This really is madness: What, exactly, does Ukraine bring to the table? Not military assets. It is clear that the[...]
Month: November 2023
A Mark Galeotti and Times Radio propaganda showA Mark Galeotti and Times Radio propaganda show
0 Comments 6:38 pmMark Galeotti is an interesting figure and I often watch his interviews. Here, one of Times Radio’s professional propagandists is[...]
Propaganda Watch (monthly roundup)Propaganda Watch (monthly roundup)
0 Comments 11:58 am1) When to say “in claims which we have not been able to verify”? Guardian In general the Guardian’s coverage[...]
British government takes hostages in GazaBritish government takes hostages in Gaza
0 Comments 11:30 amThe temporary truce came into effect early on Friday, setting the stage for the exchange of dozens of hostages held[...]
A little bit of philosophyA little bit of philosophy
0 Comments 11:17 amA little bit of philosophy about the relation between words and meaning. I was thinking about this when I found[...]
US – and hostage releasesUS – and hostage releases
0 Comments 8:56 pmThis from the Guardian: There would be a “significant pause” in the Israel-Hamas war if hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are freed,[...]
“We are on the side of humanity”“We are on the side of humanity”
0 Comments 8:45 pmThis is what I have been waiting for.[...]
Is Israel deliberately and directly targeting civilians in Gaza?Is Israel deliberately and directly targeting civilians in Gaza?
0 Comments 7:40 pmThis is what the Israeli Defence minister says: Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant has warned Hezbollah on Saturday not to[...]
The police and the far-rightThe police and the far-right
0 Comments 3:03 pmThis is Met Police chief Met Rowley yesterday: [the far right’s] sole purpose and their intention is to protect the[...]
Media messaging about peace in UkraineMedia messaging about peace in Ukraine
0 Comments 10:52 amI’ve been studying Western (mostly UK) media quite closely for a few years. One of the features of the Western[...]