Fisk: This Moment in History- The US Gives Up on Assad Overthrow
As promised, back to SyriaFirst up, Robert Fisk from the Independent: This moment will go down in history: the US has given up on the overthrow of Assad in Syria Assad When Washington ‘understands the...
View ArticleUS Researchers Record Earth's Coldest Ever Temperature: -98C
That is the coldest temperature ever recorded. Certainly not the coldest temperature ever! Still it's interesting, in an alleged warming world, to have hit such a low temp record.LinkScientists...
View ArticleOPCW Given Power to “Assign Blame”- They Don't Need No Stinkin' Evidence!
Let’s see ...Blame Assad for alleged chemical attacks in SyriaBlame Putin for Salisbury “attacks”No real evidence necessary- When trial by public opinion serves it's purpose so well.I'm disheartened...
View ArticleRussia, Turkey and Other “Authoritarian Gold Bugs”
Excerpts from a Bloomberg articleTheir moves out of U.S. debt and into the precious metal could be precursors of a bigger global shift. "Since December 2017, Russia has cut its holdings of U.S....
View ArticleAs Syrian Army Gains in Daraa- Rebels Try Peace Talks with Russia
SANADaraa, SANA – Al-Ghariya al-Sharqiya town in Daraa countryside joins the reconciliations, with its residents gathering at the entrance in welcome of the Syrian Arab Army to thank it for saving them...
View ArticleBritish Fighter Jets Bomb SAA and Allies Near al- Tanf
RAF Bombed Syrian Forces at Border of Iraq/JordanA Typhoon fighter jet dropped a 500lb laser-guided bomb during a firefight last month near the intersection of Syria’s border with Iraq and Jordan. A...
View ArticleSergei Lavrov: Skripals, Trump and More
YaYaC has posted a great interview of Sergei Lavrov.I especially like the fact that Mr Lavrov points out"It's not about "liking" certain country leaders; it's about being able to work intelligently...
View ArticleNATO Needs a Strategy for Countering Russia in the Arctic and the Black Sea
While I'm on the subject of Russia:First, don't miss the earlier post containing the link for: Sergei Lavrov: Skripals, Trump and MoreOnto the second post for today before heading outside to...
View ArticleIran Claims US Ship that Removed Syrian Chemical Weapons is Deploying Them in...
This article is written with ridicule as it's primary concept- Oh this is so ridiculous. Absurd. Etc.,But is the accusation really as preposterous as presented? Or is ridicule being employed as a...
View ArticleCharlie Wilson's War Redux- Sen.Lindsey Graham Goes to US/PKK Occupied Manbij
I'd hoped to publish this news yesterday, but, didn't get it done! Lack of time :(As of today, I find still another reason to get this information out. Besides simply informing readers, an opportunity...
View ArticleU.K. confronts Russia after couple is poisoned by same nerve agent used in...
Actual headline from NBC aboveLONDON — Tests on two Britons found unconscious in their home determined that they were poisoned by the same nerve agent used against a former Russian spy and his daughter...
View ArticleRumours of An Agreement Between Damascus & US Backed Kurds?
Appear to be just rumours. Rumours, fueled by speculation, spread like wildfire, across social media. I've searched for days now to see if there is anything to this speculative firestorm.So far there...
View ArticleWhat of Daraa? Israeli Warns Syria- "Rebels" Reach Deal with Russia
The latest on the situation in DaraaReuters UK- YesterdayAn Israeli cabinet minister warned Syria and its backer Russia on Thursday that Israel could attack Damascus’ forces if they try to deploy in a...
View ArticlePepe Escobar: Eagle Meets Bear Summit- No Takfiri Left Behind
Was hoping to get to this last week- no such luck- Still worth reading. I'm omitting the parts about the recent success in Daraa including the taking of the very strategic border crossing between...
View ArticleMontreal’s Sensationally Speculative Heat Wave Death Stats
Yah, last week was hot. That said it’s July so heat is what should be expected. Years ago it used to be hotter for longer periods of times. Hubby and I have had a veggie garden for 26 years now. We...
View ArticleRAND: Time To Make A Deal on Syria? Like Pompeo's Offer To Iran?
RAND : Military Industrial Complex Linked- Time to make a deal on Syria?Trump Putin Summit Pending “Although U.S. leverage is much diminished by the Assad regime's recent gains, there are still...
View ArticleTrump U.S. Ties to NATO ‘Very Strong’- Condemns Russia
Choosing to intentionally ignore all the white noise(meaningless or distracting commotion, hubbub, or chatter)about the NATO summit and opting instead to cut to the chase (focus on what is important)...
View ArticleGreece Expels Russian Diplomats at the Behest of Washington
sputnikThe expulsion of two Russian diplomats from Greece is unfounded and could seriously damage bilateral relations, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. "Washington… is behind the anti-Russian...
View ArticleGermany is "totally controlled by Russia" Trump Says Regarding Northstream
CNBCAhead of a NATO meeting, the president blasted the German government on Wednesday for backing the new natural gas pipeline link from Russia to Germany.Cause you German folk are supposed to freeze...
View ArticleHelsinki Dog & Pony Show: Putin/Trump Summit
My thoughts? Like any/every other dog and pony show this alleged summit is going to be all show and no substance at all!The NGO's will steal the day. They've got protests all ready to go. They'll get...
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