Hi guys! Two KP pieces with a bit of comment. The second one, link at the bottom, is about artillery shells to Ukraine. Short version, the Europeans are coming through, the Americans continue to embarrass themselves. As to the first thing, most of you will have heard about the Russians publishing the transcript of four Luftwaffe staffers talking about sending Taurus missile to Ukraine. My newspaper did a thorough writeup on that, here’s the link.
Democrats, Republicans, milquetoast Centrists... monitor the pundits in the USA for a while, and it ought to be obvious that none of them really back Ukraine or ever have. It's all rhetoric and gamesmanship for profit, as usual.
The stereotype of the German staff officer is rooted in reality. So is the one of the ugly, pompous, lying American con artist.
Shush, partisan. Biden is a craven coward, so is Trump, and RFK Jr. too.
Also, nearly every mainstream media outlet in the USA is blaming Republicans in the House. Even Republicans in the Senate. If you're gonna make rank partisan claims, at least pick decent ones.
As someone who saw the original on TV, I am impressed that Stefan knew Fawlty Towers. I guess John Cleese is quite famous. Here's the link, a bit dated but a true classic. The famous quote is about half way. It's actually. "Don't mention the war. I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tms0yk9kqVM
Not the “Americans,” but the Republicans! Important distinction that major US media seems unable to discern.
Stefan has it right. The republicans are responsible. The consequence is that America as a whole is failing to support Ukraine.
Happen to know a few 'Democrats' who think the same way.
Democrats, Republicans, milquetoast Centrists... monitor the pundits in the USA for a while, and it ought to be obvious that none of them really back Ukraine or ever have. It's all rhetoric and gamesmanship for profit, as usual.
The stereotype of the German staff officer is rooted in reality. So is the one of the ugly, pompous, lying American con artist.
Shush, partisan. Biden is a craven coward, so is Trump, and RFK Jr. too.
Also, nearly every mainstream media outlet in the USA is blaming Republicans in the House. Even Republicans in the Senate. If you're gonna make rank partisan claims, at least pick decent ones.
Delightful article Stefan
As someone who saw the original on TV, I am impressed that Stefan knew Fawlty Towers. I guess John Cleese is quite famous. Here's the link, a bit dated but a true classic. The famous quote is about half way. It's actually. "Don't mention the war. I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tms0yk9kqVM
"Don't mention the war..."
Fascinating material, I have to admit.
If that's the kind of German staff officers present, I am not sure that I would trust them to wage a war...
Dissecting a dead frog might elicit more passion, I guess.
I honestly dont think that call was intercepted by mistake. One of those officers on the call is either a mole or deeply connected to one