Their CVs all list “Trump U Law School” . . . . But at least the party still has some rock-solid beliefs . . . But give this guy a break– he’s running for Q-Anon shaman in Arizona, and has a tough race . . . File this next one under “Circular Firing Squad,” Continued … Continue reading More Cartoons: “Forgive Us Our (School Loan) Debts Edition
The Guardian — Analysis Dan Sabbagh, defence & security editor Five predictions for the next six months in the war in Ukraine Six months to the day since the start of the Russian invasion, here is what to expect for the next six months Wed 24 Aug 2022 1. The war will probably run … Continue reading Ukraine War: Two Estimates of the Next Six Months
Raleigh NC News & Observer Confederate statue is bulldozed as mayor livestreams it, video shows. ‘Not in my town’ BY MOIRA RITTER — UPDATED AUGUST 23, 2022 A North Carolina town watched live online as a bulldozer pushed down its Confederate monument. Mondale Robinson, the mayor of Enfield, North Carolina, took to Facebook to share … Continue reading Confederate Statue Bulldozed in North Carolina
The Guardian — Mon 22 Aug 2022 After six months of bloody and terrible war, what exactly does Putin want from Ukraine? Philip Short Russia is trying to demonstrate that Nato is powerless to stop it. Whether it succeeds depends on the west’s political will as energy prices soar? Nearly six months after Russia’s invasion … Continue reading One More Expert Analysis: What Putin “Really” Wants from the Ukraine Invasion
Gwynne Dyer — Aug 22 2022 Was the killing of Darya Dugina an act of terrorism? INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE OF RUSSIA/AP Darya Dugina, the daughter of Russan nationalist ideologist Alexander Dugin, the Russian nationalist ideologist often called “Putin’s brain”, was killed when her car exploded on the outskirts of Moscow, officials said Sunday. Russian authorities said … Continue reading Gwynne Dyer: Dugina Assassination in Moscow