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The ‘little pigs’ hoaxThe ‘little pigs’ hoax
0 Comments 6:23 pmLast week Putin called Europe’s leaders “little pigs” and said Russia would achieve its goals through diplomacy or force [1][...]
War propaganda – ReutersWar propaganda – Reuters
0 Comments 2:49 pmThis is the lead story in Reuters today. (You may have to find a way to get round their horrible[...]
The ‘MAGA’ leaders who can’t see it throughThe ‘MAGA’ leaders who can’t see it through
0 Comments 5:47 pmIt seems Trump wants to end the war but can’t go the final mile. In November he issued his 28[...]
How is the reparations loan looking?How is the reparations loan looking?
0 Comments 9:29 amNot good for its supporters; Belgium, the key player is opposed. Kaka Kallas recently said that it was hard to[...]
Scam or deep delusion? – British intelligence’s public assessment of RussiaScam or deep delusion? – British intelligence’s public assessment of Russia
0 Comments 5:43 amThese are some pre-trailed comments by the new, female, head of M16. She is an internal appointment. I’ve quoted from[...]
Attack at Bondi beach – known to authorities. As usual.Attack at Bondi beach – known to authorities. As usual.
0 Comments 4:45 amI don’t have an exact record, but it is fairly predictable. One expects that after the kind of attack such[...]
Stealing the Russian assets [2] – how the Guardian sells the plan to its readersStealing the Russian assets [2] – how the Guardian sells the plan to its readers
0 Comments 4:42 pmThis is a link to an excellent Reuters piece [2] explaining the actual mechanism of theft. This is how the[...]
Is Zelensky shifting his position?Is Zelensky shifting his position?
0 Comments 4:53 pmPreviously, the US had suggested Ukraine should hand over the parts of Donbas it still controls to Russia, but now Washington has[...]
Dangerous delusions in EuropeDangerous delusions in Europe
0 Comments 3:52 pmFor many years, the level of delusion in Europe abut Russia has been something to marvel at. As far back[...]