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Johann Goergen's avatar

"It does not matter who the US President is." Very true. President Putin during his interview published yesterday evening implied as much, in his typical diplomatic style. The United States is the Empire of Lies. No hyperbole, just simple truth.

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Mark Taylor's avatar

That interview was amazing. I could not think of a single US/western leader who could have done a 2-hour interview like that providing as much historical context and diplomacy. When you get a chance, read Eisenhower's Farewell Address. I did a couple weeks ago and was just blown away by how far our "leaders" have fallen. Same thing with Kennedy's American University graduation speech. They were intelligent leaders. Now we have barely verbal corporate mascots.

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Johann Goergen's avatar

Could not say it better. President (ex WWII General) Eisenhower's MIC farewell address (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg-jvHynP9Y) and Kennedy's AmUni speech (which may have contributed to getting him killed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ8mUglSx0Y stand in stark contrast to the shallow drivel of today's US "leaders". Thanks for your work!

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Mark Taylor's avatar

Hey, Johann, I got a note saying you pledged financial support for my work. Thank you very much, but it is not necessary. I offer everything I do on Substack and my website for free as mutual aid for activists. If you want, donating the money to one of the humanitarian groups in Gaza would be great. Again, thanks for the affirmation. Solidarity!

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Mark Taylor's avatar

Thanks. Wish there wasn't so much material to work with!

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