x22 report on the continuing war agenda

Very good x22 report podcast with plausible analysis on the latest events in Belgium, and the war in Syria.

Very true but ominous article on Syria

This article by John Wright from CounterPunch via Information Clearing house gives the past background, and puts the big picture into perspective. However, what will the American and European elite do next regarding Syria? Will we finally accept being a nation among nations in a multi-polar world, or will war be expanded?

Sad but likely true report on Syria

There seems to be a few, at least, competing analyses of events in Syria. It also seems likely that any analysis of the war in Syria would include looking at events in Iraq and beyond.

Some of these reports seem to be a little optimistic, and indicate that the Russians and the Americans are coming to some understanding about what should happen next in Syria. Others, like the one I will post below, indicate that the Russians and Americans are far away from reaching any consensus, and perhaps there is great potential for a war between two superpowers. Let's hope not.

Perhaps, as some analysts have put forward, the problem is that the different agencies within American government do not agree on the outcome in Syria. For instance, one plausible scenario is that White House might be looking to come to an agreement with the Kremlin in order to fight IS.

I would hope that those who believe the US and Russia are working out differences and finalizing a plan for the end of the war are correct. I fear that the other analysts might be more correct though.

Article from WSWS 

The Geneva talks and Syria's "opposition"

The media in the US is not going to really tell people exactly who the opposition to Assad in syria are, and where they came from - and especially not who supports whom. Finian Cunningham explains much better than myself.

Morris108 on latest tragedy in Turkey

Harsh words, but true enough.

A report from x22

This was so good, I've decided
to post it here in its entirety.

John Pilger is saying it about Syria

Finally, somebody on the left is saying this about ISIS and Syria. Different from what I've seen Chomsky and Amy Goodman going on about.

Turkey War with Russia? - Joaquin

I don't think Russia is going to be as cautious about how it responds as this analysis suggests, but we'll see. I get the sense that the Turkish government sees itself as being more important than NATO thinks it is, but could be wrong. One thing I suspect: A country can't openly shoot down a Russian jet and think that is the end of it.

Paris, France post two

One other note about the coverage and analysis of the meaning of the attacks in France the other day. People are already predicting how the future will unfold based upon this factoid or that, this theory or the other. The truth is nobody yet knows how the future will unfold, or if they do, they don't know what the masses will come to think of this future. I would say that the analysts, critics, and conspiracy theorists are way ahead of the curve this time, but also very pessimistic in their outlook.

It is too soon to tell whether this will mean greater suffering for the people of the Middle-East, not to mention the world. It could mobilize the western countries to double down with a policy of trying to remove Assad from power, while at the same time purportedly taking on ISIS. Or, the Russians might have more to say about that than some of the analysts might believe currently, and the focus could shift towards ISIS alone. Or, if we are very lucky, reason could prevail, and peace could be made. But don't hold out on that last one.

Finally, for tonight at least, nothing is really clear yet about what happened in France, except it was terrible and violent. In other words, we don't know what it means yet, and only time will tell if we ever find a reason that makes sense for not only what happened in France, but also what has happened in Libya, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Ukraine......

The bottom line is really no explanation could be ruled out at this point, based on the history of the 21st century thus far. Let me pose this as a question then: Does it not seem as though some of the people who claim to oppose ISIS have had a little something to do with the rise of ISIS? Just a question. Just wondering. Don't get too upset about it please.

Paris, France

There is a lot I, like many others, would like to say about the Paris attack. But now is not the time to say it. Some people are, and their analysis is spot on. But for me, I'll wait until it seems like, to the extent I'm paid attention to at all, any analysis or criticism would seem appropriate rather than callous.

Why is this congressperson saying things that seem true?

Hmm...Congressperson, Dana Rohrabacher, is saying some odd things for a congressman. He seems to be speaking the truth about Syria and Russia. Why would he do that so openly? Is US policy about to change? Difficult to know, but fascinating nonetheless. If it isn't what the ruling elite want from him, and they perceive this becoming a problem for their policies, then it could become difficult for this congressperson to keep telling so much truth. (note: For any who come across my blog, I am trying to use html code more when posting video - not to mention in general. So, be patient with my mistakes please.)source: Russia Insider YT.

Kerry, Lavrov, and the Turkish Border with Syria.

Here is how Mike Whitney concludes this article from CounterPunch about the prospects for peace in Syria, and the duplicity being exercised by Mr. Kerry and company regarding the war in Syria: "Putin sees terrorism as a direct threat to Russia’s national security. He’s going to do whatever it takes to defeat the enemy and win the war. If that means he’s got to put Russian boots on the ground to get the job done, then that’s what he’ll do."

CrossTalk: Syrian Turning Point?

From RT via Russia Insider. Politics certainly is done in the dark, and listen at about 21 minutes in, when the former diplomat talks about the "deep state." Also, Sukant Chandra, who is often good, is very good here. Keep in mind, RT is the station McCain and some of his friends want shut down, or at least kept away from Americans.

Military Industrial Complex, US Proxies, and the Haves and Have Nots

Do Americans Have A Clue About Syria Right Now?

Alan Sabrosky on US in Syrian Skies

Knew nothing about him, and don't know if would agree with everything he is about, but every word in the interview was chosen in a careful and deliberate way, to cut to truth and leave falsehood behind.

James Corbett on Who is ISIS

A pretty thorough, although somewhat drawn too much from mainstream sources, which are known to sometimes simply be put out for propaganda purposes. But, all in all, a very good video trying to piece together how this thing called "ISIS" came to be. And, who ids really behind their creation, which is the more important question.

Syrian Girl Talks On Latest War In Syria.

I didn't get it before. ISIS first had to move in and capture that military base, which seems to mean disabling a part of the Syrian air defense. This may be why the US was reluctant to bomb syria before. It isn't about ISIS. It is about Assad. This is just an excue to go ahead, tepidly, with the plan to break up Syria. But now, according to Syrian Girl, the Russians have sent a ship, and maybe more air defense supplies? Strange though, the Syrians acted as though they welcomed the Americans fight against ISIS, even within Syria if they were told in advance.

Tarpley on McCain

This is the recent podcast of Webster Tarpley. It is more than an hour long, but I post it because a good portion of the show is devoted to the questions, just now being addressed (or more like dismissed) in the major media. According to Tarpley (and we should all be able to see this anyway) John McCain did meet (allegedly) with ISIS in Syria. One thing Tarpley doesn't talk about enough is the Israeli (alleged) connection. Others do, and I hope to post some of those videos soon too.




And, it seems that this video has disappeared as of October 2015 at the least. Hmm. Well, it is all out in the open now anyway. The Russians have called the US bluff, and now the US is admitting it supports "moderate" (whatever that could mean) "rebels" (which is the euphemism).

Morris on many topics

Morris is really on top of things in this video. He covers many topics, too many to mention