Coverage of the destruction of the Kakhovka dam and Nord Stream pipelines shows a western media willing to prioritise anti-Russian propaganda over facts
Thank you Jonathan for a carefully considered and collated report on the two acts of sabotage - the pipeline and the dam - and for pointing out what is equally concerning for all of us, namely the misinformation we are receiving from the Corporate and western state media. We would all be able to decide who to believe if we had better access to the Russian point of view - something denied to us by the free and honest western regimes.
And to think that the mines swept away with the waters are now randomly dispersed throughout civilian areas posing a danger for many years to come. But the pattern is obvious, Douma, Gouta, Bucha, MH17 ... I suppose like many Germans in WW2, people will continue to believe the 'Goebbels' rhetoric' until the inevitable end. Like the family of an alcoholic, no one wants to admit the shameful problem.
Timing is key. Waters has always supported the Palestinian cause. He has always worn that outfit at concerts including in Germany. Only after he (and Kit Klarenberg and CJ Hopkins and Matt Taibbi and Consortium News and Mintpress News etc. etc.) spoke up about Russia Ukraine was he targeted for harassment. Geezus people wake up.
Also, the New Hotness is that Ukraine attacked the Nordstream pipeline, LOL. Because the CIA says so, and in fact they tried to warn us and the Germans, see.
OK, if that is in fact the case, then why they have to change their story so many times? For that matter, and more to the point, why isn't Germany invoking Article 5 and demanding that NATO attack Ukraine, the way NATO attacked Afghanistan after 9/11 because al Qaeda?
"Speaking from an aircraft carrier in Poland, Austin added: 'We want to see Russia weakened to the degree *that it can't do the kinds of things that it has done in invading Ukraine* .' "
(From the Daily Mail article regarding Biden wanting to prolong the war. My attempted emphasis)
Because of course, the US and her allies would never invade or attack a sovereign nation. 😇
The enormity of double standards and/or lack of self awareness is mind boggling.
Let's at least try to be adults, Mr Austen and be honest.
This is a strategic goal to ensure Russia is removed as a threat to American commerce.
Russia has proven that it is not a (conventional) military threat.
The US doesn't give a crap about protecting Ukraine, well, only when it comes to benefitting US business interests.
Brilliant analysis
Brilliant summary of the Web of Western Government and Media Promoted Lies.
Excellent work, but cuidarte compadre
Thank you Jonathan for a carefully considered and collated report on the two acts of sabotage - the pipeline and the dam - and for pointing out what is equally concerning for all of us, namely the misinformation we are receiving from the Corporate and western state media. We would all be able to decide who to believe if we had better access to the Russian point of view - something denied to us by the free and honest western regimes.
A first class piece of journalism-as usual.
Excellent, Jonathan, I share with other journalists. So weary of the ignorance!
It just goes on & on. Is it any wonder why cable news is bleeding viewers.
And to think that the mines swept away with the waters are now randomly dispersed throughout civilian areas posing a danger for many years to come. But the pattern is obvious, Douma, Gouta, Bucha, MH17 ... I suppose like many Germans in WW2, people will continue to believe the 'Goebbels' rhetoric' until the inevitable end. Like the family of an alcoholic, no one wants to admit the shameful problem.
Great post, Jonathan. On the subject of propaganda and the American public being kept in the dark:
https://www.schweizer-standpunkt.ch/news-detailansicht-en-international/this-crisis-shows-us-the-weakness-of-our-society.html
Outstanding journalism, as always, by the intrepid and estimable Mr. Cook! Kudos....
https://consortiumnews.com/2023/06/13/suspended-for-providing-balanced-news-on-ukraine/
See what I mean?
Timing is key. Waters has always supported the Palestinian cause. He has always worn that outfit at concerts including in Germany. Only after he (and Kit Klarenberg and CJ Hopkins and Matt Taibbi and Consortium News and Mintpress News etc. etc.) spoke up about Russia Ukraine was he targeted for harassment. Geezus people wake up.
Also, the New Hotness is that Ukraine attacked the Nordstream pipeline, LOL. Because the CIA says so, and in fact they tried to warn us and the Germans, see.
OK, if that is in fact the case, then why they have to change their story so many times? For that matter, and more to the point, why isn't Germany invoking Article 5 and demanding that NATO attack Ukraine, the way NATO attacked Afghanistan after 9/11 because al Qaeda?
"Speaking from an aircraft carrier in Poland, Austin added: 'We want to see Russia weakened to the degree *that it can't do the kinds of things that it has done in invading Ukraine* .' "
(From the Daily Mail article regarding Biden wanting to prolong the war. My attempted emphasis)
Because of course, the US and her allies would never invade or attack a sovereign nation. 😇
The enormity of double standards and/or lack of self awareness is mind boggling.
Let's at least try to be adults, Mr Austen and be honest.
This is a strategic goal to ensure Russia is removed as a threat to American commerce.
Russia has proven that it is not a (conventional) military threat.
The US doesn't give a crap about protecting Ukraine, well, only when it comes to benefitting US business interests.
Bravo, Mr Cook! Real journalism! It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it!
An all too rational analysis of the terrorist destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam. Poor, poor Verity.
Don't you know, when WE do it, they're not "terrorists" but "freedom fighters"?
The Ukrainian regime are terrorists by any reasonable definition of the term, and backed by the West. What does Russia propose to do about it?