Writing two days ago in the Spectator USA, Peter Hitchens begins: I suspect the Third World War will begin with a claimed atrocity — probably the use of poison gas by a ‘regime’ against ‘its own people’. Such things are … Read More »
this post also features in offguardian Today BBC World at One featured responses to the Chief Rabbi’s extraordinary attack. Zero evidence offered. Silence on the relative extent of antisemitic views within the two main parties, and vis a vis the … Read More »
This from Caitlin Johnstone today: In response to a statement during the Democratic primary debates by presidential candidate Andrew Yang that both Russia and the United States have engaged in election interference, liberal pundit Molly McKew tweeted, “I now retract … Read More »
this post also features in offguardian * Russia and the West : The last two action-packed years (5862 words) On September 11, Russia expert Tony Kevin delivered an address to the Independent Scholars Association of Australia. The transcript was published ten … Read More »
If it weren’t so serious it would be amusing, the way so many Westerners, including some of my friends and family, react to my frequently checking in on what Russia Today has to say. It must be propaganda, right? (Subtext: … Read More »
The Guardian yesterday. But how does Filipovic show that Epstein conspiracy theories are far-fetched? By offering it as given fact: Online, conspiracy theories now abound. Observers suggest Epstein was killed by one of the men who may have been implicated … Read More »
Few in the West, even on the Left, see the extent of capitalism’s existential threat. One reason is that most of us are doing OK from a status quo whose benefits may be shrinking but still put us ahead of … Read More »
Saw this on FB the other day. I doubt Corbyn is ‘worth’ $4 million, though it’s possible he’s a millionaire on paper. Owning a two bedroom flat in some parts of London will put you in that category, and I … Read More »
It is difficult to describe as anything other than a hatchet job the BBC Panorama special this week that sought to bolster claims that the Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn has become “institutionally antisemitic”. The partisan tone was set from … Read More »