Biden gambles double or nothing on Ukraine.

 PROPOSES ANOTHER $100 BILLION

EVER HEAR ANY EMPATHY FOR UKRAINE YOUNG MEN?

CORRECTION: I listed this aid package at $100 billion, which is the kind of numbers we often see concerning military expenditures. but it is actually $100 million. If this is correct and that is all that is going to Ukraine then the U.S. is washing its hands of this conflict. Kyiv needs $5 billion a month just to keep the government going. We will see, if some other number does not surface in the weeks ahead.

No one should be surprised that this administration is willing to keep this war going until there are no men left in Ukraine or to after the next election. While it is true, that the opportunity for peace in Ukraine with an intact Ukraine is long past, there is no consideration for the death and destruction and the probable loss of more Ukraine territory. No thought to the economic damage to most of western Europe and of course the credibility of NATO. It is all part the spectacular gamble of this Ukraine fiasco. It appears that the direction will not change until either the economies of western Europe implode or the Ukraine military decides it has had enough.

Then of course there's always the option of NATO forces, mostly U.S., to Ukraine or nuclear war. It is apparent any option is better than the reality of failure of this grand climax of U.S. sponsored regime change policies.

Then there is Russia, seeming content to keep up just enough provocations to entice the Ukrainians to keep attacking or defending. It seems Russia in some ways also wants this war to continue. While it has cost them lives and treasure, their economy has weathered and now prospered even after every possible economic sanction that the west could conjure up. The reality is sanctions have damaged the European economies more than Russia, which has now permanently distanced itself from the west. This attrition is having a devastating effect on the economies and the politics of western Europe.

The United States after spending $125 billion of borrowed money is now debating another $100 billion or more, all in an attempt to damage Russia. Much of this policy was based on the delusional thought that Russia and its army would fold within weeks of conflict, it did not happen, and now Russia's army has grown from 200,000 to over 1 million, much of it by voluntary enlistments of Russians who now recognize the transparent designs of the Biden administration and the west to destroy Russia. Not only has this military become more effective and its military industry been ramped up, they are now capable of taking on NATO's combined forces if necessary. A fight that no one should want to witness.

It is now clear that Russia, after suffering many deaths and damage, is not going to be an easy negotiator. it is not giving up any territory, they will insist on No NATO for Ukraine and if this conflict continues will move to the Dnieper river and take Odessa and Kharkiv. It is apparent they do not want to rule western Ukraine and most likely do not want any more of Ukraine, but if the insistence is NATO expansion they will move west, not to occupy, but destroy.

I expect that this administration will not ever admit defeat or failure, so only a change of administrations will end this conflict. That or total defeat of the Ukrainian military.

The politics of division has consequences.

 DIVISION POLITICS REACHED ITS PEAK DURING OBAMA/BIDEN

CAN IT NOW BE CONTROLLED?

During the Obama years we saw the introduction of racial politics like never before. With the introduction of paid organizers, we saw Antifa and Black Lives Matter creating chaos and havoc all across the country. It was all intended to stimulate black voters and create division. The media was a willing collaborator, even altering recordings and showing partial videos to encourage outrage and division. It all worked, and now the country is more divided than in any time since the civil war.

Couple this with the left leaning educational system, indoctrinating the youth that America and white people are the cause of all the world's woes. Then add an intentional unrestricted influx of illegal immigration from over 150 separate cultures and religious backgrounds and we have a recipe for never uniting this country again.

It is now evident that while many of these immigrants came here for opportunity, many also came for a free ride and a strong affinity for their homeland. An affinity that overrides their loyalty to America. In the last few weeks we have seen the culmination of these trends with the rise of anti-semitism concerning disputes thousands of miles away. Again we see the democrats and the media, who engineered this division, now blaming the rise in anti-semitism on Donald Trump, a disgusting attempt to distract from their own responsibility. Sadly the uninformed and misinformed Americans will soak this up and continue to soak it up until it culminates in a national disaster. These youth and minorities that are anti-semitic are most also likely anti-white.  

We see the same results in Western Europe which now has a fractured society without any national loyalty. One must wonder if this is not the real intention. Destroy the national identity and cohesion of a society, and then replace it with some form of authoritarian rule that will promise peace and justice.

Americans need to reject these constant attempts to divide the country by racial, and national identity means. We should be having a discussion about what policies are in the best interest for the long term future of this country. We must not let political affairs around the world divide us. It is in the best interest of everyone who wants the opportunity and freedom that is part of being an American.

U.S. foreign policy is destroying Europe.

 ENDLESS WAR, REFUGEE INVASION, CULTURAL DESTRUCTION AND ECONOMIC RUIN

DISMAL FUTURE FOR WESTERN EUROPE

The last 3 decades of United States intervention in the affairs of other countries has been a disaster, primarily for Europe and of course, the middle east. 

This new foreign policy began with the first invasion of Iraq over the Iraq/Kuwait crisis that can be proved that Saddam Hussein was baited by the United States into believing that the United States would not get involved in territorial disputes in the middle east. Saddam took the bait, and thus began the game of domino's that is still going on today.

The ensuing series of actions and reactions has led to the destruction of the stability in most of the middle east region and the resulting exodus of refugees into Europe. The disintegration of Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and Libya has fueled this exodus that is still going on today. The European Union's policy for refugees has of course contributed to is destabilization, but it would have never happened without the destruction of the stability in those countries. It is leading to the cultural, social and economic instability of western Europe.

Then the culmination of the United States interventions was the desire to expand NATO to Ukraine and Georgia, an act that was acknowledged would lead to a response by Russia. As predicted and hoped for, Russia did respond, and the plan was to devastate the economy of Russia and lead to an overthrow of that government. Sadly, it appear that western Europe and of course Ukraine have been the biggest losers. Ukraine has basically lost its chance to be an independent and prosperous country and western Europe, if it does not take drastic action, soon will descend into a third world region, with chaos and instability for decades.

The integration of the economies of western Europe and the resources of the Russian federation were the perfect recipe for prosperity for both those systems. It was a very sound mutually beneficial arrangement. It now appears that cooperation may very well be ended permanently and western Europe, having jettisoned all it reliance on fossil fuels, is now without the energy needed to be a prosperous society.  Without prosperity, unrest surely follows and now with a population of divided loyalties and cultural conflict, it will likely be an impossible task to preserve a stable social environment.

The Ukraine conflict has mostly run its course, it will be a smaller country at best, without much of its industrial base. It will be dependent on aid from the west for decades. That is of course if the masters of this conflict can face reality and not continue to escalate until Ukraine is no longer even a country. Western Europe's bleeding will continue as long as this war continues.

Russia which had a small military, with sophisticated major weapons, has been transformed by necessity into large modern sophisticated and capable military. While it does not seem to be intent on territorial expansion, it is not likely to be intimidated by western threats. It appears to have accepted its divorce from western economies and have been able to find others willing to do business. It is time for real diplomacy, something that seems to be lacking in most western countries.  

None of these problems will go away without decisive and prudent action. so far, we have seen none of that, just double down on the present course, without a thought, without a plan B.

Biden, worst foreign policy diplomat ever.

 FOREIGN RELATIONS AT ALL TIME LOW

NO ONE TAKES THESE PEOPLE SERIOUSLY

Yesterday we saw much talk about the great meeting between Biden and China's XI in San Francisco. Xi was there for the APEC, "Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation" conference meeting. This conference had 30,000 attendees from around the world. The complicit media made it appear that XI had come here to talk to Biden, but the reality is he came here to talk business with thousands of business and industry participants and felt the need to be at least cordial to the president of the host country. He was welcomed and applauded by many in attendance, it appears Biden did not attend the actual conference.

The highlight in the media was Biden reaffirming that XI is a communist dictator, not a very smart diplomatic statement. While China government has its roots in communism, it is now a mixed economy and even XI can be ousted from power if the powers that be so desire. These statements serve no purpose for improved relations with China.

U.S. relations with much of the world has eroded, due to the present policy of you are either for us or our enemy. While it seems this administration is now attempting to moderate their policy, it seems the damage has already been done. The hypocrisy, misstatements, actual lies and half truths have taken their toll on foreign allies and competitors alike. Their attempt to intimidate, sanction and threaten with regime change and stirring domestic unrest has become an old story that is now recognized and is no longer effective. The talk of fighting wars in Russia, China and Iran simultaneously is now recognized as just a lot of bluster. This game is over and can only be repaired by a new administration and a new policy.

It is possible for competitive peaceful coexistence, but not by many of the people running the U.S. intelligence community and State department.

At present, any change in direction is unlikely and if so, we will see the decline of the United States in economic prosperity and relevance in the world. The rest of the world is moving on, with us or without us.

Ukraine fiasco has changed world alignments.

 UNANTICIPATED RESULTS OF NATO EXPANSION DREAM

NO PLAN B, NO GOOD RESULT

We still see the belief from this present administration that they can shape world events by introducing narrative's that support their policies. 

This week we saw a another weak attempt to shift the blame for the destruction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to some rogue Ukrainian who is presently in jail in Ukraine. It seems the realization of the consequences to the U.S. and its future European relations are being damaged by the implications of the U.S. being behind the sabotage. Gone is the bragging by Biden and Nuland of their great plan to separate Europe from Russian energy, especially with the onset of winter and the worsening European recession caused by a lack of energy.

Today we again hear of the failed Russian enterprise, the massive loss of Russian troops and the ultimate victory for Ukraine. A pathetic attempt to keep the appearances up, even after the devastation of Ukraine, the loss of any possibility of a favorable negotiation. It seems we can expect the attempt to keep the narrative up, at least until the next election.

Today Biden is also expected to have a conversation with Xi of China, only problem is, it seems Xi may have no intention of any meaningful dialogue with Biden. The fact is, China no longer answers the phone from Washington, refusing to listen to any more threats and attempts of intimidation. Biden says he does not want to decouple from China after 2 years of talking about decoupling from China. It seems like many foreign leaders do not buy into the Washington narrative, that may play well to unsuspecting American voters, but not sophisticated world leaders.

The fact is the misadventure of the U.S. policy in Ukraine has set in motion the realignment of world affairs. The introduction of a separate economic system that will put the west in a secondary position to that new system. It has alienated both Russia and China from being a positive influence in settling diplomatic crisis in other parts of the world. In the past there has been cooperation concerning terrorism and other disputes, now we will soon be standing alone. 

The one positive to this seperate growing economic coalition is that they do have influence to restrain their colleagues from creating any cahous that will interfere with their economic opportunity. This may be apparent with Iran and Saudi Arabia in the present crisis in Israel.

The Ukraine crisis will eventually end with a negotiation dominated by Russia. A settlement far worse for Ukraine than what they could have had early in the war. A settlement derailed by the Biden administration to further their delusional goals.

The economic status of the United States is now entering a precarious time with massive deficits, massive debt, a divided electorate, a depleted manufacturing base and a legal system that has failed to keep order in the cities and is increasingly used for political purposes.  Not a recipe for a positive future, and new innovative narratives will not correct any of these problems.

Biggest threat to U.S. is economic.

 OVERSHADOWS ALL MILITARY THREATS

ECONOMIC DECLINE UNSTOPPABLE, BUT MAYBE MANAGEABLE

We see the United States focused on military conflicts around the world, most of them brought about by the United States intentions or incompetence. The real threat is now here, it is economic and will change the direction of the country for decades.

Everyone has po-poed the rise in the national debt, but now it appears there is a dwindling number of buyers for this debt. This translates to a higher cost of borrowing to entice buyers. It is estimated that the cost of servicing this debt is going to be $1 Trillion and rising. The forecast is that the deficit, just this year, will be $2 trillion. Spending in Washington is out of control and there is no end in sight. There may be no end to the spending but the end of unlimited debt is coming. This is going to cost everyone in the value of their investments and the rising cost of living. It is not a maybe, it is for sure.

The fiscal situation in this country is such that if the government actually balanced the budget, by cutting spending, it would lead to economic collapse, as so much of the economy is now dependent on borrowed government spending. 

Then again, if the government raised taxes to balance the budget it would syphon off much of the decretory spending of everyone and would cause economic collapse.

The United States has for decades used its ability to create money out of thin air in an attempt to buy allies, to sanction competitors and control events around the world and that time is coming to an end. 

Other nations are increasingly interested in struggling free of this economic  power and chart their own course, much of the impetise is the arbitrary use of the dollar for sanctions and the declining value of its buying power. If the dollar was still "as good as Gold", this would not be happening. This is a result of the mismanagement by our elected officials and the greed of those who profit from transacting all this debt. 

We can expect to hear the blame placed on foreign conspirators and adversaries trying to ruin the United States. We may even hear of calls for war to save the economy. We can expect other draconian schemes pushed on the  American people, but will we see any effort to change their ways and become responsible for their past actions. 

This situation could be managed, but the United States would have to review its role in the world and realize the attempt to rule the world has failed. It has created enemies, alienated allies and destroyed the economy. If the country does not focus inward, to heal and restore the American experiment, it will inevitably be a shadow of its former self.

Hamas not popular with any neighbors.

 NO ONE WANTS TO RISK WAR TO SAVE HAMAS

HAMAS WILL NOT BE SAVED

Israel has finally agreed to allow humanitarian aid and a path for more civilians to flee northern Gaza. Hopefully this will relieve tensions a bit to avoid a spreading conflict. It is becoming clear that no one is really that concerned with the fate of Hamas. Everyone has distanced themselves from their attack on Israel. The denials have come from Hezbollah, Iran and every major country in the region. While Iran may have supplied weapons to Hamas they may very well have not been involved in the planning.

The present problem is that there is still no plan for a resolution of the long term situation. It would be in Israel's interest to be talking of some plan, even while destroying Hamas. If it appears that Israel does not want any plan, it will just make any real relief of the tensions possible.

Some believe that Israel's goal is to displace the residents in Gaza and the west bank and return Israel to its biblical boundaries. That will be a hard sell, but it seems that there is substantial support within Israel for just that. If that is Israel's goal it may be the prelude to a more serious conflict.

Probably the only thing keeping Israel from destroying all of Hamas is the hostage situation. When the return of the hostages is believed to be no longer possible, Hamas can be eventually eliminated.

While many believe Israel cannot destroy Hamas or that it would be too costly in casualties, it is far simpler than they understand. Israel controls and has at its disposal the greatest destroyer of underground tunnels. To the west is an unlimited supply of water that with the assistance of large pumps used in the mining industry, would make it possible to flood the tunnels with water.  It will find its way into every nook and cranny of the underground facilities. No remedy for Hamas, no way out, they will either come up or die were they are.