During World War II, Americans put up with rationed gas and car tires, rationed coal and fuel oil, rationed silk and nylon, rationed meat and daily products, rationed jams and jellies, even rationed coffee. Would today’s Americans – some of whom freaked out, during the worst of the pandemic, when they couldn’t get their hair done – be willing to endure even a minuscule … [Read more...] about IS AMERICA STRONG ENOUGH TO ENDURE DOMESTIC SACRIFICE?
Russia shells, sets fire to Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant as Putin presses savage attacks
Published by New York Daily NewsRussia’s brutal bombardment of Ukraine turned early Friday to Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, setting part of it on fire and leading a top government official to issue a harrowing warning of a massive catastrophe. “If it blows up, it will be 10 times larger than Chornobyl!” Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Twitter. “Russians … [Read more...] about Russia shells, sets fire to Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant as Putin presses savage attacks
UN refugee agency: 1 million flee Ukraine in under a week
Published by Al-ArabyThe U.N. refugee agency said Thursday that 1 million people have now fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion less than a week ago, an exodus without precedent in this century for its speed. The tally from the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees amounts to more than 2% of Ukraine’s population — which the World Bank counted at 44 million at the end of 2020 — on … [Read more...] about UN refugee agency: 1 million flee Ukraine in under a week
Dr. Seuss Estate Announces Plans For New ‘Inclusive’ Book Series
Published by KnewzBy Richard Horgan Los Angeles (Knewz) — The March 2 birthday of Dr. Seuss books author Theodore Geisel has been marked in two very different ways. In 2021, Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced that six titles were being pulled from circulation due to their portrayals of people “in ways that are hurtful and wrong.” The titles were “And To Think That I Saw It on … [Read more...] about Dr. Seuss Estate Announces Plans For New ‘Inclusive’ Book Series
Who Are the Russian Invaders?
The nearly 200,000 Russian combat troops presently invading Ukraine, killing and terrorizing its people – including women and children – and destroying its infrastructure, schools, orphanages, hospitals and homes are part of a powerful military force equipped with the most advanced and horrific array of weapons, with a nuclear threat sinisterly lurking in the … [Read more...] about Who Are the Russian Invaders?
Jan. 6 House Committee accuses Trump of ‘criminal conspiracy’ to undermine election results
Published by NJ.comWASHINGTON — The House Committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection said Wednesday night that its evidence shows former President Donald Trump and his associates engaged in a “criminal conspiracy” to prevent Congress from certifying the results of the presidential election, spread false information about it and pressured state officials to overturn … [Read more...] about Jan. 6 House Committee accuses Trump of ‘criminal conspiracy’ to undermine election results
Courage, tragedy, brutality of war revealed in social media posts (Social Media, Video Roundup)
Some of the most graphic, moving and alarming images Russia's invasion of Ukraine are on social media. Here's a roundup of images and videos: I want her and the sunflower babushka to have a babushka summit after the war. https://t.co/NQ4z4F9erW— Markos Moulitsas (@markos) March 2, 2022 Badass Ukrainians keep carjacking tanks of the “most formidable army of Europe”. Or … [Read more...] about Courage, tragedy, brutality of war revealed in social media posts (Social Media, Video Roundup)
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY SUPERHERO (CARTOON)
Why Zelenskyy’s ‘selfie videos’ are helping Ukraine win the PR war against Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s iPhone selfies quickly went viral. Still of YouTube video Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University It seems straight out of an action movie: As the capital city becomes a war zone, the defiant president looks into the camera and delivers a clear and compelling message: “I am here. We will not lay down any weapons.” That’s … [Read more...] about Why Zelenskyy’s ‘selfie videos’ are helping Ukraine win the PR war against Russia
UKRAINE’S HERO IN CHIEF
by Tom Purcell Their bravery inspires. As I sit safely in the cozy office in my home writing this column, the people of Ukraine are greeting Putin’s massive military invasion with incredible defiance and courage. Their president, Volodymyr Zelensky, reportedly rejected an offer to evacuate to safety in the U.S. — despite reports that Putin hired mercenaries to … [Read more...] about UKRAINE’S HERO IN CHIEF
Biden rallies Congress behind Ukraine, says Putin has ‘no idea what’s coming’
Published by ReutersBy Steve Holland, Makini Brice and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden assailed Russian President Vladimir Putin, barred Russian flights from American airspace and led Democratic and Republican lawmakers in a rare display of unity on Tuesday in a State of the Union speech dominated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. "Let each of us if … [Read more...] about Biden rallies Congress behind Ukraine, says Putin has ‘no idea what’s coming’
Ooh! They went and made the women mad.
In March 2021, women were angry because of sexual inequality. Now, women will be mad because of sexual equality. Mad as in crazy, that is. In 2021, the NCAA's practice of sexual inequality finally bit the NCAA in the rear, prompting the NCAA to hire the law firm of Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP (“KHF”) to review gender equality issues in the NCAA. KHF issued its Phase 1 … [Read more...] about Ooh! They went and made the women mad.
Marco Rubio will boycott Biden’s State of the Union: uses Covid test excuse (Updated)
Our Piece of Work of the Day goes to Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio who announced he's boycotting President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address-- an address given at a time of heightened world tensions and multiple challanges here at home. Why? He says it’s due to the Covid test he’d have to take. But even can of Chef Boyardee Ravioli on the shelf at Safeway knows … [Read more...] about Marco Rubio will boycott Biden’s State of the Union: uses Covid test excuse (Updated)
Russia warns Kyiv residents to flee homes as tactics shift to bombarding cities
Published by ReutersBy Aleksandar Vasovic KYIV (Reuters) - Russia warned Kyiv residents to flee their homes on Tuesday and rained rockets down on Kharkiv, as Russian commanders who have failed to achieve a quick victory shifted their tactics to intensify the bombardment of Ukrainian cities. With an armoured column miles long bearing down on the capital, Russia's defence … [Read more...] about Russia warns Kyiv residents to flee homes as tactics shift to bombarding cities
The West Is in Dire Need of Backbone
KFAR SABA, Israel — With the war in the Ukraine reaching a critical point, one wonders if Russia’s offensive will lead to an even bigger conflagration, perhaps involving China. If Ukraine falls, will China go after “its territory” of Taiwan, viewing it as easy pickings? The future of the West hangs in the balance, not necessarily because of the status of parts of … [Read more...] about The West Is in Dire Need of Backbone
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Published by Reuters(Reuters) - Here's what you need to know about the Ukraine crisis right now: HEADLINES * Moscow faced increasing isolation on Tuesday as President Vladimir Putin showed no sign of stopping an invasion of Ukraine, where fierce fighting and Russian bombardment have killed dozens and sparked a refugee crisis. * The 193-member U.N. General Assembly began meeting … [Read more...] about Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
We’ve Done This Too
During these horrifically sad days, like so many others around the world, I have been following the events in Ukraine. As I do so, I find my memory returning to a time two decades ago when my fellow Americans were justifying the war President G.W. Bush was about to launch in Iraq. I have a memory of sitting down with coffee to watch Colin Powell make the American case to … [Read more...] about We’ve Done This Too
EU eyes Ukrainian membership, could be bargaining chip in Russia talks
Published by Reuters UKBy Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union leaders may discuss the possibility of Ukrainian membership at an informal summit in March, a senior EU official said on Monday, adding the issue was important for Ukraine in discussions with Russia on ending the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he had signed an … [Read more...] about EU eyes Ukrainian membership, could be bargaining chip in Russia talks
BULLIES LIKE PUTIN UNDERSTAND ONE LANGUAGE
by John L. Micek If this were an ordinary column, I’d offer some neat prescription or exhort policymakers to take action on the solution to the crisis happening in Ukraine that’s staring them in the face. But the truth is that I don’t have a pithy solution or a soundbite-sized call to action as the United States and its allies confront a humanitarian disaster in the … [Read more...] about BULLIES LIKE PUTIN UNDERSTAND ONE LANGUAGE
Switzerland ditches longtime neutality: joins EU in sanctioning Russia
Published by DPASwitzerland has adopted the same sanctions against Russia as the European Union, following a decision by the Federal Council in Bern on Monday. The move was unusual for the traditionally neutral country but not unexpected. Swiss President Ignazio Cassis said on Sunday that his government was considering freezing Russian assets in the country in response to … [Read more...] about Switzerland ditches longtime neutality: joins EU in sanctioning Russia