"The US simply cannot keep up. If only because it lacks brainpower." So true! As our "diplomatic" talking points become more imbecilic by the day, I'm left pondering the degree to which Joe and Jane Public have completely either tuned out politics altogether or completely outsourced their brain to their pundit(s) of choice. It seems, sadly, that both things can be true in the same lazy and propagandized mind--easily tuning out reason and accepting the lies.
Very impressive assessment, put the spot on the shadow. I like Larry and Andrei. Like Ton Verso, I notice that they are more and more political commentators. You cannot publish every day and going deep. For me it's OK but you cannot limit your source of information and knowledge. News Forensic is mandatory for freeing your mind and get informed. Andrei as to relax and keep us informed about Russian military and stop to be obsess by the American human assets in the "free world" manicure and blackmail by the CIA for 80 years and put in command of almost all international organisation including UN. Democracy is a control system but a weak one especialy design to be easy to control by oligarchs and USA is full of that species. In time of war it's very hard to convince someone but you must keep informed the peoples who are open mind.
Excellent synopsis of weaponry, strategic alliances, tactical strengths that a non-military person can understand. The growing China-Russian partnership is poorly appreciated by American public. China is clearly stepping up onto the international stage as a powerful force. US is losing its superpower status but acts like it is unaware of that.
Is this insanity, stupidity, or deliberate destruction of US for Agenda 21 and NWO reset? US nationalism could be seen as obstacle to overcome for a Satanist totalitarian goal. But I suspect the globalists have miscalculated the outcome based on the new Russia-China- Saudi-Iran-India alliances. The new cooperation between Iran and Saudi happening as defense against the western hegemony takes priority over Islamic tribal conflicts.
“Strong leaders engage their critics and make themselves stronger.
Weak leaders silence their critics and make themselves weaker.” Adam Grant
It seems delusional to diminish the writings of people with actual experience in favor of those who watch a lot of Hollywood and seem hellbent to spout slogans, get others to fight their fights and obviously spend too much time with video games. Pretty pictures are not coming out of the trenches in Ukraine. There is always someone faster, better equipped or smarter. Are we dying for others profits or to save something worth dying for? I miss the Saker.
I have stopped reading Larry and Andrei. I generally skim their articles. But they have become essentially political commentators and very repetitious at that.
As an American i sadly see how we r sinking in the mud. Once we had a great nation and now we r fading. The mutton heads are so brain dead they cant even see the wolves on the horizon.
It breaks my hear that ore demise is sooooooooooo close.
I guess we deserve it. I am old but worry about my children and granschildren.
If there is a God out there (I doubt it) the Lord have mercy upon us .
Taiwan seems more like a porcupine to me. The Pearl River Delta Megacity is way more valuable than the island of Taiwan. China making noise about attacking it is simply to make the stupid US policymakers expend treasure to push back on it (like the US Navy's operational tempo, which has totally exhausted its sailors)(do you want guys with 5 hours of sleep a night for 2 years handling nuclear weapons? I don't!).
I'm glad you've directed me here from Larry's place. Excellent write up. One niggle: I think the letters "AF," was the turning point in the Pacific Theatre.
"The US simply cannot keep up. If only because it lacks brainpower." So true! As our "diplomatic" talking points become more imbecilic by the day, I'm left pondering the degree to which Joe and Jane Public have completely either tuned out politics altogether or completely outsourced their brain to their pundit(s) of choice. It seems, sadly, that both things can be true in the same lazy and propagandized mind--easily tuning out reason and accepting the lies.
Very impressive assessment, put the spot on the shadow. I like Larry and Andrei. Like Ton Verso, I notice that they are more and more political commentators. You cannot publish every day and going deep. For me it's OK but you cannot limit your source of information and knowledge. News Forensic is mandatory for freeing your mind and get informed. Andrei as to relax and keep us informed about Russian military and stop to be obsess by the American human assets in the "free world" manicure and blackmail by the CIA for 80 years and put in command of almost all international organisation including UN. Democracy is a control system but a weak one especialy design to be easy to control by oligarchs and USA is full of that species. In time of war it's very hard to convince someone but you must keep informed the peoples who are open mind.
Excellent synopsis of weaponry, strategic alliances, tactical strengths that a non-military person can understand. The growing China-Russian partnership is poorly appreciated by American public. China is clearly stepping up onto the international stage as a powerful force. US is losing its superpower status but acts like it is unaware of that.
Is this insanity, stupidity, or deliberate destruction of US for Agenda 21 and NWO reset? US nationalism could be seen as obstacle to overcome for a Satanist totalitarian goal. But I suspect the globalists have miscalculated the outcome based on the new Russia-China- Saudi-Iran-India alliances. The new cooperation between Iran and Saudi happening as defense against the western hegemony takes priority over Islamic tribal conflicts.
“Strong leaders engage their critics and make themselves stronger.
Weak leaders silence their critics and make themselves weaker.” Adam Grant
It seems delusional to diminish the writings of people with actual experience in favor of those who watch a lot of Hollywood and seem hellbent to spout slogans, get others to fight their fights and obviously spend too much time with video games. Pretty pictures are not coming out of the trenches in Ukraine. There is always someone faster, better equipped or smarter. Are we dying for others profits or to save something worth dying for? I miss the Saker.
I have stopped reading Larry and Andrei. I generally skim their articles. But they have become essentially political commentators and very repetitious at that.
This article is masterful military analysis.
Thank you.
Many thanks for that excellent summary!
Readers interested in China's defensive capabilities might enjoy "All Your West Pacific Belong China Now.." https://tinyurl.com/2aanz2aw
As an American i sadly see how we r sinking in the mud. Once we had a great nation and now we r fading. The mutton heads are so brain dead they cant even see the wolves on the horizon.
It breaks my hear that ore demise is sooooooooooo close.
I guess we deserve it. I am old but worry about my children and granschildren.
If there is a God out there (I doubt it) the Lord have mercy upon us .
Cheers n beers
PS love the song reminds me the good old days.
Re: Russian Hypersonic missiles. I believe the Russians have currently deployed and are using, or capable of using, four different systems:
The Kinzhal, the Zircon, and the Avengard. Now add the Vympel, giving Russia a land killer, a ship killer, a city killer, and now a plane killer
Could Chinese finance survive a war? Doubtful. Therefore Chinese industry won't either.
Taiwan seems more like a porcupine to me. The Pearl River Delta Megacity is way more valuable than the island of Taiwan. China making noise about attacking it is simply to make the stupid US policymakers expend treasure to push back on it (like the US Navy's operational tempo, which has totally exhausted its sailors)(do you want guys with 5 hours of sleep a night for 2 years handling nuclear weapons? I don't!).
Excellent article.
The problem with Chinese technology is that it is USA's 2.0. The ''borrow'' them from USA!
Isn't that problematic?
Also, is Taiwan getting close to detonating a fissile material?
Off topic if I may:
Such forensic analysis of Russian air defense systems in Syria is long over due.
Given Israeli bombing with impunity, either those systems are not as good as reported, or Russia refuses to share the technology with Syria.
I'm glad you've directed me here from Larry's place. Excellent write up. One niggle: I think the letters "AF," was the turning point in the Pacific Theatre.
Cheers from Cheyenne!
See here for Gilbert Doctorow mentioning Andrei Martyanov too: https://gilbertdoctorow.com/2023/03/23/discussing-the-xi-visit-to-moscow-with-norways-glenn-diesen/