The Weekly Watch
The Fringe with Unacceptable Views
These are interesting times. Voicing unacceptable views is simply not tolerated and you will be disappeared. Revealing US war crimes will land you in prison, but manufacturing Russian crimes will elevate your platform and position. It is manufactured consent on steroids, no dissent allowed. So no wonder the US citizenry is ill informed, cheering on Nazis.
"Judge not lest ye be judged"
Uh oh Justin, many think you are unacceptable.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau slammed for his actions in Canada on the world stage as many members of EU parliament speak out against him.
His follow up speech fell on deaf ears as many members leave in protest as Canadian broadcasters lie about it.
Off with his head!...or at least his leadership position, but unfortunately there is no justice. He partnered with the NDP party to seal his power till 2025. It was a power grab that he seems to have pulled off.
It was his characterization of the Freedom Convoy that inspired today's headline. At least there are some who see him as the corporate mouth piece he is, but the power of his state sponsored media simply ill informs the people and on he goes.
Now on to this weeks news, as the geopolitical winds stir... looking at fringe news sources with unacceptable views.
I suggested in a comment this week that the US is feeling "Mission Accomplished", because the EU will transition from inexpensive local Russian gas, to expensive, nonexistent infrastructure dependent, US LNG (liquid natural gas)...at last achieving the US goal of stopping Nord Stream 2 and capturing the EU market.
US EU sign expensive LNG gas deal in retaliation for Putin's gas sales in roubles, EU economy dead (18 min)
This was one of the many goals the US had in creating the Ukraine puppet regime.
I've found Alex Christoforou reports on Ukraine very good with typically correct analysis.
He does a good job exposing the West's hypocrisy. He is part of the Duran another good source, IMO.
In this update he discusses the new data on Hunter Biden's laptop.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10652127/Hunter-Biden-helped-se...
The refusal to print this story in the fall of 2020 is what caused Glenn Greenwald to leave The Intercept. The UK's daily Mail article above is worth the read.
It is rather amazing the amount of dirty laundry in Ukraine. Remember the largest donations to the Clinton foundation came from Ukraine, and now the slow leaks about these biolabs funded by the US DoD.
Though he can be long winded and a bit pedantic, I also like to hear from Gonzalo Lira who is in central Ukraine. His latest clips suggest a likely false flag event.
George Galloway is another of my 'go to' sources.
The plot to scapegoat Russia. Author #DanKovalik explains how it was constructed (12 min)
TPTB have been planning this operation for awhile, but like their prepandemic modeling exercises, they don't seem to have prepared well.
Another good fringe news outlet is Breakthrough News.
Here about an hour conversation on Ukraine as a Pawn w/ Vijay Prashad
The war in Ukraine has altered the global order. How is it changing politics around the globe? What is the historical background of the different nations in the region throughout the different historical eras and how does that affect the current conflict? What does history tell us about where this is headed?
The Grayzone is another favorite outlet of mine. Here's a terrific conversation with Max, Aaron, and Scott Ritter.
Russell Brand is an acquired taste. If you can get past his wild gestures and mannerisms he talks good sense. In this clip he looks at the corporate interests in Ukraine. (15 min)
With over 5 million subscribers I don't know if he qualifies as fringe but he sure ain't main stream.
Another not so fringe UK commentator who often makes sense is Neil Oliver. (10 min)
The way our leaders are going about things reminds me of the behaviour of toddlers
Jimmy Dore is another of my favorites. He too requires getting used to. He had several good pieces up this week. (8 min)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is widely depicted in the west as a brave, freedom-loving leader, notably contrasted with the authoritarian, propaganda-spewing lunatic Vladimir Putin. But Zelensky’s democratic bona fides took a hit over the weekend when he announced the banning – temporarily, at least – of 11 rival political parties deemed too closely aligned with Russia. Oh, and he also consolidated all public television networks into one in order to make sure the Ukrainian people are receiving a unified message about the ongoing war. Jimmy uncovers the ongoing fact vs fiction revelations about the Ukrainian leader.
In the next clip (9 min), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8lY9B5FNcg
Jake Tapper is very worried about a chemical weapons attack in Ukraine, perpetrated by the Russian military either as a desperate attempt to press the assault on Ukraine forward or as a false flag that could be blamed on the Ukrainian military. He’s also eager to know how the US will respond to a potential chemical attack and whether that will represent a sort of “red line” sucking the NATO alliance deeper into the conflict. Jimmy discusses how the MSM underscores the way Americans pretend we never use chemical weapons and our allies would never engage in false flag attacks to achieve political and military objectives.
Then there are the many excellent written sources:
https://www.antiwar.com/
https://consortiumnews.com/
https://www.moonofalabama.org/
https://caitlinjohnstone.com/
https://scheerpost.com/ (most of the time)
https://thesaker.is/
https://www.theautomaticearth.com/ (h/t ggresh)
just to mention a few.
I hope in the comments below you'll add more of your favorite 'go to' sources of news in these lying times.
I want to leave you today with a long form piece which I watched (listened to) in three doses exploring possible future sustainable societies. Thought provoking but to my mind too dependent on technology.
Zeitgeist: Moving Forward is the third installment in Peter Joseph's Zeitgeist film series.
part one and part two.
The movie is arranged into four successive parts. Within each part is an amalgam of interviews, narration and animated sequences.
Part I: Human Nature
Part II: Social Pathology
Part III: Project Earth
Part IV: RiseThe documentary work presents a case for a transition out of the current socioeconomic monetary paradigm which governs the entire world society. This subject matter transcends the issues of cultural relativism and traditional ideology and moves to relate the core, empirical "life ground" attributes of human and social survival, extrapolating those immutable natural laws into a new sustainable social paradigm called a "Resource-Based Economy".
All three films in the series are worthwhile IMO but binge watching them would be way too much for me. This episode looks at human nature (with Gabor Mate, Aaron's dad), and migrates to social solutions of our dilemmas. Most of us know this information, but they are intriguingly edited with many interesting people and interviews. The new economy recommended reminds me of my often cited "Small is Beautiful" societal approach. Whole book here.
However, I would prefer a future where a on the land, plenty of labor, cooperative farms, industry, manufacturing and so on, rather than the technoworld envisioned here. Interesting none the less.
So I hope your future is bright and life is treating you well. Have a great Sunday.
Comments
Good morning
Thank you for another addition of the WW. It looks fantastic. I haven't dipped into it yet but am looking forward to it. Much appreciate the fringe news links, they are (over the years) a lifeline. I notice a small is beautiful link I lost my copy many years ago, I'm glad to see that. The Zeitgeist film looks interesting. Can't wait to take a look.
We missed all the rain last week here and things are very dry. The wildflowers are taking a hit as well as everything else so it doesn't look very "springy" around here. I have to admit the weather is very nice though albeit sans rain. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.
Hope you get some rain soon...
We had a 2.5 incher the other night. I was thrilled to find my roads in good shape afterward. I had cleaned out all our ditches and weeps before hand. Like the saying goes, and ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Nice to see you today. Thanks for dropping by and hope you find some worthwhile resources in the WW this week. All the best to you and yours!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
All the best
I see your Scheerpost link. Taibbi has a good article up there that is worth a read. Once again, it is about the blanket of propaganda we live under. So much propaganda, so little time to sort it all out. Thank goodness for all the sorters. https://scheerpost.com/2022/03/24/matt-taibbi-the-media-campaign-to-prot...
Here's a teaser excerpt, characteristic of Taibbi's imagery:
Russell had a nice interview with him too
His writing is great so thanks for the link. There's power in his words.
This Is Why America Is F**ked.
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Christopher Alexander (“A Pattern Language”) passed on March 17
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2022/03/116579-christopher-alexander-inf...
I wasn't aware of him...
but he sure sounds interesting.
Thanks for introducing him to me.
Another nice clip from this morning that fits today's theme... (9 min)
Hope you're doing well. Looks like you too have a moron running your country down.
EDIT to add:
I thought you might mention nakedcapitalism as another excellent news source. You often site it.
Well have a lovely Sunday!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Yes, Naked Capitalism is indeed practically the 1st site I visit
for a round-up of the news these days, free from insultingly dishonest ploys and manipulative emotional hooks. That goes for the strictly-moderated comments as well.
Another info-packed WW!
I agree with your take on Naked Capitalism. Sadly, though, they have banned me there! It was on Xmas Eve 2017, I was so shocked I thought it was a mistake. But somehow the "troll" label got pinned on me. Since then none of my (few) comments have been posted.
I hear you
also during the M4A dustup w/Jimmy Dore they hardly covered it. The site
just isn't what it once was.
I never knew that the term "Never Again" only pertained to
those born Jewish
"Antisemite used to be someone who didn't like Jews
now it's someone who Jews don't like"
Heard from Margaret Kimberley
Many news sources ...
I think are honest info brokers, only to find out otherwise. Democracy Now, NPR, PBS, and on and on over the years.
Like all sources, taking it with an understanding of their bias is essential.
The investor class is worth a listen too. They often fly below the radar.
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzXs3EdlbzY&t=67s]
Been listening to Gonzalo's story about Victorian Nulan's history ... He's insightful and long winded, if it is still live you can rewind to the start about Nulan.
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzR---YDDIQ]
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Interesting, never heard of him or his book, but
the title is a grabber. For another view of pattern languages look into AWK
be well and have a good one
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Good Sunday Morning
Another jam-packed WW!
More than enough to keep-up with things.
It has been so long that I looked at traditional media, the only way I know what is
being programmed is to listen to people parrot the daily talking points. It's the
homogenization that gives it away.
Have most of the alternate sources book marked, but there is room for more.
Thanks for hosting!
I've become intolerant of MSM
such blatant propaganda. Explains the citizenry's total lack of understanding and nature of their own country, however.
We seem to lack the ability to put ourselves in others positions to understand where they are coming from. These days it is all Russia bad, Putin bad, BS. All as they con the people to accept the outright robbery of US national wealth to enrich the MIC, big pharma, big oil, etc. etc as we rush toward extinction.
Screw that. Better to walk in the woods, or play in the garden, or even fly a kite.
Hope you find something fun today!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Or especially fly a kite, in a clearing or
on a beach.
be well and have a good one
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
We have one spot...
...down in the bottom where it is open enough to to fly one, but sometimes one of the few trees will grab it.
Have a good one!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Craig Murray reports on Julian Assange’s wedding
https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2022/03/free-enduring-love/
(via The Automatic Earth, one of the news websites recommended in the original essay)
Chris wrote about it too...
https://scheerpost.com/2022/03/25/chris-hedges-the-marriage-of-julian-as...
Julian's story makes the US lies about free press so obvious.
Thanks for the link!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Morning update...
from Alex in Greece. (24 mn)
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P5rNcp3tfA]
Biden in Poland, tells US troops to prepare for Ukraine, calls for regime change in Russia.
The Syrian script 2.0, false flag chemical attack.
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Black Agenda Report
Thanks Lookout, et y'al. Moin moin. Same sauces for me, plus Black Agenda Report, and from there a link to Toward Freedom,
Ukrainian Refugees Spare No Words on Zelensky Government
Oh! Just like Washington DC.
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Euronews is in my bookmarks to see what mimi's actors are up to. The headlines look same, Grampy Joe gaffed such a big one again the whole world clarifies what he said was not what he meant, and vice versa. Coin flip!
Good call...
BAR is great. Miss Glen Ford. Thanks for the rec.
Danny Haiphong still does good work there.
Nice to "see" you around. Hope you're feeling well, and things are going your way!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Waiting for rain
No news is good news. All the news drives me crazier, zoom zoom zoom. After I posted my comment I remembered the Blog Roll here, which already has the link to BAR. oops
Holding on for dear life, day by day. Have a good one.
Bring it on...
Creedence Clearwater Revival (live) - Who´ll stop the rain -
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaEEFBTtofc]
Take care and be well!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
mimi's actors just are the better actors ...
Hope everything in your parts of the world is almost as well as ... everywhere in the world.
@ Lookout
This is the best WW I have seen from you. Thank you for all your expertise in researching.
You must have been a tough teacher. I am still scared. Would fail all the classes you ever taught.
We had the bluest sky and the shiniest sun and there could nothing be done about it other than to enjoy it.
https://www.euronews.com/live
no way...
You had to try hard to fail my class. Now A's and B's you had to work for, cruise to a C, dumb out for a D, and out right do nothing for an F. Grades really don't mean a thing...it is what you learn and carry away in your head that is the real value of learning and teaching.
Always nice to "see" you. Hope you and yours are doing well!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Wow what a jam packed WW this week LO!
I can't help but think that america has truly jumped the shark
They don't want peace, it isn't even in their vocabulary anymore
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/watch-live-president-biden-delive...
I never knew that the term "Never Again" only pertained to
those born Jewish
"Antisemite used to be someone who didn't like Jews
now it's someone who Jews don't like"
Heard from Margaret Kimberley
Brandon has to go...
oops to late - he's been gone long ago, and is a mere empty headed puppet...which accidentally leaks things he's heard. That's my take anyway.
Hope you're having good weather. It is a sunny 60 degrees here. Have a good one and thanks for the link!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
It's a beautiful sunny 32 degrees here in Chitown
but that is typical Chicago weather to a T in March. The only
change is now February showers bring March flowers....sigh
glad to hear that the road stayed in shape and am jealous of
the 60 degree days that you're getting with regularity, maybe
in a few years or so, maybe.
I never knew that the term "Never Again" only pertained to
those born Jewish
"Antisemite used to be someone who didn't like Jews
now it's someone who Jews don't like"
Heard from Margaret Kimberley
Good morning LO et. y. (et. y'all)
Thanks for the wonderful links to sources. Folks do tend to bounce around at times, like Pepe Escobar, no longer with asia times, etc. I can recall when Asia Times and even, somewhat, AFP were decent sources. Of course, I actually knew some actual journalists back when they were a real thing. Now it is difficult to have conversations with so many people because we have no sources, information, or understandings in common. And, of course, in the US most history is unknown and much of the rest is slanted or phony. One is tempted to simply retreat into poetry at times.
be well and have a good one
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
or music as is your habit...
one I enjoy too.
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Ah yes, very much so
be well and have a good one
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
So much good info, so little time...
Sad to see that so many former sources have been corrupted. Maybe $ is the reason?
A Northern Parula is trying to figure out how to get through a window to reach a huge croton. He is having no luck.
I made one attempt yesterday to help set in some shrubbery. I got into a shovel vs. root match, somehow falling in the process. Before I could get up, hubby hollered, "Bring me the damn shovel right now!"
He was very unimpressed with my assistance.
It is near 80, sunny, I am thinking it is gonna be a very hot summer.
Must go buy groceries.
Thanks for the reading list.
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
Shovels and roots...
are not very compatible. I've got a couple of mattocks that are my go to for roots. You may not 'dig it' but you could water it...to my mind a most important consideration when transplanting.
Happy gardening and grocerying!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Interesting visit to Mariupol refugee camp...
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1b-RKDHZOo]
Refugees Expose Mariupol War Crimes Of The Russia (30 min)
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Tulsi is correct but it is likely that not many will see this.
This also is true.
It should be obvious...
that the US created this situation, and is so deluded that they think they are winning. All as Putin is winning the chess game while Brandon is losing at checkers.
Thanks for the tweets.
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
A few sources
A few sources. Some are very combat oriented.
https://twitter.com/Cyberspec1
https://twitter.com/RWApodcast
https://twitter.com/MarkSleboda1
I will cut down on checking the status as events and other people will decide what will happen. I think it was 2016 I wrote my congresswoman and said that we should focus on domestic issues as Russiagate was phony and would only lead to no good. Very polite letter. I got back a screed telling me that essentially Russia was our mortal sworn enemy. She is in most matters a calm liberal democrat focusing heavily on education. I never wrote to her again.
And knowing what might happen will not help us prepare. Biden invited the Nazis to stage a false flag chemical attack as the US/NATO will blame Russia. And when it happens and if Biden/NATO attack, how are we going to prepare for all out war leading to nuclear exchanges?
You got me Dad.
I've no idea...
Lots of folks are predicting a Syria 2.0 false flag chemical attack. We're too stupid to come up with something original.
I suggested in JtC's piece about nuclear war preparation that I'll follow the instructions from the 60's poster....bend over, put your head between your knees...and kiss your ass goodbye.
Don't think at my age I want to live in a Mad Max post nuclear world, but survival is a strong instinct so who knows.
So it will be what it will be. Let's treasure every day.
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
I am with you.
Should do that anyway. But I like the advice of duck, cover, and kiss your ass good bye.
Duck and cover indeed...
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMnKNHNfznE]
A poster that was used in Concord, New Hampshire read:
When you see a flash of light brighter than the sun—
Don’t run; there isn’t time.
Fall flat on your face.
Get Down Fast!
The recommendation in most of the literature at that time was to stay down for “at least a minute.”
https://americacomesalive.com/remember-duck-cover/
Yeah right. Take care and enjoy your evening!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Singing off tonight with ...
the Delmore Bros., great Alabama musicians...
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUk9UDoVyKk]
Hope blues do stay away....
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
“The House in the Middle” (1954 / Library of Congress)
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7axLlxDBt9M]
Ha ha, so if you were a child in the 1950s, you wouldn’t be able to help wondering if your parents’ untidy housekeeping habits were going to get you all killed if your home happened to be on the outskirts of an atomic missile strike… in our case, one on Pearl Harbor…