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John S • 5 years ago

As usual, Israel will be happy to watch others fight its wars for them. It will get very interesting when the IDF hits bona fide Russian forces and Russia gets some payback on Israel itself. Russia doesn't keep its strategic bombers warmed up for nothing. Whoo boy, popcorn time.

comrade hermit • 5 years ago

Popcorn time? I'm sorry, but is part of this entertaining to you? Because people are going to die. A lot of people. Innocent people. Men, women and children. This isn't a game. This is bad. Really, really bad.

I like to f**k around as much as the next bitch, but this sh*t isn't funny to me. I'm scared. And I'm not ashamed to admit it.

Analyzer • 5 years ago

For their sake, you better hope they are prepare because hyenas attack as a pack and they can scare off the biggest bear.

Arius • 5 years ago

The West is trying to overrun the East that cannot back up any further. This is it, the moment I have dreaded would come.

Jonathan Stern • 5 years ago

In political theory, the horseshoe theory asserts that the far left and the far right, rather than being at opposite and opposing ends of a linear political continuum, in fact closely resemble one another, much like the ends of a horseshoe. The theory is attributed to French writer Jean-Pierre Faye.[1] Proponents of the theory point to a number of similarities between the extreme left and the extreme right, including their propensity to gravitate to authoritarianism or totalitarianism.

The horseshoe theory competes with the conventional linear left-right continuum system as well as the various multidimensional systems.

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jsinton • 5 years ago

Yes, I have read this and agree with this. It makes people insane when you try to tell them, as they get angry to be associated with the "other". I would point out that Hitler and Stalin had similar traits, admired each other, etc, and were at different ends of the political spectrum.

antarcticus • 5 years ago

Israel won't be watching this time.

antarcticus • 5 years ago

Poof! Paul Ryan leaving Congress. Wants to save his family.
ITZ HERE.

jsinton • 5 years ago

I don't blame the guy. Shows he's actually got some integrity someplace.

Jonathan Stern • 5 years ago

putin supporter.

jsinton • 5 years ago

War-pig.

Jonathan Stern • 5 years ago

Which war did i call for ?

I dont want to bomb Syria waste of money. Assad is a slime bag. But the US is in debt. Cant afford to bomb every creep who deserves it

Adriaan de Leeuw • 5 years ago

Now think carefully here......... Just HOW MANY REFUGEES were fleeing Syria before the US started their Regime change actions in Syria by funding the likes of Al Nusra Front and other Wahibi Groups, the numbers were very low, how many after the US started to fund, Millions........... ask yourself the question IF Assad was as bad as they are saying why did they wait to leave until the US backed Terrorists started their actions! Just remember that before the US started their regime change actions with Al Qaeda in Afghanistan women could wear jeans to the market, Women could do the same in Syria, there were Christian Churches literally the Oldest in the world, US backed Al Nusra Front blew them up as first order of business! Ever thought the problem is in fact the US and its partnership with the Saudis noting that Saudi Arabia is an Absolute Monarchy!

rosemerry • 5 years ago

What arrogance. Who are you to decide-the present "'leaders" of the USA are bad enough.

Jonathan Stern • 5 years ago

Another traitor

jsinton • 5 years ago

Sorry. We've got to find ways to stop these wars. World going insane now.

Arius • 5 years ago

My people are in Syria and know close up what is happening. What do you know? Nothing about Assad, about what the West is doing there.

Jonathan Stern • 5 years ago

He is a butcher like his dad

http://www.bbc.com/news/wor...

Jeffrey Fein • 5 years ago

Damn right, and proud of it. You deploy it thinking of it as some kind of smear. For me it is the hallmark of good sense, and a complement of the highest order.

The old anti-Commie cold war has been over for a quarter of a century, but you can never let it go because [attempt to sneak in Jew-baiting deleted - TLK]

What is anything other than right and smart about being a Putin supporter? He's the preeminent statesman of our time. Rational, careful, focused, prudent. Trying at all times to reduce tensions and seek stability. Also a strategic thinker of the highest order. Going up against Putin militarily is going to be the biggest mistake the US, UK, France, the Saudis, and Israel ever made.

I anticipate that Putin will deter any attack by finding a way to convince the "coalition" of the self-defeating nature of trying to turn their Syria defeat around by doubling down with a military escalation.

While I believe the idea that Russia/Putin interfered in the 2016 Presidential election to be a total fabrication, nevertheless, if he did, and if he managed to defeat HRC and elect Trump, then I thank him for that. (Although, at this point, with war looming, it may not have worked out all that well. But that's on the Deep State and Neocon psychopaths, and the brainless left, not on Putin.)

Just so you understand what Putin ***could*** do....

First, he puts every last one of Russia's nuke forces on hair-trigger alert and begins reactivating all nukes currently in storage. Then he puts all Russian citizens on a nuclear war footing, in particular preparing the country's civil defense readiness.

Then there are three deterrent steps Putin can take. In order of severity:

(1) Obliterate or threaten to obliterate the Saudi oil production facilities. Nine billion fewer barrels of oil per day drives the price of oil to $400/barrel, plunges the Western economies into chaos and hugely benefits Russia/Iran/Venezuela.

(2) Destroy the US satellite fleet -- not a single drop of American blood shed -- making the US military blind, deaf, and unable to communicate or coordinate.

(3) Obliterate or threaten to obliterate Israel. Israel has a limited nuclear retaliation capability, but if the survival of Russia is at stake, then a comprehensive Russian first will reduce if not destroy that capability. Meanwhile, the US will not be willing to commit nuclear suicide by retaliating for an attack on Israel. Especially when they see the full horror and suffering as demonstrated by the destruction of Israel. (And since Israel is behind all the violence in the Mideast, and the subversion of the US govt, all those problems will be swept away in a single stroke.)

Simply communicating this range of options to "the coalition" should be enough to dissuade them from going ahead with their war plan. If not, then option (1) should elimiate any notion of a Russian "bluff", and provide a second chance, a chance to rethink.

Jeffrey Fein • 5 years ago

[Second attempt to sneak in some Jew-baiting deleted - TLK]

The above is what was deleted from my post. Let's see if it gets past you know who.

Thomas L. Knapp • 5 years ago

It didn't.

Final opportunity to comply with the guidelines. Otherwise, you will be shown out the door.

UNCLE SAM • 5 years ago

Please stop blaming the Jewish people for all of the world's problems.Anti-semitism and racism shouldn't be an argument or talking point for anyone.

Cornczech • 5 years ago

I agree 100% with what you wrote.....of course, I cannot read what was deleted.....and have never blamed the Jewish PEOPLE for anything.....but the "Nation" ...well.....this is not the place to discuss obviously.....at any rate....excellent post. I too find Putin to be an excellent statesman.

rosemerry • 5 years ago

Marvellous!!! I cannot understand how this Russia hatred continues, with special hatred of Pres. Putin who dared to bring his country back from the deliberate destruction in the 1990s by the USA/IMF and overcome huge problems to bring Russia back into world prominence. If Westerners instead of watching fake news and believing lies, actually saw the interviews, programs, films, every day available online, and investigated the facts, not the spin by the NYT etc, they would see how lucky Russia is to have Putin, and also that most world leaders agree.
France, UK, USA are the most dangerous warmongers and are given platforms to put forward their views, with no arguments needed.

Jonathan Stern • 5 years ago

And calling for nuclear destruction of Israel anf Saudi Arabia

And who supports Iran .

You justknocked yourself out

Jeffrey Fein • 5 years ago

Israel is a geopolitical crime-in-progress. No crime has a right to exist, no criminals in the commission of a crime have the right to self-defense. They have the right to surrender to a competent authority, have the "issue" adjudicated by a fair judicial authority, and if found guilty to be subject to a proportionate penalty, and after having served their time, permitted once again to participate in lawful society.

The greatest existential threat to Israel,... is Israel.

I'm an American and a Jew, just not a supporter Zionist or American criminality.

You, on the other hand appear to be utterly untouched by any taint of ethics outside criminal tribalism. Sad.

Small detail: the Saudi oil production facilities can be destroyed with conventional explosives. Nukes not necessary.

Jonathan Stern • 5 years ago

Putin supporter
Assad supporter
Iran supporter

rosemerry • 5 years ago

You use this as an insult?

UNCLE SAM • 5 years ago

Hello Rosemerry...

Jeffrey Fein • 5 years ago

My comment was censored. You can find it elsewhere (wink, wink).

I was going to edit it so as to remove the "offensive" part, but upon rereading it, well,... there is no "offensive" part.

jsinton • 5 years ago

Mr. Putin will have his own sins to answer for.

Cornczech • 5 years ago

don't we all?

Jonathan Stern • 5 years ago

Pround Putin supporter who roots for Putin agaist the US

You are a traitor.

rosemerry • 5 years ago

So you think "my country right or wrong"? That is very risky when your country is destroying people all over the globe with NO reason.

Jonathan Stern • 5 years ago

Putin is akiller Assadis a killer

I will side with the US over them

Skywalker • 5 years ago

Why isn't anyone in Congress speaking out?
What happened to Rand Paul and Tulsi Gabbard?

Z knows • 5 years ago

whatta' you expect from demreps/pseudoinds. They are historically pro global capitalist expansion and pro war. The few only speak out when the odds and numbers make it safe to do so without interfering in the result. Ditto the msm propagandists. Gutless sell out worms.

UNCLE SAM • 5 years ago

Says the Zombie commenting on an enemy sympathizer propaganda platform.

Thomas L. Knapp • 5 years ago
Brockland A.T. • 5 years ago

Not enough, unfortunately. They seem mostly for war and more specifically, Trump taking responsibility for war and its very likely disastrous outcome.

Following the pattern that even when Trump wins his rivals see to it he loses, Trump could be completely successful with Syrian aggression in military terms then be hung out to dry for the smallest of losses.

follyofwar • 5 years ago

Skywalker,
Rand Paul has spoken out. He has threatened to filibuster both Pompeo and CIA-designate Gina Haspel when the hearings are finally held, and he has made many comments against John Bolton. And who knows if there aren't more antiwar voices in Congress? If the MSM refuses to cover their remarks, then it's like they didn't exist. Of course, the MSM continues to cover every insane utterance coming from Graham and the (dying?) John McCain.

Skywalker • 5 years ago

I applaud Rand Paul's promise to filibuster Pompeo and, Haspel. Unfortunately, there will be no filibuster if World War III starts before the hearings are held. Paul and Gabbard have not gone public with opposition to US/UK/France/Saudi/Israeli attacks on Syria/Russia/Iran/Hezbollah. The Syrian confrontation is more dangerous than the Cuban missile crisis. Only the US and the USSR were facing off in 1962. Neither of them wanted nuclear war. A miscalculation by any of the actors in Syria , including Turkey, could start World War III. And Israel, which is committed to starting a war between the US and Iran, has already demonstrated its capability and willingness to act independently to inflame the crisis.

jsinton • 5 years ago

I totally agree. No voices whatsoever? Have we gone insane?

Arius • 5 years ago

Yes, insanity. All the signs scream it. The words I have to use now to describe US elites in control is sociopaths and psychopaths, warmongers, morons, liars. How could it come to this? I guess the worst of human nature.

Mary Myers • 5 years ago

God has given America over to a base and stupid mind.

John Ellis • 5 years ago

Glen Greenwell and Phyllis Bennis --- Aiding and abiding World War Three

● Yesterday on DemocracyNow.org, Glen Greenwell condemned Syria and Russia for the
chemical attack of last Saturday. No proof given.

Today on DemocracyNow.org, first President Trump was shown blaming the chemical attack on “butcher Assad.” Then with no proof given, came ---

Phyllis Bennis
"The Syrian people have suffered horrendous attacks by Assad, by Russia, by Iran."

Then, DemocracyNow.org presented all of a video by the White Helmets showing a big bunch of kids being forced to pretend that they were being cleansed of chemical weapons.

Donna Volatile • 5 years ago

Shame on them all! I gave up on Democracy Now years ago. Shame, shame, shame! This is also why we do not have a legitimate anti-war movement. Nobody can be that damn stupid... best-dv

rosemerry • 5 years ago

This really is sad, but so is everything lately. Phyllis and Glenn used to be reliable witnesses of the truth.

follyofwar • 5 years ago

DemocracyNow and that old hag Amy Goodman are just left-wing - not antiwar.

Donna Volatile • 5 years ago

Hell's bells they are not even left-wing. best-dv