In this weekly feature for Andelman Unleashed, we continue to explore how the media of other nations are reporting and commenting on the United States, and how they are viewing the rest of the world.
Wow...that's a LOT, Elizabeth....but thanks....don't know how much we can tie together Hamas, Putin, Iran, the Ayatollahs, Israel and Hezbollah, not to mention DJT, but together they do make a rather toxic stewpot !!
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I always look forward to receiving David's substack. It is a great read and very informative. However the one thing that needs to be added is to tie together this world even more. What does the war in Ukraine and the Iran threat to Israel have in common?
The U.S. State Department says that in 2023, Russia was loosing the Ukrainian War. “As of December 2023, 315,000 to over 500,000 Russian troops had been killed or wounded in Ukraine.” Just when Russia needed the world to divert it's attention from the Russia-Ukraine war, Hamas attacked Israel in an armed conflict/ bloodbath in October 2023 that left about 1,200 dead. (Wikipedia) This strategy worked and the American media ignored the Ukrainian struggle for months and months. This also provided time for our Republican-led House of Representatives to stall aid for Ukraine. Then Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio) said "If Ukraine thinks that it's getting another $60 billion supplemental out of the United States Congress, there's no way." (The Hill, Alexander Bolton and Al Weaver, 4/25/2024). Jake Sullivan, a National Security Adviser to President Biden said "there's a deep reservoir of support for Ukraine in both parties. But he acknowledged Ukrainian setbacks in the war because of dwindling supplies, telling reporters Ukraine has had to ration ammunition and is under "severe pressure on the battlefield." (Ibid) Putin’s strategy backlashed, and according to the Ukraine Support Tracker at the Kiel Institute for The World Economy, Europe consolidated and amped up their aid to Ukraine which escalated the delivery of military and humanitarian sustenance. To date, Europe has provided 110.2 billion Euros and the U.S. has given 75.1 billion Euros. (Ibid) The countries of Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Finland, Sweden, Poland, and others see themselves as Putin's next targets. Putin blames the United States for the fall of the Soviet Union and has often announced his revenge. In fact, a book was published in Russia in 1997 called The Foundations of Geopolitics. This book gave the world a cataclysmic glimpse of Putin's ruinous intentions toward Ukraine, Europe, the United States, and other countries.
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In July 2022, Putin visited Iran and in December 2023 the Iranian President visited Moscow. These two men share the same view of the United States - (Wikipeda) which is defined as " an oppressive power (the United States), which is trying to establish a global dictatorship. . . " As the friendship between Russia and Iran grows, so does a calculated and deliberate joint strategic plan tactically aimed at the destruction of the United States. The Russia-Iran partnership is a ferocious brewing storm lingering over the American democratic landscape.
As Ukraine forces invade Russia, lo and behold Iran is about to attack Israel. Yes, they say it is due to the death of the Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh who was killed in Iran - but the timing of this attack seems to favor Russian war efforts just like the original Hama’s attack on Israel. Putin's tyrannical and brutal war on Ukraine just vanished from U.S. news coverage and the media disproportionately emphasized Israeli deaths in the conflict and ignored the many Ukrainian deaths or Putin's continued bombings of hospitals, apartment homes, schools, kindergartens, and other non-military sites.
Putin is a Cold War-era spy, a trained tactician and schemer who is skilled in constantly planning the best way to achieve his successes. He doesn't focus on one battle or victory, but rather the holistic approach to secure his goals which he outlines in The Foundations of Geopolitics. Much like Mein Kampf - which profiles Hitler's philosophy, and now the Project 2025 book authored by MAGA extremists in the U.S. with the introduction written by Donald Trump - The Foundations of Geopolitics informs the world of Putin's dictatorship intentions toward all major western countries. He intends to destroy our democracy from within, and his number one tool he is Donald Trump. Considering half our country believes Trump’s mindless and calamitous rhetoric, it is safe to say that Putin’s infiltration of the United States has been successful. Even the Marriott Hotels across our nation provide RT (Russian Television) as a subtle means of spreading destructive propaganda.
“The Trump administration unilaterally withdrew from the nuclear deal (with Iran) and re-imposed sanctions in 2018, initiating what became knowns as the “maximum pressure campaign” against Iran. In response, Iran gradually reduced its commitments under the nuclear deal and eventually exceeded pre-JCPOA enrichment levels.” (Institute for National Strategic Studies)
The United States is one small part of an increasingly entwined world. David does an excellent job providing Americans a glimpse across the pond, and I only wish more media would do the same. Without understanding our role and how other countries are strategically intertwined we are often left in the dark.
Wow...that's a LOT, Elizabeth....but thanks....don't know how much we can tie together Hamas, Putin, Iran, the Ayatollahs, Israel and Hezbollah, not to mention DJT, but together they do make a rather toxic stewpot !!
Thanks for being a loyal & attentive reader / subscriber !!
I always look forward to receiving David's substack. It is a great read and very informative. However the one thing that needs to be added is to tie together this world even more. What does the war in Ukraine and the Iran threat to Israel have in common?
The U.S. State Department says that in 2023, Russia was loosing the Ukrainian War. “As of December 2023, 315,000 to over 500,000 Russian troops had been killed or wounded in Ukraine.” Just when Russia needed the world to divert it's attention from the Russia-Ukraine war, Hamas attacked Israel in an armed conflict/ bloodbath in October 2023 that left about 1,200 dead. (Wikipedia) This strategy worked and the American media ignored the Ukrainian struggle for months and months. This also provided time for our Republican-led House of Representatives to stall aid for Ukraine. Then Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio) said "If Ukraine thinks that it's getting another $60 billion supplemental out of the United States Congress, there's no way." (The Hill, Alexander Bolton and Al Weaver, 4/25/2024). Jake Sullivan, a National Security Adviser to President Biden said "there's a deep reservoir of support for Ukraine in both parties. But he acknowledged Ukrainian setbacks in the war because of dwindling supplies, telling reporters Ukraine has had to ration ammunition and is under "severe pressure on the battlefield." (Ibid) Putin’s strategy backlashed, and according to the Ukraine Support Tracker at the Kiel Institute for The World Economy, Europe consolidated and amped up their aid to Ukraine which escalated the delivery of military and humanitarian sustenance. To date, Europe has provided 110.2 billion Euros and the U.S. has given 75.1 billion Euros. (Ibid) The countries of Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Finland, Sweden, Poland, and others see themselves as Putin's next targets. Putin blames the United States for the fall of the Soviet Union and has often announced his revenge. In fact, a book was published in Russia in 1997 called The Foundations of Geopolitics. This book gave the world a cataclysmic glimpse of Putin's ruinous intentions toward Ukraine, Europe, the United States, and other countries.
From Democracy to Democrazy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a $5 paid subscriber. You will receive a weekly summary post addressed only to paid subscribers.
In July 2022, Putin visited Iran and in December 2023 the Iranian President visited Moscow. These two men share the same view of the United States - (Wikipeda) which is defined as " an oppressive power (the United States), which is trying to establish a global dictatorship. . . " As the friendship between Russia and Iran grows, so does a calculated and deliberate joint strategic plan tactically aimed at the destruction of the United States. The Russia-Iran partnership is a ferocious brewing storm lingering over the American democratic landscape.
As Ukraine forces invade Russia, lo and behold Iran is about to attack Israel. Yes, they say it is due to the death of the Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh who was killed in Iran - but the timing of this attack seems to favor Russian war efforts just like the original Hama’s attack on Israel. Putin's tyrannical and brutal war on Ukraine just vanished from U.S. news coverage and the media disproportionately emphasized Israeli deaths in the conflict and ignored the many Ukrainian deaths or Putin's continued bombings of hospitals, apartment homes, schools, kindergartens, and other non-military sites.
Putin is a Cold War-era spy, a trained tactician and schemer who is skilled in constantly planning the best way to achieve his successes. He doesn't focus on one battle or victory, but rather the holistic approach to secure his goals which he outlines in The Foundations of Geopolitics. Much like Mein Kampf - which profiles Hitler's philosophy, and now the Project 2025 book authored by MAGA extremists in the U.S. with the introduction written by Donald Trump - The Foundations of Geopolitics informs the world of Putin's dictatorship intentions toward all major western countries. He intends to destroy our democracy from within, and his number one tool he is Donald Trump. Considering half our country believes Trump’s mindless and calamitous rhetoric, it is safe to say that Putin’s infiltration of the United States has been successful. Even the Marriott Hotels across our nation provide RT (Russian Television) as a subtle means of spreading destructive propaganda.
“The Trump administration unilaterally withdrew from the nuclear deal (with Iran) and re-imposed sanctions in 2018, initiating what became knowns as the “maximum pressure campaign” against Iran. In response, Iran gradually reduced its commitments under the nuclear deal and eventually exceeded pre-JCPOA enrichment levels.” (Institute for National Strategic Studies)
The United States is one small part of an increasingly entwined world. David does an excellent job providing Americans a glimpse across the pond, and I only wish more media would do the same. Without understanding our role and how other countries are strategically intertwined we are often left in the dark.
Elizabeth Graham, www.democrazy2020.org
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