Though I don’t doubt this writer’s sincerity, he presents only one perspective of the situation in the Donbas. It’s clear that that ethnic Russians in that region of Ukraine have resisted the de-Russification of their ancestral homelands by the Ukrainian government. His account, though, does support the government and media narrative tha…
Though I don’t doubt this writer’s sincerity, he presents only one perspective of the situation in the Donbas. It’s clear that that ethnic Russians in that region of Ukraine have resisted the de-Russification of their ancestral homelands by the Ukrainian government. His account, though, does support the government and media narrative that is being presented in the West. Unfortunately, however, that narrative is just as biased as this writer’s account. We in the west are not being provided a balanced view of the war in Ukraine. The omission of other perspectives amounts to deception. Here are just a few examples of that deception:
Jeff - As it happens, I spoke yesterday with a man who’s visited Ukraine regularly, frequently, for 50 years doing missionary and humanitarian work. He has countless friends and contacts there. He was there just last week! I asked him about Ukrainians in the eastern sector, whether it’s true that most of them support the Russian invasion and would prefer to rejoin Russia in some form. He said it’s not true, that this narrative is Russian propaganda. Much of the population in the east has Russian roots and Russian is their first language, but most prefer living in Ukraine as currently constituted. Why? The reason is simple. They’ve gotten used to a free society in Ukraine and have no desire to live under Russian totalitarianism. Communism is officially defunct in Russia, but state power remains and these Ukrainians want no part of it despite their Russian heritage.
Thanks, Mark. I think we can agree that it’s hard to know what to believe. I’m certain of a few things though. I’m certain that there is always more than one perspective on all events, and I’m just as certain that the msm is only providing one of those perspectives. I’m just as certain that until recently the msm depicted Ukraine as one of the most corrupt nations in the world. I don’t necessarily support the perspective of the Russian separatists in Ukraine. I’m just trying to demonstrate that there are, in fact, other perspectives.
Thanks for your sensible reply. Two things can be true at once: Ukrainian politicians and corporations can be corrupt, and Ukrainians - most of whom are NOT corrupt - can deserve freedom from Russian domination.
Absolutely. My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine. We are all pawns to at least one degree or another in a global power struggle. And right now the Ukrainian people are pawns on one the most dangerous parts of the elite’s chessboard.
Thanks for the digging, and repeating the vital message that Government and MSM can NEVER be trusted. I know that in Substack-land this seems like an obvious point, but this is still an embryonic project, and that message needs reinforcement at every opportunity
Yes indeed! Let’s not forget who made sure pro-Russian Yanukkvych was ousted: the same lovely Nuland who last week quite hesitantly admitted after several denials) that there were US bio labs in Ukraine (Rubio did not even press for information but only offered the leading question about any bio weapons discovered would be, of course, credited to The Russians!). Said bio labs contain hemorrhagic fever research. Interestingly, the Chinese virologist who fled China and rang the alarm about Covid (I wrote her name down when I listened to her discussion but unfortunately lost it) had also urgently warned that the next bio attack would be - wait for it - hemorrhagic fever, a far more lethal virus then Covid. MSM probably won’t be running with this story either!!
Well the ladies of the View think Tulsi, Tucker and Fox News should be investigated by the DOJ for even bringing this up. It's incomprehensible that after what the whole world has just been through people like that can still pander to politics and not be scared s^%# less about it happening again.
I confess I'm at a loss to explain the popularity of The View. I can't think of people less qualified to comment on current events. Sexist, racist, and classist--truly, the Trifecta--and Progs can't get enough of it...
Though I don’t doubt this writer’s sincerity, he presents only one perspective of the situation in the Donbas. It’s clear that that ethnic Russians in that region of Ukraine have resisted the de-Russification of their ancestral homelands by the Ukrainian government. His account, though, does support the government and media narrative that is being presented in the West. Unfortunately, however, that narrative is just as biased as this writer’s account. We in the west are not being provided a balanced view of the war in Ukraine. The omission of other perspectives amounts to deception. Here are just a few examples of that deception:
https://jeffcuttler.substack.com/p/ukrainian-war-lies?s=w
Jeff - As it happens, I spoke yesterday with a man who’s visited Ukraine regularly, frequently, for 50 years doing missionary and humanitarian work. He has countless friends and contacts there. He was there just last week! I asked him about Ukrainians in the eastern sector, whether it’s true that most of them support the Russian invasion and would prefer to rejoin Russia in some form. He said it’s not true, that this narrative is Russian propaganda. Much of the population in the east has Russian roots and Russian is their first language, but most prefer living in Ukraine as currently constituted. Why? The reason is simple. They’ve gotten used to a free society in Ukraine and have no desire to live under Russian totalitarianism. Communism is officially defunct in Russia, but state power remains and these Ukrainians want no part of it despite their Russian heritage.
Thanks, Mark. I think we can agree that it’s hard to know what to believe. I’m certain of a few things though. I’m certain that there is always more than one perspective on all events, and I’m just as certain that the msm is only providing one of those perspectives. I’m just as certain that until recently the msm depicted Ukraine as one of the most corrupt nations in the world. I don’t necessarily support the perspective of the Russian separatists in Ukraine. I’m just trying to demonstrate that there are, in fact, other perspectives.
Thanks for your sensible reply. Two things can be true at once: Ukrainian politicians and corporations can be corrupt, and Ukrainians - most of whom are NOT corrupt - can deserve freedom from Russian domination.
Absolutely. My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine. We are all pawns to at least one degree or another in a global power struggle. And right now the Ukrainian people are pawns on one the most dangerous parts of the elite’s chessboard.
Thanks for the digging, and repeating the vital message that Government and MSM can NEVER be trusted. I know that in Substack-land this seems like an obvious point, but this is still an embryonic project, and that message needs reinforcement at every opportunity
Yes indeed! Let’s not forget who made sure pro-Russian Yanukkvych was ousted: the same lovely Nuland who last week quite hesitantly admitted after several denials) that there were US bio labs in Ukraine (Rubio did not even press for information but only offered the leading question about any bio weapons discovered would be, of course, credited to The Russians!). Said bio labs contain hemorrhagic fever research. Interestingly, the Chinese virologist who fled China and rang the alarm about Covid (I wrote her name down when I listened to her discussion but unfortunately lost it) had also urgently warned that the next bio attack would be - wait for it - hemorrhagic fever, a far more lethal virus then Covid. MSM probably won’t be running with this story either!!
Well the ladies of the View think Tulsi, Tucker and Fox News should be investigated by the DOJ for even bringing this up. It's incomprehensible that after what the whole world has just been through people like that can still pander to politics and not be scared s^%# less about it happening again.
I saw that and it made my stomach turn. I keep thinking my level of incredulity can’t be surpassed anymore, but behold!
I confess I'm at a loss to explain the popularity of The View. I can't think of people less qualified to comment on current events. Sexist, racist, and classist--truly, the Trifecta--and Progs can't get enough of it...
Thanks for posting--the criminality is just right out in the open now, they don't even bother to hide it.
Dr. Yan is the Chinese virologist who escaped China! FYI