According to a recent PEW poll, the population in every European NATO member country opposes war with Russia -- even if Russia attacks another NATO member. This despite NATO's saber-rattling and the media's relentless war propaganda. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml6ITgboGBo

As usual, when it comes to the warfare/welfare state there is no rancor in Washington. All the pretend acrimony between Republicans and Democrats is thrown out and consensus is magically reached. This week another massive military spending bill was approved by both parties - even as we learn about a trillion dollars being wasted in Afghanistan. The empire chugs along... ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQaXUWxX00g

The US House will vote today on a Democrat-introduced resolution limiting the President's ability to wage war on Iran without Congressional approval. Is this finally a sign that the Legislative Branch is taking up its Constitutional obligations? Or is this just more partisan show-boating? ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AhgDBs2Vv8

Government is not a problem solver, but a problem multiplier; the reaction to Covid being just the latest example. Government actions piled a host of new and devastating problems on top of Covid itself! We now have an inflation problem created by government spending and Fed counterfeiting. Will government's reaction to inflation create new problems on top? Yes. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdSGcmWmEgc