More than most years, 2014 will be retrospectively consequential. The US post-1945 order finally enters its transition era. Most obviously, Putin launched an ill-conceived war to challenge its foundations. Other developments promise significant … [Continue reading]
All You Need Is Putin, Nukes And A Sharpie
FADE IN: INT. RADIO STUDIO, WASHINGTON DC - MORNING- SUNLIT WINDOWS SOUND: Theme music, PERKY GUITAR as we see - RADIO HOST is maybe 45. Slightly pale. Looks BUSINESS LIKE in shirt and tie. Sits at TABLE across from ASHBURY. Both wear … [Continue reading]
Why Putin Knows Europe Loves It Rough
Timothy Snyder's recent Kiev presentation on the contending civilizational processes clashing in Ukraine is terrific. He notes today is in many ways a re-litigation of World War I and the contending integrationist agendas in the East. Snyder is … [Continue reading]
Putin’s Shambolic Improvisation In Ukraine
Preparing Is Hard Work Great artists know a truth about the road. Doing a one-off show is often harder than preparing a lengthy tour. True whether musically, theatrically or politically. One date demands as much rehearsal time and clarity as a … [Continue reading]
Play Russian Apologist Bingo!
We present to you "Russian Apologist Bingo!" Do you feel that apologists for Russian aggression, falsehoods and even lunatic screeds seemingly are everywhere these days? They argue just about anything to defend the Kremlin line. Tactics range from … [Continue reading]
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