Thank you for making this accesible. It is a shame that not more people in the West read Putin's words. He is the kind of statesman most people would vote for. Instead here in our so-called Democracies all we have are odious, corrupt...well, you get my drift.
Putin puts the welfare of people first, which is what a leader does. By that criterion, the West mostly has no leaders. The Global Majority sees that quite well. Putin's United Russia Party is essentially a Populist Patriotic Party that's very community minded where Russians demonstrate they know the duties of a citizen with lots of direct involvement and feedback to governing authorities--both of which Putin encourages and cheers mightily. Very few in the West understand that about Russia--its level of civic pride is very high. For the Outlaw US Empire, I suggest reading this blog post by Larry Johnson; viewing the videos is your choice, https://larrycjohnson.substack.com/p/america-the-not-so-beautiful-has
Since the wife and I were both homeless for very short periods, we know what being on the street's like and do what we can to help locally because we do have people outdoors. In Portland it's very evident. My daughter can't find affordable housing in Tennessee despite essentially working two jobs. I consider myself very fortunate, as does my wife. The level of concern shown at the top level of government displays a massive gulf when Russia and the USA are compared where there's none in the latter while its discussed constantly in the former.
I despise any country being a superpower but have to be practical in wanting there to be superpowers. The plural allows hope for balance through tug-of-war, because one kid with all the sweets will eat them, whereas three kids would bicker whilst maybe not noticing that a sweet had fallen on the floor, and I'd taken it.
I want the USA to gets its shit together and be part of that counterbalance with China and Russia. Maybe one day, the other continents will get their shit together too.
But for the USA to be a healthier part of that equation, it needs to fall apart.
I've experienced tough times, know what its like to be hungry and fearful of violence, and the politicians fucked up the life I had, so I hurt when I see the downtrodden. It was a knife when I saw that woman on the ground trying to bring a water bottle to her mouth (Kensington video).
But the other part of me sees that kind of misery, citizen debt, hate groups, mass shootings, endless litigation, obesity etc. as the centre threatening to not hold. That's the closest I've got to the hope that America crashes to be reborn into something better. Of course, the danger is that the Public doesn't have an epiphany, and that a face plant instead leads to a more dystopian state. But that would require internal distraction, allowing more chance at that global balance.
Today's primary MoA thread elicited some interesting discourse and provided some excellent online source materials. My continuing investigation into the nature of the Outlaw US Empire gains depth daily, some of it very troubling. Our domestic situation is horrendous and can only be solved by dissolving the Empire and the apparat that lives off it, and that will require a massive citizen movement. RFKjr's decided to run as a third party candidate which will allow him to say some of the things that need saying. Whether BigLie Media will allow his words to be broadcast and thus heard nationwide IMO is unlikely, but that will help the rise of citizen ire and finish destroying BigLie Media credibility. But the problems aren't just with the rich men north of Richmond; they are in every state, statehouse, and governor's mansion.
A sage once said to take one thing on at a time, solve it, then move on to the next problem. IMO, attaining citizen solidarity and then provoking a critical mass are the first two steps, and also the most difficult. As you'll have noticed, I've yet to write directly about the USA on my substack aside from the one item on RFKjr and the Rich Men North of Richmond song and response. That will eventually change.
RFK is likeable but I don't trust him (nor other candidates). His charm possibly comes from him being comfortable with power, and charm is dangerous hypnotism. It makes no sense for his potential to be the result of dynasty whilst he positions himself against the elite. Although I agree with him on a bunch of conspiracies, he goes too far with some, relying on his oratory skills to sound convincing rather than be convincing.
It's too convenient, as some do, to dismiss his support for Israel as only a strategic move to get power. Being in with the Zionist lobby is essential to maintaining the current fucked up status quo of Power versus the People.
Nevertheless, I consider him the most useful tool at hand because he's saying a lot of things that need to be said in order to change unfairly labelled madhatter subjects into serious conversation.
Ironically, it's his family's royalty history that makes him a superior version of Ramaswamy who, as both an Indian and a Hindi, will never be accepted by American racism. Ramaswamy may be the smartest of all the candidates, but his constant ability to quickly respond with popular words makes me think that's marketing rather than belief, and that he knows his only angle is to get a position of power in a Trump administration.
If Trump were removed from the field, Chris Christie would win more Republicans over. However, more Republicans would then vote for RFK Jnr. But if Trump continues running, then RFK Jnr would be in a tough position as his perceived association with conservatism would lose him Democrat support. He's interesting to folks now, but, in the long run, they're creatures of habit (and bias).
It's an interesting race that cannot be called. A lot of shit will happen in the next year, from Ukraine and natural disasters to election dirt and a candidate possibly dying. And I've no idea what role the CIA and FBI will play.
That this South African has an opinion surely means that the USA remains the most successful narcissist saying "Look at me."
thanks karl.. good speech, in particular the topic of loans - rents, as he calls it - which in africa are impossible to pay back..this might be the same case in latin america too, so it is good he highlighted that..
Now, I'm only going by anecdotal bits from acquaintances in Brazil and El Salvador plus what I read, but it seems as though both RF and PRC are jostling for position South of the Border. One might wonder if/how/when some 'frictions' might be developing in the future between those two. I sense a rivalry in the offing.
There's lots of competition between Russia and China over many products and it's seen as healthy by both, and they still share a great amount too. Their ideals and methods are very similar. There's no reason that in 2-300 years they completely meld with the rest of Eurasia. Eventually there'll come a time when people will say they're Eurasian. That and more is possible if nukes don't fly.
The US thinks that the entire Western Hemisphere belongs to the US. For South America and Latin America to deviate from that prescribed path might incur punishment. Chinese investments there are already receiving opprobrium.
Thank you for making this accesible. It is a shame that not more people in the West read Putin's words. He is the kind of statesman most people would vote for. Instead here in our so-called Democracies all we have are odious, corrupt...well, you get my drift.
Putin puts the welfare of people first, which is what a leader does. By that criterion, the West mostly has no leaders. The Global Majority sees that quite well. Putin's United Russia Party is essentially a Populist Patriotic Party that's very community minded where Russians demonstrate they know the duties of a citizen with lots of direct involvement and feedback to governing authorities--both of which Putin encourages and cheers mightily. Very few in the West understand that about Russia--its level of civic pride is very high. For the Outlaw US Empire, I suggest reading this blog post by Larry Johnson; viewing the videos is your choice, https://larrycjohnson.substack.com/p/america-the-not-so-beautiful-has
I watched them. The latest on Kensington is heartbreakingly fucked up.
Since the wife and I were both homeless for very short periods, we know what being on the street's like and do what we can to help locally because we do have people outdoors. In Portland it's very evident. My daughter can't find affordable housing in Tennessee despite essentially working two jobs. I consider myself very fortunate, as does my wife. The level of concern shown at the top level of government displays a massive gulf when Russia and the USA are compared where there's none in the latter while its discussed constantly in the former.
I despise any country being a superpower but have to be practical in wanting there to be superpowers. The plural allows hope for balance through tug-of-war, because one kid with all the sweets will eat them, whereas three kids would bicker whilst maybe not noticing that a sweet had fallen on the floor, and I'd taken it.
I want the USA to gets its shit together and be part of that counterbalance with China and Russia. Maybe one day, the other continents will get their shit together too.
But for the USA to be a healthier part of that equation, it needs to fall apart.
I've experienced tough times, know what its like to be hungry and fearful of violence, and the politicians fucked up the life I had, so I hurt when I see the downtrodden. It was a knife when I saw that woman on the ground trying to bring a water bottle to her mouth (Kensington video).
But the other part of me sees that kind of misery, citizen debt, hate groups, mass shootings, endless litigation, obesity etc. as the centre threatening to not hold. That's the closest I've got to the hope that America crashes to be reborn into something better. Of course, the danger is that the Public doesn't have an epiphany, and that a face plant instead leads to a more dystopian state. But that would require internal distraction, allowing more chance at that global balance.
Today's primary MoA thread elicited some interesting discourse and provided some excellent online source materials. My continuing investigation into the nature of the Outlaw US Empire gains depth daily, some of it very troubling. Our domestic situation is horrendous and can only be solved by dissolving the Empire and the apparat that lives off it, and that will require a massive citizen movement. RFKjr's decided to run as a third party candidate which will allow him to say some of the things that need saying. Whether BigLie Media will allow his words to be broadcast and thus heard nationwide IMO is unlikely, but that will help the rise of citizen ire and finish destroying BigLie Media credibility. But the problems aren't just with the rich men north of Richmond; they are in every state, statehouse, and governor's mansion.
A sage once said to take one thing on at a time, solve it, then move on to the next problem. IMO, attaining citizen solidarity and then provoking a critical mass are the first two steps, and also the most difficult. As you'll have noticed, I've yet to write directly about the USA on my substack aside from the one item on RFKjr and the Rich Men North of Richmond song and response. That will eventually change.
RFK is likeable but I don't trust him (nor other candidates). His charm possibly comes from him being comfortable with power, and charm is dangerous hypnotism. It makes no sense for his potential to be the result of dynasty whilst he positions himself against the elite. Although I agree with him on a bunch of conspiracies, he goes too far with some, relying on his oratory skills to sound convincing rather than be convincing.
It's too convenient, as some do, to dismiss his support for Israel as only a strategic move to get power. Being in with the Zionist lobby is essential to maintaining the current fucked up status quo of Power versus the People.
Nevertheless, I consider him the most useful tool at hand because he's saying a lot of things that need to be said in order to change unfairly labelled madhatter subjects into serious conversation.
Ironically, it's his family's royalty history that makes him a superior version of Ramaswamy who, as both an Indian and a Hindi, will never be accepted by American racism. Ramaswamy may be the smartest of all the candidates, but his constant ability to quickly respond with popular words makes me think that's marketing rather than belief, and that he knows his only angle is to get a position of power in a Trump administration.
If Trump were removed from the field, Chris Christie would win more Republicans over. However, more Republicans would then vote for RFK Jnr. But if Trump continues running, then RFK Jnr would be in a tough position as his perceived association with conservatism would lose him Democrat support. He's interesting to folks now, but, in the long run, they're creatures of habit (and bias).
It's an interesting race that cannot be called. A lot of shit will happen in the next year, from Ukraine and natural disasters to election dirt and a candidate possibly dying. And I've no idea what role the CIA and FBI will play.
That this South African has an opinion surely means that the USA remains the most successful narcissist saying "Look at me."
thanks karl.. good speech, in particular the topic of loans - rents, as he calls it - which in africa are impossible to pay back..this might be the same case in latin america too, so it is good he highlighted that..
Note that I said nothing about the golden billion remarks. See what RT chose for its several headlines. I thought the gathering was rather large.
Now, I'm only going by anecdotal bits from acquaintances in Brazil and El Salvador plus what I read, but it seems as though both RF and PRC are jostling for position South of the Border. One might wonder if/how/when some 'frictions' might be developing in the future between those two. I sense a rivalry in the offing.
There's lots of competition between Russia and China over many products and it's seen as healthy by both, and they still share a great amount too. Their ideals and methods are very similar. There's no reason that in 2-300 years they completely meld with the rest of Eurasia. Eventually there'll come a time when people will say they're Eurasian. That and more is possible if nukes don't fly.
Hard to have an opinion about South America when it's a toss-up between between the Left and the Right for several countries next elections.
'On Russia's Importance to China' - https://www.sinification.com/p/on-russias-importance-to-china-and
Ouch, this has gotta hurt.
The US thinks that the entire Western Hemisphere belongs to the US. For South America and Latin America to deviate from that prescribed path might incur punishment. Chinese investments there are already receiving opprobrium.