There have been some developments with regard to the war on Russia that the US is prosecuting in Ukraine. However, let’s start with an enlightening post by Larry Johnson that may help clarify what’s been going on in Bakhmut for all these weeks. I do this because a commenter yesterday challenged me to explain what’s taking so long.
"According to reports, to end the impasse, Mr McCarthy agreed a deal that the House would commit to passing bills that would cap all discretionary defence spending at 2022 financial year levels, meaning roughly $1.47 trillion."
This is not a win. Capping at 2022 levels simply means the outlandish defense spending now has a floor of $1.4T perpetuity. Isn't that over $600B in new spending that is now automatic? That's something like a near doubling in defense spending even if there is no war in Ukraine. Once again we've been had.
An interesting remark by the hostess of interview with Martyanov about how much there is in common between Russians and Poles, especially in terms of the traditional approach to the family. We need more discussions like this one, though I don't expect it to happen. For a long time, topic of Poland appeared in social networks and conversations only after another sharp statement from its government, and recently in connection with Polish mercenaries in Ukraine. I have a sad feeling that Poland is being dragged and prepared to replace Ukraine after it'll be drained of blood and dumped to gurbage. And I'm afraid the next round will be much nastier.
You should take a look at the compressed 2 page Piece on the 6month outlook in Ukraone Larry Johnson graciously carried this week, picked up in Moon of Alabama etc
This statement:
"According to reports, to end the impasse, Mr McCarthy agreed a deal that the House would commit to passing bills that would cap all discretionary defence spending at 2022 financial year levels, meaning roughly $1.47 trillion."
This is not a win. Capping at 2022 levels simply means the outlandish defense spending now has a floor of $1.4T perpetuity. Isn't that over $600B in new spending that is now automatic? That's something like a near doubling in defense spending even if there is no war in Ukraine. Once again we've been had.
An interesting remark by the hostess of interview with Martyanov about how much there is in common between Russians and Poles, especially in terms of the traditional approach to the family. We need more discussions like this one, though I don't expect it to happen. For a long time, topic of Poland appeared in social networks and conversations only after another sharp statement from its government, and recently in connection with Polish mercenaries in Ukraine. I have a sad feeling that Poland is being dragged and prepared to replace Ukraine after it'll be drained of blood and dumped to gurbage. And I'm afraid the next round will be much nastier.
You should take a look at the compressed 2 page Piece on the 6month outlook in Ukraone Larry Johnson graciously carried this week, picked up in Moon of Alabama etc
https://sonar21.com/is-the-united-states-poised-to-lose-the-second-cold-war/