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Wendy Syme's avatar

George, this is why I subscribe to you... well said!

I am so sick of the Putin bashing and no one discusses the US NATO expansion, nor the Minsk agreements breached, while Merkel and the little Napoleon Macron in 2022 openly said they only security guaranteed the agreements so Ukraine could weaponize against Russia.

Unlike you - The mainstream Media only says what they're paid too - no integrity. I have a media background, and we saw the changes with political influence over 20 years ago. You are 100% correct. Including the Israeli expansion, people are fed propaganda rather than facts - If the US backs away from everything, including supporting Isreal - maybe things would be as they should be as countries have to deal with their neighbours with what they have within their means. Isreal may not have breached borders as they have and may have had to find a way to deal with the Palestinians in a fair manner, allowing for peaceful co-existence. I don't know, just thinking that without US backing - Isreal have no power.

Same for Ukraine. The US, EU and UK - they are all part of the problem. I think Russia has a right to do what they need to do to protect their borders. Let's not forget that Ukraine was in the top 1 most corrupt country in Europe and top 3 in the world for over 20 years. And Australia being part of this debacle is simply appalling. We need a referendum to agree to where our taxpayer dollars are going.

BRICS may be what is needed to change the world order and allow fairness back.

thank you - good article.

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George Hazim's avatar

Thank you Wendy for your support. You're a star as always.

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Wendy Syme's avatar

You are the star George, for always being true to your values - whether I agree with you or not, you have integrity and always put the facts and truth forward.

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George Hazim's avatar

Thank you Wendy. That's why I love you and your husband. Good honest people who are genuine salt of the people. No Bullshit, no pretension just pure goodness and honesty.

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Roslyn Ross's avatar

Tognini does not deal in facts. She is a propaganda shill, nothing more. She is not particularly bright and she is totally ignorant on the topics she puts her name to, probably written by someone else and she may not even read them.

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gypsy33's avatar

Roslyn, and she’s ugly, too!

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Roslyn Ross's avatar

I don't think we can criticise people for their looks. She is not ugly but what she says and supposedly writes is incredibly ugly and will in time impact her looks.

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Graeme A Rickards's avatar

Powerful writing George, thank you.

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George Hazim's avatar

Thank you for your ongoing support Graeme.

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Gogs's avatar

I am 1000% sure the "West" has caused many more deaths, much more destruction and chaos this century than Russia. And there was a lot of looting and pillaging in the 90s under the banner of spreading democracy. To believe the MSM, their blatant lies and gaslighting requires extraordinary levels of blind faith and gullibility, not to mention hypocrisy. These hacks' next challenge will be somehow reassuring readers their plummeting standards of living and increasing squeeze is either not really happening (we're imagining it) or "worth it". They'll perhaps change their POV when they lose their own jobs.

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Roslyn Ross's avatar

Well said. Great article.

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BFGAlien's avatar

Excellent article

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Raveen's avatar

'....a textbook case of Western media manufacturing consent for war.'

The frustrating part is, the Western media's reach is so far and widespread, spreading lies and propaganda all over the world...not just the West.

And more often than not, people don't think critically and just passively accept such 'news'.

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Callura Michael's avatar

I stand with Canada. Fighting Trump to keep CANADA’S Sovereignty,National Security and Territorial Integrity is a BIGGER PRIORITY then UKRAINE

https://substack.com/@calluramichael491850/note/c-98516938?r=1ii73h&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

Canadian Trump Supporters: You Are a Threat to This Country

This is a post from Liz Cheney. I wish I had written it b,ut I didn't. I'm not sure I could have said it better.

It frames the danger and real threat that Canadians who support Trump's takeover of Canada as the 51st State.

It's more than a Precautionary Take. It's a Dire Warning

“There’s no sugarcoating it anymore. If you support Donald Trump—especially as a Canadian—you are a direct threat to this country. Not just an embarrassment, not just misinformed, but a genuine threat to Canada’s democracy, stability, and future.

This isn’t a debate about left vs. right. It’s about whether you stand with democracy or with a wannabe dictator who is dismantling it in real-time

Trump Is a Danger to Canada—And So Are You

Let’s be clear about what Donald Trump means for Canada:

• Trade & Economy: Trump has already proven he’s willing to rip up trade deals, slap tariffs on Canadian goods, and treat this country like an economic punching bag. His second term will be worse. He wants to exploit Canada, not work with us.

• Right-Wing Extremism: Trump emboldens the most dangerous, radical elements of society—white supremacists, conspiracy theorists, and violent extremists. We saw it with the Freedom Convoy, which had direct ties to American far-right groups. Supporting Trump means welcoming that extremism into Canada.

• Attack on Sovereignty: Trump has openly treated Canada as weak and disposable. If given the chance, he would force our government into submission, demand loyalty to his agenda, and strip us of our independence.

So when a Canadian proudly declares they support Trump over any Canadian leader, what they’re really saying is:

✔️ They would rather see this country controlled by a foreign dictator than governed by Canadians.

✔️ They support the rise of authoritarianism over the principles of democracy.

✔️ They would rather burn this country to the ground than see a government they don’t like in power.

That’s not patriotism. That’s treasonous thinking.

Double the Threat: Canadian Trump Supporters Are Worse Than American Ones

It’s bad enough when Americans fall for Trump’s lies. But when Canadians do it? That’s next-level delusion.

At least in the U.S., Trump voters are dealing with their own country’s fate. Canadians who support Trump are betraying their own country’s interests to cheer for an authoritarian who couldn’t care less if Canada collapsed.

These people aren’t “conservatives.” They’re not “free thinkers.” They’re useful idiots for an anti-democratic movement that would destroy Canada without a second thought.

Time to Call It What It Is

We need to stop treating Canadian Trump supporters as just misinformed or misguided. They are actively choosing to support a fascist movement that threatens everything this country stands for.

They are a risk to our democracy. They are a risk to our sovereignty. They are a risk to our safety.

And we will call them out at every turn. Because when democracy is at stake, silence is not an option.

What Greenland is doing , should also be done in Canada. Canada is being threatened . THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND HIS ADMINISTRATION are enforcing Tariffs Threatening Canadas Economic Sovereignty and is against USMC Trade Agreements. The United States President and Administration is threatening ANNEXATION OF CANADA. Which is a Threat to Canadas Sovereignty and NATIONAL SECURITY. The President of the United States and Administration is backing CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE PARTY. Promoting separation of Alberta Canada. A threat to CANADIAN SOVEREIGNTY AND TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY.

https://substack.com/@calluramichael491850/note/c-97854975?r=1ii73h&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

https://substack.com/@calluramichael491850/note/c-97854975?r=1ii73h&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

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Michael Peck's avatar

“Industry” used to mean “manufacturing” (factories, machinery, steel etc) but has long lost that meaning (for example, “the credit card industry”).

Nevertheless “media industry” seems perfectly apt: aside from its role in advertising the media “manufactures” consent, or if not consent, an image or interpretation of the world that serves the purposes of the political and business and financial elites.

The old school “journalist” who sought the truth and to reveal contemporary events in context was always a very rare breed. Where is today’s Robert Fisk? Not to be found in the legacy media. Absolutely not to be found in the Murdoch press! More likely found these days on YouTube, Substack, even on “X” and - thank you George - this very Substack.

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gypsy33's avatar

Callura,

As an Amerikkkan I agree with you completely. While Canada’s policies are near as bad as our own….what the fuck! Canada is supposed to be our FRIEND! (See how it works out to be “friends” with Amerikkka?)

I was highly gratified to see Canadian liquor store owners removing Amerikkkan brands from their shelves in spite of the Kentucky and Tenesee distillers begging them not to 😁

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