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A Change in US Foreign Policy from Lies to Truth, from War to Peace
Paul Craig Roberts
Yesterday Trump began the task of his first term–the normalization of relations with Russia–which was blocked by the corrupt FBI’s “Russiagate” hoax, an act of treason for which executions should take place and, indeed, the utterly corrupt agency abolished.
The United States, to the chagrin of USAID-supported CNN, voted with Russia against a UN General Assembly revolution condemning Russia’s “invasion” of Ukraine.
CNN true to its reputation as the worst liar on earth found it “shocking” that the US aligned with Russia against the “free world” and aligned with “the aggressor in the war on the three-year anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.” https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/24/politics/us-joins-russia-ukraine-un-vote/index.html
It seems that CNN is going to continue lying for the military/security complex even after CNN’s funding courtesy of the US taxpayers has been halted.
The Annexation of Texas, California, and New Mexico by the USA
Dr. Vladislav B. Sotirovic
The 1775−1783 American War of Independence
The American Revolution or the American War of Independence against British colonial lordship started in 1775 when the Thirteen Colonies began to fight for their political independence from London. In fact, fighting began at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, in April 1775. In June the colonies’ Continental Congress created a Continental Army under General George Washington. However, despite several defeats, and the loss of New York (former New Amsterdam) in September 1776, Washington hung on, and at Christmas 1776, with the successful crossing of the Delaware, won several battles. The campaign culminated in Saratoga in 1777. The final triumph was only assured, nevertheless, with the signing of a Franco-American alliance in 1778 that was joined by Spain in 1779. Reinforced by French troops followed by direct naval support, George Washington succeeded in forcing the British troops to surrender at Yorktown on October 19th, 1781. The resulting Treaty of Versailles in 1783 recognized the Great Lakes in the north and the Mississippi in the west as the state borders of the newly-born USA. In other words, by 1783 the original Thirteen Colonies had decisively established themselves as the new United States with enlarged territory up to the Mississippi River including Indian Reserve.
Role of Israeli Government, IDF, and Media in Weaponizing Antisemitism Accusations
Robert David
Free Speech and Free Press are Antisemitic in Netanyahu-Newspeak
The Israeli-Palestinian war is arguably one of the most complex and divisive subjects in international politics. Of particular concern over the last few years is the disturbing trend of observing periods of high violence, like the wars in Gaza, with an expectancy of a complete lack of criticism of the Israeli government's policies and military actions that is genocide. Such narratives, primitive political maneuvers were well established by the Israeli government and its military and have also been adopted by many sympathetic mainstream media to justify censorship, evade blame, and journalistically dismantle Israel's genocide.
Here’s What I Learned From Analyzing The New Cold War Every Day For Three Years Straight
Andrew Korybko
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What ties these five trends together is Trump’s historic return to the presidency, his successful purge of the “deep state” that enabled him to pursue his long-sought “New Détente” with Russia, and Putin’s receptiveness to his American counterpart’s grand strategic plan of a comprehensive partnership.
I’m a Moscow-based American political analyst with a PhD. in Political Science from MGIMO, and this is my third yearly review of the New Cold War after I published my first and second on each anniversary of the special operation here and here. I’ve been analyzing this subject every day since 24 February 2022, beginning at now-defunct OneWorld till mid-2022 and continuing at my Substack to the present. Here’s what I learned from doing this daily for my third year straight:
Jobs Offshoring and Work Visas Are Means of Enriching Corporate Executives with “Performance bonuses”
Paul Craig Roberts
Jobs Offshoring and Work Visas Are Means of Enriching Corporate Executives with “Performance bonuses” for Replacing American Labor with Lower Paid Foreign Labor, thus Reducing Aggregate Demand in the US
From The Failure of Laissez Faire Capitalism and Economic Dissolution the West (Clarity Press, 2013)
“The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and immigration advocates, such as the American Immigration Lawyers Association, immediately went to work to defeat or to water down the amendment. Senator Grassley’s attempt to prevent American corporations from replacing American workers with foreigners on H-1B work visas in the midst of the most serious economic crisis since the Great Depression was met with outrage from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a business lobby determined to protect the multi-million dollar bonuses paid to American CEOs for reducing labor costs by replacing their American employees with foreign employees.”
Trump, Nukes, and Cartoons
By David Swanson
Wouldn’t it be nice if the war in Ukraine were entirely one side’s fault, if the U.S. had one political party that did everything perfectly, if USAID had only ever caused either benefit or harm, and if all the self-contradictory gibberish coming out of Trump’s pie hole were either lies or holy gospel? A lot of people sure seem to think so.
Here in the real world, things are ever so slightly more complex than in a cartoon. A war can develop through evil actions by two — count ’em — sides. And that’s not all. Those evil actions can be — gasp! — very different and unequal to each other. I know. I know. It makes the brain just throb, right?
An agency can both feed the hungry and help overthrow governments for imperialist thugs. It seems impossible, if only because costume designers will have no idea how to dress such an agency. And yet.
Be the Spark: Turning Conviction into Community Action
Janet Campbell
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When you care deeply about a cause, it’s natural to want to make an impact. But taking meaningful action in your community isn’t just about passion—it’s about strategy, persistence, and connection. Whether you’re advocating for social justice, environmental sustainability, or local economic growth, your individual actions can create a ripple effect. The key is to move beyond awareness and channel your energy into tangible change. Here’s how you can turn your beliefs into impactful efforts that shape your community for the better.
Start by Educating Yourself and Others
Before you take action, it’s essential to deepen your understanding of the cause you’re passionate about. Research local and global perspectives, engage with experts, and read credible sources to grasp the complexities involved. But learning shouldn’t stop with you—share your knowledge with others through conversations, social media, or community events. When people understand the nuances of an issue, they’re more likely to get involved, and you can help create a more informed and engaged community.
The Democrats Are Standing Against America
Paul Craig Roberts and Larry Sparano Discuss the Fight Ahead
This is my interview by Larry Sparano of a few days ago prior to my learning, as I posted yesterday, that the temporary injunctions that judges are issuing against Trump and Musk’s activities in rooting out corruption from the federal budget are only good for a few days and are not effective except in the sense of giving the corrupt elements in the federal departments and agencies a few days to hide, erase, destroy, and “lose” evidence before Musk can get his hands on it.
To be effective in blocking Trump, the hearing on the temporary injunction must succeed in advancing to a preliminary injunction, which is a rare event. If a temporary injunction becomes a preliminary injunction, that is when it enters the appeal process and becomes subject to the long delay of the judicial process. The hearings on the temporary injunctions against Trump and Musk are resulting in the dismissal of the injunctions and are not carrying forward to preliminary injunctions.
The US Government’s Reportedly Shifting Rhetoric Towards Russia-Ukraine Is Significant
Andrew Korybko
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The US could move its nascent “New Détente” with Russia further along by either forcing the G7 and UNGA Resolution sponsors to change their language about “Russian aggression” or refusing to attach its name to their respective documents on the third anniversary of the special operation if they don’t.
The Financial Times and Reuters reported that the US Government (USG) respectively refuses to endorse a joint statement from the G7 and a proposed UNGA Resolution that include the phrase “Russian aggression”, instead allegedly proposing more neutral language like the “Ukrainian Conflict”. That would be extremely significant if true since the US wields more political influence across the world than any other country and can therefore herald a sea change in official global opinion by shifting its rhetoric.
Whose Gold, if anyone’s, Is in Ft. Knox
Paul Craig Roberts
If there is gold in Ft. Knox, whose is it?
Many bullion dealers believe that any gold in Ft. Knox is not ours. Over the decades the gold was “leased” to bullion dealers who sold it into the gold market, thereby protecting the value of the dollar by holding down the gold price.
“Leasing” the gold means that the US can still claim to own the gold. A sale has to be recorded or reported, but not a “lease.”
Gold might also have disappeared through rehypothecation, which is the use by one party of another party’s asset to back their own financial or borrowing practices. The gold of other countries is also in Ft. Knox. Earlier this century, Germany requested its gold from Ft. Knox, and was told that the gold would be returned in seven years. This indicates that the gold was used by Washington for some other purpose and was unavailable to be returned to Germany.
