Excellent report—fully agree with your analysis of the US and European bad actors fueling this disastrous conflict. Best wishes from London. I wish more people in the West would engage in critical thinking and independent research instead of unquestioningly accepting mainstream media propaganda and falsehoods.
Good to see some change in direction towards the Zionists, although token at present, by our pro Israel leadership.
Being cynical I think it is more that groupthink thing just to defuse attitudes and make their populations happier (in the belief that their leaders take notice of their feelings) while they formulate a more hidden-zionist devoted strategy.
Nice of you to highlight the Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken.
Who Simplicus has on his recent post confirming what we all thought.
That the ceasefire was just a cunning plan to insert NATO forces to support the banderists.
Russia can see them coming from a mile away and was nowhere near falling for it.
I read a Ukrainian philosopher (with ex-military experience) has forecast a total collapse of the frontline in Autumn.
You are right, there is no danger of the Russians falling for troops in Ukraine - even if its just 'the willing'. The collapse could come sooner if the Russian put their foot on the gas and they may do so in response to other developments. With regard to Iran, I haven't see reports on yesterday's talks yet. Thanks Anthony.
The collapse could come sooner if the Russian put their foot on the gas...
This could be a bad strategy. May be it is more clever to advance smootly right under the radar detection of the MSM. Think about the frog in the hot water...
It is difficult to be very optimistic on the Iran talks being anything other than detrimental to Iran's interests and it's rights to be treated as an equal counterpart to the hegemon Rob.
Following the latest meeting on the 23rd May in Rome, Araghchi told the Italian FM that the talks had been ‘professional and reasonable’ while expressing the hope that the Americans would understand Iran’s principled position, thereby paving the way for ‘tangible progress'. Araghchi criticised the US, Israel and the West for the genocide and destruction in Gaza and called for more aid to be delivered to the city. (There will be more in the Update).
Wonderful summation, as always, Dr. Campbell, although I do have a quibble with one of your footnotes.
From the article: "Hitler wanted Speer to destroy all that could sustain life in Germany because in his view the people did not deserve to survive."
I'm suspicious of this statement. It would be wildly out of character for Hitler to say such a thing. In all my years of investigating the facts of our 20th century history I have never come across this claim before. It doesn't pass the smell test with me. In fact, it scans like a well-rehearsed Tribal Lie, and god knows, we're all too familiar with examples of self-aggrandizing Tribal Lies, aren't we?
Speer definitely had orders to destroy the infrastructure. I have read it a number of times and I've heard it from the horse's mouth. If you look up Speer documentaries you may find it. Furthermore, it is not out of character for Hitler to say such a thing but I can't remember whether Speer made reference to it or not. The only reference I can give for Hitler making this statement is from the film Downfall - which is not necessarily a reliable source, I know. Thanks for pointing that out Arthur. Does anyone else know whether Hitler said this?
Hi Arthur, I don't think there is any question that the order to destroy infrastructure was given but we have only Speer's word that Hitler said his people didn't deserve to survive and this is what the script of Downfall is based on. This article discusses it: https://www.deseret.com/2016/3/16/20584804/this-week-in-history-hitler-orders-the-destruction-of-germany/ But of course Speer could be lying as he is suspected of doing regarding a number of issues.
Interesting. I remember reading history that one of Hitlers statements was along the lines that if the third Reich collapsed its people would be to blame and deserved nothing. A drug addled statement from March 45 I think.
'Our nation’s struggle for existence forces us to utilize all means, even within Reich territory, to weaken the fighting power of our enemy and to prevent further advances. Any opportunity to inflict lasting damage on the striking power of the enemy must be taken advantage of. It is a mistake to believe that undestroyed or only temporarily paralyzed traffic, communications, industrial, and supply installations will be useful to us again after the recapture of lost territories. During his retreat, the enemy will leave behind only scorched earth and will abandon all concern for the population.
I therefore command –
All military transport and communication facilities, industrial establishments and supply depots, as well as anything else of value within Reich territory, which could in any way be used by the enemy immediately or within the foreseeable future for the prosecution of the war, will be destroyed'
Towards the latter months of the war, from what I have read, he was definitely of the opinion that the population was undeserving.
How could a psychopath not exhibit a belief like that?
Only fools, the naïve and the Tribe believe Hitler was a psychopath, and only deceivers insist on interpreting his speeches as contempt for the German people.
This constant re-writing of history has got to stop.
Hitler was a brilliant German Patriot and Nationalist with an insatiable curiosity. His personal library contained more than 16,000 books. He was a knowledgeable man, informed more through his natural curiosity than his formal education. He was a vegetarian who couldn't bring himself to kill an animal for food...and he could paint! (and I don't mean the siding on houses.)
He wasn't remotely psychopathic. He knew what was going on and he did what he could for his people. The tragedy is that he failed against the purloined resources of the entire Western World.
If he had succeeded in defeating the enemies of humanity in the 1940's we'd be in a much happier and saner state of mind than the state we find ourselves in now, thanks to who took over the world with the death of National Socialism...
I'm not going to get involved in this discussion but your opening paragraph is fallacious. It is simply not an argument to claim that people must be fools or naive to hold a certain view. I am sure you are familiar with the ad hominem fallacy Arthur.
No. I disagree Arthur and believe me, I don't consider the belief foolish at all.
A lot of people would disagree with you on that.
Their opinion would just be different to yours.
For someone who could take the actions Hitler did whilst also knowing the society he was creating, the damage to Germans and the evil forces that were being unleashed from his sycophants is gross irresponsibility and therefore a manifest of psychopathy.
For the destruction he wrought on his people and Europe he can be quite clearly described as a psychopath.
I have spoken to relatives and survivors and heard their accounts and yes you can read between the lines of what actually happened.
Certainly the allied leaders were not saints but that doesn't change the fact that nazi ideology tried to subjugate Europe and kill entire races within the continent itself.
They had to be removed for the greater good.
Like the quote from Vietnam goes 'we had to destroy the village to liberate it' or the military use the term now collateral damage that is war kill or be killed.
I'm consistently confused with western leaders' silly positions on Russian words and actions. Either they have absolutely no idea what they are talking about, in which case they can do 5 minutes' research to learn about Maidan or US/NATO provocations in Ukraine. OR, they are boldly lying and they are actively supporting the cause of evil and bloodshed.
When reality hits in the West it is going to hit hard. The rest of the world has lost any respect for them, as their double standards stick out like dog's balls.
Excellent report—fully agree with your analysis of the US and European bad actors fueling this disastrous conflict. Best wishes from London. I wish more people in the West would engage in critical thinking and independent research instead of unquestioningly accepting mainstream media propaganda and falsehoods.
Thanks Martin.
Thanks for the update Rob.
Good to see some change in direction towards the Zionists, although token at present, by our pro Israel leadership.
Being cynical I think it is more that groupthink thing just to defuse attitudes and make their populations happier (in the belief that their leaders take notice of their feelings) while they formulate a more hidden-zionist devoted strategy.
Nice of you to highlight the Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken.
Who Simplicus has on his recent post confirming what we all thought.
That the ceasefire was just a cunning plan to insert NATO forces to support the banderists.
Russia can see them coming from a mile away and was nowhere near falling for it.
I read a Ukrainian philosopher (with ex-military experience) has forecast a total collapse of the frontline in Autumn.
So the wars go on!
You are right, there is no danger of the Russians falling for troops in Ukraine - even if its just 'the willing'. The collapse could come sooner if the Russian put their foot on the gas and they may do so in response to other developments. With regard to Iran, I haven't see reports on yesterday's talks yet. Thanks Anthony.
The collapse could come sooner if the Russian put their foot on the gas...
This could be a bad strategy. May be it is more clever to advance smootly right under the radar detection of the MSM. Think about the frog in the hot water...
I think it depends how and when it is used but it could be a bad strategy as you say. I didn't mean big arrow offensives btw.
It is difficult to be very optimistic on the Iran talks being anything other than detrimental to Iran's interests and it's rights to be treated as an equal counterpart to the hegemon Rob.
But we will see.
Following the latest meeting on the 23rd May in Rome, Araghchi told the Italian FM that the talks had been ‘professional and reasonable’ while expressing the hope that the Americans would understand Iran’s principled position, thereby paving the way for ‘tangible progress'. Araghchi criticised the US, Israel and the West for the genocide and destruction in Gaza and called for more aid to be delivered to the city. (There will be more in the Update).
Dear Rob, thank you for beeing always a lawyer for civilian victims of terror attacs.
Regards Hans
Cheers Hans
Thanks for your great work! We've shared the link on our daily report.
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Thanks for that Skeptic.
Thank you so much for all you do.
No worries Bill.
Wonderful summation, as always, Dr. Campbell, although I do have a quibble with one of your footnotes.
From the article: "Hitler wanted Speer to destroy all that could sustain life in Germany because in his view the people did not deserve to survive."
I'm suspicious of this statement. It would be wildly out of character for Hitler to say such a thing. In all my years of investigating the facts of our 20th century history I have never come across this claim before. It doesn't pass the smell test with me. In fact, it scans like a well-rehearsed Tribal Lie, and god knows, we're all too familiar with examples of self-aggrandizing Tribal Lies, aren't we?
Speer definitely had orders to destroy the infrastructure. I have read it a number of times and I've heard it from the horse's mouth. If you look up Speer documentaries you may find it. Furthermore, it is not out of character for Hitler to say such a thing but I can't remember whether Speer made reference to it or not. The only reference I can give for Hitler making this statement is from the film Downfall - which is not necessarily a reliable source, I know. Thanks for pointing that out Arthur. Does anyone else know whether Hitler said this?
Hi Arthur, I don't think there is any question that the order to destroy infrastructure was given but we have only Speer's word that Hitler said his people didn't deserve to survive and this is what the script of Downfall is based on. This article discusses it: https://www.deseret.com/2016/3/16/20584804/this-week-in-history-hitler-orders-the-destruction-of-germany/ But of course Speer could be lying as he is suspected of doing regarding a number of issues.
Interesting. I remember reading history that one of Hitlers statements was along the lines that if the third Reich collapsed its people would be to blame and deserved nothing. A drug addled statement from March 45 I think.
'Our nation’s struggle for existence forces us to utilize all means, even within Reich territory, to weaken the fighting power of our enemy and to prevent further advances. Any opportunity to inflict lasting damage on the striking power of the enemy must be taken advantage of. It is a mistake to believe that undestroyed or only temporarily paralyzed traffic, communications, industrial, and supply installations will be useful to us again after the recapture of lost territories. During his retreat, the enemy will leave behind only scorched earth and will abandon all concern for the population.
I therefore command –
All military transport and communication facilities, industrial establishments and supply depots, as well as anything else of value within Reich territory, which could in any way be used by the enemy immediately or within the foreseeable future for the prosecution of the war, will be destroyed'
Towards the latter months of the war, from what I have read, he was definitely of the opinion that the population was undeserving.
How could a psychopath not exhibit a belief like that?
Only fools, the naïve and the Tribe believe Hitler was a psychopath, and only deceivers insist on interpreting his speeches as contempt for the German people.
This constant re-writing of history has got to stop.
Hitler was a brilliant German Patriot and Nationalist with an insatiable curiosity. His personal library contained more than 16,000 books. He was a knowledgeable man, informed more through his natural curiosity than his formal education. He was a vegetarian who couldn't bring himself to kill an animal for food...and he could paint! (and I don't mean the siding on houses.)
He wasn't remotely psychopathic. He knew what was going on and he did what he could for his people. The tragedy is that he failed against the purloined resources of the entire Western World.
If he had succeeded in defeating the enemies of humanity in the 1940's we'd be in a much happier and saner state of mind than the state we find ourselves in now, thanks to who took over the world with the death of National Socialism...
I'm not going to get involved in this discussion but your opening paragraph is fallacious. It is simply not an argument to claim that people must be fools or naive to hold a certain view. I am sure you are familiar with the ad hominem fallacy Arthur.
No. I disagree Arthur and believe me, I don't consider the belief foolish at all.
A lot of people would disagree with you on that.
Their opinion would just be different to yours.
For someone who could take the actions Hitler did whilst also knowing the society he was creating, the damage to Germans and the evil forces that were being unleashed from his sycophants is gross irresponsibility and therefore a manifest of psychopathy.
For the destruction he wrought on his people and Europe he can be quite clearly described as a psychopath.
All in my opinion of course.
Good chatting with you.
Germany didn't destroy Europe. The All Lies did, Anthony.
The history you believe in was written by the Victors, who were, to a man, criminals who deserved the treatment they gave the Germans at Nuremburg.
One more thing - the fact that a large group of people believe the official narrative of the 20th century is no indication of it's truthfulness.
Have you ever read, Ibsen's play, "An Enemy Of The People"? There's a fundamental lesson we can all learn by reading it.
No, sorry I don't agree with you at all Arthur.
Clever thing you did with the All lies though.
I have spoken to relatives and survivors and heard their accounts and yes you can read between the lines of what actually happened.
Certainly the allied leaders were not saints but that doesn't change the fact that nazi ideology tried to subjugate Europe and kill entire races within the continent itself.
They had to be removed for the greater good.
Like the quote from Vietnam goes 'we had to destroy the village to liberate it' or the military use the term now collateral damage that is war kill or be killed.
Always better to end it sooner rather than later
WW2 was a just war. Tragic but that is the truth.
Great 👍 thanks
Epic post this week, Rob. Thanks, as always.
I'm consistently confused with western leaders' silly positions on Russian words and actions. Either they have absolutely no idea what they are talking about, in which case they can do 5 minutes' research to learn about Maidan or US/NATO provocations in Ukraine. OR, they are boldly lying and they are actively supporting the cause of evil and bloodshed.
Either possibility is incredibly frightening.
Cheers Occam
Thanks Rob, excellent as per normal.
When reality hits in the West it is going to hit hard. The rest of the world has lost any respect for them, as their double standards stick out like dog's balls.
Not in the case of my hound who has lost his balls and his tail.
('Bismarck') Thank you another excellent roundup, Rob.
I've changed it to Bismarck - thanks.
Cheers
cheers, with have a good read later after work. Thanks, Michael