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The ECM Turning Point — Sept. 30/Oct. 1 — Guns & War?
The ECM Turning Point — Sept. 30/Oct. 1 — Guns & War? The unleashing of Russian firepower in Syria in support of the Syrian government came precisely on the day of the Economic Confidence Model. I have come to learn from observing this model that major world events, whatever the major focus may be, appear […]
“They’re Hopping Mad In The US And Saudi Arabia”: Russian Strikes In Syria Spark Epic Western Media Propaganda Blitz
“They’re Hopping Mad In The US And Saudi Arabia”: Russian Strikes In Syria Spark Epic Western Media Propaganda Blitz We are now two days into Russia’s air campaign against anti-regime forces in Syria and both Moscow and the West are rushing to spin the narrative. The frantic attempt from both sides to shape public opinion […]
US Complains As Russia Bombs its Terrorists
US Complains As Russia Bombs its Terrorists The New York Times in its recent article, “Russians Strike Targets in Syria, but Not ISIS Areas,” attempts to frame Russia’s recent actions in Syria as dishonest and dangerous. It reports: Russian aircraft carried out a bombing attack against Syrian opposition fighters on Wednesday, including at least one […]
Heading Toward a Collision: Syria, Saudi Arabia and Regional Proxy Wars
Heading Toward a Collision: Syria, Saudi Arabia and Regional Proxy Wars A recent Guardian article (“Saudi Arabia says there is no future for Assad in Syria”) Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeil is quoted saying, “This [the Syrian civil war] could be a more lengthy process and a more destructive process but the choice is entirely that of Bashar […]
Saudi Arabia sinks UN war crimes probe in Yemen, Washington stays silent
Saudi Arabia sinks UN war crimes probe in Yemen, Washington stays silent The Netherlands dropped their bid to establish an independent UN-led probe into alleged war crimes in Yemen, yielding to an alternative resolution proposed by Saudi Arabia, which stands accused of causing most of the civilian deaths in the conflict. The Saudis are leading […]
HBO and Snapchat are Actively Working with the U.S. Government to Create Propaganda
HBO and Snapchat are Actively Working with the U.S. Government to Create Propaganda In 1953, Joseph Alsop, then one of America’s leading syndicated columnists, went to the Philippines to cover an election. He did not go because he was asked to do so by his syndicate. He did not go because he was asked to […]
The Western Media Is Dying and Here’s Why
The Western Media Is Dying and Here’s Why Seymour Hersh has risked much over his decades of journalism. He is a true journalist who has been attacked, slandered, and shunned by all sides simply because he seems to resist taking any side. When he reported on US atrocities in Vietnam, he was first attacked and […]
Campaign cone of silence descends on Saudi Arabia arms deal: Neil Macdonald
Campaign cone of silence descends on Saudi Arabia arms deal: Neil Macdonald Warning: this article contains strong language and imagery The definition of a “campaign issue” is elusive. Generally, it has to do with the self-interest of politicians and the reporters who cover them. If the former think advancing a subject might mean more votes, they […]
Russia is destabilizing Syria — according to those destabilizing Syria.
Russia is destabilizing Syria — according to those destabilizing Syria. In a move many consider to be an act of bitter defiance to the West, the Russian government appears to have significantly increased its military aid to the Syrian regime. This support hinges largely on the provision of providing advanced weaponry — such as tanks and artillery — training Syrian […]
More Anti-Russian Bias at the NYT
More Anti-Russian Bias at the NYT Exclusive: The anti-Russian bias of the New York Times is hard to miss as it consistently puts Moscow’s actions and intentions in the worst possible light, in stark contrast to the warm glow that usually surrounds military actions by the U.S. and its “allies,” as Jonathan Marshall observes. Someone at […]
You Can’t Separate Empire, the State, Financialization and Crony Capitalism: It’s One Indivisible System
You Can’t Separate Empire, the State, Financialization and Crony Capitalism: It’s One Indivisible System The great irony is what’s unsustainable melts into thin air no matter how many people want it to keep going. Disagreement is part of discourse, and pursuing differing views of the best way forward is the heart of democracy. Disagreement is abundant, […]
Brazilian Nightmare Worsens On Bad Budget Data, Record Low Confidence, Horrific Government Approval Ratings
Brazilian Nightmare Worsens On Bad Budget Data, Record Low Confidence, Horrific Government Approval Ratings Last month, in “‘No Recovery For You!’ Brazil Officially Enters Recession, Goldman Calls Numbers ‘Disquieting’”, we outlined Brazil’s July fiscal performance and came away believing that the country had little chance of hitting its primary fiscal surplus targets. Here’s what we […]
Spain Leaps Toward Political Breakdown
Spain Leaps Toward Political Breakdown Desperately needed international investors dread it The dust is not even close to settling after Catalonia’s latest experimental flirtation with nation building. The pro-independence coalition fell tantalizingly short of gaining a majority of seats (62 out of 135). Now it needs the support of the anti-capitalist separatist party Popular Unity Candidacy […]
Is The U.S. About To Break One Of Its Own Nuclear Treaties?
Is The U.S. About To Break One Of Its Own Nuclear Treaties? Bill Richardson could teach Donald Trump something about the art of the deal. He has done a lot of them. Richardson also wrote a book about the art of the deal, the big deal, entitled “How to Sweet-Talk a Shark; Strategies and Stories […]
Regime Change is Coming – Saudi Prince Calls for Coup to Remove King
Regime Change is Coming – Saudi Prince Calls for Coup to Remove King You know things are bad in Saudi Arabia when one of its princes, and son of the state’s founder, is openly calling for a coup to displace the current King. This isn’t just some ambitious power play either, Saudi Arabia is an unmitigated […]
