Tag Archives: Trump

Falklands predictable predicament: Trump eyes the prize

Falkland Islands Oil: Inside the Sea Lion Deal and Who Really Benefits By:Aaron Jackson Date: July 19, 2026 Updated:August 29, 2026 Roughly 3,700 people live on the Falkland Islands, a windswept British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic best known … Continue reading

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Oh yes he did! – oh no he DID NOT!

The truth is not to be found on Truth Social. Today Trump’s response to the Iranian proposal is not truly reflecting historical fact about monies refunded to Tehran by Obama. Trump merely repeats a Republican lie regularly promoted since his … Continue reading

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On a high horse…..

Abusive words after Trump’s illegal war passed power to the Iranians to control the traffic through the Strait of Hormuz: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/09/nato-rutte-trump-iran-hungary-elections-vance-latest-news-updates

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Understanding Iranian History

I just watched Professor Ansari talking to Fareed Zakaria on CNN. I intend to educate myself, through his work, about Iranian history which this man has devoted his career to doing, and who is desperately sad to see the current … Continue reading

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Susie Wiles: the hinge

According to various sources Susie Wiles worked on the Netanyahu campaign back in the day: Susie Wiles serves as a key enabler of Zionist interests through her direct involvement in Benjamin Netanyahu’s election efforts, leveraging her expertise to sustain Israel’s … Continue reading

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Refuse to surrender your humanity

From Victor on Substack. Today 24th Feb, 2026

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You who are on the wrong side of history

When we get a power cut, it can be 6 days before it gets fixed. If it is during deep winter, that means it is difficult to stay warm. But we know the fault will be fixed soon. Living in … Continue reading

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Fear is the oxygen of authoritarianism

I am reproducing this Substack I found analysing the Mamdani interview with Trump in November last year. It is a ‘a case study in how a bully behaves when he can’t rely on fear, and how a principled politician behaves … Continue reading

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Sub zero temperatures and heating infrastructure bombarded

We all know which country this headline refers to, and still they wait for meaningful support against their aggressor: https://www.euractiv.com/news/almost-half-of-kyiv-without-heat-power-after-russian-attack/ It is interesting to note how long the US military presence has been stationed in Europe. What would happen if they … Continue reading

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Venezuela under attack: there will be consequences

So, it has started. Jan 3, 2026. Venezuela covers an area of approximately 916,445 square kilometers (353,841 square miles), making it the 32nd largest country in the world. It is roughly 11 times smaller than the United States. Al Jazeera Wikipedia Venezuelans … Continue reading

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