Listen to a reading of this article: ❖ "I’m concerned about Russian disinformation spreading online, so today I wrote to the CEOs of major tech companies to ask them to restrict the spread of Russian propaganda," US Senator Mark Warner tweeted on Friday.
I'm getting a bit dizzy. After a decade of checking for Islamic terrorists under my bed, I rushed to the window to look for ANTIFA coming to claim what was theirs only to remember I instead needed to guard against anti-vaxxers aligned with domestic white extremists. Now, after taking down my Joe Rogan dart board, I'm draping my house in blue and yellow bunting, glad to see that the real enemy -- Russia -- has finally been decided upon. At least this week.
Any government that works so hard trumpeting a revolving cast of enemies worthy of a DC comic is by definition indulging in a slight-of-hand act. And Mark Warner is proof that when it comes to state propaganda and censorship, there is no republican alternative to the current crop of authoritarians in power now.
Please vote accordingly (as if that makes any real difference).
Finally the Russian and Chinese news services, which have been tame in their responses to nonstop fabricated and scurrilous attacks from the US media, are pointing out some of the frailties in the American propaganda blitz.
Note how the bombed apartment in the Ukraine in dozens of photos seems to be the same apartment. And no one should rule out false flag in any American stormy.
But here is a summary which gives perspective on what the Russians and Chinese are saying from an American historian by the American historian William Blum summarizing US foreign policy. I’ve put this on WaPo threads before. Never a rebuttal to this. Never a Holy shxt moment. No sense of moral outrage. No shame.
From Blum via Stotle…Principally, one must come to the realization that the United States strives to dominate the world, for which end it is prepared to use any means necessary. Once one understands that, much of the apparent confusion, contradiction, and ambiguity surrounding Washington’s policies fades away. To express this striving for dominance numerically, one can consider that since the end of World War II the United States has:
1) Endeavored to overthrow more than 50 foreign governments, most of which were democratically elected;
2) Grossly interfered in democratic elections in at least 30 countries;
3) Attempted to assassinate more than 50 foreign leaders;
4) Dropped bombs on the people of more than 30 countries;
5) Attempted to suppress a populist or nationalist movement in 20 countries.”
― William Blum, America’s Deadliest Export: Democracy – The Truth About US Foreign Policy and Everything Else
University faculty "Covid Training" today, mandatory.--y+eah, got the vaccine, got the mask, check check.
Not sure I like being told what to read or to "stay off social media" for my health. Not sure being told to call in news of any student parties is a good thing.
Honestly, I am not sure how Russian propaganda gets a word in edgewise.
Russia made its demands known in December, but for all the coverage they've been given in the West, they might as well never have been published. But how long will a populace faced with soaring inflation subject to a financial system under even more extreme duress than in 2008, not want to know and think about the fact that all Russia demands is for the US to back off and return NATO to its military dispositions in 1997? And all that all China -- backing Russia to the hilt and materially helping it negate the effects of sanctions -- is asking is to stop meddling in Taiwan? The day is coming when the MSM dam keeping back that information will spring leaks and people will begin to better know and understand the true causes of the economic disaster fast closing in around them.
if we cut back on consumption of corporate junk and poison by 15%, wall street will collapse in a hurry. if we reduce our participation in this war economy and pay less taxes, if we stop our loved ones from joining the military, if we cancel those who participate and contribute.... we must play a long game but an effective one. street protests and letter writing never produce results.
Notice all the propaganda on most media shows how poorly Russia is faring in the "invasion". I don't believe it for that alone. Who knows, maybe they are not doing well; however, you are NOT hearing statistics of Ukrainian losses at all.
It wasn't a great speech, but she did talk about holding Biden and Clapper responsible for their crimes and in support of the Durham investigation. It got a standing ovation.
A lot of folks seem to be really angry with her for pointing out that Biden could have stopped this war between Russia and Ukraine at any time.
if we cut back on consumption of corporate junk and poison by 15%, wall street will collapse in a hurry. if we reduce our participation in this war economy and pay less taxes, if we stop our loved ones from joining the military, if we cancel those who participate and contribute.... we must play a long game but an effective one. street protests and letter writing never produce results.
Depuis la découverte du pétrole au 19e siècle, l'intelligence créatrice et fluorissante des esprits libres de l'époque fut stoppé au fur et à mesure qu'elle se révélait, leur découverte était soit volé ou simplement mit au silence. La suite appartient à la propagande qui a capturé le potentiel intelligent et créateur humain l'empêchant ainsi de se développé. Certains prennent le temps de regardé l'autre coté de l'histoire, d'autres n'y songent même pas. Au final nous sommes tous, à notre époque, à l'image du "Chardonneret" (peint par Carel Fabritius en 1654), c'est à dire, sous développé et esclave enchainer à un travail. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Chardonneret
I'm getting a bit dizzy. After a decade of checking for Islamic terrorists under my bed, I rushed to the window to look for ANTIFA coming to claim what was theirs only to remember I instead needed to guard against anti-vaxxers aligned with domestic white extremists. Now, after taking down my Joe Rogan dart board, I'm draping my house in blue and yellow bunting, glad to see that the real enemy -- Russia -- has finally been decided upon. At least this week.
Any government that works so hard trumpeting a revolving cast of enemies worthy of a DC comic is by definition indulging in a slight-of-hand act. And Mark Warner is proof that when it comes to state propaganda and censorship, there is no republican alternative to the current crop of authoritarians in power now.
Please vote accordingly (as if that makes any real difference).
Good for you, Caitlin, for pissing off the right people.
Quick notes on Senator Mark Warner:
- Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee
- Founder of Columbia Capital, a “telecommunications-related venture capitol” firm
- Worth 214 million dollars, he is the second richest person in the U.S. Congress
- His largest campaign donors include JP Morgan, The Blackstone Group and Columbia Capital.
What’s not to trust?
Finally the Russian and Chinese news services, which have been tame in their responses to nonstop fabricated and scurrilous attacks from the US media, are pointing out some of the frailties in the American propaganda blitz.
Note how the bombed apartment in the Ukraine in dozens of photos seems to be the same apartment. And no one should rule out false flag in any American stormy.
But here is a summary which gives perspective on what the Russians and Chinese are saying from an American historian by the American historian William Blum summarizing US foreign policy. I’ve put this on WaPo threads before. Never a rebuttal to this. Never a Holy shxt moment. No sense of moral outrage. No shame.
From Blum via Stotle…Principally, one must come to the realization that the United States strives to dominate the world, for which end it is prepared to use any means necessary. Once one understands that, much of the apparent confusion, contradiction, and ambiguity surrounding Washington’s policies fades away. To express this striving for dominance numerically, one can consider that since the end of World War II the United States has:
1) Endeavored to overthrow more than 50 foreign governments, most of which were democratically elected;
2) Grossly interfered in democratic elections in at least 30 countries;
3) Attempted to assassinate more than 50 foreign leaders;
4) Dropped bombs on the people of more than 30 countries;
5) Attempted to suppress a populist or nationalist movement in 20 countries.”
― William Blum, America’s Deadliest Export: Democracy – The Truth About US Foreign Policy and Everything Else
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Thank you for being consistent and sane. If I weren't staring at poverty, I'd send you money, but I'm sure you're tired of hearing that line.
Thank you and love is all I can muster, but it's sincere.
University faculty "Covid Training" today, mandatory.--y+eah, got the vaccine, got the mask, check check.
Not sure I like being told what to read or to "stay off social media" for my health. Not sure being told to call in news of any student parties is a good thing.
Honestly, I am not sure how Russian propaganda gets a word in edgewise.
Caity, I promise that if you keep doing your thing (writing), I'll keep doing my thing (sharing your work).
Russia made its demands known in December, but for all the coverage they've been given in the West, they might as well never have been published. But how long will a populace faced with soaring inflation subject to a financial system under even more extreme duress than in 2008, not want to know and think about the fact that all Russia demands is for the US to back off and return NATO to its military dispositions in 1997? And all that all China -- backing Russia to the hilt and materially helping it negate the effects of sanctions -- is asking is to stop meddling in Taiwan? The day is coming when the MSM dam keeping back that information will spring leaks and people will begin to better know and understand the true causes of the economic disaster fast closing in around them.
Yup, the Overton window.
if we cut back on consumption of corporate junk and poison by 15%, wall street will collapse in a hurry. if we reduce our participation in this war economy and pay less taxes, if we stop our loved ones from joining the military, if we cancel those who participate and contribute.... we must play a long game but an effective one. street protests and letter writing never produce results.
Notice all the propaganda on most media shows how poorly Russia is faring in the "invasion". I don't believe it for that alone. Who knows, maybe they are not doing well; however, you are NOT hearing statistics of Ukrainian losses at all.
Anyone want to watch Tulsi at CPAC? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6e_RvWDKUw
It wasn't a great speech, but she did talk about holding Biden and Clapper responsible for their crimes and in support of the Durham investigation. It got a standing ovation.
A lot of folks seem to be really angry with her for pointing out that Biden could have stopped this war between Russia and Ukraine at any time.
if we cut back on consumption of corporate junk and poison by 15%, wall street will collapse in a hurry. if we reduce our participation in this war economy and pay less taxes, if we stop our loved ones from joining the military, if we cancel those who participate and contribute.... we must play a long game but an effective one. street protests and letter writing never produce results.
Depuis la découverte du pétrole au 19e siècle, l'intelligence créatrice et fluorissante des esprits libres de l'époque fut stoppé au fur et à mesure qu'elle se révélait, leur découverte était soit volé ou simplement mit au silence. La suite appartient à la propagande qui a capturé le potentiel intelligent et créateur humain l'empêchant ainsi de se développé. Certains prennent le temps de regardé l'autre coté de l'histoire, d'autres n'y songent même pas. Au final nous sommes tous, à notre époque, à l'image du "Chardonneret" (peint par Carel Fabritius en 1654), c'est à dire, sous développé et esclave enchainer à un travail. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Chardonneret
Yup! LinkedIn just censored me for doing nothing, then an idiot took a swipe at me before I got deleted:
https://wirralinittogether.blog/2022/02/26/we-got-censored-by-the-weak-self-regarding-shitshow-that-calls-itself-linkedin/
Always the same since we invented speech!