of America's 'President' stating a 'small incursion' would be kinda-sorta okay. He had it all, well in hand. When, beyond war casualties are numbered there will be possibly a million of the world's people put at risk of starvation and other related death. This is inexcusable. Blood on the hand of the USA's leadership is understated. And, I suspect like Afghanistan, political wrangling will rule the day (w/helpful MSM fully engaged) and blame will be averted and redirected.
It is my thought there are several international forces at play, likely arrayed against one another due to differing agendas. Zelesnky will be joined by Joe Biden as fall guys and the assortment of those nefarious forces will live to 'ruin another day' so to speak. The American actual taxpayer will be footing the bill whether we agree to all this or not and the takers of this country will happily spend time staring at their phone screen recording a new dance move or whatever, with calm assurance to vote for whatever name is in front of the D on the next ballot. All while millions suffer and die due to this country's 'leading'. This is simply heart breaking. I do wish the best to all readers of Meaning in History. We're living within what will be known as a very dark time in history. Thanks for letting me have a voice here. (WRH)
Good observations there, Brother Wayne! Yep, the scapegoating will begin soon. I predict Biden for Ukraine, and Fauci/Welenski for Covid, with Trump as a bonus. Once the scapegoats are named, shamed and consigned to oblivion, we can move on to the next catastrophe. Hang in there, my friend. Good will prevail - eventually!
Hey there, my 'Comment Section' friend! Funny how having some basic decency as Humans can become a draw and/or bonding in folks connected in such seemingly minute ways such as on this blog.
I do thank you for your comment & for the encouragement; in that reviewing my comment it seemed to be a bit morose. The facts seem real and, well, so are my reactions and feelings. I also appreciate the well-made points of Covids' upcoming diversion, 'er I mean reckoning. Much smoke will be made and little done with little changed I'm afraid. The power realized (aka lockdowns, etc.) won't be relinquished easily - just built upon it seems. Digital-dollars, anyone? (I've heard those referred to as 'biden-bucks', funny that.)
I strongly concur that Good will prevail. (I read the book and in the end, God's Will is done). It's remembering the battle rages around us, lives are lost and many remain in peril. Those folks lives are, as are we all, Souls worthy of saving. If nothing else, we shouldn't be causing the huge loss of life exemplified in Ukraine.
I suggest this Substack authored by Mark is an excellent source of info and, for me at least, a small way to at least voice my thoughts, offer hope and encouragement. While I've felt totally useless at times, I've found in a small way I can at least engage this way. Take care, S'21. (I'm stuck doin' that w/you I guess). The best to you! (And all who've endured my long-winded responses). (WRH)
RNO, greetings. As usual your note is accurate to a fault. If Yellin is (not my belief) behind the scenes running stuff it might explain a lot. I don't think she's any possible chance of having the political backing to be leading; following directives, that I'd believe. My Best to you! (WRH)
On the linked two Alex's podcast, the best part from AlexM: "What we have in Europe is a virtual construct of a political system, it's incapable of making decisions. It lives in a fantasy world of its own creation and it can't escape it and the political leaders, they're not even real leaders, they're not even real politicians ... they live in a bubble and if the bubble bursts, they're gone."
Yes, he was scathing re the political travesty in Europe. Perhaps too kind to the US.
Mark,
I'm beginning to think that there was a coup at this year's Davos 2023, spearheaded by Jamie Dimon, et. al. It's why Schwab was sidelined and why Soros didn't even go.... but is going to the Munich Security Conf. to urge for WWIII, which, I think is nearly unavoidable at this point.
Note how the EU continues to press forward with more sanctions on Russia while the US is quietly lifting them for the states most vulnerable to Russia (Bulgaria and Romania). It's not window dressing or face saving. This price cap on diesel fuel is absolutely part of the Schwabian faction conducting rearguard actions by increasing friction in global commodity markets where ever they can to keep trying to 'win' through economic attrition. They still have real power in the bureaucracy and they are using that to screw up as much as possible, even as they are being sidelined.
I think you're right that there is a strong faction within the US which is trying to extricate us from this insanity in Ukraine, the problem is that there is still a powerful faction trying to undermine it.
Filter the world through my lens and it's clear we are still dealing with a Globalist cabal intent on burning down the world through the irresponsible use of the US military.
Great post and thanks for the shout out, as always!
Thanks for the input, Tom. Let me see if I can add something coherent to this.
I can certainly agree--as an outsider trying to look in--that the Globalist cabal is on its heels, trying to fight off the NY cabal. Not only the Davos 2023 but the recent actions of the ECB are evidence of this. I think the NY cabal has an additional advantage in that I think they have allies of a sort within the US military establishment--not the DoD civilians, but the actual military, who know that WW3 is not a rational option at this point. The NY cabal knows that, too. Not just from a military standpoint--bad for business!--but in light of the changing int'l monetary landscape.
Regarding the Neocon faction within the US and UK who are resisting efforts to extricate the West, I believe events are working against them as it becomes more and more apparent that time is on Russia's side and Putin knows it--and is taking advantage of it. There simply is no military on the ground in Europe, and no combination of militaries, that is up to a conventional WW3 in Eurasia. Conventional naval war is, at best, a roll of the dice, and likely worse. Neocon provocations designed to scare Russia appear to be having a different effect--hardening world support for Russia and causing even some NATO members to distance themselves. Threats of provoking a Middle East wide war to go with the Ukraine war and the saber rattling against China obviously constitute dangerous a high wire act, but one which the US military will recoil from.
Never say never! Lots can go wrong with all these moving parts, but I'm cautiously optimistic that the craziest of the crazy will ultimately be reined in and perhaps exiled from power positions.
Alex Mercouris last night made some interesting observations. To go with increasingly open German statements about the Nordstream 2 sabotage ("no way was it Russia"), the UK propaganda mills are spinning overtime with "ferocious" anti-Germanism. It seems the UK war establishment is blaming the Germans for all the leaks about the US putting out tentative peace feelers to Putin. NATO is breaking, and that only increases pressure on the Neocons to back off and try to salvage what remains. The fact that time is on Russia's side now adds to that pressure.
I've argued before that they never wanted or expected the war they actually got, but to quote Hunter Thompson "You buy the ticket you take the ride". At this point they fear the consequences of any decision they make. They want Ukraine to win but fear Russian nuclear escalation if they do. They want out but they fear another Kabul. They want Putin to get regime changed but I suspect at least some of them fear four digits worth of Russian nukes rolling around loose if that happened. They want a negotiated settlement but fear having to explain the necessary concessions after the costs they have incurred. They want "Peace with honor". They want a "Decent interval". They want a pony and a plastic rocket.
I suspect that the DS is indeed trying to get rid of Biden and put a new face in to lead the US out of the morass. If this is true, they are doing it very cleverly: by using the documents scandal as a lever, they can also get rid of Trump on the same charge. Fair treatment, don't you know! Meanwhile, the biggest target for anyone human who wants to see their children grow old is to get rid of the neocons once and for all. If they remain in power, they will move on to a new project after this one fails. As for Tom, I generally agree with his viewpoint. Maybe it's Yellen running things, but she always seemed like a mediocrity. I'd still like to know how Susan Rice and Valerie Jarrett are spending their days. We might be surprised. Finally, for China's Covid response, who can tell? It could have been an attempt to dampen the western economy (it worked!). It could also have been the Beijing leadership throwing their weight around and showing Shanghai who's boss. The fact is that China has emerged from the Covid lunacy, if not firing on all cylinders, at least on the upward path again. And the big question remains the same: what will the maniacs in DC do to hang on to their fading hegemony?
I think that's true. There must be an oligarchy of power brokers--meaning, people who can control serious money as well as influence within the Deep State--running things through these tools. Finance, legal, intel--input from all these areas.
I think it's a group of warring factions. I wonder who will come on top? Hopefully, none of them.
It may be this is a Rivalry for power of competing Cabals - that I'll note is international. Enough agreement for cooperation seems in place that is providing for much devastation; in spite of competing (and widely varying) agendas. But the conflicts in those agendas remain which may be why any big-picture of understanding is so elusive.
I'd add an oft discounted name to the list you (Forbes) provided and I think is a lot more leveraged and therefore empowered than most: Valery Jerret (mentioned by Steghorn21). She was huge behind Obama and wisely remaining unnoticed, played that power-game with success. She's been in the middle of the current leadership including, I'll suggest, the appointment of Biden to the Presidency.
To add to the human-nature list I'll mention the axiom of Power corrupts, Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely. The world-wide hatred of Trump's presidency seems to indicate a significant breadth of the corruption and powers in play. Take care all! (WRH)
I think that's right. I think she undoubtedly represents an influence group, but isn't a power broker on her own.
No. The President never is a power broker. :)
Project Veritas confronting YouTube’s head of safety and trust.
Amazing!
https://twitter.com/EricSpracklen/status/1621565450214596610?cxt=HHwWhICzgfDL-oAtAAAA
Mark, thank you for remaining committed to bringing these terribly troubling presentations together for your readers.
Scott Ritter, [near the end of the Youtube posting here in comments,] noted there have been over 300,000 Ukraine forces lives taken, unnecessarily thus far and predicted a doubling of that number by August. I pray for some semblance of sanity to rise up and stay much of that horror. Judge N noted, asking 'all this was unnecessary'? affirmed by Scott without hesitation. Should anyone think, perhaps Ukraine patriotism, deep loyalty to 'democracy' there, people simply 'wanting to be free' is what justified this travesty being where it is today, do not forget the United States of America's 'President' stating a 'small incursion' would be kinda-sorta okay. He had it all, well in hand. When, beyond war casualties are numbered there will be possibly a million of the world's people put at risk of starvation and other related death. This is inexcusable. Blood on the hand of the USA's leadership is understated. And, I suspect like Afghanistan, political wrangling will rule the day (w/helpful MSM fully engaged) and blame will be averted and redirected.
It is my thought there are several international forces at play, likely arrayed against one another due to differing agendas. Zelesnky will be joined by Joe Biden as fall guys and the assortment of those nefarious forces will live to 'ruin another day' so to speak. The American actual taxpayer will be footing the bill whether we agree to all this or not and the takers of this country will happily spend time staring at their phone screen recording a new dance move or whatever, with calm assurance to vote for whatever name is in front of the D on the next ballot. All while millions suffer and die due to this country's 'leading'. This is simply heart breaking. I do wish the best to all readers of Meaning in History. We're living within what will be known as a very dark time in history. Thanks for letting me have a voice here. (WRH)
Good observations there, Brother Wayne! Yep, the scapegoating will begin soon. I predict Biden for Ukraine, and Fauci/Welenski for Covid, with Trump as a bonus. Once the scapegoats are named, shamed and consigned to oblivion, we can move on to the next catastrophe. Hang in there, my friend. Good will prevail - eventually!
Hey there, my 'Comment Section' friend! Funny how having some basic decency as Humans can become a draw and/or bonding in folks connected in such seemingly minute ways such as on this blog.
I do thank you for your comment & for the encouragement; in that reviewing my comment it seemed to be a bit morose. The facts seem real and, well, so are my reactions and feelings. I also appreciate the well-made points of Covids' upcoming diversion, 'er I mean reckoning. Much smoke will be made and little done with little changed I'm afraid. The power realized (aka lockdowns, etc.) won't be relinquished easily - just built upon it seems. Digital-dollars, anyone? (I've heard those referred to as 'biden-bucks', funny that.)
I strongly concur that Good will prevail. (I read the book and in the end, God's Will is done). It's remembering the battle rages around us, lives are lost and many remain in peril. Those folks lives are, as are we all, Souls worthy of saving. If nothing else, we shouldn't be causing the huge loss of life exemplified in Ukraine.
I suggest this Substack authored by Mark is an excellent source of info and, for me at least, a small way to at least voice my thoughts, offer hope and encouragement. While I've felt totally useless at times, I've found in a small way I can at least engage this way. Take care, S'21. (I'm stuck doin' that w/you I guess). The best to you! (And all who've endured my long-winded responses). (WRH)
Josef, Janet and the Neocons, full of bluster, possess the collective intellect of an amoeba, yet they are still in charge, God help us.
Hey Tex: be careful, you might be getting some very snarky emails from the amoeba lobby! :-)
Excellent
https://youtu.be/qA7SoH-QmDA
She's in the Boris Johnson school of anarchic hair. How can people who can't even control their rugs be expected to run things competently?
Maybe I shouldn't comment yet, I haven't checked my hair yet... :^)
RNO, greetings. As usual your note is accurate to a fault. If Yellin is (not my belief) behind the scenes running stuff it might explain a lot. I don't think she's any possible chance of having the political backing to be leading; following directives, that I'd believe. My Best to you! (WRH)
I agree. Yellin is as shallow as a Chinese balloon. Oh wait...
Yellen is AoC without the intellect. Probably hyperbole, but you get the idea.