People keep asking me to weigh in on the US presidential race and its candidates, which is what always happens whenever there’s a US presidential race on because media saturation makes it so central in the minds of Americans it’s often the main issue they want to talk about, even if they’re fairly aware.
15 Questions That Are More Useful Than “What Presidential Candidate Should Americans Vote For?”
Tag: Foreign Policy
Donald Trump Is Promising Peace In A Second Term. War With Iran Seems More Likely.
To hear Donald Trump tell it, a vote for him in 2024 is a vote for world peace.
Donald Trump Is Promising Peace In A Second Term. War With Iran Seems More Likely.
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The derangement of the American mind
America is out of control, and is the main threat to the world’s peace, security and civilizations.
The derangement of the American mind
The Government Keeps Lying to Us About Ukraine. Where Is the Outrage?
by Michael Tracey
On June 4, a group referring to itself as the “Polish Volunteer Corps” issued a boastful announcement confirming its participation in a series of cross-border ground offensives into Russia. News of these audacious raids was jarring enough, given the many prior assurances of U.S. and Ukrainian war planners, who insisted no attacks would be carried out inside Russian territory. It was all the more conspicuous that the incursion units were apparently comprised of Polish soldiers
The Government Keeps Lying to Us About Ukraine. Where Is the Outrage?
Abbas visits China as Beijing seeks to grow influence in the Middle East
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Beijing this week to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, becoming the first Arab leader to visit China this year.
Abbas visits China as Beijing seeks to grow influence in the Middle East
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Musk’s Starlink: Aiding Terrorists in Myanmar

David Eubank, the founder of the Free Burma Rangers, expressed his gratitude to Elon Musk in a Tweet on Twitter for bringing Starlink Internet to some parts of Kayah (Karenni) State, which previously lacked stable internet access due to the civil war.
Free Burma Rangers boss thanks Elon Musk for bringing Starlink internet to Myanmar’s conflict-ridden Kayah
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The US is trying to test China’s reaction to Blinken’s potential visit through media hype and is trying to shape its own image as a promoter for communication
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday dismissed rumors of a potential visit to China by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the near future, saying they have nothing to share on that, after a number of US media outlets have hyped an alleged official visit by Blinken to China in the upcoming weeks.
China dismisses rumors of a Blinken visit, calling for US sincerity rather than saying one thing but doing another
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Anonymous sources strike again.
New Thai Government’s Vows Obedience to US Foreign Policy: Myanmar is First Victim
Following recent general elections in Thailand, influenced heavily by years of US interference, a pro-US proxy regime is poised to take power.
Even before officially taking office, the leadership of the victorious Move Forward Party has vowed to help pursue US foreign policy objectives both in regards to “rebalancing” Thailand away from China and back toward the West, as well as regarding US interference elsewhere in Southeast Asia, and more specifically, Myanmar.
New Thai Government’s Vows Obedience to US Foreign Policy: Myanmar is First Victim
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Anti-junta parties dominate Thai elections but may struggle to form government
A Memorial Day Message From a Former US Marine

It’s Memorial Day and Americans are out barbequing, having a few beers, and spending time with their loved ones; they are celebrating to honor the fallen warriors who have died to protect our nation, our freedoms, and our way of life.
A Memorial Day Message From a Former US Marine
Memorial Day by a Vietnam War veteran.

Perhaps some may find what I will argue below as disrespectful, especially coming from a veteran who participated and lost comrades in the American War in Vietnam. But it must be said. How Memorial Day is currently observed does not, in my view, fulfill its intended purpose—that is, as a day of remembrance, reflection, and appreciation for the sacrifices of those who fought and died in this nation’s all too numerous wars.
Memorial Day by a Vietnam War veteran.
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