JM—A lot of Russians are demanding that Russia do “something” about Starlink. The Russians have responded with a Starlink equivalent —Rassvet— but tailored for Russia alone and military purposes around Russia, as well as high speed Internet access all over the Federation.

JM—MAGA (and MIGA) are the biggest lies ever promulgated on a dumbed down and utterly gullible public — and, ironically, on the most arrogant and foolish of the public, i.e., those who declare everyone but themselves to be “sheeple”. The moment someone utters the word “sheeple” in anything but an ironic sense they have revealed themselves to be the most sheepish of all (yes, that’s half a joke).

And note that the oligarchy did not dumb us down. We dumbed ourselves down by hating intellectualism and maturity and fully embracing our inner infants. This was obvious way back in the 1970s when ironic humor appeared that celebrated stupidity, cruelty, and selfishness.

GD—The conversation with Brian Berletic, a former US Marine and geopolitical analyst, centers on the United States’ strategic approach to maintaining global primacy by waging indirect and direct conflicts against Russia, Iran, and China. Berletic argues that the US is not genuinely seeking balanced power relations but instead aims for hegemonic dominance, employing diplomacy as a tool to justify aggressive policies rather than pursue peace. The US is engaged in a multi-theater economic and proxy war to weaken potential rivals who could challenge its declining influence, particularly focusing on disrupting key alliances and trade routes that connect Eurasian powers.

JM—The Oreshnik is just one weapon — a very expensive one. Western analysts estimate 40 or 50 million dollars because that is what it would cost in the West. In Russia, you can guess 30 million and probably less, especially with serial production. On the other hand, this is a weapon that can wipe out an entire airbase in one go. Or hit any place in Europe in minutes. There is no defense against it. A little pricey — worth it.

GW—The war in the Persian Gulf is portrayed as over, marking a considerable victory for the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Claims include:
Cessation of all hostilities, including in Lebanon.
Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though it was never closed.
Iran regaining access to billions of dollars previously frozen by the U.S. in various international locations.
Iran committing to not pursue nuclear weapons, effectively returning to the status quo ante established before Trump’s administration.