Trump Titanic, Iran Iceberg Mark Wauck To review: Depending on context, these statements usually signify desperation on Trump’s part. Over the last few days we’ve been seeing reports that Trump is seeking a new ceasefire—a ten day one—with Iran, using intermediaries like Qatar and Pakistan (probably an intermediary to China, as well). Iran just kept […]
The New Statesman: Under siege on the Gaza flotilla An account of Israel’s capture and abuse of hundreds onboard a human rights mission to Gaza By Noa Avishag Schnall Once we arrived at the prison, we were repeatedly forced onto our knees while shackled, now in metal handcuffs, and ordered to press our heads against the […]
PP’s Trump Oil Price Manipulation Going Mainstream? 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, TUCKER! I’ll be heading out in less than an hour, but it’s worth contemplating the implications of what’s going on with oil prices. Recall what Maggie Haberman told Mario yesterday: Senior cabinet officials responsible for dealing with the economic fallout weren’t even present […]
Notice the role of Charles Kushner, Jared’s father and current U.S. ambassador to France. From Wikipedia: In 2005, Kushner was convicted of illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering, and was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, which he served in the Federal Prison Camp, Montgomery. As a convicted felon, he was also disbarred in three states. He […]
