Russia’s government paper: “What went against Orbán was his unprecedentedly long time in office...16 years in a row, 20 in total. The fatigue factor, growing tired of the same people is psychologically understandable.” A reminder: it’s writing about Hungary. #ReadingRussia

In today’s Russian papers: latest data “rules out stabilisation or economic growth [in Russia]…forecasts of a deeper & more protracted recession.” Plus, Russian kindergartens to teach “traditional values” via games. And a Russian joke that’s a real puzzle... #ReadingRussia

Dear #merica, #ShadyVance is also working for putin.

Meanwhile Prof Tim Snyder is also issuing warnings about the same.

For first time ever, Army chief of chaplains fired — by Hegseth baptistnews.com/article/for-...

Trump has insulted and tariffed his European allies, persuaded Denmark to prepare for a US invasion and, by pressuring Ukraine and not Russia, encouraged Putin to keep fighting. All of which he has forgotten. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

So now Democrats are more of an enemy than Russia or China. The evil that permeates trumps soul grows and grows. Every Christian leader that does not speak up is complicit.

This is despicable. Shame on you Netanyahu. Orban is a Putin puppet & an authoritarian thug. Orban is an enemy of freedom. Like Trump & Orban, you are siding with Putin, a fascist, over the free world. You further isolate Israel, you give Israel a bad name, and you increase hatred of Israel. Resign.

Robert Mueller Served America. Trump Cheered His Death.This is not rough politics or another controversy. It is a glimpse into something darker now sitting in the Oval Office. A glimpse into the heart of a coward who ran from service. open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

Today’s Russian papers write about attempts to protest against internet censorship, & about growing depression in Russian society. “Restrictions are tightening…self-censorship increasing. This doesn’t help our psychological wellbeing.” #ReadingRussia

There are some 3,000 patients on dialysis machines in Cuba who are at risk of dying from a prolonged blackout.

Today one Russian newspaper writes of a world leader who has “made a mistake as old as the world. It’s a feature of personalistic regimes. He comes to believe in his own genius & takes a decision in a narrow circle of trusted persons...the blitzkrieg didn’t work.” #ReadingRussia

Former British Army Chief Delivers Reality Check To Trump Over His Latest Nato Warning www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/former...

UPDATE ON THE HORMUZ COALITION (Mon, March 16): 🇫🇷 France: REJECTED 🇬🇧 UK: REJECTED 🇮🇹 Italy: REJECTED 🇪🇸 Spain: REJECTED 🇯🇵 Japan: REJECTED 🇳🇴 Norway: REJECTED 🇨🇦 Canada: REJECTED 🇦🇺 Australia: REJECTED 🇩🇪 Germany: REJECTED 🇨🇳 China: NO RESPONSE 🇳🇱 Netherlands: NO RESPONSE 🇰🇷 South Korea: NO CONFIRMATION

To lighten the mood, a joke. A malignant narcissist, a rapist and a psychopath walk into a New York bar. "What can I do for you, Mr. Trump?" asks the barman. "Move over, I can't see myself in the mirror".

Americans are dying so that Kushner can make money

First Amendment violation, Brendan. I wonder if a class-action lawsuit (with 320 million of us being the injured class) might change your mind. Do this and ALL of us will see you in court.

The is the federal government telling news stations to provide favorable coverage of the war or their licenses will be pulled. A truly extraordinary moment. We aren't on the verge of a totalitarian takeover. WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF IT. Act like it.

This Trump tweet is a work of art and needs to be kept for posterity. It turns out that the US has destroyed 100% of Iran’s military capability. Yet, to combat a military with no capability he is left pleading with allies he has regularly insulted to save him in the Gulf.

Fragile Snowflake Hegseth.

Russian papers report the consequences of Moscow’s week-long mobile internet blackout. “Sales of walkie-talkies are up 27%, sales of pagers up 73%...sales of road atlases up 170%.” Meanwhile, high oil prices mean that Russia’s “export revenues are growing.” #ReadingRussia

Suggestion to Iran Release the proposals they presented to Kushner and Witkoff. These two, with no training or background in diplomacy apparently could not understand the technical details of the deal. They had no nuclear experts with them. The Iranians berated Witkoff for this, and he stormed out

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This story suggests that Witkoff and Kushner bungled the negotiations with Iran because they don't understand nuclear technology www.ms.now/news/trump-i...

From Paul Waldman, an occasional (and much appreciated) contributor to The Early Edition... www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-cabi...

Leaders around the world appear to be struggling to respond to an American administration that is no longer constrained by pretending to care about human lives, the law, or the cost of its hubris. trib.al/1Cwdk19

The President of the USA is now openly threatening Iran with being the target of one of the greatest crimes in world history. Trump is saying he will destroy the basis of life for more than 90 million people. He should be removed from office for this.

With Trump openly threatening to commit war crimes on a historic scale, I am making this piece I wrote last November free. It hypothesizes that the future of war will be a combination of ranged fires and war crimes. It has come faster than expected. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...

Executives at LEGO™ looking at this saying, "what did we do?!?"

At least these guys are still around. bsky.app/profile/rebb...

That still, small voice in the wasteland.

'It is amazing to see the top of the US government immediately jump to Russia’s defense as the Russians are helping Iran try to kill Americans.'

Trump’s entire political life has been premised around the unimportance of reality and the belief that he will never be held to account for his actions. From his perspective, why wouldn’t that pattern continue?

Iran’s people were facing a horrible shortage of water before the war began. If we are destroying desalination plants and setting fire to Teheran we are committing unfathomable crimes.

What a thin skinned tiny little baby and an absolutely unqualified disgraceful ass canoe. Trump will be forever seen as a low point for America

Now comes the ritual humiliation of NFL players. Just a few people speaking out in defense of their own dignity would make a big difference here.

By the time Trump is done, America’s only allies will be the dictatorships who sign up for the Board of Peace.

Some 800 US-made missiles have been used in three days across the Middle East, more than Ukraine has made use of over the four winter months. #EuropeNews

⚡️US joins Russia, China in opposing IAEA resolution condemning attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The U.S. voted against a resolution condemning attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on March 5.

"We are freeing Iran from religious fanatics". A prayer for Trump in the White House.

Quietly, calmly and forensically, BBC just dismantled the Trump communications shitshow on Iran. No hyperbole, just laying out an unprecedented military, diplomatic and reputational shambles. Worth a watch. (🎥 BBC News/BBC Verify)

"The oil is beginning to flow"

Having spent a year criticizing, insulting and threatening European leaders, Donald Trump now sees the value of having friends in strategically important places. That is, if they have military assets he can use.

This is what “regime change” means for Trump. No freedom for the Venezuelan, no democratic vote, just leave the old dictatorial system in place with most of the same people.

Iran launches wave of attacks, saying US will ‘bitterly regret’ sub sinking, calls for Trump’s blood

Trump defines anyone who opposes him as enemies. All lawsuits are baseless, proof "they" are out to get him. Will MAGA ever realise that tRump is a deeply corrupt flawed person. Its not a witch hunt but a response to his many transgressions. Doesn't look like it, and the Constitution isn't working.

Beware of false profits.‼️