March 14 War Notes Updates: About Time– Pope Francis Speaks Out: AP: VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has decried the “barbarianism” of the killing of children and other defenseless civilians in Ukraine and pleaded for a stop to the attacks “before cities are reduced to cemeteries.” In some of his strongest denunciations yet of the … Continue reading Snapshots for a Grim New Week
March 11, 2022 Reuters: Deutsche Bank to wind down in Russia, reversing course after backlash By Tom Sims, John O’Donnell and Frank Siebelt Deutsche CEO had said exit “would go against our values” Investors criticised Deutsche’s Russia presence CEO’s 2021 pay up 20% FRANKFURT, March 11 (Reuters) – Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE), which faced stinging criticism … Continue reading Big News: Top Money-Launderer Deutsche Bank Ditches Russian Biz; More Oligarch Superyachts Seized
Excerpted From the National Catholic Reporter Editorial: “Time for Pope Francis to speak up about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine” The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the first war in Europe of the 21st century. As such, it poses unique challenges to the world. And the pope, the most universally recognized voice of moral authority in … Continue reading Time to End the Shameful Vatican Silence About the Ukraine Invasion
Well, I declare & knock me over with a feather: the Determined Retiree Himself, Garrison Keillor, has been jolted into joining the Ukraine Resistance. (At least, a column’s worth, which is a start.) Garrison Keillor: Reality is a good antidote, America. Take a long hard look. The Column: 03.09.22 Garrison Keillor “God created war so … Continue reading Hat Trick
Excerpts from “How the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, a Putin enabler, spins the war.” by CATHY YOUNG, at the Bulwark, MARCH 9, 2022 Blaming the Ukraine Invasion on … the Gays? In the past ten days, plenty of rational-izations have been offered for Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine—everything from “Russia needs a buffer … Continue reading Cursing the Rainbow: Russian Orthodox Head Patriarch Names Gays as Cause of Ukraine War