Peace sells but no one wants to lose the profits
Stepping to the edge of World War III with no real purpose for the United States
Special mid-week publication: as events are unfolding quickly in Europe, we’re dropping this edition ahead of schedule with the emerging Russian push forward in Ukraine and the unfolding conflict in Gaza between Hamas and Israel.
As the world nears the edge of World War III, you can see all the pieces fall into place for a conflict to begin between NATO and Russia. Even though the United States has designated billions in dollars for weapons and aid for Ukraine, there are too few soldiers, more accurately described, conscripts, to fight off a superior and better trained Russian military. World leaders, like French President Emmanuel Macron, are calling for European leaders to send troops to help the virtually decimated Ukraine resistance.
https://www.newsweek.com/nato-troops-ukraine-emmanuel-macron-russia-1896596
In just a matter of days, Russia will launch its spring offensive, secure control of the Donbass region of Ukraine in definitive victory, just in time for their May 9th Victory Day parade. Some are speculating that Russia will use more drones, though unlikely but potentially tactical nuke strikes or some new weapon against Ukraine this week. Though the anti-missile systems should be in place by then, but there isn’t much the Ukrainians can do at this point.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/russia-might-planning-massive-festive-120800206.html
The worst part is, short of military intervention from NATO, there is nothing anyone can do to stop them. And world leaders know the second that they commit troops in defense of Ukraine we will be in a hot conflict with Russia and its allies in World War III. Russia has made it clear that if NATO troops enter the conflict tactical nukes are on the table. So, Macron stands alone as other leaders won’t risk retaliatory strikes or reprisals from Russia over Ukraine, nor will the United States.
https://www.usip.org/current-situation-Ukraine
What makes it worse than that is Putin knows this and is resolved to follow through with his strategy and promise. The time for peace in this conflict has passed. He will have his victory in Ukraine for May 9th if he has anything to do about it. No more negotiation. No more potential for peace.
The real criminals in this situation are those who hindered the peace process back 2022. Depending on who you believe, and whether there was or wasn’t a peace agreement on the table, it does appear the Borish Johnson, then UK Prime Minister, either directly or indirectly sabotaged the deal. There was a moment, a pause back then, that could have saved many lives, but alas it was not to be so and for whatever reason we may never know.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/22/boris-johnson-ukraine-2022-peace-talks-russia
The United States appears to have had a hand in continuing the war as well. Needless to say, anything to weaken Russia (our old nemesis) and to aid our military industrial complex was ample enough incentive to send Ukrainian young men and women into the meat grinder of war.
Whether or not the United States believed or not the Ukrainians could win the war without additional troops from other countries, our nation has heavily invested in fighting a conflict with no discernible off ramp or end for victory. With nearly 75 billion USD in aid sent to Ukraine, there seems to be no answer what we are getting out of this conflict to which our underdog is going to lose. It leads one to wonder what our real motivation in this war is to spend this kind of money with no possibility for victory.
https://www.cfr.org/article/how-much-aid-has-us-sent-ukraine-here-are-six-charts
It is a beautiful distraction now for China to continue to deal with economic issues at home while silently preparing for their invasion of Taiwan. With all the bleeding hearts and close-to-home news media cameras focused on Europe, the Chinese war dragon continues spread across the Pacific rim. Whether you know it or not, and its certainly not being reported in the US media, our military along with Australia and 13 other nations in the region are preparing for the inevitable and imminent war with China.
Add the distraction of Israel and Hamas conflict in Gaza, bleeding off billions of US dollars as well, does it make you wonder if we are really the one superpower who is slowly and intentionally being weakened? At least, Israel and Iran chose to not escalate their direct confrontation. Both choosing to say that their mutual retaliatory strikes were enough to save face on the global stage. Though truthfully, Israel still has it’s hands full snuffing out Iran’s proxy, Hamas, within Gaza.
The world is amid two major conflicts and a potential third with China. The world stands on the edge of oblivion in our endless cycle of war and conflict. Where is the off ramp and path to victory for the United States in these conflicts? If we don’t get involved, then there is no need for victory. If the United States doesn’t get involved, does is it threaten our power and influence in the world? Shake the Magic Eight ball and you will get about as clear an answer as one can find.
There is no profit in peace. There is no advancement in technology without conflict. The world continues to reap what it has sown. We can only wait to see what the politicians are going to do with our tax dollars and the lives of our sons and daughters. Poor President Dwight Eisenhower. He doesn’t know how correct he was in his farewell speech.
The United States of America could solve most of our national and social issues if we spent the amount of money on ourselves instead of our ever-growing military industrial complex, or even a tenth of that amount. Those who encourage our politicians to focus inward are labeled isolationists. Those who encourage our politicians to focus outward are labeled globalists. The United States should not start a fight, especially one it can’t win, much less three. Our nation needs to wake up to the obvious trap being laid for us to extend our military and resources beyond our capabilities. Of course, I could be wrong about all of it, but it is just my perspective from the bottom end.