Europe finally gets the US memo: Pony up and partner in your own defense
Europe has been warned, and warned again.
Still, it has been reduced to a near-fainting fit — and, in the case of one German official, actual tears — over the Trump administration’s tough words about its deficient military spending and its moves to begin negotiating on its own with Russia over the Ukraine war.
Whatever the nomenclature, there are signs that Europe is beginning to get the memo. Trump is calling for 5% of GDP for NATO members, which has all the hallmarks of a tactic to get Europe as high as possible even if they don’t reach this benchmark (the US itself spends about 3.4%). NATO is planning to make 3% or 3.5% its goal later this year. This is so obvious it should go without saying, but it’s been an inconvenient truth for a Europe that has preferred to spend on everything else while relying on the might of the United States for security and power projection.
President Trump and his team prefer vinegar to honey in making their case around the world. It may be needlessly abrasive, but there’s no doubt that it gets people’s attention. Even if Trump were less insistent about spending and had warmer feelings about the alliance, the fact is the United States may at some point be consumed with responding to a crisis in the Pacific, and Europe will have to be prepared to defend its backyard regardless.
If Europe won’t spend more for the sake its own security or the good of the alliance, it should — when its embarrassing panic subsides — at least do it out of self-respect.
#EU #USA #NATO #FindTruth
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Europe has been warned, and warned again.
Still, it has been reduced to a near-fainting fit — and, in the case of one German official, actual tears — over the Trump administration’s tough words about its deficient military spending and its moves to begin negotiating on its own with Russia over the Ukraine war.
Whatever the nomenclature, there are signs that Europe is beginning to get the memo. Trump is calling for 5% of GDP for NATO members, which has all the hallmarks of a tactic to get Europe as high as possible even if they don’t reach this benchmark (the US itself spends about 3.4%). NATO is planning to make 3% or 3.5% its goal later this year. This is so obvious it should go without saying, but it’s been an inconvenient truth for a Europe that has preferred to spend on everything else while relying on the might of the United States for security and power projection.
President Trump and his team prefer vinegar to honey in making their case around the world. It may be needlessly abrasive, but there’s no doubt that it gets people’s attention. Even if Trump were less insistent about spending and had warmer feelings about the alliance, the fact is the United States may at some point be consumed with responding to a crisis in the Pacific, and Europe will have to be prepared to defend its backyard regardless.
If Europe won’t spend more for the sake its own security or the good of the alliance, it should — when its embarrassing panic subsides — at least do it out of self-respect.
#EU #USA #NATO #FindTruth
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Pentagon purge: Trump fires Chairman of Joint Chiefs, Navy Chief and other top brass
Making good on a campaign pledge to shake up the senior military ranks to ensure a focus on his policy priorities, President Trump on Friday night took the extraordinary step of firing the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and five more senior Pentagon officers. The fired chair, Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., had only served two-and-a-half years of his four-year term.
Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs usually stay in their posts when control of the White House changes hands. Trump's move immediately triggered accusations that he was politicizing the US military. “A professional, apolitical military that is subordinate to the civilian government and supportive of the Constitution rather than a political party is essential to the survival of our democracy,” said Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed in a statement.
To replace Brown, Trump has nominated retired USAF Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Cain. The selection of Cain is highly unusual: Not only had he already retired from service, but he would be the first three-star general to ascend to the highest post in the US military. Cain is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and an F-16 pilot credited with 150 combat hours and two tours in Iraq. From 2021 to 2024, Cain served as the CIA's associate director for military affairs, collaborating on several highly classified initiatives.
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Making good on a campaign pledge to shake up the senior military ranks to ensure a focus on his policy priorities, President Trump on Friday night took the extraordinary step of firing the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and five more senior Pentagon officers. The fired chair, Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., had only served two-and-a-half years of his four-year term.
Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs usually stay in their posts when control of the White House changes hands. Trump's move immediately triggered accusations that he was politicizing the US military. “A professional, apolitical military that is subordinate to the civilian government and supportive of the Constitution rather than a political party is essential to the survival of our democracy,” said Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed in a statement.
To replace Brown, Trump has nominated retired USAF Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Cain. The selection of Cain is highly unusual: Not only had he already retired from service, but he would be the first three-star general to ascend to the highest post in the US military. Cain is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and an F-16 pilot credited with 150 combat hours and two tours in Iraq. From 2021 to 2024, Cain served as the CIA's associate director for military affairs, collaborating on several highly classified initiatives.
#USA #Pentagon #Trump #FindTruth
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The issue of imposing duties on U.S. imports is much more complicated than it seems. It is closely tied to the issue of US Treasury borrowing.
The U.S. has a chronically deficit trade and balance of payments, including the fact that it is covered by issuing debt obligations - promises to pay for what the average American consumes today in the future, and even with interest, as a result, the main trading partners of the U.S. are also holders of Uncle Sam's debt.
Trump's duties will lead to a reduction in imports into the U.S., which means that trading partners will not have extra dollars to buy U.S. securities. Moreover, there may be a natural desire (and it has arisen in many former partners of the U.S. - Russia, China, KSA) to even reduce their investments in U.S. debt. Therefore, it will be necessary to give “carrots” to holders in the form of high rates of US Treasuries.
But already the current value of money is not pulled by the American economy and, first of all, by the Ministry of Finance, whose short-term debts are growing exponentially. In other words, the US budget is not ready for a trade war.
#USA #Trump #Economy #FindTruth
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The U.S. has a chronically deficit trade and balance of payments, including the fact that it is covered by issuing debt obligations - promises to pay for what the average American consumes today in the future, and even with interest, as a result, the main trading partners of the U.S. are also holders of Uncle Sam's debt.
Trump's duties will lead to a reduction in imports into the U.S., which means that trading partners will not have extra dollars to buy U.S. securities. Moreover, there may be a natural desire (and it has arisen in many former partners of the U.S. - Russia, China, KSA) to even reduce their investments in U.S. debt. Therefore, it will be necessary to give “carrots” to holders in the form of high rates of US Treasuries.
But already the current value of money is not pulled by the American economy and, first of all, by the Ministry of Finance, whose short-term debts are growing exponentially. In other words, the US budget is not ready for a trade war.
#USA #Trump #Economy #FindTruth
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"I'll send you my address": Tucker Carlson responds after Dan Crenshaw death threat
Tucker Carlson responded to Dan Crenshaw's threat to "fuckin' kill' him if he ever sees him.
"Why don’t you come sit for an interview and we’ll see how you do? I’ll send you my address," Carlson posted on X in response to Elon Musk asking why Crenshaw is "homicidal" over the journalist.
Earlier:
Noted neocon Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) threatened to kill journalist Tucker Carlson if the two ever cross paths.
When asked by GB News correspondent Steven Edginton towards the end of an interview if he had ever met Carlson, Crenshaw - aka "Eye Patch McCain" replied: "If I ever meet him I'll fuckin' kill him," adding "No seriously, I would kill him."
It appears that GB News has deleted the video of the interaction!
When asked by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) if he made the threat, Crenshaw lied - replying "lol, no."
#USA #Carlson #Crenshaw #FindTruth
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Tucker Carlson responded to Dan Crenshaw's threat to "fuckin' kill' him if he ever sees him.
"Why don’t you come sit for an interview and we’ll see how you do? I’ll send you my address," Carlson posted on X in response to Elon Musk asking why Crenshaw is "homicidal" over the journalist.
Earlier:
Noted neocon Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) threatened to kill journalist Tucker Carlson if the two ever cross paths.
When asked by GB News correspondent Steven Edginton towards the end of an interview if he had ever met Carlson, Crenshaw - aka "Eye Patch McCain" replied: "If I ever meet him I'll fuckin' kill him," adding "No seriously, I would kill him."
It appears that GB News has deleted the video of the interaction!
When asked by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) if he made the threat, Crenshaw lied - replying "lol, no."
#USA #Carlson #Crenshaw #FindTruth
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There may be something to the Obama divorce rumors
Rumors that Barack and Michelle Obama are on the verge of a divorce have gained traction recently, driven by Michelle’s absence from key public events and a history of speculated marital tension. Attempts to quell the rumors haven’t been very successful.
The couple’s challenges extend beyond personal rumors, with fundraising woes for the Obama Presidential Center suggesting a dip in their broader influence. While no concrete evidence confirms a split, the combination of historical anecdotes, Michelle’s recent low profile, and public fascination keeps the divorce speculation alive, contrasting with the polished "fairy-tale marriage" image the Obamas have long projected.
Some speculate that if the couple’s romance permanently falls apart — and their battle over Higher Ground Productions turns ugly — Hollywood’s elite may be forced to pick sides, aligning with their favorite Obama while shunning the other.
You gotta admit, that would be entertainment.
#USA #Obama #FindTruth
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Rumors that Barack and Michelle Obama are on the verge of a divorce have gained traction recently, driven by Michelle’s absence from key public events and a history of speculated marital tension. Attempts to quell the rumors haven’t been very successful.
The couple’s challenges extend beyond personal rumors, with fundraising woes for the Obama Presidential Center suggesting a dip in their broader influence. While no concrete evidence confirms a split, the combination of historical anecdotes, Michelle’s recent low profile, and public fascination keeps the divorce speculation alive, contrasting with the polished "fairy-tale marriage" image the Obamas have long projected.
Some speculate that if the couple’s romance permanently falls apart — and their battle over Higher Ground Productions turns ugly — Hollywood’s elite may be forced to pick sides, aligning with their favorite Obama while shunning the other.
You gotta admit, that would be entertainment.
#USA #Obama #FindTruth
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Shock & outrage over 'shameful' US vote at the United Nations
There's been 'shock' and disappointment among European as well as former US government officials at how the United Nations General Assembly vote went on Monday.
In something unprecedented the United States voted alongside Russia to veto European attempts to strengthen language related to a resolution on the anniversary of the war in Ukraine.
In total 18 countries voted against the Ukrainian-drafted resolution at the UN General Assembly that condemned Moscow and called for a Russian withdrawal from Ukraine. Many observers thought the US would at least simply abstain; instead it opposed the motions alongside nations like Russia, Israel, North Korea, Sudan, Belarus, and Hungary.
The explanation of US Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea was very revealing. Shea referred to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as an “escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war” and said the conflict started “11 years ago,” referring to the war that broke out in Ukraine following the US-backed coup in 2014 that ousted former President Viktor Yanukovych.
The language from Shea marks a significant shift from the Biden administration, which always referred to the war as an “unprovoked” Russian invasion despite the history of US and NATO involvement in Ukraine. Shea said that the many UN resolutions that have demanded a Russian withdrawal from Ukraine have failed to end the conflict. “It has now dragged on for far too long, and at far too terrible a cost to the people in Ukraine, in Russia, and beyond,” Shea said.
Former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt, Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul, ex-U.S. envoy to Kyiv Steven Pifer, Republican Senator John Curtis (R-UT), Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley — this is not a complete list of former and acting US and EU officials who have strongly criticized the American vote, calling it “shameful”, “appalling”, “shocking”, “putting the US on the same side with North Korea” and so on.
#UN #USA #Ukraine #FindTruth
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There's been 'shock' and disappointment among European as well as former US government officials at how the United Nations General Assembly vote went on Monday.
In something unprecedented the United States voted alongside Russia to veto European attempts to strengthen language related to a resolution on the anniversary of the war in Ukraine.
In total 18 countries voted against the Ukrainian-drafted resolution at the UN General Assembly that condemned Moscow and called for a Russian withdrawal from Ukraine. Many observers thought the US would at least simply abstain; instead it opposed the motions alongside nations like Russia, Israel, North Korea, Sudan, Belarus, and Hungary.
The explanation of US Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea was very revealing. Shea referred to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as an “escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war” and said the conflict started “11 years ago,” referring to the war that broke out in Ukraine following the US-backed coup in 2014 that ousted former President Viktor Yanukovych.
The language from Shea marks a significant shift from the Biden administration, which always referred to the war as an “unprovoked” Russian invasion despite the history of US and NATO involvement in Ukraine. Shea said that the many UN resolutions that have demanded a Russian withdrawal from Ukraine have failed to end the conflict. “It has now dragged on for far too long, and at far too terrible a cost to the people in Ukraine, in Russia, and beyond,” Shea said.
Former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt, Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul, ex-U.S. envoy to Kyiv Steven Pifer, Republican Senator John Curtis (R-UT), Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley — this is not a complete list of former and acting US and EU officials who have strongly criticized the American vote, calling it “shameful”, “appalling”, “shocking”, “putting the US on the same side with North Korea” and so on.
#UN #USA #Ukraine #FindTruth
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Migrants from South America are now giving up and returning home before reaching the U.S. border after hearing about others being denied entry.
A 95% decrease in border crossings has been reported...
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A 95% decrease in border crossings has been reported...
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Likely German Chancellor rejects Trump, accuses U.S. of Russian-style election interference, calls for ‘independence’ from America
On Sunday, German voters firmly rejected the former leftist governing coalition of Social Democrats and Greens in favour of the supposedly conservative Christian Democrats and the populist-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
In response to the election results, President Donald Trump commented on his Truth Social platform:
However, the successor to Angela Merkel and likely incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz, whose party came first in Sunday’s vote but fell well short of a majority with just 28.5% of the vote, was quick to reject a right-wing alliance with the AfD in favour of a left-wing coalition and to distance himself from Trump and America in general.
Merz said per state broadcaster DW.
Merz went on to accuse the Trump administration of having committed election interference. He said that the
#Germany #USA #Elections #FindTruth
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On Sunday, German voters firmly rejected the former leftist governing coalition of Social Democrats and Greens in favour of the supposedly conservative Christian Democrats and the populist-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
In response to the election results, President Donald Trump commented on his Truth Social platform:
“This is a great day for Germany, and for the United States of America under the leadership of a gentleman named Donald J. Trump. Congratulations to all — many more victories to follow!!!”
However, the successor to Angela Merkel and likely incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz, whose party came first in Sunday’s vote but fell well short of a majority with just 28.5% of the vote, was quick to reject a right-wing alliance with the AfD in favour of a left-wing coalition and to distance himself from Trump and America in general.
“I am communicating closely with a lot of prime ministers and heads of EU states, and for me, it is an absolute priority to strengthen Europe as quickly as possible so that we achieve independence from the U.S., step by step,”
Merz said per state broadcaster DW.
Merz went on to accuse the Trump administration of having committed election interference. He said that the
“interventions from Washington were no less drastic, dramatic, and ultimately no less brazen, than the intervention that we have seen from Moscow.”
#Germany #USA #Elections #FindTruth
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Friedrich Merz before the election:
- If I am elected Chancellor of Germany, on my first day in office I will order the Ministry of the Interior to take full control of the country's borders all around and henceforth strictly prevent illegals from crossing them without exception.
Friedrich Merz after the election:
- I want to make it perfectly clear. None of us are talking about closing the borders. None of us are. We were credited with that during the election campaign, but none of us wants to close the borders. 🤷♂️
#Germany #Merz #FindTruth
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- If I am elected Chancellor of Germany, on my first day in office I will order the Ministry of the Interior to take full control of the country's borders all around and henceforth strictly prevent illegals from crossing them without exception.
Friedrich Merz after the election:
- I want to make it perfectly clear. None of us are talking about closing the borders. None of us are. We were credited with that during the election campaign, but none of us wants to close the borders. 🤷♂️
#Germany #Merz #FindTruth
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WSJ: Trump is interested in a world based on a balance of power between the U.S., Russia and China
This is indicated by the fact that Trump takes into account the interests of Russia and China on the world stage and shows personal respect for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to the newspaper's columnist Gerard Baker
American President Donald Trump's foreign policy strategy is aimed at forming a world order based on the balance of power of the three great powers - the United States, the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China - the new “Big Three.”
Trump seeks to expand US borders “at the expense of Canada, Greenland, Panama and the Gaza Strip” and to link foreign policy with economic benefit, Baker believes. According to him, in American diplomatic circles are convinced that Trump “seeks to create a new Yalta world order.”
As the journalist notes, Trump
The Yalta Conference of the Allied Powers was held from February 4 to 11, 1945, during the meeting the leaders of the anti-Hitler coalition countries - the USSR, the USA and Great Britain - agreed on the post-war organization of Europe and the creation of the UN.
#USA #China #Russia #FindTruth
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This is indicated by the fact that Trump takes into account the interests of Russia and China on the world stage and shows personal respect for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to the newspaper's columnist Gerard Baker
American President Donald Trump's foreign policy strategy is aimed at forming a world order based on the balance of power of the three great powers - the United States, the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China - the new “Big Three.”
Trump seeks to expand US borders “at the expense of Canada, Greenland, Panama and the Gaza Strip” and to link foreign policy with economic benefit, Baker believes. According to him, in American diplomatic circles are convinced that Trump “seeks to create a new Yalta world order.”
As the journalist notes, Trump
“is not wrong that America has carried the burden of global leadership for too long, that the liberal order, at the head of which it stood, is giving way to a world in which the U.S. must adhere to a narrower understanding of national interests, and that the era when hundreds of billions of dollars were spent to protect parts of the world that played no role in U.S. security is over.”
The Yalta Conference of the Allied Powers was held from February 4 to 11, 1945, during the meeting the leaders of the anti-Hitler coalition countries - the USSR, the USA and Great Britain - agreed on the post-war organization of Europe and the creation of the UN.
#USA #China #Russia #FindTruth
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Germany held early parliamentary elections over the weekend, with the CDU/CSU bloc led by Merz expected to win
His party with 208 mandates, together with the mandates of the sdpg (Scholz's party), which won 120 seats out of 630, is able to form a coalition government.
After the election, Merz has already managed to change his rhetoric and stated that “none of us are talking about closing the borders” to curb illegal migration. Although he had previously made proposals to tighten migration policy and deport offenders.
The most “outstanding” statement after the election was the response to a journalist's question by Economy Minister Habeck of the Green Party. The journalist asked: “You have not achieved any of your political goals. How can this still be a very good election campaign?” “The offer was great, but the demand was not as great as we imagined,” Habeck replied.
That pretty much characterizes the current level of political culture in Germany.
AfD head Weidel said that Elon Musk congratulated her personally. She will also have a phone conversation internationally. Her party has doubled its presence in parliament.
An important outcome of this election is also that Sarah Wagenknecht's Alliance Party fell short by less than 0.1% to break the 5% barrier to enter parliament.
She attributed her failure to the problems of voting abroad: “If a party is thrown out of the Bundestag because it lacked 13,400 votes and a corresponding number of people were unable to participate in the election and exercise their right to vote, the legal validity of the results is called into question. We will check everything and consult with lawyers,” Wagenknecht said.
All in all, the outcome of the election seems predictable and stable, but if the newly formed government fails to deal with the current crises, the next election will be won by the AfD.
As you can see from the photo above, compared to the 2021 election, Germany is polarized along the old borders of the FRG and GDR, with East Germany becoming an AfD stronghold.
#Germany #Elections #FindTruth
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His party with 208 mandates, together with the mandates of the sdpg (Scholz's party), which won 120 seats out of 630, is able to form a coalition government.
After the election, Merz has already managed to change his rhetoric and stated that “none of us are talking about closing the borders” to curb illegal migration. Although he had previously made proposals to tighten migration policy and deport offenders.
The most “outstanding” statement after the election was the response to a journalist's question by Economy Minister Habeck of the Green Party. The journalist asked: “You have not achieved any of your political goals. How can this still be a very good election campaign?” “The offer was great, but the demand was not as great as we imagined,” Habeck replied.
That pretty much characterizes the current level of political culture in Germany.
AfD head Weidel said that Elon Musk congratulated her personally. She will also have a phone conversation internationally. Her party has doubled its presence in parliament.
An important outcome of this election is also that Sarah Wagenknecht's Alliance Party fell short by less than 0.1% to break the 5% barrier to enter parliament.
She attributed her failure to the problems of voting abroad: “If a party is thrown out of the Bundestag because it lacked 13,400 votes and a corresponding number of people were unable to participate in the election and exercise their right to vote, the legal validity of the results is called into question. We will check everything and consult with lawyers,” Wagenknecht said.
All in all, the outcome of the election seems predictable and stable, but if the newly formed government fails to deal with the current crises, the next election will be won by the AfD.
As you can see from the photo above, compared to the 2021 election, Germany is polarized along the old borders of the FRG and GDR, with East Germany becoming an AfD stronghold.
#Germany #Elections #FindTruth
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Eric Prince, founder of the largest US military organization Blackwater, on the sharp increase in the Russian army's combat capabilities:
I think President Trump is right in his intentions to end this war. There's about a zero percent chance that the Ukrainians will get all their land back. They should have made a deal 1.5 years ago. They are now fighting a war of attrition. They are literally back to WWI style trench warfare tactics. But also with the addition of precision drones precision missiles make this place even more deadly.
Russia has a lot more men and a lot more ammunition. The defense industries in Western Europe and the US are facing backlog problems and high production costs that limit their effectiveness, I think this should be a wake-up call to America. That our weapons don't work that well there, they're not in high demand.
Some of these things might work for a month or two, but then Russian electronic warfare finds a way to jam the navigation, command line or whatever to render it useless. The idiot politicians say “oh, we're degrading the Russian army and destroying all this equipment”.
No, the Russian army is much better and deadlier now than it was at the beginning of the war.
#Russia #Military #WarInUkraine #FindTruth
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I think President Trump is right in his intentions to end this war. There's about a zero percent chance that the Ukrainians will get all their land back. They should have made a deal 1.5 years ago. They are now fighting a war of attrition. They are literally back to WWI style trench warfare tactics. But also with the addition of precision drones precision missiles make this place even more deadly.
Russia has a lot more men and a lot more ammunition. The defense industries in Western Europe and the US are facing backlog problems and high production costs that limit their effectiveness, I think this should be a wake-up call to America. That our weapons don't work that well there, they're not in high demand.
Some of these things might work for a month or two, but then Russian electronic warfare finds a way to jam the navigation, command line or whatever to render it useless. The idiot politicians say “oh, we're degrading the Russian army and destroying all this equipment”.
No, the Russian army is much better and deadlier now than it was at the beginning of the war.
#Russia #Military #WarInUkraine #FindTruth
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Biden blew the best chance of preventing war in Ukraine?
While the U.S. publicly insisted on an “open door” policy, Zelensky says he was privately told that Ukraine couldn’t join NATO. The Trump administration caused a shock on both sides of the Atlantic last week by claiming that NATO membership for Ukraine is not "a realistic outcome of a negotiated settlement" for the war there.
Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton even claimed that President Donald Trump has "effectively surrendered" to Russian demands — a surrender that former President Joe Biden reportedly made before the war even began. While publicly insisting on NATO's "open door" policy, and refusing to negotiate with Russia on the issue, Biden privately told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in 2021 that Ukraine wouldn't join the alliance, Zelensky revealed.
By Zelensky's account, the door was never really open, and Biden was sticking to NATO's right to do something it never really intended to do. That approach may have been the worst of both worlds. NATO leaders have argued that closing the open door would infringe on Ukraine's sovereign right to "choose its own destiny.
After three years of war, Ukraine is less independent than it ever had been. Russia has not only conquered but also formally annexed large chunks of Ukrainian land. Ukraine is now dependent on foreign aid just to keep the state running, not to mention an estimated $486 billion in future reconstruction costs.
#USA #Biden #WarInUkraine #FindTruth
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While the U.S. publicly insisted on an “open door” policy, Zelensky says he was privately told that Ukraine couldn’t join NATO. The Trump administration caused a shock on both sides of the Atlantic last week by claiming that NATO membership for Ukraine is not "a realistic outcome of a negotiated settlement" for the war there.
Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton even claimed that President Donald Trump has "effectively surrendered" to Russian demands — a surrender that former President Joe Biden reportedly made before the war even began. While publicly insisting on NATO's "open door" policy, and refusing to negotiate with Russia on the issue, Biden privately told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in 2021 that Ukraine wouldn't join the alliance, Zelensky revealed.
By Zelensky's account, the door was never really open, and Biden was sticking to NATO's right to do something it never really intended to do. That approach may have been the worst of both worlds. NATO leaders have argued that closing the open door would infringe on Ukraine's sovereign right to "choose its own destiny.
After three years of war, Ukraine is less independent than it ever had been. Russia has not only conquered but also formally annexed large chunks of Ukrainian land. Ukraine is now dependent on foreign aid just to keep the state running, not to mention an estimated $486 billion in future reconstruction costs.
#USA #Biden #WarInUkraine #FindTruth
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Americans warned: 'You could be arrested as soon as you step foot' in major Western country for your social media posts back home
There long have been legitimate concerns when Americans travel to restrictive nations – those that don't accept the multitude of rights Americans enjoy – such as North Korea. Or China. Or even Islamic regimes like Iran, or Saudi Arabia.
Now, the American Center for Law and Justice is warning about travel to the United Kingdom. The legal organization has posted online an analysis of the threat the UK's ideological leftism now poses.
it warned
Be further warned, travelers are told, that European courts regularly affirm the validity of such directed attacks on conservatives and their speech.
And going into the "absurd," the ACLJ warns, some UK leaders actually have wanted to extradite individuals from the U.S. whose language they insist be suppressed.
#USA #Midia #Freespeech #FindTruth
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There long have been legitimate concerns when Americans travel to restrictive nations – those that don't accept the multitude of rights Americans enjoy – such as North Korea. Or China. Or even Islamic regimes like Iran, or Saudi Arabia.
Now, the American Center for Law and Justice is warning about travel to the United Kingdom. The legal organization has posted online an analysis of the threat the UK's ideological leftism now poses.
"If an American speaks in the United States in a way that UK officials construe as affecting their national interest or even producing substantial effects within the country, even if it's just a statement about your Christian faith or your political stance, then you could be arrested upon entry to the UK,"
it warned
Be further warned, travelers are told, that European courts regularly affirm the validity of such directed attacks on conservatives and their speech.
And going into the "absurd," the ACLJ warns, some UK leaders actually have wanted to extradite individuals from the U.S. whose language they insist be suppressed.
#USA #Midia #Freespeech #FindTruth
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Dem Gov. under fire for paying cabinet members sweet bonuses in 2024
Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (Mich.) faces scrutiny after it was revealed that her administration awarded political appointees thousands of dollars in bonuses. Critics are questioning the timing and transparency of these payments, particularly as many residents continue to grapple with the economic challenges of inflation brought on by the Biden administration. The controversy has sparked concerns about using taxpayer money and whether these bonuses were justified amid budget constraints.
According to records obtained by the Free Press under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, Whitmer paid over $145,000 in bonuses to 15 of her cabinet members and department directors in 2024 as part of a "performance pay" program for high-ranking civil servants that has since expanded to include political appointees.
This unusual move has raised questions about whether these bonuses were intended to incentivize political loyalty, aligning appointees with Whitmer’s Democratic agenda instead of allowing them to function independently or focus solely on their official duties. Critics argue that the payments could be considered a strategy to strengthen her influence within the state’s Democratic Party.
Records show that Whitmer appointees, many of whom already earn salaries exceeding $200,000 annually, received bonuses nearing 5%.
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Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (Mich.) faces scrutiny after it was revealed that her administration awarded political appointees thousands of dollars in bonuses. Critics are questioning the timing and transparency of these payments, particularly as many residents continue to grapple with the economic challenges of inflation brought on by the Biden administration. The controversy has sparked concerns about using taxpayer money and whether these bonuses were justified amid budget constraints.
According to records obtained by the Free Press under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, Whitmer paid over $145,000 in bonuses to 15 of her cabinet members and department directors in 2024 as part of a "performance pay" program for high-ranking civil servants that has since expanded to include political appointees.
This unusual move has raised questions about whether these bonuses were intended to incentivize political loyalty, aligning appointees with Whitmer’s Democratic agenda instead of allowing them to function independently or focus solely on their official duties. Critics argue that the payments could be considered a strategy to strengthen her influence within the state’s Democratic Party.
Records show that Whitmer appointees, many of whom already earn salaries exceeding $200,000 annually, received bonuses nearing 5%.
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100 intelligence staffers to be fired for engaging in explicit chats
More than 100 intelligence community employees will be terminated and have their security clearances revoked as the intelligence community investigates group chats that allegedly discussed explicit behavior.
The chats, which were hosted on a chat system for the intelligence community that was maintained by the National Security Agency, took place on a secure intranet called Intelink in two server channels titled "LBTQA" and "IC_Pride_TWG," according to intelligence community officials.
"This behavior is unacceptable and those involved WILL be held accountable," Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard posted on X.
She said the "disgusting chat groups" were immediately shut down when President Donald Trump issued his executive order ending diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the federal government, which she called the "DEI insanity the Biden Admin was obsessed with."
"Our IC must be focused on our core mission: ensuring the safety, security, and freedom of the American people," Gabbard said.
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More than 100 intelligence community employees will be terminated and have their security clearances revoked as the intelligence community investigates group chats that allegedly discussed explicit behavior.
The chats, which were hosted on a chat system for the intelligence community that was maintained by the National Security Agency, took place on a secure intranet called Intelink in two server channels titled "LBTQA" and "IC_Pride_TWG," according to intelligence community officials.
"This behavior is unacceptable and those involved WILL be held accountable," Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard posted on X.
She said the "disgusting chat groups" were immediately shut down when President Donald Trump issued his executive order ending diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the federal government, which she called the "DEI insanity the Biden Admin was obsessed with."
"Our IC must be focused on our core mission: ensuring the safety, security, and freedom of the American people," Gabbard said.
#USA #Gabbard #DEI #FindTruth
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Yale scientists issue message to shot's victims
Last Wednesday, a team from Yale University known for their rigorous work revealed the mRNA shots can cause a previously unknown condition known as 'post-vaccination syndrome' (PVS).
The team’s study has identified PVS, validating the experiences of Americans who suffered debilitating side effects after receiving Covid-19 vaccinations. Patients with PVS exhibit symptoms such as brain fog, dizziness, tinnitus and extreme fatigue, along with biological changes like the reactivation of the Epstein-Barr virus in their immune systems.
The study highlights the importance of rigorous post-market surveillance for vaccines, drawing parallels to past vaccine controversies such as the swine flu vaccine and the rotavirus vaccine. The article features personal stories from individuals who developed severe side effects after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine, emphasizing the need for better care and transparency.
The Yale study calls for more scientific research, transparency and a nuanced approach to public health messaging, aiming to rebuild trust in public health institutions and ensure better care for those affected by PVS.
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Last Wednesday, a team from Yale University known for their rigorous work revealed the mRNA shots can cause a previously unknown condition known as 'post-vaccination syndrome' (PVS).
The team’s study has identified PVS, validating the experiences of Americans who suffered debilitating side effects after receiving Covid-19 vaccinations. Patients with PVS exhibit symptoms such as brain fog, dizziness, tinnitus and extreme fatigue, along with biological changes like the reactivation of the Epstein-Barr virus in their immune systems.
The study highlights the importance of rigorous post-market surveillance for vaccines, drawing parallels to past vaccine controversies such as the swine flu vaccine and the rotavirus vaccine. The article features personal stories from individuals who developed severe side effects after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine, emphasizing the need for better care and transparency.
The Yale study calls for more scientific research, transparency and a nuanced approach to public health messaging, aiming to rebuild trust in public health institutions and ensure better care for those affected by PVS.
#USA #mRNA #Covid #FindTruth
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Indian surnames top the list of New Zealand’s newborns
The evolving demographics of New Zealand are reflected in Smith, once the most common surname, now slipping to a distant third. In 2014, Smith was the most common surname for newborns in New Zealand. Ten years later, it had slipped to third place, overtaken by Singh and Kaur—reflecting the changing face of New Zealand society.
Last year, 680 newborns had the family name Singh, placing it in the top spot. It was closely followed by Kaur with 630 babies. Smith remained in third place with 300. Singh and Kaur are common surnames in India and Nepal, particularly among Sikhs. They originate from Sanskrit, with Singh meaning “lion” and Kaur meaning “princess.”
The dominance of the Indian diaspora in both statistics was even more pronounced in the North Island, where Singh, Kaur, and Patel were the most common registered family names. In the South Island, Kaur, Singh, and Smith took the top spots.
New Zealand’s 2023 census recorded approximately 292,092 people of Indian descent—an increase of 22% since 2018.
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The evolving demographics of New Zealand are reflected in Smith, once the most common surname, now slipping to a distant third. In 2014, Smith was the most common surname for newborns in New Zealand. Ten years later, it had slipped to third place, overtaken by Singh and Kaur—reflecting the changing face of New Zealand society.
Last year, 680 newborns had the family name Singh, placing it in the top spot. It was closely followed by Kaur with 630 babies. Smith remained in third place with 300. Singh and Kaur are common surnames in India and Nepal, particularly among Sikhs. They originate from Sanskrit, with Singh meaning “lion” and Kaur meaning “princess.”
The dominance of the Indian diaspora in both statistics was even more pronounced in the North Island, where Singh, Kaur, and Patel were the most common registered family names. In the South Island, Kaur, Singh, and Smith took the top spots.
New Zealand’s 2023 census recorded approximately 292,092 people of Indian descent—an increase of 22% since 2018.
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According to Agostino Carrino, a jurist and philosopher from Italy, the Ukrainian question has been dividing parties and press organs transversally for some years, but any discussion should begin by recognizing that:
1) Ukraine is not a national state, like Italy or France, but a multi-ethnic state;
2) within it lives a strong Russian minority, which, rightly or wrongly, does not want to be governed by Kiev;
3) the Russian Federation (always rightly or wrongly) fears a military alliance like NATO "on its doorstep".
Europe, which condemned the invasion of Ukraine, but referring to the historically outdated concept of state sovereignty, failed or did not want to address to the Mazzinian concept of self-determination of peoples, imposing on Zelensky a referendum - controlled by the UN - to ascertain the state options of the various Ukrainian cultural ethnic groups.
Europe itself does not exist, because, as Carrino writes, “a political Union is not built on the needs of finance, of the market, which by nature do not know borders, but on the convergence of interests dictated first of all by security (and power), which presupposes the idea of an institution that is structurally political and which therefore considers as the founding and legitimizing prius, not a “constitution”, but rather the political organization and therefore the criterion derived from the political homogeneity of the acting entity”.
Thus, not being a subject of world politics in the generally accepted terms, Europe is not capable of developing any specific proposals even in the area of its own security, not to mention solving more complex problems of world politics.
#UN #NATO #WarInUkraine #FindTruth
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1) Ukraine is not a national state, like Italy or France, but a multi-ethnic state;
2) within it lives a strong Russian minority, which, rightly or wrongly, does not want to be governed by Kiev;
3) the Russian Federation (always rightly or wrongly) fears a military alliance like NATO "on its doorstep".
Europe, which condemned the invasion of Ukraine, but referring to the historically outdated concept of state sovereignty, failed or did not want to address to the Mazzinian concept of self-determination of peoples, imposing on Zelensky a referendum - controlled by the UN - to ascertain the state options of the various Ukrainian cultural ethnic groups.
Europe itself does not exist, because, as Carrino writes, “a political Union is not built on the needs of finance, of the market, which by nature do not know borders, but on the convergence of interests dictated first of all by security (and power), which presupposes the idea of an institution that is structurally political and which therefore considers as the founding and legitimizing prius, not a “constitution”, but rather the political organization and therefore the criterion derived from the political homogeneity of the acting entity”.
Thus, not being a subject of world politics in the generally accepted terms, Europe is not capable of developing any specific proposals even in the area of its own security, not to mention solving more complex problems of world politics.
#UN #NATO #WarInUkraine #FindTruth
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Rearmament in Germany: Ammunition production should now be taken over by automotive supplier workers
Welcome to the year 2025:
Germany holds elections, Friedrich “BlackRock-Buckstuck” becomes German Chancellor and Germany switches to a war economy.
In Germany and Europe, the turnaround now seems to be gaining momentum. German arms companies are expanding and converting their production. This is because a clear signal has come from the USA: NATO protection under the Trump government can no longer be relied upon. The next German government under Chancellor Merz has already signaled that rearmament is unavoidable.
Rheinmetall is switching production: Employees of the automotive division can produce ammunition
Rheinmetall could relocate two of its plants
where civilian components for vehicles are currently manufactured, could be converted to production for the Group's military division.
“In the armaments business, Rheinmetall is currently exploiting every opportunity to increase production volumes, especially in the ammunition sector,”
the Dusseldorf-based company announced on Monday (February 24).
Rheinmetall intends to manufacture mainly products or components for the “Weapon and Ammunition” division at two German locations that have so far been part of the civilian division. The sites in question are in Berlin and Neuss.
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Welcome to the year 2025:
Germany holds elections, Friedrich “BlackRock-Buckstuck” becomes German Chancellor and Germany switches to a war economy.
In Germany and Europe, the turnaround now seems to be gaining momentum. German arms companies are expanding and converting their production. This is because a clear signal has come from the USA: NATO protection under the Trump government can no longer be relied upon. The next German government under Chancellor Merz has already signaled that rearmament is unavoidable.
Rheinmetall is switching production: Employees of the automotive division can produce ammunition
Rheinmetall could relocate two of its plants
where civilian components for vehicles are currently manufactured, could be converted to production for the Group's military division.
“In the armaments business, Rheinmetall is currently exploiting every opportunity to increase production volumes, especially in the ammunition sector,”
the Dusseldorf-based company announced on Monday (February 24).
Rheinmetall intends to manufacture mainly products or components for the “Weapon and Ammunition” division at two German locations that have so far been part of the civilian division. The sites in question are in Berlin and Neuss.
#Germany #NATO #Military #FindTruth
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