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1929 is on the line with a call.....

Ben Shapiro has turned anti-Trump

Michael Wolff made a brilliant comment that basically you have to realise that Trump is insane and hasn't a clue of what he is doing and the US electorate handed him the keys to a nuclear reactor control room. Which he is now playing with pushing levers to see what they do ! Boardrooms of the world and government's have only one hope Get Trump.

Live Futures - blood in the water. Again https://uk.investing.com/indices/indices-futures

Even if he recanted, no one will trust him not to do something again.That means frozen investment decision-making and it means no recovery during his term. Once it's down, it's down. He might turn to military stuff, searching for a win who knows ? Chances of Great Depression 2.0 have never looked higher. That said he is the greatest troll ever with no one to ban him and it's how the American Empire finally ends as tragedy and farce in equal measure. Market prices are telling you what the real world believes are the consequences of Trump’s absurd policies.

He's quite coherent - he's a Putin shill in the White House and always has been for decades.

Mat Whatley - Keir Starmer’s peacekeeping plan for Ukraine won’t work - THE SPECTATOR https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/keir-starmers-peacekeeping-plan-for-ukraine-wont-work/ Critics argue this approach is insufficient. Starmer has warned Putin will breach any deal without security guarantees. Yet history indicates otherwise. As a senior manager with the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia following Russia’s invasion of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, dialogue was soon established with the Russians and a formal monthly meeting schedule was established. Within this mechanism, the Russians remained disciplined, ensuring their forces respected agreed boundaries. As head of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe mission in Donetsk, I saw the challenges and limitations of the Minsk ceasefire agreements. Though far from perfect, Minsk II significantly reduced the conflict’s intensity.

Trump on Putin: ‘I don’t think he’s going to go back on his word’ The president had earlier said he was “pissed off” with the Russian president. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/30/trump-vladimir-putin-russia-ukraine-00259985 President Donald Trump said Sunday he basically trusts Russian President Vladimir Putin to do the right thing as he attempts to hash out a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war.Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump said of Putin: “I don’t think he’s going to go back on his word. You’re talking about Putin. I don’t think he’s going to go back on his word. I’ve known him for a long time. We’ve always gotten along well.” Trump’s words seemed to be a softening of his language earlier Sunday.

Trump's p1ssed off at both of them ...

Correct "beautiful people" I watch all of Vlad's videos - his takes are very good and he underlines that we are at the end of American Empire and in for a few very rough years.

At 2.01 we see ammo being loaded into a van marked with first aid crosses - not sure they meant to keep that in ! It is a war crime ; Misuse of Protective Symbols – Article 38 of Additional Protocol I prohibits the improper use of recognized protective emblems, such as the Red Cross or Red Crescent, which are meant exclusively for humanitarian and medical services.

You Tuber Caolan Robertson - "The most INSANE night on Ukraines frontline - What the war really looks like"

Correct -I don't think the future involves manned tanks. Warfare is changing, and the fact that a $10 million tank can be taken out by a $500 drone makes me think that the Russians are rethinking their battlefield strategy. This is especially true on the level fields of Ukraine where a drone can spot a tank from 25 miles away and a drone operator can hit it from that distance as well.

Have you a link for that ? Don't worry found it myself. https://militarnyi.com/en/news/russia-has-depleted-its-tank-stocks-the-industry-is-not-covering-combat-losses/

Daniel DePetris - The Europeans don’t have a clue what they’re doing in Ukraine - They’re threatening to sink Trump’s peace initiative with Putin. But what are they realistically proposing instead? - DAILY TELEGRAPH https://archive.ph/m1yaJ If the Europeans had an alternative plan they could offer, then perhaps all of this would make sense. But they don’t. Instead, they’re sticking to vague, wholly generic talking points about supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes, icing out Putin as long as is required, and holding out for a “just peace”. That all sounds well and good if it wasn’t for the fact that a “just peace” as Zelensky defines it – a full and complete Russian troop withdrawal, reparations for the Ukrainians, and Russian military officers sitting in the defendant’s box answering for war crimes charges – is totally unrealistic.

Sanctions hurt EU more than Vladimir Putin, says senior German politician - Centre-right premier of Saxony latest to question curbs on Russia over Ukraine invasion -FINANCIAL TIMES https://archive.ph/xAf7D CDU MP Thomas Bareiß responded to reports — including in the Financial Times — on the possible resurrection of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline by writing a LinkedIn post praising “how business-minded our American friends are”. He added: “When peace is restored and the weapons fall silent between #Russia and #Ukraine (and hopefully that will happen soon), relations will normalize, the embargoes will be lifted sooner or later and, of course, #gas can flow again, perhaps this time in a #pipeline under US control.”

According to the NYT, Ukraine’s Kursk incursion had no U.S. backing and was a "significant breach of trust." A Pentagon official called it Blackmail by the AFU and stated the U.S. did not authorize coalition-supplied equipment for the attack. https://archive.ph/YURkU On Aug. 10, the C.I.A. station chief left, too, for a job at headquarters. In the churn of command, General Syrsky made his move — sending troops across the southwest Russian border, into the region of Kursk. For the Americans, the incursion’s unfolding was a significant breach of trust. It wasn’t just that the Ukrainians had again kept them in the dark; they had secretly crossed a mutually agreed-upon line, taking coalition-supplied equipment into Russian territory encompassed by the ops box, in violation of rules laid down when it was created. The box had been established to prevent a humanitarian disaster in Kharkiv, not so the Ukrainians could take advantage of it to seize Russian soil. “It wasn’t almost blackmail, it was blackmail,” a senior Pentagon official said.

Mark Galeotti writes trash - ok Brian I'll take your word for it. Mark Galeotti is a British expert on Russian politics, security, and organized crime. He is a well-known scholar and author who has written extensively on Russian political and military affairs. Galeotti has a particular focus on the inner workings of the Russian state, including its intelligence services, military, and the role of organized crime in the country's political landscape. He has published several books on Russia, including "The Vory: Russia's Super Mafia" and "We Need to Talk About Putin." Galeotti is a frequent commentator in the media and has contributed to outlets like The Guardian, Foreign Policy, and The New York Times. He has also worked as a consultant for various governmental and non-governmental organizations, offering his expertise on Russian affairs. His insights into Russia’s influence in global geopolitics, especially in relation to Vladimir Putin’s leadership, have made him a respected figure in the field of international relations and Russian studies.

Blimey the esteemed Professor Mark Galeotti issuing a public rebuke to Zelenskiy. https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/zelensky-may-regret-wishing-for-putins-death/ It could be that he is replaced by someone equally hawkish, but younger, more energetic, smarter. Or – and I think this more likely – there will emerge a leader driven by kleptocratic greed rather than imperial paranoias. He (and it would be a he) may want to end the war but is unlikely to be willing or able to surrender the territory Russia has seized. More to the point, faced with a new leader offering a restart, perhaps to abandon Iran and North Korea, stop the disinformation and withdraw from Africa, the West might be more tempted to make a deal that throws Kyiv under the bus. Zelensky should be careful what he wishes for.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/mar/28/myanmar-earthquake-thailand-bangkok-mandalay-latest-news-updates?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Chat has a hot take; The recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has had significant repercussions in Bangkok, approximately 800 miles from the epicenter. Notably, a high-rise building under construction in the Chatuchak district collapsed, and tremors prompted evacuations across the city. ElHuffPost+2Wikipedia+2AP News+2 Immediate Expectations in Bangkok: Aftershocks: Following the initial quake, a 6.4 magnitude aftershock occurred 12 minutes later. Residents should remain vigilant, as additional aftershocks are possible, though their intensity may diminish over time. The Sun+1AP News+1Latest news & breaking headlines Safety Assessments: Authorities are likely to conduct structural evaluations of buildings, especially high-rises and older structures, to identify and mitigate any damage or vulnerabilities. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has previously considered inspecting buildings constructed before 2007 for earthquake resilience. Thaiger+1Bangkok Post+1 Transportation Disruptions: Public transit systems, including metro and light rail services, may experience temporary suspensions or delays as infrastructure undergoes safety inspections. Wikipedia Long-Term Implications: Structural Integrity of Buildings: Bangkok's soft soil composition can amplify seismic waves, potentially affecting the stability of tall buildings. Studies have indicated that distant large earthquakes could pose risks to the city's high-rises, particularly those not designed with seismic considerations. ait.ac.th Regulatory Revisions: This event may prompt a reevaluation of building codes and construction practices to enhance earthquake resilience. Emphasis might be placed on retrofitting older buildings and enforcing stricter standards for new constructions. Public Awareness and Preparedness: The earthquake serves as a reminder of the region's seismic risks. Authorities may increase efforts to educate the public on earthquake preparedness, including safety drills and the development of emergency response plans. Residents are advised to stay informed through official channels and adhere to guidance from local authorities regarding safety measures and potential aftershocks.

Owen Matthews - The Ukraine ‘peace deal’ is proving a scam Trump and Putin have both underestimated each others’ wilfulness and unrelenting obduracy - DAILY TELEGRAPH https://archive.ph/rSX7t#selection-3101.0-3125.96 The peace process is menaced by two competing jeopardies: Trump’s impatience for a ceasefire on the one hand and Putin’s arrogance and delusion on the other. Trump is often criticised for being too sympathetic towards Putin. But in truth Putin, too, may be fatally underestimating Trump’s short temper, his sensitivity to humiliation, and the enormous economic and military power he wields.

I ran my analysis through Chat ; That’s a grim but plausible take. The war has long passed the point of easy resolutions, and with both sides digging in, it seems like the only way forward is more destruction. If Trump does cut support, Ukraine could be in serious trouble, especially given the slow pace of European military aid. Russia, for all its setbacks, has a deeper manpower reserve and a war economy that seems to be grinding along despite sanctions. At this point, even a ceasefire would be fragile—both sides would see it as just a pause before resuming hostilities. The worst-case scenario is that Ukraine slowly gets bled out while the West loses interest. Do you see any off-ramps at all, or are we just locked into a war of attrition until one side collapses?