# PFYT2 AI-readable index

This supplemental index links to public, canonical content in AI-readable formats.

## Posts
- [The US will not lift sanctions imposed against Turkey, nor will it sell them F-35’s](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/07/11/the-us-will-not-lift-sanctions-imposed-against-turkey-nor-will-it-sell-them-f-35s.md): Anyone who believes they will is sorely mistaken. And, if I’m wrong it will be acknowledged and admitted. However, I’m confident my headline is correct. For so many reasons. All
- [Iran’s apparent plot to assassinate Trump](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/07/10/irans-apparent-plot-to-assassinate-trump.md): Notice the use of the word “apparent”? Also notice it was Israel that tipped Trump off Israeli officials tipped off the Trump administration about an apparent Iranian plot to assassinate
- [Trump Signals More U.S. Strikes on Iran, Says Ceasefire Is ‘Over’](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/07/08/trump-signals-more-u-s-strikes-on-iran-says-ceasefire-is-over.md): Hello, world wide recession and inflation. Surely readers here know the US struck Iran overnight. With more to come. Did anyone really believe the US was legitimately going to ceasefire
- [Why Turkey is building a space base in Somalia](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/07/06/why-turkey-is-building-a-space-base-in-somalia.md): hattip to Ms Cat for bringing this to my attention- And you better believe Israel is very, very, very unhappy about this. LeMonde– small excerpt. When I can, I’ll cover
- [Three Ways Trump Is Strangling the Economy](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/07/06/three-ways-trump-is-strangling-the-economy.md): Excerpts and last paragraph included read in full at the link NYT’s oped/ via Archive.ph Start with the ballooning federal budget deficits and national debt, a product of tax cuts
- [Ukraine displays secretly received US Harpoon Missiles and other systems](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/07/04/ukraine-displays-secretly-received-us-harpoon-missiles-and-other-systems.md): As well as other systems they have received from Norway and Sweden.. Ukraine has publicly shown off a truck-mounted missile launcher it received in secret four years ago and has
- [News and views: Iran, Israel, Ukraine, Poland, Russia & the US](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/07/03/news-and-views-iran-israel-ukraine-poland-russia-the-us.md): While I get back into the swing of things.. I brought hubby home from hospital yesterday, we have a challenging time ahead of us. Israel was allegedly going to assassinate
- [My absence explained](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/29/my-absence-explained.md): I know there are regulars here.. My hubby is in hospital and has been since mid week, last week. My time is filled with being at the hospital with him.
- [Mir cards now accepted across Iran after payment system integration with Russia](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/23/mir-cards-now-accepted-across-iran-after-payment-system-integration-with-russia.md):  Sunday, June 21, 2026 11:00:06 AM Russians can now freely use Mir cards in Iran, following the completion of the final phase of integrating Russia’s Mir payment system with Iran’s
- [Russian Military Returns to Afghanistan- US, ISIS- K proxy ensconced in Pakistan.](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/23/russian-military-returns-to-afghanistan-us-isis-k-proxy-ensconced-in-pakistan.md): I don’t trust Pakistan entirely.. Though in many ways they are victims of US dominance too, they still go along to get along. Let’s look at what’s been happening. The
- [Shipping companies will decide when the Strait of Hormuz is truly open—not the U.S. or Iran & Israel to sabotage?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/21/shipping-companies-will-decide-when-the-strait-of-hormuz-is-truly-open-not-the-u-s-or-iran-israel-to-sabotage.md): Fortune.com Just days after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran announced the critical waterway is closed again, threatening oil flows
- [Israel is already trashing the Iran/US Agreement- Trump was counting on this..](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/19/israel-is-already-trashing-the-iran-us-agreement-trump-was-counting-on-this.md): All this bellyaching in the media about Trump betraying Israel. Trump knew he was going to have an out provided to him by Israel. That’s my opinion and I’m sticking
- [JCPOA 2.0? – “Leaked” text of US/Iran deal](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/17/jcpoa-2-0-leaked-text-of-us-iran-deal.md): Reminds me of the first JCPOA negotiated by the Obama administration– Except Obama didn’t push the entire planet into dire financial straits, including a large increase in inflation, globally. Fuel
- [From JCPOA exit to the 2026 deal: How US-Iran ties soured under Trump](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/16/from-jcpoa-exit-to-the-2026-deal-how-us-iran-ties-soured-under-trump.md): Deal or no deal? What are the terms? Trump claims this has been signed, but, the signing is supposed to take place in Switzerland on Friday.. Sadly, your guess is
- [Mixed Messages Complicate Trump’s Peace Deal- Trump replaying his mad at Israel role..](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/14/mixed-messages-complicate-trumps-peace-deal-trump-replaying-his-mad-at-israel-role.md): The so called peace deal was supposed to be signed virtually today. That was the first clue this deal was going nowhere. Trump is such a blowhard braggart he wouldn’t
- [Status of US-Iran Deal Unclear, Does Trump want to restrain Israel?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/12/status-of-us-iran-deal-unclear-does-trump-want-to-restrain-israel.md): Unclear is being kind.. Conflicting messaging continues to encircle the status and details of a prospective interim peace agreement between the US and Iran, but regional industry sources tell Energy
- [Ukrainian strikes damage key bridges in Crimea isolation campaign- Russian work arounds](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/11/ukrainian-strikes-damage-key-bridges-into-crimea-in-isolation-campaign-russian-work-arounds.md): Russia has been working on ways to get around this obstacle Link In recent days, Ukrainian Armed Forces have damaged three key bridges at land entry points into Russian-occupied Crimea.
- [Trump will but then won’t attack Kharg Island](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/11/trump-will-but-then-wont-attack-kharg-island.md): Claimed he would, than called it off. I guess this is how he earned the moniker TACO? It’s anyone’s guess what he will do. One thing for sure about Trump
- [Flashback: The Future of Armenia: Three Options For More EU Meddling](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/10/flashback-the-future-of-armenia-three-options-for-more-eu-meddling.md): This is from my Google censored site January 2021- So, 5 and a half years ago, regarding Armenia- Given we’re looking at another manipulated election- With France playing a role
- [Palantir’s Manifesto is Tech Fascism- Supervillain ramblings](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/09/palantirs-manifesto-is-tech-fascism-supervillain-ramblings.md): With thanks to Jeff Rich Via the Burning Archive Read Tarik Cyril Amar’s article on “Mein AI: at https://www.tarikcyrilamar.com Palantir manifesto described as ‘ramblings of a supervillain’ amid UK contract
- [An autopsy of American empire](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/07/an-autopsy-of-american-empire.md): Oped from Asia Times written by Alfred McCoy For those who may not know the name? Alfred W McCoy is the Harrington Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- [What lies behind Putin’s new remarks on Azerbaijan](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/06/what-lies-behind-putins-new-remarks-on-azerbaijan.md): Excerpts from an article at AZnews Interesting information- quite contrary to western media presentation Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks on relations with Azerbaijan, delivered on the sidelines of the St.
- [Zelensky proposes further peace talks- Putin replies](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/05/zelensky-proposes-further-peace-talks-putin-replies.md): The proposal was, in my opinion, a public relations stunt. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed deeper peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a combative open letter on Thursday
- [‘Freedom Cities’ Push on Public Land Gains Viability Under Trump](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/04/freedom-cities-push-on-public-land-gains-viability-under-trump.md): Bloomberg– This is Trump pushing the technocracy The end game is audacious: High-tech company towns free from state law and most federal rules—including the Internal Revenue Code, major environmental laws
- [Trump’s Iran Peace Deal Tied to Abraham Accords and The Consolidation of Armenia’s Western Pivot](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/06/02/trumps-iran-peace-deal-tied-to-abraham-accords-and-the-consolidation-of-armenias-western-pivot.md): Trump doesn’t want a peace deal- Nor does Israel President Donald Trump has said Arab states, as well as Pakistan and Turkey, should join the Abraham Accords as part of
- [Russia, Iran, Fertilizer, Gold News Round up](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/05/31/russia-iran-fertilizer-gold-news-round-up.md): *America’s LNG Boom– China enters the crisis from a greater energy resilience position *Oil Prices fall on hope for US Iran Ceasefire We wonder why it is we are unhealthy?
- [Munk Debate: Nuland, Pompeo, Mearsheimer & Walt](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/05/28/munk-debate-nuland-pompeo-mersheimer-walt.md): About 2 hours in length
- [US and Israel, both break ceasefire to launch attacks on Iran & Lebanon](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/05/26/us-and-israel-both-break-ceasefire-to-launch-attacks-on-iran-lebanon.md): US Media is calling the attacks “defensive” Iran said the U.S. strikes on Iran Monday were a “gross violation” of the fragile cease-fire between the two countries that began on
- [Donald Trump cashes in on power, and investors pay the price](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/05/24/donald-trump-cashes-in-on-power-and-investors-pay-the-price.md): Globe and Mail via Archive.ph The funniest thing keeps happening in the financial markets. Just before Donald Trump drops some bombshell news, a bunch of mysteriously well-timed bets are placed,
- [Ukraine/Russia- Iran/US](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/05/23/ukraine-russia-iran-us.md): 2 news stories of interest Washington Times- this feels like stock market manipulation But, who knows? The U.S. and Iran are expected to announce the finalization of a draft proposal
- [Nato chief welcomes US sending 5,000 troops to Poland](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/05/22/nato-chief-welcomes-us-sending-5000-troops-to-poland.md): Not one of my readers will be surprised by this news. I started writing about Poland being the the new frontline against Russia- more than a decade ago. See below
- [China’s Xi gives Russia’s Putin a red-carpet welcome- China has definite global power](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/05/20/chinas-xi-gives-russias-putin-a-red-carpet-welcome-china-has-definite-global-power.md): After all it was Trump that ran off to China, hat in hand, leaving empty handed. Putin appears to have fared better. Cooperation, diplomacy, deal making, is clearly the better
- [Energy Wars: Russia, India, US, Norway & Transnistria](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/05/18/energy-wars-russia-india-us-norway-transnistria.md): A round up of interesting news article; New Russia Oil Waiver U.S. Plans New Russian Oil Waiver as War Tightens SuppliesAdministration Under Pressure to Lower Fuel Prices The U.S. is
- [Trumps visit to China: Pageantry over policy](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/05/15/trumps-visit-to-china-pageantry-over-policy.md): This article is pretty reasonable in it’s assessment of the Trump visit to China- I’ve seen dribs and drabs of info elsewhere, but, nice summary below Here are some takeaways
- [Trump went to China-Thucydides Trap](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/05/14/trump-went-to-china-thucydides-trap.md): I’m surprised. Really didn’t think he was going to go. I’m sure the talked Iran. So, lets read a bit about the visit Thucydides Trap- Xi mentioned this to TrumpI
- [Checkmate in Iran. Washington can’t reverse or control the consequences of losing this war.](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/05/11/checkmate-in-iran-washington-cant-reverse-or-control-the-consequences-of-losing-this-war.md): By Robert Kagan Yes, that Robert Kagan. Husband of Victoria Nuland- Arch Neo- con It’s hard to think of a time when the United States suffered a total defeat in
- [Trump “Big Glow Coming” and other deranged threats against Iran- Hantavirus Scare Mongering](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/05/08/trump-big-glow-coming-and-other-deranged-threats-against-iran-hantavirus-scare-mongering.md): The situation with the US/ Israeli attack on Iran continues to threaten the entire planet- And Trump keeps on trash talking like some two bit wrestler. And I’m wondering how
- [Iran’s 7 Winning Cards in the Naval Battle with America](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/05/04/irans-7-winning-cards-in-the-naval-battle-with-america.md): Oped from NourNews NOURNEWS – The adoption of an asymmetric naval warfare strategy in the conflict between Iran and the United States must be understood as a “rational strategic choice
- [“Defensive and justified”: China issues formal injunction to block “illegal” US sanctions on domestic refiners](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/05/03/defensive-and-justified-china-issues-formal-injunction-to-block-illegal-us-sanctions-on-domestic-refiners.md): China throws down the gauntlet? Trump is saying he’s still heading for China in about 10 days time- We’ll see? Australianews.net Beijing , May 3 (ANI): The Chinese government has
- [The Trillions of Dollars of U.S. Investment at Stake in the Gulf](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/30/the-trillions-of-dollars-of-u-s-investment-at-stake-in-the-gulf.md): WSJ via archive.ph Last year, the richest countries in the Persian Gulf pledged to pump trillions of dollars of investment into the U.S. in a bid to charm President Trump
- [UAE Breaks OPEC- Israel cannot squander the opportunity](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/29/uae-breaks-opec-israel-cannot-squander-the-opportunity.md): 2 articles of interest YNET News The UAE just broke OPEC — Israel must not squander this opening Opinion: Abu Dhabi’s break with the Saudi-led oil cartel exposes a shifting
- [Alastair Crooke: Iran War is Now a Global War for World Order](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/28/alastair-crooke-iran-war-is-now-a-global-war-for-world-order.md): Worth a listen!
- [Interesting Reads- Iran, NPT & More](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/27/interesting-reads-iran-npt-more.md): Russia, Israel and the US will meet to discuss nuclear weapons. Here are two challenges they face Diplomats from almost every nation will convene in New York this week to
- [Iran economy looks set to withstand naval blockade- US sanctions China](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/24/iran-economy-looks-set-to-withstand-naval-blockade-us-sanctions-china.md): No mention of how the global economy is going to fare if the blockade continues Link A US naval blockade of Iranian ports is likely to squeeze Iran’s oil output
- [Is a ‘Surprise Strike’ on the Way as Trump Sends More Troops to Iran?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/22/is-a-surprise-strike-on-the-way-as-trump-sends-more-troops-to-iran.md): Miami Herald With a third U.S. aircraft carrier, more warships and thousands of new troops heading toward the Middle East, President Donald Trump will soon have more options to keep
- [“Trump Extends Ceasefire Deal With Iran” Indefinitely or until the markets close?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/21/trump-extends-ceasefire-deal-with-iran-indefinitely-or-until-the-markets-close.md): His administration has clearly been manipulating the markets- no question on that. LINK– Lebanese U.S. President Donald Trump said that, given what he described as deep divisions within the Iranian
- [Trump needs this war to end – instead he is indulging in fantasy](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/20/trump-needs-this-war-to-end-instead-he-is-indulging-in-fantasy.md): He does. He initiated this mess and instead of accepting responsibility for his very big mistake and correcting it, he carries on, in an insane irrational way. We all need
- [15 days to rearm: How US is using cease-fire for buildup- Iran rejects Trump Claims](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/17/15-days-to-rearm-how-us-is-using-cease-fire-for-buildup-iran-rejects-trump-claims.md): 15 Days to rearm using ceasefire for buildup- Oped from Daily Sabah With the cease-fire process that began on April 9, the future of the war in Iran remains uncertain.
- [US Targets China with Hormuz Blockade- Is it a good strategy?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/15/us-targets-china-with-hormuz-blockade-is-it-a-good-strategy.md): Clearly- the US has never lost sight of targeting China Bessent says Chinese Banks Warned about Secondary Sanctions The Treasury Department warns China, Hong Kong, the UAE and Oman The
- [Why Trump’s Hormuz blockade is headed for a bust. Mearshiemer Speaks](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/13/why-trumps-hormuz-blockade-is-headed-for-a-bust-mearshiemer-speaks.md): I'm sure everyone is aware Trump is going to counter blockade Hormuz- Which will only serve to worsen or exacerbate the trade of global energy, fertilizer and other types of
- [EMPOWERING IRAN /Alastair Crooke & Lt Col Daniel Davis](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/10/empowering-iran-alastair-crooke-lt-col-daniel-davis.md): Good interview- about an hour long- Interesting pics/diagrams included
- [The Ceasefire failed- Israel and the US continue attacking](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/08/the-ceasefire-failed-israel-and-the-us-continue-attacking.md): Just another Trumped up drama- The man is sick in the head as is Bibi. It’s like the two of them get some sort of sick pleasure out of their
- [Will Trump Nuke Iran?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/07/will-trump-nuke-iran.md): Link “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” A frightening statement to be sure
- [Another Day, Another Ceasefire Offer, Allegedly- Rescue narrative rings untrue](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/06/another-day-another-ceasefire-offer-allegedly-rescue-narrative-rings-untrue.md): Rescue narrative- I don’t believe it https://publish.twitter.com/?url=https://twitter.com/jacksonhinklle/status/2041169719953129977# Way too much wreckage.. CNN Aircraft Wreckage Some suggest the US was attempting to grab Iranian uranium- others suggest this was an attempt
- [News Update; Usrael attack on Iran, Russia & Ukraine](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/03/news-update-usrael-attack-on-iran-russia-ukraine.md): There is so much going on, I’m just going to leave links to interesting news and view from various sources– There’s just too much happening. *Inflation risk for this year
- [Up next, Ghislaine Maxwell’s Pardon?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/04/02/up-next-ghislaine-maxwells-pardon.md): As Trump fires Pam Bondi (after she fell on the sword for him) and appoints Todd Blanche? NYT’s In recent years, Todd Blanche has been the lawyer President Trump has
- [News and Views: Iran, Israel, Russia and more](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/31/news-and-views-iran-israel-russia-and-more.md): If peace was the goal why strike during talks … read at link above Stock futures jump, oil prices retreat on report Trump willing to end war The president is
- [Alastair Crooke : Is Trump Negotiating with Iran!?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/30/alastair-crooke-is-trump-negotiating-with-iran.md): He is not. Clearly.
- [Israel claims Yemen’s Houthis have joined the war-and other news](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/28/israel-claimsyemens-houthis-have-joined-the-war-and-other-news.md): As Trump/Bibi’s war rages on. Inflation is on the rise. Fuel prices have skyrocketed. Fertilizers prices too.. We didn’t ask for this war, but, clearly we’re all going to pay
- [Trump’s Iran Peace Plan- Does one actually exist?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/25/trumps-iran-peace-plan-does-one-actually-exist.md): I don’t know. It’s all very unclear. Trump has shown himself to be such a bald faced manipulative liar.. You just can’t trust a single thing he says. My suspicion
- [Israel has been getting hit-](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/24/israel-has-been-getting-hit.md): We certainly get less information on this then the US/Israeli hits on Iran- check the images at the link Al Jazeera Prepare to pay more for food: Nova Scotia farmers
- [Alleged Iranian missiles hit… nothing??](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/22/non-existent-iranian-missiles-hit-nothing.md): **Scroll down for update! Of course, how could they? Nothing is confirmed. It’s like one big false narrative Check this- UK confirms Iran unsuccessfully targeted military base. No hits what
- [Why Kharg Island Is Pivotal for Oil Markets in Iran War](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/20/why-kharg-island-is-pivotal-for-oil-markets-in-iran-war.md): Iran has been shipping it’s oil out now as it was before the Usrael attack. There’s talk about US troops trying to take Kharg Island… This is not going to
- [America’s friends must extricate it from an unlawful war](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/19/americas-friends-must-extricate-him-from-an-unlawful-war.md): America’s friends must help extricate it from an unlawful war I don’t know that America has many friends, since Trump has gone to great lengths to alienate so many nations.
- [The era of US dominance in economic warfare is over](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/18/the-era-of-us-dominance-in-economic-warfare-is-over.md): Financial Times via Archive.ph America has long used sanctions to coerce adversaries, but Iran and China can wield powerful economic weapons too Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz
- [Trump’s Escalation Trap- Trump family profiteering](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/17/trumps-escalation-trap-trump-family-profiteering.md): Just a few interesting reads… Recall Trump saying the attack on Iran was going to end “soon”Trump says Iran war to end ‘soon’ as Israel claims no time limit Not
- [Turkey- Cast as the Next Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/15/turkey-cast-as-the-next-iran.md): Turkey has stayed away from the Usrael attack on Iran. The US is not using Turkish airspace- replaying the Iraq 2003 scenario. Turkish leadership understands the nature of the false
- [The Chokepoint Economy- High Costs, Months to Repair](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/13/the-chokepoint-economy-high-costs-months-to-repair.md): And we ordinary people will be paying for it all. **Good read- War, Inflation, and the Hidden Costs of Closing the World’s Most Important Strait The article actually talks about
- [Usrael Attack on Iran, Russia too](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/12/usrael-attack-on-iran-russia-too.md): Before we get to the selected articles.. My opinion 1- Trump and Bibi are going to cause a global economic catastrophe. If they didn’t think through what their attack on
- [Trump’s War Is Destroying the Global Economy](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/10/trumps-war-is-destroying-the-global-economy.md): Everyone has surely noticed the price of gas? It’s at about $1.52 a liter today. (where I live) Didn’t notice the price of diesel, but, likely over $2.00 a liter.
- [Multipolarity: Welcome To Gulf War 3 With Malcom Kyeyune](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/09/multipolarity-welcome-to-gulf-war-3-with-malcom-kyeyune.md): While I try to get through the fog of war.. including false flags. I’m going to leave this interview for you all to enjoy. That’s right. We’re at war. And
- [Unprepared for Iranian drones, U.S. and partners seek Ukraine’s help](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/06/unprepared-for-iranian-drones-u-s-and-partners-seek-ukraines-help.md): Ironic, yah think? Speaking of drones- The US has reverse engineered the Iranian Shahed drone. Ms Cat had mentioned this. My suspicion is, this drone is being used by the
- [Iran- False Flags as Israel Incites; Kurds as Ground Forces to attack Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/05/iran-false-flags-as-israel-incites-kurds-as-ground-forces-to-attack-iran.md): And the price of Gas is up. Where to begin? As I’ve written for some time now- The western allied Kurdish militias, US and Israel mostly, have gotten a free
- [Iran News Grab Bag](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/04/iran-news-grab-bag.md): Interestingly, US and Israel have been bombing drawings of F-14 jets. There is no evidence that Iran is building a nuclear bomb, the head of the UN’s atomic energy agency
- [The Projected Cost Of Trump’s War In Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/03/the-projected-cost-of-trumps-war-in-iran.md): NDTV The figure has been estimated by Kent Smetters, director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model and one of the US’ foremost fiscal analysts. The US is at war again
- [The US attacked Iran because Israel was going to Strike](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/03/the-us-attacked-iran-because-israel-was-going-to-strike.md): Rubio may be attempting to deflect negative attention away from the Trump administration. Also, does it matter? The US and Israel struck Iran first. ArabWeekly Planned Israeli strikes against Iran
- [US Casualties & Serious Injuries; Trump seeks swift end to war of choice](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/03/01/us-casualties-serious-injuries-trump-seeks-swift-end-to-war-of-choice.md): The US has announced the first casualties of their war of choiceThree dead- Five seriously wounded. For a war that need never have happened Trump seeks swift end to Iran
- [The US and Israel have attacked Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/28/the-us-and-israel-have-attacked-iran.md): As I’d anticipated yesterday, waking up to the news Usrael has attacked Iran The US was acting with deceit and malice all through the negotiations. The US and Israel were
- [Iran Designated as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention- Creating a Pretext](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/27/iran-designated-as-a-state-sponsor-of-wrongful-detention-creating-a-pretext.md): Framing a narrative and managing perceptions. The US has just made this declaration- State Department Announcement Marco Rubio February 27, 2026 Today, I am designating Iran as a State Sponsor
- [Shadow Of War Deepens Despite ‘Progress’ In Iran Talk- Stock Market Turns Red](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/27/shadow-of-war-deepens-despite-progress-in-iran-talk-stock-market-turns-red.md): Speaking for myself, but, wanting to be wrong I feel the attack is on, it’s a go. Possibly as soon as tonight. The last big piece is in place. That
- [Iran-US Talks end after significant progress made](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/26/iran-us-talks-end-after-significant-progress-made.md): American media is spinning in totally the opposite direction from what is being reported in Iran, India and elsewhere. Aka outside of America. Haven’t seen Israeli reporting yet… but it’s
- [Ukraine Is Losing the War](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/26/ukraine-is-losing-the-war.md): Interesting piece from Foreign Affairs with a surprising title to boot! Some excerpts included below; Russia controls a large swath of Ukrainian territory, and Kyiv has little chance of dislodging
- [Flashback 2019: Intersecting Strands: Epstein, Lazard, Safra, Browder, Magnitsky & Berezovsky](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/20/flashback-2019-intersecting-strands-epstein-lazard-safra-browder-magnitsky-berezovsky.md): Below is Part 1 of 2. I’ll try to get the second part of this post moved here shortly- These reports formed part of a 3 part series pertaining just
- [Targeting Russia- Bill Browder & the Magntisky Act](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/25/targeting-russia-bill-browder-the-magntisky-act.md): Many, many years ago, nearly 15 years ago to be exact. – A number of bloggers, myself included did a fairly deep dive into Bill Browder. I’m surprised big brother
- [Epstein News Bookmark Dump](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/25/epstein-news-bookmark-dump.md): And there is so much of it I’ve bookmarked, it’s time to get it cleared out! If your interested, have a read The document dump fails to disclose while enabling
- [‘Trump won’t humiliate himself’: US strike on Iran is imminent- Oil Spikes $90 to $100/barrel](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/24/trump-wont-humiliate-himself-us-strike-on-iran-is-imminent-oil-spikes-90-to-100-barrel.md): JerusalemPost Recent developments have made clear that a US strike on Iran is a only matter of time, Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee member and Deputy Knesset Speaker MK Nissim
- [“If” Day- When Nazis invaded Winnipeg (War of the Worlds type Psyop)](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/23/if-day-when-nazis-invaded-winnipeg-war-of-the-worlds-type-psyop.md): Realizing my writing about perception management can be repetitive, but, this cannot be emphasized enough- Our perception is managed every day. We really have to understand that in our “democracy”
- [US Sets Up Massive “Air Bridge” To Move Forces Towards Middle East](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/22/us-sets-up-massive-air-bridge-to-move-forces-towards-middle-east.md): Link Flight tracking data reveal a continuous stream of aircraft transporting personnel, munitions, and equipment towards the region. The United States has ramped up the movement of military aircraft towards
- [Trump’s Legacy Defining Moment on Iran. Deal or War. Tariff ruling factor](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/21/trumps-legacy-defining-moment-on-iran-deal-or-war-tariff-ruling-factor.md): WallStreetJournal– so we understand how the media narrative framing is going to work We’re stickin’ to fact as much as possible President Trump is at a crossroads that could define
- [Trump considering limited strikes on Iran to force deal & other news](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/19/trump-considering-limited-strikes-on-iran-to-force-deal-other-news.md): Before we get to this latest news I’m going to remind all my readers that it was Donald Trump during his first term that ripped up the JCPOA (P5+1) which
- [Bennett warns of ‘new Turkish threat,’ calls for Zionist unity](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/19/bennett-warns-of-new-turkish-threat-calls-for-zionist-unity.md): Again, I will say, if you’ve been following my work at this site and my previous site, you will already understand that Israel was going to target Turkey. Turkey has
- [Trump moves closer to a major war with Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/18/trump-moves-closer-to-a-major-war-with-iran.md): AXIOS– via Archive.ph The Trump administration is closer to a major war in the Middle East than most Americans realize. It could begin very soon.Why it matters: A U.S. military
- [Glenn Diesen & John Helmer: Attempts to Russiagate the Epstein Files](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/18/glenn-diesen-john-helmer-attempts-to-russiagate-the-epstein-files.md): A very good discussion Epstein and the Treasury Files- Because more is being covered up then just the contents of the DoJ files The release of the treasury files would
- [Marco Rubio’s Munich speech was an ultimatum to the World](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/17/marco-rubios-munich-speech-was-an-ultimatum-to-the-world.md): That’s my opinion- Link to an interesting read from Unherd In his speech at the Munich Security Conference yesterday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not waste time mourning
- [Second Round of Iran/US Talks End in Geneva](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/17/second-round-of-iran-us-talks-end-in-geneva.md): Times of Israel- Reporting no indication at this state of progress/outcome Convoys carrying the negotiating teams have left the second round of US-Iran talks in Geneva, reports say. A US
- [Replay: Trump told Netanyahu he would support Israeli strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile program](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/16/replay-trump-told-netanyahu-he-would-support-israeli-strikes-on-irans-ballistic-missile-program.md): This is what happened 1st time around- Israel struck first, the US joined in as talks/negotiations were ongoing. CBS President Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting
- [Iran- What Happens When Ukraine Gets First Dibs on Weapons?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/15/iran-what-happens-when-ukraine-gets-first-dibs-on-weapons.md): Responsible Statecraft Just some food for thought. For weeks the question animating the Washington D.C. commentariat has been this: When will President Donald Trump make good on his threat and
- [Metals and Miners & DR. NOMI PRINS | The U.S. needs higher gold prices to make their debt look better!](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/14/metals-and-miners-dr-nomi-prins-the-u-s-needs-higher-gold-prices-to-make-their-debt-look-better.md): If you’ve been paying attention to the wild ride metals have been on. You might find this interesting? I’m going to have to listen at least twice, but, I will
- [Bloomberg BS Busted- Bank of Russia not taking part on return to US Dollar Payments](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/13/bloomberg-bs-busted-bank-of-russia-not-taking-part-on-return-to-us-dollar-payments.md): TASS MOSCOW, February 13. /TASS/. The Bank of Russia is not currently taking part in talks on the possibility for the return to US dollars in Russian export payments, Central
- [Russia Memo Sees Return to Dollar System in Pitch Made for Trump](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/12/russia-memo-sees-return-to-dollar-system-in-pitch-made-for-trump.md): The piece below, in my opinion, is 100% disinfo. It includes some fantastical claims- let’s check them out Bloomberg published this piece today- via Archive.ph Some unnamed officials are claiming
- [Trump and Bibi meet today, of course, it’s about Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/11/trump-and-bibi-meet-today-of-course-its-about-iran.md): So important is this to Israel, Bibi moved his visit ahead by a week. Clearly attacking Iran is still a priority for the US and Israel- Likely Israel more than
- [The House Just Reclaimed Its Tariff Power From Trump. Now Congress Can Try To Strike Down His Canada Tariffs.](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/11/the-house-just-reclaimed-its-tariff-power-from-trump-now-congress-can-try-to-strike-down-his-canada-tariffs.md): Reason.com President Donald Trump’s tariffs may now be challenged in the House following the death of House Resolution 1042 on Tuesday night. The resolution included a procedural measure that would
- [Netanyahu Departs for US & Trump talks on Iran.](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/10/netanyahu-departs-for-trump-talks-on-iran.md): Earlier than had been previously reported ColumbusJewishNews Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu headed to Washington on Tuesday for his seventh visit to the United States since U.S. President Donald Trump
- [INTERVIEW: Lavrov Calls Western Peace Plan “Nonsense”](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/09/interview-lavrov-calls-western-peace-plan-nonsense.md)
- [Bibi Tentatively Scheduled to Visit White House Feb 18-22/26](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/09/bibi-tentatively-scheduled-to-visit-white-house-feb-18-22-26.md): At the Whitehouse and of course giving a speech at AIPAC Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to head to the American capital, Washington, on February 18th for a
- [Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads the 5th- Lutnick needs to go](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/09/ghislaine-maxwell-pleads-the-5th-will-testify-honestly-when-granted-clemency.md): Ghislaine will testify “honestly”if granted clemency. Howard Lutnick should go too- the corruption, criminality around Epstein is incredible. Just incredible BBC Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of sex offender Jeffrey
- [Indirect Talks between Iran & US have wrapped up. That’s right “indirect talks”](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/06/indirect-talks-between-iran-us-have-wrapped-up-thats-right-indirect-talks.md): Witkoff and Kushner left without making a statement Where things stand after US and Iranian officials have indirect talks in Oman Brief audio clip from NPR Airforce Times Oman’s foreign
- [As US-Iran talks resume, will Israel play spoiler (again)?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/05/as-us-iran-talks-resume-will-israel-play-spoiler-again.md): America DO NOT fight Israel’s war- just don’t. If Trump really wants a win, he has to ignore Israel completely. But, he won’t. Prediction at the end! I want to
- [US expedites transfers of ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/04/us-expedites-transfers-of-isis-detainees-from-syria-to-iraq.md): I had mentioned this was occurring in a previous post regarding Syria. The US is moving their irregular forces from one location to another and will most certainly prepare them
- [The 50-Year Crime Report](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/04/the-50-year-crime-report.md): It’s a couple of months old, but, relevant. An article from Lew Rockwell- It’s an interesting read. A heist has a scoreboard. After the robbery, you don’t argue about theories.
- [Epstein Files Release: The Rot Goes Deep](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/04/epstein-files-release-the-rot-goes-deep.md): Epstein files redaction mistakes Critics say U.S. DOJ could have prevented debacle with a ‘simple name search’ A dump of documents, with some now retracted- I’m sure there was some
- [U.S. shoots down Iranian drone it claims ‘aggressively approached’ aircraft carrier](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/03/u-s-shoots-down-iranian-drone-it-claims-aggressively-approached-aircraft-carrier.md): So, false flag anybody?? Because the US does not want to negotiate with Iran- I can’t see that being realistic. Look at the bogus Russian peace negotiations- that’s theater my
- [Ukraine; Russia broke the alleged energy pause & NATO scrambles jets](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/03/ukraine-russia-broke-the-alleged-energy-pause-nato-scrambles-jets.md): Since I personally don’t believe any such agreement existed regarding this pause, their can’t be anything to break. In the same way, I don’t see legitimate negotiations being engaged in
- [Glenn Diesen & Philip Pilkington; The Collapse of Global Liberalsim](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/03/glenn-diesen-philip-pilkington-the-collapse-of-global-liberalsim.md): Found this interview so interesting, I’ve ordered the book! Audio Preview here The Collapse of Global Liberalism: And the Emergence of the Post Liberal World Order
- [Xi Jinping calls for China’s renminbi to attain global reserve currency status](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/02/03/xi-jinping-calls-for-chinas-renminbi-to-attain-global-reserve-currency-status.md): Saved this the other day, but, didn’t get it posted. What’s interesting about it? Xi Jinping makes a speech two years ago that is suddenly noticed in 2026. The timing
- [Iran, China, Russian Joint Exercises As Donald Trump Continues with Negotiations?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/31/iran-china-russian-joint-exercises-as-donald-trump-continues-with-negotiations.md): Yemen.news The naval forces of Iran, China, and Russia are preparing to launch the eighth iteration of the joint “Maritime Security Belt” exercises, scheduled for mid-February in the northern Indian
- [Trump Attacking Iran- Face Saving and Spinning a Win?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/29/trump-attacking-iran-face-saving-and-spinning-a-win.md): I’m sensing hesitancy on the part of the US administration- Don’t get me wrong, I’d be pleased as punch if the US didn’t attack Iran. But there’s a thought that
- [It appears the US is ready to strike Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/28/it-appears-the-us-is-ready-to-strike-iran.md): Tonight? Tomorrow night? The US could move troops, but they won’t US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that 30,000 to 40,000 US troops deployed across the Middle
- [U.S. Aid to Israel in Four Charts](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/27/u-s-aid-to-israel-in-four-charts.md): I wanted to share this article from the CFR regarding US support to Israel- The extremely high level of aid from the US to Israel even though they DO NOT
- [US/Israel Attack on Iran-The latest](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/27/us-israel-attack-on-iran-the-latest.md): UAE says it won’t allow US use its territory to attack Iran In a statement shared on X on Monday, the UAE Foreign Ministry said it would also not provide
- [US and Israel agree on fast and strong strikes against Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/26/us-and-israel-agree-on-fast-and-strong-strikes-against-iran.md): I’ve read rumblings the strike will begin in the next couple of days? Let’s hope these rumours are wrong. Both nations are looking for a regime change for sure. Maybe
- [How the Kurds lost control of north-eastern Syria](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/24/how-the-kurds-lost-control-of-north-eastern-syria.md): For those that didn’t read at the old site, back in 2011. The subject of the Kurds in Syria was broached in many reports- I have a long standing interest
- [Instability Abounds; Gold , Silver break records plus Iran & Syria](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/23/instability-abounds-gold-silver-break-records-plus-iran-syria.md): Silver passed $100.00 US an ounce-hitting $103.00 Gold is nearing $5,000.00 an ounce US – Hitting $4964.00 today And Trump is stating he has quite a force ready to hit
- [Trump Threatens Retaliation If European Countries Sell U.S. Treasuries](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/22/trump-threatens-retaliation-if-european-countries-sell-u-s-treasuries.md): As Some Danish Funds Divest Interesting...via Forbes President Donald Trump on Thursday promised “big retaliation” for European countries if they sell U.S. Treasury bonds in response to his threats to
- [Trump’s Greenland Deal “Framework”](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/22/trumps-greenland-deal-framework.md): There’s NO deal. But, allegedly, there is a framework! Trump admin spin, but why? TACO. The Independent Donald Trump claims to have hashed out the “framework” of a future deal
- [Syria; From Destabilization to Balkanization & Finishing the Job](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/21/syria-from-destabilization-to-balkanization-finishing-the-job.md): Syria – Bare bones background leading up to what occurred recently in the North Eastern part Back in 2011- The US, Israel & other allies began, in earnest, to destabilize
- [Alastair Crooke : Trump’s Iran Blunders — and False Hopes](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/21/alastair-crooke-trumps-iran-blunders-and-false-hopes.md): Been a bit busy. Had been meaning to get this interview linked. A couple days ago, but, still relevant
- [US Armed Forces Accelerating Presence in the Middle East?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/19/us-armed-forces-accelerating-presence-in-the-middle-east.md): According to Newsmax, quoting Jerusalem Post U.S. armed forces are accelerating their military presence in the Middle East amid the possibility that President Donald Trump will order an attack on
- [Will Trump Strike Iran? And other news items](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/19/will-trump-strike-iran-and-other-news-items.md): The Dispatch Via Archive.ph The Tariffs were always a from of economic warfare, to waged against other nations 1: Trump Imposes Tariffs on Countries Supporting Greenland President Donald Trump said
- [Trump- “It’s time to look for new leadership in Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/17/trump-its-time-to-look-for-new-leadership-in-iran.md): Because Usrael hasn’t given up- They’re even doing the chemical weapons spin, again. Destabilization attempts have waned but Trump and Israel keep on pushing. Politico It’s time to look for
- [The US Dog & Pony show at the UN](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/15/the-us-dog-pony-show-at-the-un.md): Just buying time and producing some handy dandy newspeak. Or if you prefer disinformation? Having ready made propaganda clips to repeat convenient narratives through out the perception managing media. Two
- [US Requests UN Security Council Meeting on Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/15/us-requests-un-security-council-meeting-on-iran.md): Given the US’s hostility and animosity towards the UN this request is suspect and is possibly being done to legitimize or justify the desired US/Israel attack on Iran. The move
- [US Military Likely to Move on Iran within 24 hours](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/14/us-military-likely-to-move-on-iran-within-24-hours.md): Reuters is reporting information from an Israeli official US military ‘likely’ to move on Iran in next 24 hours — Reuters LONDON, January 14. /TASS/. A military operation by the
- [Iran: Trump “Help is on the Way” Cancels Meetings With Officials](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/13/iran-trump-help-is-on-the-way-cancels-meetings-with-officials.md): The so called Peace President is at it again. Israel can’t go this one alone. Hoping everyone here understands that yes the US attempted to assassinate Putin. That’s how I
- [Israel and ISIS in Syria collaborate & more](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/12/israel-and-isis-in-syria-collaborate-more.md): Just want to do a quick general news round up Israel and ISIS working together should come as NO surprise at all, they have always partnered up and supported each
- [Russia Provides Evidence of Drone Attack to the US- Oreshnik in Lviv](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/09/russia-provides-evidence-of-drone-attack-to-the-us-oreshnik-in-lviv.md): I do believe the CIA and Ukraine launched an intimidation attack on or very near the residence of Putin, intentionally- Weasel wording aside, it’s clear something happened that was intended
- [Privateers; US with UK help seize Russian oil tanker in North Atlantic](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/07/privateers-us-with-uk-help-seize-russian-oil-tanker-in-north-atlantic.md): You guys are too quiet.. These US/UK activities are obvious provocations as intended. US looking to grab Greenland. The seizing of multiple tankers in international waters? What’s going to happen
- [The Dollar’s Death In 2026 Is Now A Mainstream Talking Point](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/06/the-dollars-death-in-2026-is-now-a-mainstream-talking-point.md): Hat tip Dennis for sending this one my way- The Wired article I’d posted previously is mentioned in this piece. https://quoththeraven.substack.com/p/2026-the-year-the-dollar-dies I’ve been warning about the dollar’s eventual decline for
- [*THE NEXT DOMINO IN THE GREAT RESOURCE WAR: Why Greenland Ends NATO, Leads to Fortress America, Surrounds Canada](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/06/the-next-domino-in-the-great-resource-war-why-greenland-ends-nato-leads-to-fortress-america-surrounds-canada.md): As mentioned the other day, it seems to me the US is going to go for Greenland- And Canada will be surrounded. This is planned. As a Canadian I’m less
- [Zelensky Taps Chrystia Freeland as “Economic Adviser”](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/05/zelensky-taps-chyrstia-freeland-as-economic-adviser.md): Dear Chrystia has a hate on so bad for Russia- I can only assume Chrystia is being appointed to legitimize the theft of Russian assets- Giving it that globalist stamp
- [Venezuela- So much more than oil](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/05/venezuela-so-much-more-than-oil.md): Silver, Gold and other important minerals I saw something about a smeltering facility the DoD (Department of War) purchased with JP Morgan– Financed by JPMorgan, Jointly Owned by US DoD
- [Trump Claims Maduro Captured-Bondi says Indicted for “Narco- terrorism”](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/03/trump-claims-maduro-captured-bondi-says-indicted-for-narco-terrorism.md): Wow, Bondi acted quicker on this than she did releasing the Epstein files- I can't imagine why? Oh, yes I can!. The US is absolutely lawless and out of control.
- [Venezuela- Down Side of Trump’s Intervention, etc.,](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/03/venezuela-down-side-of-trumps-intervention-etc.md): Foreign Policy via archive.ph By attacking Venezuela, seizing its president, and promising to “run” the country indefinitely—all without an congressional or United Nations authorization—U.S. President Donald Trump may well have
- [Trump says US is “locked and loaded” to strike Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2026/01/02/trump-says-us-is-locked-and-loaded-to-strike-iran.md): As their bought and paid for goons/proxies rampage through the streets of Iran And yes, I’m certain that is the case. Archive.ph President Trump said on Friday that the United
- [2026?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/31/2026.md): Let’s hope it’s a good year! Well wishes to all.
- [A Military Mentality: Nobel’s Pro-Military Agenda and the Future World Order](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/31/a-military-mentality-nobels-pro-military-agenda-and-the-future-world-order.md): I had posted this one at my former site- It’s not accessible at the originating news source. The original source of this article is New America Media – Fortunately it
- [The EU is a US Colony- The Time for Naked Imperialism is afoot.](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/29/the-eu-is-a-us-colony-the-time-for-naked-imperialism-is-afoot.md): I want to thank Gallier the Elder for leaving the link to this piece. Written by Grzegorz Ochman, posted at the Duran.com Gallier the Eldersays: December 28, 2025 at 6:04
- [Peace President Trump; Absolutely Supports Israeli Strikes on Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/29/peace-president-trump-absolutely-supports-israeli-strikes-on-iran.md): Link Speaking to reporters alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida, Trump said the United States will deal a heavy blow on Iran if it tries to recover from
- [Trump Zelensky Press Conference](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/28/trump-zelensky-press-conference.md): We had a great talk- Thanks. Good food. Thanks to everyone. We had a good discussion. We will continue working over the next couple weeks. We’ll meet in upcoming weeks.
- [Somaliland Made an Offer to host U.S. Military Base in Strategic Coast of Berbera *2024](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/27/somaliland-made-an-offer-to-host-u-s-military-base-in-strategic-coast-of-berbera-2024.md): Notice the date of the news report below? Dec 22/2024. That’s more than a year ago. Somaliland Ready to Offer US Military in Strategic Coast of Berbera HARGEISA, Somaliland (HORN
- [Dot Connecting; Libya plane crash in Turkey- Israel & Somaliland,Trump/Somalia diatribe and more](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/26/dot-connecting-libya-plane-crash-in-turkey-israel-somililand-trump-somalia-diatribe-and-more.md): Though these incidents seem unrelated.. I’m certain they are all related on to the other, fitting like pieces, into the larger scheme of things. The plane crash in Turkey caught
- [Zelensky’s 20 point peace plan](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/25/zelenskys-20-point-peace-plan.md): I struggle to believe this is Zelensky’s plan given his back and forth with Witkoff and Kushner, though the idea is for us as information consumers to believe the presented
- [MERRY CHRISTMAS :)](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/24/merry-christmas-4.md): We just returned home today after being away to visit family- Our fave is of course our grandson. What a delight! I keep reading all the claims about “immigrants” to
- [Dan Bongino “steps down” as FBI Director – Epstein File Release Today?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/19/dan-bongino-steps-down-as-fbi-director-epstein-file-release-today.md): Yesterday Dan Bongino stepped down- My opinion is, he was already shown the exit some months back, played nice for a while knowing he was no longer wanted before leaving.
- [Ankara Hardens Its Stance as SDF and Israel Challenge Syria Policy](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/18/ankara-hardens-its-stance-as-sdf-and-israel-challenge-syria-policy.md): Earlier today we followed up on the plane/helicopter crash that took place in January of this year. The report directly below is a follow up or following along update on
- [US Government Admits Negligence In January Plane/Helicopter Crash](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/18/us-government-admits-negligence-in-january-plane-helicopter-crash.md): The Trump administration immediately and inappropriately played the DEI card, because that works for their audience. (Identity politics is played by all political parties) That same government is now acknowledging
- [Donald Tusk: For the first time the US has stated it will militarily respond to Russian attacks on Ukraine](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/16/donald-tusk-for-the-first-time-the-us-has-stated-it-will-militarily-respond-to-russian-attacks-on-ukraine.md): Really not sure what to make of Tusk’s claim. He could be appealing to the more domestic audience in Poland, Ukraine, EU? I don’t know? Read what he said, link
- [Trump declares fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ with executive order](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/16/trump-declares-fentanyl-a-weapon-of-mass-destruction-with-executive-order.md): Talk about creating a specific perception to justify a desired action! Talk about muddying the waters to enable rampant militarism!! Knowing language creates our reality, how should we view this
- [Venezuela; BRICS vs Empire](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/15/venezuela-brics-vs-empire.md): Here’s where we tie in Russia, Venezuela, the Primakov Doctrine and the BRIC’s to the US holding onto it’s empire. The unipolar global order. If it can? There have been
- [The Primakov Doctrine- Well this sheds some light on things!](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/13/the-primakov-doctrine-well-this-sheds-some-light-on-things.md): Was doing some reading today and was going to write more about Venezuela. And then I stumbled across this doctrine- It’s very illuminating– It relates to Venezuela. And the BRICS.
- [Regime Change in Venezuela Could Trigger Oil Price Spike Then Slump](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/12/regime-change-in-venezuela-could-trigger-oil-price-spike-then-slump.md): Particularly bad for the Canadian economy If that “something” happens, it will have repercussions for the Canadian oil industry as well. Energy analyst David Blackmon noted this in a recent
- [Russia sues Euroclear over frozen assets](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/12/russia-sues-euroclear-over-frozen-assets.md): Was thinking yesterday about what a very bad move the stealing of Russian assets will be for the financial system. In the EU, sure, but also globally. – Undermining confidence
- [U.S. Blueprint to Rewire Economies of Russia, Ukraine Sets Off Clash With Europe](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/11/u-s-blueprint-to-rewire-economies-of-russia-ukraine-sets-off-clash-with-europe.md): Blueprint to Rewire Economies. The US economy is not mentioned in the headline, but you better believe it’s included in the peace plan that is not and has never been
- [2 Thought Provoking Interviews!](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/10/2-thought-provoking-interviews.md): I was baking today! Chocolate Chip cookies for the Grandson at Christmas! Will probably do peanut butter as well. And yah, he’ll have to share with his parents 🙂 Baking
- [Promised Access to Russian Assets, Zelensky has a new “peace plan”](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/09/promised-access-to-russian-assets-zelensky-has-a-new-peace-plan.md): The recent flourish of “peace plan” meetings involving the EU, US and Zelensky have been all about grabbing the Russian assets– Ukraine will present revised 20-point peace plan to US
- [Modi- Putin Summit](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/08/modi-putin-summit.md): It seemed to go well from what I’ve noticed. It must have because some US media outlets are downplaying or ridiculing the summit as you will read. Linked below is
- [US, EU, Ukraine: Peace as a Ruse](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/07/russia-ukraine-peace-as-a-ruse.md): The premise being one of buying time, managing perceptions and “rebuilding” Ukraine to continue fighting as a proxy. I’ve changed the title- Russia would like the destabilization campaign to end.
- [Perception Management Politico Style](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/05/perception-management-politico-style.md): How Belgium became Russia’s most valuable asset Oh, really? That’s quite the spin. Reality is Belgium want’s to save the nation and it’s populace from being head liable from EU
- [EU Still Scheming to Steal Russian Assets](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/03/eu-still-scheming-to-steal-russian-assets.md): As expected the meeting between the US and Moscow went no where. When asked if peace was closer or further away after the meeting, Ushakov replied, “Not further, that’s for
- [Russia’s highly anticipated visit to India- Big plans in the works](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/03/russias-highly-anticipated-visit-to-india-big-plans-in-the-works.md): Putin did an exclusive interview with India Today ahead of the visit to India- It will be available tomorrow, Thursday Dec 04/25 Lots of deal making from what I’ve read-
- [Jerome Powell ends Quantitative Tightening; Financial Repression to Follow?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/02/jerome-powell-ends-quantative-tightening-financial-repression-to-follow.md): What to expect as Federal Reserves ends QT His speech comes as the Fed ends quantitative tightening (QT) while the odds of a cut at the upcoming meeting continue to
- [Israel, Russia, Syria & Turkey- Some interesting developments](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/12/01/israel-russia-syria-turkey-some-interesting-developments.md): I’m still mulling over this news- Israel killed numerous Syrians on Syrian territory- while taking losses of their own forces. Israel denies they were ambushed. Israel, wants to change tactics
- [Using Japan to Target China](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/30/using-japan-to-target-china.md): Japan just made what can be seen as a very provocative move. Japan, like Ukraine, is being used as a proxy to target China NBC News China called Japan’s plan
- [Belgium stands firm against EU plan to use Russian assets for Ukraine](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/30/belgium-stands-firm-against-eu-plan-to-use-russian-assets-for-ukraine.md): Belgium doesn’t want to go along with this plan! Belgium’s Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called an EU plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine “fundamentally wrong”,
- [“Midas” vs. Mindich: Ukraine’s Corruption Scandal & Zelensky](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/28/midas-vs-mindich-ukraines-corruption-scandal-zelensky.md): Lots to read below- check the links TRT- An American/Turkish outlet Ukrainian negotiators are set to visit the United States this weekend to discuss Washington’s plan to end the war
- [Suspect in DC Shooting Had Confirmed CIA Ties](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/27/suspect-in-dc-shooting-had-confirmed-cia-ties.md): Given the US invaded Afghanistan in 2001, when the alleged shooter was 5 years old, one has to wonder when he began his CIA career? Honestly, I could see the
- [Stealing Russia’s Frozen Assets](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/27/stealing-russias-frozen-assets.md): Recall my previous post? Very clearly this is about stealing the frozen Russian assets!! This is the US and Ukraine with the EU legitimizing the theft of Russian assets. Latest
- [5 Minutes of Leaked Conversation = Spin Surge](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/26/5-minutes-of-leaked-conversation-surge-of-spin.md): Quickly; read the alleged transcript- Is it from one conversation? Is it bits and pieces of multiple conversations? Is it as significant as it’s being presented to be? You decide
- [Framework and Talks; Russia/Ukraine/US](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/25/framework-and-talks-russia-ukraine-us.md): ABC News Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to elaborate on Moscow’s position in the unfolding U.S.-Ukraine negotiations regarding Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor, telling journalists on Tuesday it was
- [The EU needs the Russian Bogeyman](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/25/the-eu-needs-the-russian-bogeyman.md): Link Including the excerpts that relate to the EU using Russia as a scapegoat. But why on earth do Europeans want the conflict to drag on? Why not seize a
- [Peace Proposal down to 19 Points](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/24/peace-proposal-down-to-19-points.md): So, about 1/3 of the points (9) have been dropped. No word on which points remained. AA The US peace proposal for ending the war in Ukraine has been pared
- [The Perfect Manufactured Crisis: Is Deflation Coming as a Calculated Move….](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/22/the-perfect-manufactured-crisis-is-deflation-coming-as-a-calculated-move.md): and Cover to Justify the Next Massive Money Printing? Recall the post from November 3/25? The topic was the end of QT (quantitative tightening) and the return to QE (quantitative
- [Media Leaks Do Not Equal a Peace Plan – 28 Point Plan below](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/21/media-leaks-do-not-equal-a-peace-plan-28-point-plan-below.md): Agree or disagree? Up to you entirely. This looks like yet another a media promoted psyop. Russia’s Peskov is stating there is no official plan. There is nothing being discussed
- [More US Two Face Diplomacy??](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/20/more-us-two-face-diplomacy.md): I’m updating below with additional information: There are claims being made in the media this peace deal is all in favour of Russia- This narrative is very concerning because it’s
- [Zelenskiy says Ukraine will try to restart diplomatic process to end war](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/18/zelenskiy-says-ukraine-will-try-to-restart-diplomatic-process-to-end-war.md): Updated below: KYIV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukraine will try to “reactivate” the diplomatic process to end his country’s war with Russia. “It’s important to
- [Two Ukrainian Saboteurs Damage Railway In Poland](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/18/two-ukrainian-saboteurs-damage-railway-in-poland.md): Nikvesti.com In Poland, railway tracks have been damaged on one of the sections of the Warsaw-Lublin route used to transport aid to Ukraine. (military aid most likely) The Prime Minister
- [Emmanuel Todd: Defeat of the West – Collapse of Power & Values](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/17/emmanuel-todd-defeat-of-the-west-collapse-of-power-values.md): Personally, speaking, Emmanuel Todd is an interesting and intelligent individual- His book After the Empire (2002 English) was the first time he came to my attention- Indeed, the copy of
- [Major Italian daily doesn’t publish highlights of Lavrov interview](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/15/major-italian-daily-doesnt-publish-highlights-of-lavrov-interview.md): The Italian daily in question The points omitted via translate (french to english) and Andrew Korbyko Lavrov has certainly introduced some predictable polemics in his answers — this is his
- [Can Canada’s health system survive if we find ourselves at war?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/15/can-canadas-health-system-survive-if-we-find-ourselves-at-war.md): From the Toronto Star. Not behind the paywall, which is interesting considering they usually are. Went to check and guess what? It’s behind the paywall now- So via archive.ph On
- [Ukraine: Sunk Costs, Kiev Struck, Deporting Refugees and more](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/14/ukraine-sunk-costs-kiev-struck-deporting-refugees-and-more.md): Sunk Costs also throwing good money after bad. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting Ukraine’s energy security by lending €22.3
- [Ukraine- Corruption, Pokrovsk & New Russia Weapon](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/13/ukraine-corruption-pokrovsk-new-russia-weapon.md): Maybe the corruption part isn’t anything new. After all it’s Ukraine. Euronews Ukraine is launching a massive anti-corruption audit of all state-owned companies, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced on Thursday,
- [Ukraine- Bellingcat, Hijacking a MIG with Khinzals, Oligarch’s Bank Fraud](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/12/ukraine-bellingcat-hijacking-a-khinzal-oligarchs-bank-fraud.md): So, your going Bellingcat involved with British Intelligence? Absolutely! Maybe you don’t know who or what Bellingcat is? Maybe you do? It is in a nutshell a spook operation using
- [Iran dismantles US/Israel Spy network-](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/12/iran-dismantles-us-israel-spy-network.md): While the US claims Iran was going to assassinate the Israeli ambassador in Mexico.. An accusation/allegation Mexican officials have no knowledge of… Iran dismantles US-Israeli-linked spy network In a statement,
- [Ghislaine Maxwell plans to ask Trump to commute prison sentence](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/10/ghislaine-maxwell-plans-to-ask-trump-to-commute-prison-sentence.md): Will he commute her sentence? We’ll find out soon enough. CBSnews Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking co-conspirator, is planning to apply for a commutation of her federal prison sentence,
- [Russia’s Massive Strikes on Ukraine Power Grid](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/08/russias-massive-strikes-on-ukraine-power-grid.md): Helsinki Times There have been civilian casualties, unfortunately. I see numbers varying from 3 or 5 or 6. Nothing like Israel’s targeting of civilians in Gaza, thankfully but sad nonetheless.
- [Hungary’s Sanction Reprieve; Good for One Year](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/08/hungarys-sanction-reprieve-good-for-one-year.md): Quickly following up on yesterday’s post.. One year reprieve, unless Trump changes his mind, of course The Guardian The United States has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from US sanctions
- [Trump Meets Hungary’s Viktor Orban in Whitehouse](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/07/trump-meets-hungarys-viktor-orban-in-whitehouse.md): Trump and Viktor Orban Meet in Whitehouse- The outcome as of today…. Hungary secures ‘full exemption’ from US sanctions on Russian oil – Orban President Donald Trump has agreed to
- [Canada’s Budget: Mining, Gas and Interest Rate News](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/06/canadas-budget-mining-gas-and-interest-rate-news.md): Oil Price.com Canada To Ditch Oil and Gas Emissions Cap- In favour of carbon capture– Big Oil companies are fond of carbon capture- Enhanced Oil Recovery- As previously mentioned! The
- [How Dick Cheney Started the USA War in Ukraine in 1991](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/05/how-dick-cheney-started-the-usa-war-in-ukraine-in-1991.md): Yesterday- the passing of Dick Cheney was reported. Give a listen to this presentation From Jeff Rich @ The Burning Archive
- [NATO: From Foresight to Warfight](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/04/nato-from-foresight-to-warfight.md): This video was discussed in the interview linked in the comment section of Global Money Markets Signal Liquidity Strain Listened to the interview and watched the video below in full.
- [Pokrovsk Under Siege: The Latest](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/04/pokrovsk-under-siege-the-latest.md): Zelensky, in a bunker, handing out awards to Azov fighters.. Has a certain irony, no? Ukrainian Commandos carried out helicopter raid near Pokrovsk On the last day of October, the
- [Global Money Markets Signal Liquidity Strain](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/03/global-money-markets-signal-liquidity-strain.md): Something very troublesome is afoot. Bloomberg via archive.ph CNBC via archive.ph The U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates when it meets on Wednesday with little to
- [Bank of America and BNY Accused in Epstein Case](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/02/bank-of-america-and-bny-accused-in-epstein-case.md): Two more banks implicated- Bank of America and Bank of New York Mellon In June 2023, JP Morgan settled with scores of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein to the tune of
- [Ukraine: Surrender in Pokrovsk, Tomahawks approved? Explosion in New Mexico.](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/01/ukraine-surrender-in-pokrovsk-tomahawks-approved-explosion-in-new-mexico.md): The wording suggests rumour. “Reportedly” Tomahawsk approved, but it’s worth noting given the situation in Pokrovsk- with the encirclement etc., Where it’s being reported Ukrainians soldiers have begun to surrender-
- [The Poseidon Drone Test success](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/11/01/the-poseidon-drone-test-success.md): I’d originally posted the news on the 29th of October- Pretty sure my sourcing was RT and Anadalou. October 29th, was the last trouble free day here at the site.
- [The Dark Side of Data Tracking: Epstein’s Visitors Revealed](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/27/the-dark-side-of-data-tracking-epsteins-visitors-revealed.md): This is an extensive article. That said it’s worth reading entirely for a couple of reasons 1- Information on the toing and froing from Epstein’s properties were pretty thoroughly tracked.
- [5 crew members rescued in 2 separate Navy aircraft crashes in South China Sea](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/27/5-crew-members-rescued-in-2-separate-navy-aircraft-crashes-in-south-china-sea.md): AXIOS A U.S. Navy helicopter and a fighter jet crashed in the South China Sea in two separate incidents within 30 minutes of each other on Sunday, the Navy’s Pacific
- [Burevestnik Missile: Successful 14,000 km Test by Russia](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/26/burevestnik-missile-successful-14000-km-test-by-russia.md): Happy reading everybody! I’m torn between being afraid of such a missile and yet seeing the potential for deterrence. How about you? Barent’s Observer The Chief of the General Staff,
- [US Moving Forward on Regime Change of Venezuela](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/25/us-moving-forward-on-regime-change-of-venezuela.md): And it’s going to be nasty, with many dead civilians. The Pentagon is significantly bolstering airpower near Venezuela, dispatching the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to Latin America,
- [The Trump administration is worse then I believed possible](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/22/the-trump-administration-is-worse-then-i-believed-possible.md): Regarding Israel and the ethnic cleansing of Gaza where Trump family nepotism, like that of the Biden family, is out in the open as is the deception. Israel grabbed more
- [Mike Johnson Blocks House from Releasing Epstein Files, While Claiming He Isn’t.](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/21/mike-johnson-blocks-house-from-releasing-epstein-files-while-claiming-he-isnt.md): You know the saying about politicians? If their lips are moving they’re lying. Well Mike Johnson’s lips are moving and he’s lying, by omission. Or misdirection. Or both Mike Johnson
- [Trump-Putin summit delayed as US-Russia diplomatic talks hit impasse??](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/21/trump-putin-summit-delayed-as-us-russia-diplomatic-talks-hit-impasse.md): A round up of reports- Yeni Safak A planned meeting between the top diplomats of the United States and Russia has been postponed, media outlets report, delaying a potential new
- [Zelensky guarded on Tomahawk Missile Talks](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/17/zelensky-guarded-on-tomahawk-missile-talks.md): BBC reports An afternoon at the White House – what happened? No formal announcements or breakthroughs came from US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s meeting in Washington
- [Venezuela- Trump Deploys CIA for Covert Ops](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/16/venezuela-trump-deploys-cia-for-covert-ops.md): I’m doing a post for each topic instead of one big grab bag covering different locations- Even though the US is the common denominator in each instance. Trump acknowledges striking
- [Russia/Ukraine; Trump to Speak with Putin Ahead of Zelensky Meet](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/16/russia-ukraine-trump-to-speak-with-putin-ahead-of-zelensky-meet.md): All media is citing Axios for this info- Below is Reuters via Yahoo news U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin will speak on Thursday, one day before Ukrainian
- [Tomahawks to Ukraine? Yes or No?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/15/tomahawks-to-ukraine-yes-or-no.md): Zelensky is heading to the US this week- My suspicion, of course I could be mistaken, is the two will sit together at the White House, like besties and the
- [Pakistan Continues Substantive Strikes On Afghanistan – Temporary Ceasefire Agreed Too](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/15/pakistan-continues-substantive-strikes-afghanistan-temporary-ceasefire-agreed-to.md): Pakistan is calling them precision airstrikes “These precision strikes were carried out in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province. As a result of these strikes, Afghan Taliban Battalion Number 4 and Border Brigade
- [US intel guided Ukraine’s strikes on Russian energy sites](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/13/us-intel-guided-ukraines-strikes-on-russian-energy-sites.md): Makes sense! Financial Times The US has for months been helping Ukraine mount long-range strikes on Russian energy facilities, in what officials say is a co-ordinated effort to weaken Vladimir
- [Afghanistan Retaliates After Pakistan Attacks-](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/12/afghanistan-retaliates-after-pakistan-attacks.md): That’s my view on what has happened between both nations- Pakistan egged on by the Trump administration has attacked Afghanistan. To be clear Pakistan and the US have been fast
- [Ukraine- Rounding up the latest news!](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/11/ukraine-rounding-up-the-latest-news.md): Generally speaking Russia has been hitting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The UK is gathering intelligence. Zelensky has spoken with both Mark Carney and Donald Trump, today. Putin touts a new weapon
- [Donald Trump & the War Machine, Win the Nobel Peace Prize!!](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/11/donald-trump-the-war-machine-win-the-nobel-peace-prize.md): This woman’s win serves the US imperialist/globalist agenda perfectly. Donald Trump wins by bringing into unison (working together towards a mutual goal) a peace prize winner and the desired military
- [Gaza/Israel Cease fire Deal Brokered by Trump](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/09/gaza-israel-cease-fire-deal-brokered-by-trump.md): *** This Agreement is a PRELUDE to an Israeli/US attack on Iran The so called “cease fire” deal?? I can’t call it that, personally. Because ceasefire suggests a two party
- [US depleted its missiles in Ukraine, Israel. Now it wants more fast.](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/08/us-depleted-its-missiles-in-ukraine-israel-now-it-wants-more-fast.md): Following up on last months report We’re talking weapons today- from Responsible State Craft Citing low munitions stockpiles, the Pentagon is urging weapons contractors to accelerate missile production, doubling or
- [Patriot-proof: More Russian missiles breaching Ukraine’s US-made defences](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/08/patriot-proof-more-russian-missiles-breaching-ukraines-us-made-defences.md): Has Russia tweaked their missiles? Or is the Patriot a poor missile defence system? Or a bit of both? My understanding of the Patriot missile system is that it’s effectiveness
- [Trump confused about Ms Maxwell? May consider pardon?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/07/trump-confused-about-ms-maxwell-may-consider-pardon.md): Vanity Fair The Monday ruling immediately raises the prospect that Maxwell’s last foreseeable chance at freedom—at 63, she is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence—lies in her long, much-scrutinized relationship
- [Trump told Israel to Ceasefire- Israel has not](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/05/trump-told-israel-to-ceasefire-israel-has-not.md): Israel has continued with it’s self acknowledged plan of ethnic cleansing/genocide- nothing has changed or slowed down Link Israeli officials say there is currently no formal ceasefire in Gaza, On
- [U.S. to Provide Ukraine With Intelligence for US Missile Strikes Deep Inside Russia](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/03/u-s-to-provide-ukraine-with-intelligence-for-us-missile-strikes-deep-inside-russia.md): Personally speaking. It makes much more sense to me that the US has approved sending, or has already sent these long range missiles to Ukraine to strike target. The way
- [Valdai Discussion Club- Vladimir Putin](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/02/valdai-discussion-club-vladimir-putin.md): As usual Mr Putin gave a lengthy talk at this most recent plenary Below is an excerpt from quite a lengthy presentation- You can read the talk entirely at kremlin.ru
- [Chyrstia Freeland- We need Ukraine as much as Ukraine needs us](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/10/01/chyrstia-freeland-we-need-ukraine-as-much-as-ukraine-needs-us.md): Spinning, spinning, spinning Chrystia’s oped for the Financial Times is an interesting read- Via Archive.ph The writer is Canada’s special representative for the reconstruction of Ukraine It is time to
- [Hegseth – “Just Maximum Lethality” all Around- Martial Law coming down?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/30/hegseth-just-maximum-lethality-all-around-martial-law-coming-down.md): Maximum Lethality- Probably Martial Law- How about “Prepare for War” cause “we love peace” This isn’t about “culture wars” this is preparation for all out war- Foreign and domestic. Crushing
- [Department of War -Pentagon Plans to Double or Quadruple Missile Production](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/29/department-of-war-pentagon-plans-to-double-or-quadruple-missile-production.md): ….And a prediction for tomorrow’s big meeting at the end of this report Original source is Wall Street Journal- behind the paywall- Below are two other sources for this news
- [Sergey Lavrov’s Statement at the UN](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/28/sergey-lavrovs-statement-at-the-un.md): No irrational ranting ala Donald Trump and Bibi Netanyahu. A summary statement is available at this link You can also listen and download the entire statement at the above link-
- [“Hactivist Group” Russia Helping China to Prepare for Taiwan Attack](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/26/hactivist-group-russia-helping-china-to-prepare-for-taiwan-attack.md): The first news item I’d saved for today is below; It’s WSJ via Archive.ph Is this a rebrand of Anonymous- which was so obviously tied to intelligence/military affiliated with NATO?
- [From around the globe, Hegseth calls the Generals to Meet: Department of War Kickoff?!](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/26/from-around-the-globe-hegseth-calls-the-generals-to-meet-department-of-war-kickoff.md): Netanyahu was ranting like a madman at the UN- The Department of War is meeting. Will the US and Israel attack Iran, as they did previously? Or is this about
- [Trump at the UN](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/25/trump-at-the-un.md): I listened to enough of what Trump said at the UN to come away with the idea Trump knows the global order is changing. He understands the US is losing
- [Trump Says Ukraine Can Take it All Back from Russia aka “paper tiger”!](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/23/trump-says-ukraine-can-take-it-all-back-from-russia-aka-paper-tiger.md): Yup, the proclaimed peacemaker has gone full circle, hot on the heels of his claims made at the UN about his ability to make peace CNN “I ended seven wars,
- [Flashback; Pt2- CIA Torture as an opportunity for human experimentation](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/23/flashback-pt2-cia-torture-as-an-opportunity-for-human-experimentation.md): Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Pt 2- CIA Torture as an opportunity for human experimentation! Following up on the post from yesterday:   CIA Torture Report- Why not mention CIA doctors &
- [Flashback- CIA Torture Report- Why not mention CIA doctors & Human Experimentation?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/23/flashback-cia-torture-report-why-not-mention-cia-doctors-human-experimentation.md): Learned helplessness played a big role in how we were so easily manipulated during Covid- and how we are so easily manipulated to this day From the big tech censored
- [US Offers Financial “Life Line” To Argentina](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/22/us-offers-financial-life-line-to-argentina.md): Financial Times Bessent on Monday said Washington would consider purchases of Argentina’s currency or sovereign debt by a fund controlled by the US Treasury, adding “all options” were on the
- [Pretext Success- Europe Teeters as NATO escalates](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/21/pretext-success-europe-teeters-as-nato-escalates.md): This is what the US under Trump has been pushing Europe towards- I’m done with the Duran and their Trump fan boy gibberish- It’s continuity of agenda aka Brian Berletic
- [Glenn Diesen & General Harald Kujat: NATO Provoked Ukraine War](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/19/glenn-diesen-general-harald-kujat-nato-provoked-ukraine-war.md): A most excellent interview. Worth listening twice! I found this relevant to an earlier discussion between Gary, Kaz and myself. General Harald Kujat is a former head of the German
- [Patel Scapegoats Acosta for Epstein troubles](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/19/patel-scapegoats-acosta-for-epstein-troubles.md): Patel is deflecting- The FBI has the files, he knows it. Patel is claiming he’s hamstrung by the original investigation- I don’t believe that. However, Acosta fell on the knife
- [UN Security Council Vote: U.S. Stands Alone on Gaza](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/18/un-security-council-vote-u-s-stands-alone-on-gaza.md): And not for the first time either!!! The US- Rogue State and Global Outlier PBS UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States once again vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution
- [Jeff Rich @Burning Archive Excellent Interview](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/18/jeff-rich-burning-archive-excellent-interview.md): Two interviews that I’ve found very interesting, after having listened to them both and thinking they are worth sharing with others here. There is a third installment in the series-
- [Chrystia Freeland Leaving Cabinet to become Ukraine Envoy](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/16/chrystia-freeland-leaving-cabinet-to-become-ukraine-envoy.md): Pierre Poilievre is suggesting this is ship jumping ahead of the budget- He has to know that is not the case. Her Ukrainian Nazi lineage makes her perfect for this
- [Jeffrey Epstein & the Most Transparent Administration in History (Trump’s Administration)](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/16/jeffrey-epstein-the-most-transparent-administration-in-history-trumps-administration.md): Whitehouse.gov- The most transparent administration in history September 10/25 Republicans stopped a Democratic amendment to compel the release of the Epstein files- You can be forgiven for missing this news.
- [The D Brief: F-35s in Puerto Rico; 2nd Russian drone over NATO; Army Pacific’s tech tryouts;](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/15/the-d-brief-f-35s-in-puerto-rico-2nd-russian-drone-over-nato-army-pacifics-tech-tryouts.md): and more D Briefs are good when time is short Six F-35Bs were spotted landing in Puerto Rico on Saturday as the Trump administration continues using the military to fight
- [NATO Launches ‘Eastern Sentry’ To Bolster Defenses Near Russia](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/12/nato-launches-eastern-sentry-to-bolster-defenses-near-russia.md): Link NATO on September 12 said it had launched a new operation, dubbed “Eastern Sentry,” that would deploy additional military hardware from Britain, Denmark, France, and Germany to deter potential
- [Americans Support Using US Troops To Defend Poland](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/12/americans-support-using-us-troops-to-defend-poland.md): If Russia invades?? Considering so many Ukrainians speak Russian fluently.. A false flag can easily be pulled off. So, some Ukrainians can invade, pass themselves of as Russians and in
- [Mash Up: Epstein, Trump, Drones, Nepal](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/10/mash-up-epstein-trump-drones-nepal.md): Russia, China, India There is so much going on, I’m unsure where to begin? *Epstein Estate Documents- You wanna see them– Check out this link Included amongst those files is
- [BRICS Meet, China & Russia Pipeline Diplomacy- US Media Muses about Bombing Pipeline](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/08/brics-meet-china-russia-pipeline-diplomacy-us-media-muses-about-bombing-pipeline.md): 1-BRICS convened a virtual meeting today Leaders of BRICS Confront U.S. Tariffs in Virtual Summit Convened by Brazil According to statements from China’s Foreign Ministry and the Kremlin, Xi Jinping
- [Lavrov; Trump’s “Flash in the Pan” Armenian-Azerbaijani deal](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/08/lavrov-trumps-flash-in-the-pan-armenian-azerbaijani-deal.md): As I’d written here- This agreement was not signed. The Azeri leader stated that quite clearly. It was clear from a number of reports as well. And yet, everyone ran
- [Trump,Secret Agent Man Spying on Epstein?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/06/trumpsecret-agent-man-spying-on-epstein.md): After all Trumps claims about the Epstein case being a “Democratic Hoax”? We now have Speaker Mike Johnson stating Trump was acting as an FBI informant spying on Epstein?? If
- [False Pretenses Behind the Naval Operation Against Venezuela?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/04/false-pretenses-behind-the-naval-operation-against-venezuela.md): How about all that oil? The Dispatch Via Archive.ph David Smilde/September 4, 2025 The nation is not a major source of drugs to the U.S., for starters. The U.S. has
- [Dystopia; Trump’s Freedom Cities aka Company Town](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/03/dystopia-trumps-freedom-cities-aka-company-town.md): Ms. Cat (Tina)says: August 31, 2025 at 6:13 pm• It’s going to be a Network State. Trump’s Agenda 47, which includes so-called Freedom Cities for America—think company towns. Thanks for
- [Trump’s Military Strike on Venezuela: A Regime Change Operation?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/09/02/trumps-military-strike-on-venezuela-a-regime-change-operation.md): YES! For the second time. Newsweek Because Marco Rubio claims the ship was run by a “designated narco terrorist organization” rather than it being drug laden. President Donald Trump announced
- [Gaza: Digital Gulag via “Great Trust” & Trump Administration](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/31/gaza-digital-gulag-via-great-trust-trump-administration.md): The US is going digital to control every aspect of this situation. Including the theft and profiteering from Gaza’s land, resources etc., France 24 Gaza residents who own land would
- [Andrey Parubiy Assassinated](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/30/andrey-parubiy-assassinated.md): Shooter unknown, unidentified Andrey Parubiy, a former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker and sitting far-right MP, was shot dead on Saturday in the western city of Lviv. The authorities say the assassin
- [Bill Barr and the Epstein Connection: History Revisited](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/29/bill-barr-and-the-epstein-connection-history-revisited.md): In light of Congress wanting to interview Bill Barr- It seems a good time to recall a bit of Epstein/ Barr family history. Jeffrey Epstein a high school drop out
- [U.S. and it’s Russia Targeting Role in so called “ Post War” Ukraine force](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/28/u-s-and-its-russia-targeting-role-in-so-called-post-war-ukraine-force.md): This is NOT a post war premise, it’s just a continuing war rebranded. With a no fly zone. I’m not coming away with the idea of a peace deal being
- [Gaza Famine is Entirely a Man Made Crisis- Says Entire UN Security Council](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/27/gaza-famine-is-entirely-a-man-made-crisis-says-entire-un-security-council.md): Except for the US! Clearly, without a doubt , the US Exists in an alternative reality. Because this is an indisputable fact. It cannot be rationally questioned. Truth Exists- And
- [Turkey will not get F-35’s unless they get rid of the S-400’s](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/27/turkey-will-not-get-f-35s-unless-they-get-rid-of-the-s-400s.md): To my knowledge Turkey has not been reimbursed for the substantial down payment they made to acquire these fighter jets Turkey hopeful on $1.4 billion reimbursement from US for F-35
- [Trump Administration Approves Sale of 3,350 Extended Range Missiles](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/26/trump-administration-approves-sale-of-3350-extended-range-missiles.md): Reading beyond the headline Pentagon Has Quietly Blocked Ukraine’s Long-Range Missile Strikes on Russia Has quietly blocked, previously but what about in the future? In a social-media post Thursday, Trump
- [Lavrov ; Russia wants to join China, the US, Britain and France in providing Ukraine security guarantees](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/25/lavrov-russia-wants-to-join-china-the-us-britain-and-france-in-providing-ukraine-security-guarantees.md): In my opinion Russia and China should be participants in providing Ukraine security guarantees. Stumbled across this article just now, which ties into the interview linked below I’d listened to
- [Bad Blood; Trump Sends FBI To Raid John Bolton’s House?!](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/23/bad-blood-trump-sends-fbi-to-raid-john-boltons-house.md): I am NOT a John Bolton fan- He’s never met a war he didn’t like. Total war monger in my opinion. Disclaimers out of the way- The raid on his
- [DOJ Releases Ghislaine Maxwell Transcript: Denies Any Wrongdoing By Epstein’s Friends—Including Trump And Clinton](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/22/doj-releases-ghislaine-maxwell-transcript-denies-any-wrongdoing-by-epsteins-friends-including-trump-and-clinton.md): Forbes Key Facts The government released its full interview with Maxwell, which Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche conducted over the course of two days in July, after the DOJ said
- [Russia, Ukraine, US: News Round Up](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/22/russia-ukraine-us-news-round-up.md): Excerpts included from varied sources Trump is ready to ‘crush’ the Russian economy if Putin doesn’t meet with Zelensky, says Lindsey Graham Sen. Lindsey Graham has said that Donald Trump
- [Trump/Epstein: Administration Better Placed to Release Files then Courts](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/21/trump-epstein-administration-better-placed-to-release-files-then-courts.md): Release the files.. JPost or NWAonline or Washington Times The Trump administration is in a better position than the federal courts to release materials that would satisfy public curiosity about
- [US Sends Warships to Venezuela to destabilize the country](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/20/us-sends-warships-to-venezuela-to-destabilize-the-country.md): And undermine the leadership- This is not about drugs. Or we’d be talking Columbia and Mexico It’s is about energy resources and the control of them. The US has targeted
- [Trump/Epstein: Dan Bongino being eased out of FBI?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/19/trump-epstein-dan-bongino-being-eased-out-of-fbi.md): It looks that way- Quotes from multiple news articles Time of India & Daily Mail & Politico The White House pushed to get a co-deputy director installed at the FBI,
- [After the Trump Whitehouse Meetings with Zelensky & EU leaders](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/19/after-the-trump-whitehouse-meetings-with-zelensky-eu-leaders.md): We won’t actually know what may or may not be agreed to with certainty until some sort of agreement is actually made Indiatoday Interesting maps included in the article Last
- [Will the Putin/Trump Summit resolve the Russia/Ukraine Conflict?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/16/will-the-putin-trump-summit-resolve-the-russia-ukraine-conflict.md): After the Putin/Trump Summit- updating Canada? Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada praised President Trump for “creating the opportunity to end Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine,” and agreeing to provide
- [Trump says Ukraine needs to make a deal after summit with Putin ends without ceasefire](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/16/trump-says-ukraine-needs-to-make-a-deal-after-summit-with-putin-ends-without-ceasefire.md): First up; Reuters article- decent enough WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV, Aug 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday Ukraine should agree a deal to end the war with Russia because
- [Just Watched the Putin/Trump Press Conference](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/15/just-watched-the-putin-trump-press-conference.md): Apparently it was a “productive meeting”- Putin gave a little history lesson- Trump was Trump. There was no real talk about what had been accomplished. Agreed or disagreed about. Trump
- [Putin and Trump Meet- Hillary will nominate Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize!](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/15/putin-and-trump-meet-hillary-will-nominate-trump-for-a-nobel-peace-prize.md): Under the right conditions, of course?! Stay tuned. We don’t know much at this time- the meet and greet looked pretty civil- Putin road with Trump to the meeting (in
- [Putin and Trump Meeting in Alaska](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/14/putin-and-trump-meeting-in-alaska.md): Let me just put this out there- Five Eyes Media is ridiculous- Over the top in spin. No way in heck am I putting any of that trash here! It
- [Radioactive water from UK nuclear bomb base leaked into sea- More then once!](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/14/radioactive-water-from-uk-nuclear-bomb-base-leaked-into-sea-more-then-once.md): Freedom of Information Requests https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/09/radioactive-water-bomb-base-scotland-leak-sea-files The radioactive material was released into Loch Long, a sea loch near Glasgow in western Scotland, because the Royal Navy failed to properly maintain a
- [“Trump’s DC Takeover, Russian Advances, Buying Tesla Trucks for Target Practice?; And a bit more.”](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/13/trumps-dc-takeover-russian-advances-buying-tesla-trucks-for-target-practice-and-a-bit-more.md): Defense One does a round up type of news bulletin with lots of links- DefenseOne The president’s Monday declaration of a “crime emergency” in Washington, D.C.—notwithstanding most crimes’ decline from
- [As Russian Forces Advance Trump Tempers Expectations for Alaska](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/12/as-russian-forces-advance-trump-tempers-expectations-for-alaska.md): WashingtonPost President Donald Trump described his summit Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine as a “feel-out meeting.” Russian forces have made significant territorial gains
- [Putin & Trump Meeting in Alaska?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/11/putin-trump-meeting-in-alaska.md): I’m having doubts this will take place and am suspecting Trump may cancel. Of course, I may be mistaken. That’s okay! This whole meeting feels like a grand standing and
- [JD Vance unwittingly sparks new wave of calls to release the Epstein files](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/11/jd-vance-unwittingly-sparks-new-wave-of-calls-to-release-the-epstein-files.md): The Independent “And now President Trump has demanded full transparency from this. And yet somehow the Democrats are attacking him and not the Biden administration, which did nothing for four
- [Perception Management; No Trump Brokered Peace Agreement Just Vainglory Leading to Conflict](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/09/perception-management-no-trump-brokered-peace-agreement-just-vainglory-leading-to-conflict.md): So many angles to look at this from. The media is pushing the idea that this is a done deal- Let’s do a reality check! Below is the Economist headline;
- [Trump’s Latest Peace Deal- Azerbaijan said nothing signed](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/08/trumps-latest-peace-deal-azerbaijan-said-nothing-signed.md): Have you noticed Trump’s most recent rantings- Yes, he finally made peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Trump and Trump alone got Armenia and Azerbaijan to make peace?! Trump claims to
- [Polish media reveals alleged secret Trump-Putin peace proposal](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/08/polish-media-reveals-alleged-secret-trump-putin-peace-proposal.md): Western media is spinning this meeting in so many directions, as usual. – Including where this alleged meeting is set to take place. Turkey? Italy? Or the UAE? If they
- [Trump is taunting India but is an emperor without clothes](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/07/trump-is-taunting-india-but-is-an-emperor-without-clothes.md): August 6, 2025 by M. K. BHADRAKUMAR @ India Punchline An excerpt below, read entirely at the link provided Trump tore up two sacred covenants during his first presidency in
- [Glenn Diesen & Einar Tangen: Economic Tsunami Is Now Unavoidable](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/07/glenn-diesen-einar-tangen-economic-tsunami-is-now-unavoidable.md): Interesting and timely. India, BRICS and more
- [Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/06/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-addresses-threats-to-the-united-states-by-the-government-of-the-russian-federation.md): And take note- It’s being reported Trump has hiked tariffs to 50% as is mentioned below. Whitehouse.gov Excerpt below, read entirely at the link above- ADDRESSING A NATIONAL EMERGENCY: Today,
- [Ghislaine Maxwell: Limited hangout narrative to exonerate Donald Trump](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/06/ghislaine-maxwell-limited-hangout-narrative-to-exonerate-donald-trump.md): So completely predictable, as mentioned here. This sheds light on why she was moved to the prison camp in Texas ABC news During her nine hours speaking with Deputy Attorney
- [Trump Sets His Sights on India](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/05/trump-sets-his-sights-on-india.md): This is a reference, of course, to India purchasing Russian oil- Indian officials have stated they will continue on purchasing Russian oil. I guess, it’s India first for India? Miami
- [UK Planning False Flag Targeting Russian “shadow fleet”?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/04/uk-planning-false-flag-targeting-russian-shadow-fleet.md): The UK would. I’ve zero doubt in my mind of that. Before we read this latest let’s recall the Iranian Port Explosion- When the media insisted on quoting the private
- [US, NATO develop funding mechanism (PURL) for Ukraine weapons transfers??](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/02/us-nato-develop-funding-mechanism-purl-for-ukraine-weapons-transfers.md): Recall this previous post? Trump claims that NATO is going to pay for the weapons being shipped to Ukraine- Given the fact that the US is the largest funder of
- [Trump; FBI Redacts,Trump Escalates Unnecessarily, Ghislaine to posh Prison camp](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/08/01/trump-fbi-redactstrump-escalates-unnecessarily-ghislaine-to-posh-prison-camp.md): Recall the big White House show? The “first phase” of Epstein files were released by the “Most Transparent Administration in History- to the influencers most aligned with the Trump administration
- [Armenian illusions vs. Azerbaijan’s real corridor](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/31/armenian-illusions-vs-azerbaijans-real-corridor.md): It’s as if Armenia and Azerbaijan are talking about two different corridors- So which one is the US interested in? There’s an oped in the WSJ (I’ll post it tomorrow)
- [Why does everyone want to talk to Ghislaine Maxwell?- For the show!](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/30/why-does-everyone-want-to-talk-to-ghislaine-maxwell-for-the-show.md): There is zero reason to talk to this criminal. Washington Post Unless an exercise is public relations is the true intent and goal? The Trump administration has all the available
- [Trump Shortens Russia deadline- While Claiming Russia Spends all their money on war?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/29/trump-shortens-russia-deadline-while-claiming-russia-spends-all-their-money-on-war.md): Can this get anymore dystopian? This Trump quote says it all: “Russia could be so rich right now,” Trump said. “Instead, they spend all their money on war. They spend
- [The Maxwell Sideshow- Will Trump Pardon her in Exchange for Exoneration?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/27/the-maxwell-sideshow-will-trump-pardon-her-in-exchange-for-exoneration.md): In my opinion Ghislaine Maxwell is a predator. Among other things. But for this post, I’m sticking with predator, pedophile, probably a serial rapist. DOJ report Tuesday, June 28, 2022
- [Russia, Iran Cooperate to Launch Iranian Satellites- Naval Exercises in Caspian](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/25/russia-iran-cooperate-to-launch-iranian-satellites.md): FDD Latest Developments Keep in mind what the US plan for Iran is. Iran has long used its space program as a cover for the testing and evaluation of missile
- [Ukraine, an indispensable security partner for the US & Europe](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/25/ukraine-an-indispensable-security-partner-for-the-us-europe.md): Excerpts from Atlantic Council This is written by a Ukrainian, so it’s extremely slanted with a bit of delusion tossed in. The world is currently entering a new multipolar geopolitical
- [WSJ: Justice Department Informed Trump his name was in the Epstein files- Time to wag the dog?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/23/wsj-justice-department-informed-trump-his-name-was-in-the-epstein-files-time-to-wag-the-dog.md): Wag the dog, for those that may be unaware– Except, for real. Could the US and Israel attack Iran? Multiple times as a matter of fact WSJ When Justice Department
- [Flashback 2019: More Intersecting Strands: Epstein, Safra, the Maxwell’s and more Oligarchs](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/23/flashback-2019-more-intersecting-strands-epstein-safra-the-maxwells-and-more-oligarchs.md): original url below https://pennyforyourthoughts2.blogspot.com/2019/08/more-interesecting-strands-epstein.html Thursday, August 1, 2019 Brief Recap: After coming upon a Vanity Fair article that reported the contact information for Edmond Safra appeared in Jeffrey Epstein’s “black
- [U.S. Interest in Armenia-Azerbaijan Transit Sparks Confusion](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/22/u-s-interest-in-armenia-azerbaijan-transit-sparks-confusion.md): I can see why some might be confused, but, the US interest in that area is pretty straightforward. Dominance for the empire and destabilization for other nations. Below is an
- [Zelensky may not last much longer – Seymour Hersh](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/20/zelensky-may-not-last-much-longer-seymour-hersh.md): As usual for Hersh, no names are attributed to the statements. I dislike that fact. That said support for Zelensky has been waning according to other reports, for some time-
- [Flashback 2019: Epstein, Lazard & Banker Contacts Including Edmond Safra (Russia/Browder/Magnitsky)](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/19/flashback-2019-epstein-lazard-banker-contacts-including-edmond-safra-russia-browder-magnitsky.md): Some years back at the censored site- I did a number of posts concerning Epstein and his curious/interesting connections to people in high places original url below https://pennyforyourthoughts2.blogspot.com/2019/07/epstein-lazard-bankers-edmond-safra.html It’s being
- [Trump & Epstein: WSJ Bawdy Letter, Trump Sues](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/18/trump-epstein-wsj-bawdy-letter-trump-sues.md): WSJ published an article covering a bawdy birthday card, with special wishes, that Trump drew and expressed for Epstein on his 50th birthday- We’ll get to that article at the
- [Washington diverts Patriots bound for Switzerland to support Ukraine](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/17/washington-diverts-patriots-bound-for-switzerland-to-support-ukraine.md): Trump said he was sending Patriots to Ukraine And he is- 5 systems that were destined for Switzerland are being diverted to Ukraine WASHINGTON — The United States is reshuffling
- [Israel’s Ambition for Remapping the Middle East- Attack on Iran sooner rather than later?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/16/israels-ambition-for-remapping-the-middle-east-attack-on-iran-sooner-rather-than-later.md): In the past day or so Israel has bombed both Lebanon and Syria. The terror attack in Syria- https://twitter.com/GozukaraFurkan/status/1945471370516738358 You’re supposed to believe Israel is the David fighting the Goliath-
- [Trump says Patriot Missiles for Ukraine are “already being shipped” under NATO-backed deal](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/16/trump-says-patriot-missiles-for-ukraine-are-already-being-shipped-under-nato-backed-deal.md): Trump claims that NATO is going to pay for the weapons being shipped to Ukraine- Given the fact that the US is the largest funder of NATO- is it safe
- [U.S. Eyes Greater Influence in Southern Caucasus- Zangezur Corridor](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/15/u-s-eyes-greater-influence-in-southern-caucasus-zangezur-corridor.md): Readers here may recall the not so long ago attempt at colour revolution in Georgia. Not the first attempt, the most recent attempt that didn’t go the way the US
- [Jeffrey Epstein timeline: How the Palm Beach County case led to 15 more years of sex abuse](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/13/jeffrey-epstein-timeline-how-the-palm-beach-county-case-led-to-15-more-years-of-sex-abuse.md): Jeffey Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion was bulldozed in 2021 Palm Beach Post The Jeffrey Epstein saga began — and could have ended — in Palm Beach County in 2006. The
- [Is Israel now turning its sights on Turkey ??](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/13/why-israel-is-now-turning-its-sights-on-turkey.md): Israel isn’t just now turning it’s sights on Turkey- Israel has had Turkey in it’s sights for years now. I’ve written about this for quite a few years now- Turkey
- [Western Media Leaned on US Funded “Human Rights Groups” for Iran Casualty Counts](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/10/western-media-leaned-on-us-funded-human-rights-groups-for-iran-casualty-counts.md): From Drop Site News During the 12-day war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, Western media relied heavily upon a U.S.-based “human rights organization” when it came to counting the
- [The Real Reason Every President Fights Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/09/the-real-reason-every-president-fights-iran.md): Not so long ago, I mentioned the World Island Theory, not for the first time either! Global trade routes- Competition for CONTROL of the trade routes creates CONFLICT. Heartland and
- [US to revoke ‘terrorist’ designation for Syria’s HTS (Usrael proxies, al Qaeda rebranded)](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/08/us-to-revoke-terrorist-designation-for-syrias-hts-usrael-proxies-al-qaeda-rebranded.md): And just like that, as proclaimed by the US, this terrorist organization is no more. Of course they were always US proxies, reported as terrorists so the US could justify
- [Trump to send more arms to Ukraine](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/08/trump-to-send-more-arms-to-ukraine.md): Remember when Trump said he’d end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours or some such drivel?Remember he said this was Biden’s war although he upped arms shipments
- [Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel peace prize at White House meeting](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/08/netanyahu-nominates-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize-at-white-house-meeting.md): A repeat of the psyop of Obama’s Nobel peace prize. Done to create a bogus narrative of Obama being a “peace president”- Wash, rinse, repeat. Trump will be nominated for
- [Tucker Carlson Interview Iranian President](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/07/tucker-carlson-interview-iranian-president.md): https://tuckercarlson.com/iran-interview About 30 minutes- Well worth the time to listen.
- [Opium Wars, the Fall of China’s Qing Empire and a Lesson from History](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/06/opium-wars-the-fall-of-chinas-qing-empire-and-a-lesson-from-history.md): Found this an interesting talk
- [Tucker Carlson announces interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/05/tucker-carlson-announces-interview-with-iranian-president-masoud-pezeshkian.md): Human Events Tucker Carlson has announced that he recently conducted an interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in the aftermath of a conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel.
- [Flashback 11/13/20- “Russia , Turkey Have Common Objectives in Karabakh” as MOU signed](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/04/flashback-11-13-20-russia-turkey-have-common-objectives-in-karabakh-as-mou-signed.md): I’ve requested and requested reviews of my former blog- Google never responds and the blog remains accessible only to me. Below is the original url from my censored site- Most
- [Zangezur Corridor through Armenia back in the spotlight: Trump’s plan & Azerbaijan-Russia tensions](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/03/zangezur-corridor-through-armenia-back-in-the-spotlight-trumps-plan-azerbaijan-russia-tensions.md): Who would benefit from conflict Russia and Azerbaijan? The one that would benefit is the one most likely to be creating problems The US plan AND Azerbaijan/Russian tensions- JAM News
- [Ukraine gets $1.7 billion loan from Canada backed by Russian assets](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/03/ukraine-gets-1-7-billion-loan-from-canada-backed-by-russian-assets.md): Yahoo Ukraine has received a 2.5 billion Canadian dollar ($1.7 billion) loan from Canada under the Group of Seven’s (G7) Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) initiative, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced
- [What is happening between Azerbaijan and Russia: A struggle for corridors](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/07/03/what-is-happening-between-azerbaijan-and-russia-a-struggle-for-corridors.md): You may have heard there are issues between these 2 nations?Below is an opinion piece that may shed light on the situation. Engin Ozer is a Turkish political scientist. The
- [Ukraine reaching “a breaking point within six months”](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/30/ukraine-reaching-a-breaking-point-within-six-months.md): Still trying to keep up with Ukraine. Where fighting continues it’s being claimed Russia launched quite a large attack, some say the biggest attack ever, a couple of nights ago.
- [Daniele Ganser: NATO’s Dirty Wars – The Legacy of Operation Gladio](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/30/daniele-ganser-natos-dirty-wars-the-legacy-of-operation-gladio.md): I’ve mentioned the "stay behind" armies in many previous posts- Yes, I did read Ganser’s book quite a few years ago and never parted with my copy!!- A worthwhile read.
- [Trump says he would ‘absolutely’ consider bombing Iran again- No sanctions relief](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/29/trump-says-he-would-absolutely-consider-bombing-iran-again-no-sanctions-relief.md): The previous post ended on this very note! The US and Israel hit pause. And Donald Trump has stated he will strike Iran, again. Unsurprisingly, Trump will give it another
- [Kurds, monarchists, and “wolves”- Destabilizing groups in and around Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/29/kurds-monarchists-and-wolves-destabilizing-groups-in-and-around-iran.md): Suddenly articles are appearing covering the many groups that have been backed by the NATO “defense organization”, CIA , Mossad, MI6 etc., Recently I’d mentioned the Kurdish group that has
- [Samantha Power: International Mission Should Be Sent to Nagorno-Karabakh Immediately](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2023/09/26/samantha-power-international-mission-should-be-sent-to-nagorno-karabakh-immediately.md): Where this woman goes- trouble is present and set to worse. This is narrative creation 101. The US is looking for a reason, a justification to insert itself into a
- [Michael Hudson: War on Iran is fight for US unipolar control of world](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/28/michael-hudson-war-on-iran-is-fight-for-us-unipolar-control-of-world.md): Economist Michael Hudson explains how the war on Iran seeks to stop countries from breaking away from U.S. unipolar control and dollar hegemony, and to disrupt Eurasian integration with China
- [Trump calls for Netanyahu’s trial to be canceled](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/26/trump-calls-for-netanyahus-trial-to-be-canceled.md): Reuters WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has called for Israel to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or cancel his corruption trial, saying the U.S. would save
- [The New WFH (War From Home)- The future of warfare](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/25/the-new-wfh-war-from-home-the-future-of-warfare.md): We should notice here in Canada, high tech firms are rubbing their hands together, gleefully, at the financial benefits that will be heading their way. Globe and Mail & https://archive.ph/lUTyd
- [Trump announces a complete Iran/Israeli ceasefire?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/24/trump-announces-a-complete-iran-israeli-ceasefire.md): Do I believe Trump? Absolutely not! The U.S. president said on his Truth Social website that the ceasefire would bring an “Official END” to the war. Such an agreement would
- [Did the US destroy Iran’s Uranium Supply and Facilities- Trump claims obliteration.](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/23/did-the-us-destroy-irans-uranium-supply-and-facilities-trump-claims-obliteration.md): Forbes Obliterated “The sites we hit in Iran were totally destroyed, and everyone knows it,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, disputing “Fake News” he claims “would say anything different in
- [Donald J Trump: The US has bombed Iran-](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/21/donald-j-trump-the-us-has-bombed-iran.md): From the horses mouth- just a few minutes ago It is 7:57 PM EST The first news report I could find; AP US attacked three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says,
- [U.S. moves B2’s to Guam to “dramatically intensify” pressure](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/21/u-s-moves-b2s-to-guam-to-dramatically-intensify-pressure.md): Trump is not weighing whether or not to join Israel in it’s ongoing strikes. My opinion in this regard is the US led by Trump has been part and parcel
- [2 Week Reprieve as Trump seeks Exit?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/20/2-week-reprieve-as-trump-seeks-exit.md): War this week end ala Seymour Hersh or negotiations seeking an exit? Another point of view Via Archive.ph Trump gives Iran ‘two-week’ reprieve as his inner circle quietly seeks exit
- [Seymour Hersh- WHAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD IS COMING IN IRAN](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/20/seymour-hersh-what-i-have-been-told-is-coming-in-iran.md): Substack This is a report on what is most likely to happen in Iran, as early as this weekend, according to Israeli insiders and American officials I’ve relied upon for
- [Israeli initiated war on Iran continues- China Signals Readiness to Step into Conflict?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/19/israeli-initiated-war-on-iran-continues-china-signals-readiness-to-step-into-conflict.md): Trump is claiming he’ll make a decision in 2 weeks regarding involvement in Iran- I don’t believe him. Decision has already been made and assets are being moved into the
- [Iran Fires Hypersonics, Israel Missile Defense Running Short- More US Assets to the Area](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/18/iran-fires-hypersonics-israel-missile-defense-running-short-more-us-assets-to-the-area.md): All capitals Israel’s Missile Defenses Running Short as Iran Fires Hypersonics: Report Israel is running low on its supply of Arrow missile interceptors just as Iran unleashes hypersonic missiles in
- [Jeffrey Sachs & Glenn Diesen: US Prepares to Join War Against Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/18/jeffrey-sachs-glenn-diesen-us-prepares-to-join-war-against-iran.md): The US is already involved- They’ve sown every seed imaginable for this conflict. I wish there was a better way to describe the increased and increasingly dangerous actions of the
- [Just Trust Trump- According to Vance](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/17/just-trust-trump-according-to-vance.md): Washington Times Vice President J.D. Vance rushed to President Trump’s defense amid concerns the U.S. is poised to take military action against Iran, saying the commander in chief should be
- [Poll: Trump voters don’t want US involved in Israel’s war on Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/17/poll-trump-voters-dont-want-us-involved-in-israels-war-on-iran.md): ResponsibleStateCraft More than half of those Americans who supported Donald Trump for president in 2024 don’t think the U.S. military should get involved in the conflict between Iran and Israel.
- [Canadians looking for more interest rate relief might be out of luck](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/17/canadians-looking-for-more-interest-rate-relief-might-be-out-of-luck.md): This was a given. At least in my opinion. Way too much global instability with a definite leaning towards inflation. I’m afraid worse inflation than we’ve already seen during and
- [Iran’s Dissident Kurds Seek US Help to Pave Way for Government’s ‘Collapse](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/15/irans-dissident-kurds-seek-us-help-to-pave-way-for-governments-collapse.md): I’m at an absolute loss to explain why it is the PKK associated Kurds, PJAK and others, in Iran as well as Syrian branch of PKK, get a free pass
- [Israel’s Attack is Getting an Iranian Response](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/13/israels-attack-is-getting-an-iranian-response.md): And it appears to be quiet a hard hitting one. Which is interesting because many were claiming today Iran wasn’t going to answer the Israeli first strike. Those claiming that
- [Israel Could Strike Iran Within Days- With US Assistance](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/12/israel-could-strike-iran-within-days-with-us-assistance.md): The US will offer “limited support”- That’s an absolutely absurd claim, all things considered. The US always supports Israel, unconditionally. Weapons, intelligence, boots on the ground. The US is all
- [Trump’s NATO Envoy Says UK Not Spending Enough to Deter Russia](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/12/trumps-nato-envoy-says-uk-not-spending-enough-to-deter-russia.md): Link Donald Trump’s ambassador to Nato has demanded that the UK and other allies increase their spending on defence to 5 per cent of GDP in order to deter the
- [US State Dept authorizes departure of staff in Middle East- Partial evac of Iraq Embassy](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/11/us-state-dept-authorizes-departure-of-staff-in-middle-east-partial-evac-of-iraq-embassy.md): Non essential to leave- Others placed on high alert– Not iron clad, but certainly can’t be dismissed. Forex USD/JPY has fallen further on a report that the Naval Support activity
- [Trump’s Seismic, Irrevocable Middle East AI Shift](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/06/trumps-seismic-irrevocable-middle-east-ai-shift.md): Center on Global Energy Policy Excerpts below, read entirely at link above Many analysts expecting President Donald Trump’s first foreign trip to yield breakthrough deals on Iran or Gaza may
- [Ukraine Delegation Briefs US Senators in Washington](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/05/ukraine-delegation-briefs-us-senators-in-washington.md): Ukraine’s official website Ukraine wants more sanctions against Russia. Ukraine wants more weapons. Resource potential and strategic partnerships The Ukrainian delegation held an analytical briefing on the current security, economic,
- [Flashback 2017: Trump’s Presidency: A Dangerous Deception](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/03/flashback-2017-trumps-presidency-a-dangerous-deception.md): Original url from my censored site- I’d been lookin’ through the old place for this one https://pennyforyourthoughts2.blogspot.com/2017/01/trumps-presidency-dangerous-deception.html Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Trump’s Presidency: A Dangerous Deception This had to be
- [Ukraine’s “Pearl Harbor” Strike on Russia? Talks in Istanbul were brief](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/02/ukraines-pearl-harbor-strike-on-ukraine-talks-in-istanbul-were-brief.md): The Pearl Harbor example suggests what? Given the fact the US nuked Japan. Twice. Satellite Images Show Aftermath of ‘Pearl Harbor’ Strike on Russia The claims could not be independently
- [Ukrainian Drones Destroy Russian Bombers, Bridges Blown, Istanbul Talks are a Go.](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/06/01/ukrainian-drones-destroy-russian-bombers-bridges-blown-istanbul-talks-are-a-go.md): Radio Free Europe Dozens of Russia’s long-range bombers have been destroyed by drones smuggled into the country, claims Ukraine. Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) released video it said showed Russian aircraft
- [Bryansk Bridge Collapse- Dead and Injured- Sabotage suspected??](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/31/bryansk-bridge-collapse-dead-and-injured-sabotage-suspected.md): BBC At least three people have died after a highway bridge collapsed in a region close to the Ukraine border, according to Russian emergency services. The bridge in Bryansk brought
- [America has found a new lever to squeeze foreigners for cash- Canadians could be hit hard](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/31/america-has-found-a-new-lever-to-squeeze-foreigners-for-cash-canadians-could-be-hit-hard.md): Economist via Archive.ph Selected excerpts- read entirely at the links above Tariffs particularly enthuse Donald Trump because foreigners pay them—at least as he sees it—and merely threatening them is an
- [Turkey and Russia Hold the Keys to Libya’s Future? Not entirely.](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/30/turkey-and-russia-hold-the-keys-to-libyas-future-not-entirely.md): As mentioned the other day. The US and Israel have interests in Libya. Turkey and Russia do as well. I’ll try to bring something from my former site about a
- [Benghazi government (Led by CIA asset Haftar) Friend to Israel; Resettling Palestinians?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/29/benghazi-government-led-by-cia-asset-haftar-friend-to-israel-resettling-palestinians.md): Haftar is tied into both the US and Israel- we’ll get to that after this latest news, keeping in mind Israel views Libya as the destination of choice for the
- [Common anti-inflammatory drugs may leave body open to viral attacks](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/28/common-anti-inflammatory-drugs-may-leave-body-open-to-viral-attacks.md): For a change. I thought this a bit of interesting news A study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) found that Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors — a
- [US led NATO Escalates Against Russia](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/27/us-led-nato-escalates-against-russia.md): US and UK remove all range restrictions on weapons in Ukraine after Trump brands Putin ‘absolutely crazy On Sunday, Friedrich Merz, Germany’s conservative leader, confirmed Ukraine has been granted permission
- [Culling an Ostrich Herd in BC](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/26/culling-an-ostrich-herd-in-bc.md): This has sparked a controversy here in Canada. Did a bunch of reading of various media reports. There are many and varied claims about these ostriches and their health status?
- [Jewish Museum Killings, Antisemitism or a welcome distraction for Israel’s benefit??](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/22/jewish-museum-killings-antisemitism-or-a-welcome-distraction-for-israels-benefit.md): I’m going with welcome distraction. That’s how I’m seeing it. We have two victims, a shooter AND a narrative of antisemitic hatred. But the narrative doesn’t seem to fit the
- [Trump Tells European Leaders in Private That Putin Isn’t Ready to End War](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/22/trump-tells-european-leaders-in-private-that-putin-isnt-ready-to-end-war.md): An excerpt- related to yesterday’s post and why I believe as stated The US goal was not about ending this war at any point in time. So, this move is
- [Trump’s Iron Dome Rebranded to Golden Dome, Rebranded from Reagan’s Star Wars](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/21/trumps-iron-dome-rebranded-to-golden-dome-rebranded-from-reagans-star-wars.md): Reuters WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had selected a design for the $175-billion Golden Dome missile defense shield and named a Space Force
- [US Expects Russia to Present Ukraine Ceasefire Terms Within Days](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/21/us-expects-russia-to-present-ukraine-ceasefire-terms-within-days.md): Apparently Marco Rubio missed the many, many statements from Putin regarding terms for cessation of fire. I’m seeing this as purely as perception managing move for the target audience to
- [Trump/Netanyahu Fall Out- Not on Your Life!](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/18/trump-netanyahu-fall-out-not-on-your-life.md): On line rumours circulated that Trump and Bibi were at odds- Not a chance! It’s odd to me that these false claims circulated widely last week. Though I’ve spent little
- [Dad has passed](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/15/dad-has-passed.md): It came quick and was not at all expected on May 12/25. Yes, he was old, but, he was a hardy and resilient man. Strong willed, tough and stubborn. He
- [Turkey to host Russia-Ukraine talks](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/12/turkey-to-host-russia-ukraine-talks.md): TASSpressreview Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer for Ukraine to resume direct talks in Istanbul on May 15 “without any preconditions” was the main result of the four-day events dedicated to
- [US Pauses the Trade War it Initiated with China- Trump Blinks, again](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/12/us-pauses-the-trade-war-it-initiated-with-china-trump-blinks-again.md): Personally speaking I’m glad the US and China have done some negotiating at this time, while keeping in mind this is only a 90 day pause. Trump initiated this tariff
- [US upgrades the importance of the Eastern Mediterranean in the IMEC Corridor – Greece’s strategic role](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/10/us-upgrades-the-importance-of-the-eastern-mediterranean-in-the-imec-corridor-greeces-strategic-role.md): Link A new legislative initiative in the U.S. Congress seeks to institutionalize America’s interest in promoting the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC), with a particular emphasis on the Eastern Mediterranean region.
- [Announcing a U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire between India and Pakistan](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/10/announcing-a-u-s-brokered-ceasefire-between-india-and-pakistan.md): US Dept of State Over the past 48 hours, Vice President Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif,
- [Satellite Image Shows U.S. Bombers Massing As Iran Tensions Rise](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/09/satellite-image-shows-u-s-bombers-massing-as-iran-tensions-rise.md): Miami Herald A new satellite image showed the U.S. has sent two additional U.S. B-52 bombers to its Diego Garcia airbase in the Indian Ocean, underscoring Washington’s growing long-range strike
- [Kashmir: India, Pakistan, China, all Dispute this Territory](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/08/kashmir-india-pakistan-china-all-dispute-this-territory.md): Kashmir is controlled by 3 parties- India, Pakistan and China. We’ll do a bit of background that takes us back to 9/11. As well as India’s most recent use of
- [Israel Announces Plans to Seize Gaza; Land, Resource Grab & Ethnic Cleansing](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/07/israel-announces-plans-to-seize-gaza-land-resource-grab-ethnic-cleansing.md): There was never a doubt in my mind that Israel’s recent incursion into Gaza had zero to do with hostages. Zero. This was pure pretext. An egotistical deluded leadership running
- [Welcome to the Technate](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/06/welcome-to-the-technate.md): Podcast– The Farm Technocracy Inc., technate, Howard Scott, engineers, Edward Bellamy, Thorstein Veblen, Looking Backward 2000-1887, Technical Alliance, Columbia University, Rockefeller family and their connections to Columbia, Committee of Technocracy,
- [Mr Carney Goes to Washington](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/06/mr-carney-goes-to-washington.md): So many opinions. Variations in headlines. The meeting hasn’t taken place as of yet, but, the speculation runs wild! So, just a few things to consider from two articles- Canadian
- [Turkey interferes with Israeli air electronics amid deadly Syria airstrikes](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/04/turkey-interferes-with-israeli-air-electronics-amid-deadly-syria-airstrikes.md): If you’ve been following along here, you’re already aware that Turkey and Israel have been at serious odds regarding Syria. As mentioned previously the situation was getting serious. New Arab
- [Bully Rubio’s Incendiary Anti- Iran Rhetoric Sees Nuclear Talks Postponed](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/03/bully-rubios-incendiary-anti-iran-rhetoric-sees-nuclear-talks-postponed.md): And Bubio ( Bully Rubio) is still demanding Iran give up it’s conventional warfare long range missile development As first reported here April 16/25 Reuters Iranintl. com US Secretary of
- [The US and EU Sanctioning Russia still more?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/02/the-us-and-eu-sanctioning-russia-still-more.md): StraitsTimes It sure looks that way! Based on all the information included herein, I’d say the US and company will be increasing sanctions on Russia. The U.S. National Security Council
- [Full text: Covid-19 Prevention, Control and Origins Tracing: China’s Actions and Stance](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/05/01/full-text-covid-19-prevention-control-and-origins-tracing-chinas-actions-and-stance.md): Global Times China’s State Council Information Office on Wednesday issued a white paper titled “Covid-19 Prevention, Control and Origins Tracing: China’s Actions and Stance.” Apart from preface and conclusion, the
- [Can Trump cool Turkey-Israel tensions over Syria?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/30/can-trump-cool-turkey-israel-tensions-over-syria.md): My question is: Does Trump want to cool Turkey-Israel tensions over Syria (Perfidious Albion) Responsible Statecraft Since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster late last year, however, dynamics have shifted, transforming Syria into
- [“The Endgame of Edgelord Eschatology”](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/30/the-endgame-of-edgelord-eschatology.md): TruthDig- Thought provoking read First few paragraphs included below, read entirely at TruthDig Link Much of human history only makes sense in light of the persistent influence of eschatology —
- [Liberal Minority Win](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/29/liberal-minority-win.md): Financial Post Both Liberals and Conservatives increased their seat count. Mark Carney won his riding. Poilievre lost his riding, one he held for a very long time
- [Iranian Port Explosion: Sham narrative being rolled out](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/27/iranian-port-explosion-sham-narrative-being-rolled-out.md): Times of Israel- quoting from NYT’s The death toll in a blast at a key Iranian port rose to at least 28 with over 1,000 wounded, authorities said Sunday, as
- [“Is Donald Trump about to bomb Iran or rebuild it?”- Explosion at Iranian Port](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/26/is-donald-trump-about-to-bomb-iran-or-rebuild-it-explosion-at-iranian-port.md): The headlines in quotation is from the Economist article- So timely The fire at the Iranian Port is still raging. Iran is still fighting it all these hours later- Injuries
- [Russia General Killed As Witkoff Set to Visit- Russia say’s Terror Attack](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/25/russia-general-killed-as-witkoff-set-to-visit-russia-says-terror-attack.md): That would be terrorist Ukraine/US in cahoots https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/04/25/russia-ukraine-witkoff-moskalik-general-killed https://archive.ph/PkWK8 Read entirely at Archive.ph link provided above Russia’s Foreign Ministry called it a “terrorist attack,” and surveillance footage showed a car
- [Erratic Trump: Substantial China Tariff Cuts. Or not?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/23/erratic-trump-substantial-china-tariff-cuts.md): Updated: Stocks fall as Bessent states no deal on China Tariff Cuts Dow trims gain, S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreat from session highs as traders digest Bessent comments on tariffs
- [Does Zelensky Want Peace or War?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/22/does-zelensky-want-peace-or-war.md): Zelensky is, in my opinion, still a puppet of the West. Largely the US and UK. He’s a proxy. So, is the question really does Zelensky want peace or war?
- [“Bird Flu to Make Covid Look Like a Walk in the Park”](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/22/bird-flu-to-make-covid-look-like-a-walk-in-the-park.md): I’m getting a narrative creation vibe. H5N1 was weaponized to spread more efficiently to humans. Intentionally. I wrote about this GOF (Gain of Function) at my old site. More than
- [Wall Street’s Dow Jones on track for worst April since the Great Depression](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/22/wall-streets-dow-jones-on-track-for-worst-april-since-the-great-depression.md): Read entirely at link below Link The Dow got crushed on Monday, dropping nearly 1,000 points as traders scrambled through a selloff that’s dragging the index toward the worst April
- [Canadian Election Predictions?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/20/canadian-election-predictions.md): Anyone have any? As of today, April 20/25, I'm anticipating a Carney/Liberal win. Of course I could be wrong. That’s OK. Apparently the race is close. I know the line
- [Lutnick- US to Slap “Special Focus” Tariffs on Electronics](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/20/lutnick-us-to-slap-special-focus-tariffs-on-electronics.md): They were on. Then off. Now, on again, with “special focus” Link While the tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump remain in abeyance for 90-days, US commerce secretary, Howard
- [US Offers to Ease Sanctions on Russia- Russia declares Easter ceasefire](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/20/us-offers-to-ease-sanctions-on-russia-russia-declares-easter-ceasefire.md): Beware the Trojan horse The US presented allies (largely European officials) with proposals to enable a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine The contours of the US plan was shared
- [Netanyahu: We will fight to victory – I will not cave](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/20/netanyahu-we-will-fight-to-victory-i-will-not-cave.md): https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/407058 “Citizens of Israel, as your Prime Minister – I will not give in,” Netanyahu began. “I will not give in to the murderers who carried out the worst massacre
- [China pivots from the US to Canada for more oil amid trade war](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/18/china-pivots-from-the-us-to-canada-for-more-oil-amid-trade-war.md): Forex Live If Canada is able to play its cards right, there are enormous and highly economic long-life oil assets that can be exploited. It would require pipelines to the
- [Israel had planned to strike Iranian nuclear sites as soon as next month](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/17/israel-had-planned-to-strike-iranian-nuclear-sites-as-soon-as-next-month.md): Israel has long planned to strike Iran. However they cannot attack without US assistance. The Trump administration is allegedly negotiating a deal with Iran. But, they’ve time limited the negotiations.
- [US goal is to largely disarm Iran, leaving it a sitting duck](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/16/us-goal-is-to-largely-disarm-iran-leaving-it-a-sitting-duck.md): It seems that the US has much more on it’s mind then just the “enrichment of uranium” regarding Iran. The real goal looks to be disarming Iran Including it’s ballistic
- [Tarrifs on Chinese Made Electronics- Yes or No?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/14/tarrifs-on-chinese-made-electronics-yes-or-no.md): Trump walked back the tariffs on Chinese made electronics late last week, but, today, perhaps, not. Link Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick walked back the recent reciprocal tariff exemption on select
- [On the path to war with Iran](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/12/on-the-path-to-war-with-iran.md): On the Path to War with Iran – Alastair Crooke, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen
- [Turkish Israeli relations- not good for nearly 20 yrs](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/12/turkish-israeli-relations-not-good-for-nearly-20-yrs.md): Not sure if it’s been quite 20 years, myself, but, it’s definitely been at least 15 years of worsening relations between the two countries. Contrary to the abundance of mis/disinformation
- [Congress needs to ensure Israel’s qualitative military edge against Turkey](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/11/congress-needs-to-ensure-israels-qualitative-military-edge-against-turkey.md): 4th – Turkey knows the US stands behind Israel. Turkey is in NATO but is not supported by the US. So it’s likely better to make this type of arrangement
- [Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ are a con –](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/11/trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-are-a-con.md): and investors are now waking up to his bigger ambitions Everyone is quite quiet lately? Could it be the increased hostilities in the middle east? Israel and the US turning
- [Turkey and Israel Deconfliction talks regarding Syria](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/10/turkey-and-israel-deconfliction-talks-regarding-syria.md): There has been recent news about these talks, I’m going to make some quick points after sharing the news Link Turkish and Israeli officials began talks on Wednesday aimed at
- [The Burning Archive](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/10/the-burning-archive.md): Very interesting podcast- The Burning Archive I’ve been enjoying the numerous archived interviews etc., so far https://www.youtube.com/@theburningarchive/featured This channel looks at World History and how it affects geopolitics today –
- [Did Trump manipulate the markets for financial gains?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/09/did-trump-manipulate-the-markets-for-financial-gains.md): For his associates. Friends, family and business partners. This has got to be asked. CBC The Latest People were getting a little bit yippy Trump said he paused the imposition
- [Poland Continues to Prepare For Direct War With Russia-](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/09/poland-prepares-for-direct-war-with-russia-analysis.md): Poland has been being prepared for a potential war with Russia for far longer now then Feb 2022. Of this I’m certain having written about the preparations being made back
- [Flashback 2014: Zbigniew Brzezinski-Between Two Ages- America’s Role in the Technetronic Era](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/08/flashback-2014-zbigniew-brzezinski-between-two-ages-americas-role-in-the-technetronic-era.md): From my former site- more then a decade ago. Contrary to the recent claims of Donald Trump – the EU was created to be both subordinate to the US and
- [Why America is acting this way on trade: A globotics shock, a failed social policy, and middle-class fury](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/08/why-america-is-acting-this-way-on-trade-a-globotics-shock-a-failed-social-policy-and-middle-class-fury.md): Interesting read 8 Apr 2025 If Trump’s trade policy is the earthquake, the long-standing hardships confronting America’s middle class are the tectonic plate shifts that made it inevitable. America was
- [Iran, Israel, Syria, Turkey, Yemen](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/07/iran-israel-syria-turkey-yemen.md): Claims have been made that Turkey was scoping out areas of occupation in Palmyra, Syria. Long time readers here know there were areas in the north of Syria that did
- [Trump’s trade war threatens a global recession](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/07/trumps-trade-war-threatens-a-global-recession.md): An excerpt from The Economist via Archive.ph As the stock markets continue their downward fall IN ITS SCOPE and severity, the trade war took markets by surprise. On April 3rd,
- [Trump’s Tariffs as Consumption Taxes on Lower Income Consumers](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/05/trumps-tariffs-as-consumption-taxes-on-lower-income-consumers.md): Earlier today: Consumption taxes: I’d noticed many writers putting this idea forward yesterday- Seems applicable and likely. One of many articles around- Link The tariffs will sharply raise the cost
- [Trump’s Tariffs Are Extremely Dumb, Just Not For The Reasons You Might Think](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/05/trumps-tariffs-are-extremely-dumb-just-not-for-the-reasons-you-might-think.md): Posted at Common Dreams Read entirely at link above, a brief excerpt below This is a con on a global scale. Trump is not rejecting the corporate trade model. He’s
- [President Donald J. Trump Declares National Emergency …](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/03/president-donald-j-trump-declares-national-emergency.md): …. to Increase our Competitive Edge, Protect our Sovereignty, and Strengthen our National and Economic Security White House Fact Sheet PURSUING RECIPROCITY TO REBUILD THE ECONOMY AND RESTORE NATIONAL AND
- [1st Flashback 2017; Greece, Israel (Stars Aligned?), Italy, Cyprus to Discuss East Mediterranean Pipeline](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/03/1st-flashback-2017-greece-israel-stars-aligned-italy-cyprus-to-discuss-east-mediterranean-pipeline.md): There may be other posts at my old site, but, the two I’ve opted to republish, for now, should clarify the eastern med pipeline and the partnership of Greece, Cyprus
- [2nd Flashback 2017 : Why Russia Might Want Cyprus talks to fail](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/03/2nd-flashback-2017-why-russia-might-want-cyprus-talks-to-fail.md): https://pennyforyourthoughts2.blogspot.com/2017/01/why-russia-might-want-cyprus-talks-to.html
- [Eastern Med Pipelines- Cyprus, Greece and Israel](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/04/01/eastern-med-pipelines-cyprus-greece-and-israel.md): I’ve got background information at my former site on this pipeline.. It’s been planned for a very long time. I’m going to dig something up, but, for now- Let’s think
- [US Defense Secretary Hegseth Announces NMESIS Anti-Ship Missile Deployment in Philippines to Counter China.](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/31/us-defense-secretary-hegseth-announces-nmesis-anti-ship-missile-deployment-in-philippines-to-counter-china.md): As the peace train rolls on Army Recognition- On March 28, 2025, during his official visit to Manila, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the deployment of advanced military assets
- [Trump/Carney: New economic and security relationship](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/31/trump-carney-new-economic-and-security-relationship.md): penny2says: March 28, 2025 at 12:50 pm•Edit Carney and Trump have spokenTrump called Carney Prime Minister Carney & said they”ll be talking more after the election Is the end of
- [Trump the peacemaker?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/30/trump-the-peacemaker.md): The US wants a ceasefire to rearm their proxies, the Russians don’t and can’t trust the Americans. The Americans are so deeply invested in using Ukrainians as proxies- there is
- [America’s hidden role in Ukrainian military operations against Russia’s invading armies](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/30/americas-hidden-role-in-ukrainian-military-operations-against-russias-invading-armies.md): An extensive read- Link to NYT’s original and link the archive.ph Below are some select excerpts- that don’t even come close to including the amount of information, maps, pictures etc.
- [US Seeks to Control Ukraine Investment, Squeezing Out Europe](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/29/us-seeks-to-control-ukraine-investment-squeezing-out-europe.md): Bloomberg via Archive.ph The US is pushing to control all major future infrastructure and mineral investments in Ukraine, potentially gaining a veto over any role for Kyiv’s other allies and
- [US Rejects Russian Call for a Legit Government in Ukraine…](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/28/us-rejects-russian-call-for-a-legit-government-in-ukraine.md): France24- Putin calls for a transitional government in Ukraine, one that can make agreements with legitimacy. Russian President Vladimir Putin called Friday for a “transitional administration” to be put in
- [Mark Carney: Canada-US relationship is ‘over’](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/27/mark-carney-canada-us-relationship-is-over.md): Note: When I say the empire has fallen.. I’m saying it has fallen from the pinnacle (the highest point) of it’s global power and status. Many, many factors will play
- [Russian distrust of US regarding Black Sea Agreement](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/26/russian-distrust-of-us-regarding-black-sea-agreement.md): Which should surprise no one at all From newsweek The US has agreed to help Russia restore access to global commercial shipping lanes after negotiations with Saudi Arabia. “The United
- [Lavrov: on the negotiations between Russia, the US and Ukraine in Riyadh](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/26/lavrov-on-the-negotiations-between-russia-the-us-and-ukraine-in-riyadh.md): 16 minutes
- [Resuming the Black Sea Initiative](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/25/resuming-the-black-sea-initiative.md): This looks to be the only agreed upon item. Where both Ukraine and Russia have agreed. Readers here may recall Ukraine mined the waters to impede Russian shipments. That was
- [Russian/US “creative” Talks No Breakthroughs expected- Nothing Will Be Signed](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/24/russian-us-creative-talks-no-breakthroughs-expected-nothing-will-signed.md): It’s reported the meeting went on for 10 hrs- with 3 breaks. Seemed to me that there had to have been a whole lot of back and forth- but no
- [America Looks Like a Troubled Emerging-Market Economy](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/24/america-looks-like-a-troubled-emerging-market-economy.md): While I await some news on the Russian/US negotiations in Saudi Arabia- this piece from AEI, this surprising piece, will be linked and a few excerpts included below– read entirely
- [Flashback 2021: The Black Sea Boils: The US Moves Against Turkish/Russian Realpolitikal Cooperation](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/24/flashback-2021-the-black-sea-boils-the-us-moves-against-turkish-russian-realpolitikal-cooperation.md):  Okay, after way too much  computer difficulty for one non tech savvy gal-  Grrrr….  Finally the report I wanted to get to. A break from the the covidiocracy. The reality
- [What to expect from Russia–U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia: Expect nothing.](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/22/what-to-expect-from-russia-u-s-talks-in-saudi-arabia-expect-nothing.md): Expert view – Dmitry Rodionov News.Az presents an interview with Dmitry Rodionov, Director of the Center for Geopolitical Research at the Institute for Innovative Development, discussing the upcoming Russia–U.S. negotiations
- [Trump should be convinced of US pullout from Syria- but..](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/21/trump-should-be-convinced-of-us-pullout-from-syria-but.md): Daily Sabah Türkiye’s top diplomat on Thursday said U.S. President Donald Trump should be convinced to withdraw American troops from Syria, adding that it would be cost-effective for Washington. Foreign
- [Russia Ships Arctic Oil to Syria for First Time](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/21/russia-ships-arctic-oil-to-syria-for-first-time.md): Interesting… MOSCOW, March 21 (Reuters) – Two tankers hit by U.S. sanctions are due to offload Russian Arctic Oil in Syria for the first time, days after Moscow made its first known
- [Russia in Review, March 14-21, 2025](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/21/russia-in-review-march-14-21-2025.md): RussiaMatters.org 6 Things to Know
- [Bipartisan legislation seeks to rein in Erdogan’s Turkey over ties to US foes](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/20/bipartisan-legislation-seeks-to-rein-in-erdogans-turkey-over-ties-to-us-foes.md): As mentioned a “colour revolution” has been kicked off in Turkey. Long term readers know this had been expected as part of the regional remake (Birth Pangs) Will it succeed?
- [Flashback 2019: Could the US force regime change in Turkey- The short answer is yes.](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/19/flashback-2019-could-the-us-force-regime-change-in-turkey-the-short-answer-is-yes.md): Given recent going’s on in Turkey, including the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor- and early rumbles of a colour revolution.. Let’s go back to 2019. Keeping in mind this article hails
- [Ukraine/Russian Ceasefire?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/19/ukraine-russian-ceasefire.md): Already broken by the looks of it. Ukraine claims Russia used drones in breach of the ceasefire agreement, except, my understanding the ceasefire applied to energy infrastructure for both parties-
- [White House says highly-anticipated Trump-Putin call ‘going well’](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/18/white-house-says-highly-anticipated-trump-putin-call-going-well.md): Call began at 10 am eastern time, and remains in progress, Dan Scavino, Trump’s deputy chief of staff, writes on X The White House said Tuesday that an ongoing call
- [Enough carrots for Putin. For better negotiations, serve ‘maximum pressure’ instead.](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/18/enough-carrots-for-putin-for-better-negotiations-serve-maximum-pressure-instead.md): I missed the carrots and thought that maximum pressure was already being applied all things considered thus far.. Sanctions, coup plots, instability at the border, NATO expansion etc.,Read entirely at
- [Trump and Putin to Talk?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/17/trump-and-putin-to-talk.md): Tomorrow Negotiators working to end the Russia-Ukraine war have already discussed “dividing up certain assets,” US President Donald Trump said Sunday as he announced he planned to speak to Russian
- [Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/15/trump-orders-strikes-on-iran-backed-houthi-rebels-in-yemen.md): Financial Times The US on Saturday launched a wave of air strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, as Donald Trump warned that “hell will rain down upon” the Iran-backed group
- [Ukraine’s Kursk Collapse & Washington’s Rush to Freeze Conflict Under “Minsk 3”](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/14/ukraines-kursk-collapse-washingtons-rush-to-freeze-conflict-under-minsk-3.md): As Ukraine’s Kursk operations collapse and wider fears grow regarding the viability of Ukraine’s armed forces, the US is rushing to freeze the conflict, create a European-occupied buffer zone in
- [Stop with the cards & balls metaphor- Putin’s response below](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/13/stop-with-the-cards-balls-metaphor-putins-response-below.md): Fairly decent article from Forbes- Surprisingly, so I’ve included some excerpts below; I’m going to use my own headline- Playing at a truce, is not a game, so stop with
- [Putin to Meet Witkoff Tonight in Moscow- Updated](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/13/putin-to-meet-witkoff-tonight-in-moscow.md): Which should be soon as it’s nearly 7:00 pm in Moscow?? Politico Donald’s Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday night in Moscow as the
- [Poland – Give us some nukes](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/13/poland-give-us-some-nukes.md): We’ve talked previously on the subject of building up of Poland at the expense of Germany- To increase pressure on Russia. I’m pondering the possibility of their being a Turkish
- [“The Ball is In Russia’s Court”](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/12/the-ball-is-in-russias-court.md): So, here’s a comment I left on twitter when news of this “ceasefire agreement” broke yesterday It was that obvious the con was on and the spin was being readied.
- [Saudi/US/Ukraine Meeting; Minerals Deal, Intelligence gathering etc](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/10/saudi-us-ukraine-meeting-minerals-deal-intelligence-gathering-etc.md): Going to do a grab bag of news; Trump say’s they’ve just about lifted the restrictions on intelligence sharing- Whatever that actually means? Interesting too is that the US is
- [Sam Cooper the Scooper? Investigative Journalist or…..](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/06/sam-cooper-the-scooper-investigative-journalist-or.md): Something else entirely? After doing all the work for the report below, I have to go with…. something else entirely. The tariffs are not part of a drug war at
- [Flashback: Regional Remake Birth Pangs- Syria, In a Repeat of The Balkanization/Destruction Of Iraq](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/07/flashback-regional-remake-birth-pangs-syria-in-a-repeat-of-the-balkanization-destruction-of-iraq.md): I published this at my censored site Feb 01/2021– By then I’d been writing about Syria extensively for approximately 10 years. When you write on topics like this, you hope
- [US Not Providing Ukraine with Intelligence? Obfuscate Much?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/07/us-not-providing-ukraine-with-intelligence-obfuscate-much.md): It seems doubtful that anyone who reads here is unaware of what nations constitute the 5 Eyes- Just in case, we will talk briefly about the Five Eyes, because it’s
- [Still with the smoke & mirrors, though Rubio admits Ukraine is a proxy war](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/06/still-with-the-smoke-mirrors-though-rubio-admits-ukraine-is-a-proxy-war.md): Finally one admission of fact. Though it has been obvious from the get go, from the very start, that Ukraine was being used as a proxy largely for the US.
- [US and Israel reject Arab alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/05/us-and-israel-reject-arab-alternative-to-trumps-gaza-plan.md): BBC The US and Israel have rejected an Arab plan for the post-war reconstruction of the Gaza Strip that would allow the 2.1 million Palestinians living there to stay in
- [J.D Vance Confirms Minerals Deal is Security Guarantee](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/04/j-d-vance-confirms-minerals-deal-is-security-guarantee.md): It seemed to me the deal was intended to potentially place the US into direct conflict/confrontation with Russia. And the US wanted to be there. The deal would have brought
- [Trump’s China Hawks Are Also Uyghur Advocates](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/03/trumps-china-hawks-are-also-uyghur-advocates.md): Convenient for the pivot to China- Foreign Policy U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of two outspoken critics of China’s (alleged) crackdown on Uyghurs to serve in top foreign-policy roles in
- [Coalition of the Willing To Present Ukraine Peace Plan to Trump? The Apprentice @ the WhiteHouse](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/03/coalition-of-the-willing-to-present-ukraine-peace-plan-to-trump-the-apprentice-the-whitehouse.md): After Friday’s reality tv episode of “The Apprentice” on location in the Whitehouse. Featuring the WWE tag team of Vance and Trump- Should we prepare for a new episode featuring
- [Overextending and Unbalancing Russia- Rand](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/02/overextending-and-unbalancing-russia-rand.md): Assessing the Impact of Cost-Imposing Options Interesting excerpts from a 2019 report Economic Cost-Imposing Measures Expanding U.S. energy production would stress Russia’s economy, potentially constraining its government budget and, by
- [Exclusive: The full text of the US-Ukraine mineral deal](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/01/exclusive-the-full-text-of-the-us-ukraine-mineral-deal.md): A question; Would you think that the minerals deal, had the Ukrainian leader signed it with the US, fit the Russian idea of Ukrainian neutrality? Reading the agreement as it
- [War and Peace in Ukraine: John Mearsheimer, Glenn Diesen & Pavel Shchelin with Diana Panchenko](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/03/01/war-and-peace-in-ukraine-john-mearsheimer-glenn-diesen-pavel-shchelin-with-diana-panchenko.md): Give the interview a listen! It’s long, yes, but a good discussion on the subject.
- [The Mineral Deal Would Put the US Directly in the Conflict between Russia and Ukraine](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/28/the-mineral-deal-would-put-the-us-directly-in-the-conflict-between-russia-and-ukraine.md): And that’s where the US wanted to be! Think about US led NATO expansion for decades. What has the goal always been? To come right up to Russia’s border- This
- [Zelensky Didn’t Sign the “Minerals” Deal: Explaining Trump & Vance’s Bullying Behaviour](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/28/zelensky-didnt-sign-the-minerals-deal-explaining-trump-vances-bullying-behaviour.md): This is apparently why Trump was saying Zelensky wasn’t thankful or grateful..Vance was on the same power trip- I'm shocked Zelensky had it in him. Hopefully he opens negotiations with
- [2010 Flashback as Trump White House Releases Heavily Redacted Epstein Files to “Influencers”](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/27/2010-flashback-as-trump-white-house-releases-heavily-redacted-epstein-files-to-influencers.md): Influencers friendly to the Trump administration. In 2010 I was introduced to the Epstein case via another blogger. original url from my censored site https://pennyforyourthoughts2.blogspot.com/2010/07/billionaire-hedge-fund-pedophile-mogul.html?zx=b1fa9e19245b207d Sunday, July 25, 2010 The
- [US Ukraine Mineral Deal- Shades of Iraqi reconstruction scandal- US to provide security](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/26/us-ukraine-mineral-deal-shades-of-iraqi-reconstruction-scandal-us-to-provide-security.md): A quick refresher on the scandalous use of funds that were supposed to go to Iraqi reconstruction after the US attack- ended up being unaccounted for on a mass scale.
- [Attack “North Stream2 Style”, In Savona on the Sea Jewel Tanker](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/26/attack-north-stream2-style-in-savona-on-the-sea-jewel-tanker.md): Referencing explosives use. Link, and yes, it’s in Italian Thank goodness for online translators- this time Reverso Brought to my attention by https://x.com/Serbofilo2018 Grazie 🙂 The reporter is lamenting the
- [Ukraine Updates- Pax Americana fully participant](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/24/ukraine-updates-pax-americana-fully-participant.md): Mineral Deal- yesterday I mentioned the mineral deal would be the rationale for the US to continue it’s involvement in Ukraine including security agreements. BBC Earlier, former Prime Minister Boris
- [Is The US- EU Split Real?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/23/is-the-us-eu-split-real.md): Or just a division of labour? The division of labour is not a new concept- Recalling Obama’s Libyan policy of “leading from behind” A statement widely attributed to the Obama
- [Parliament speaker: Ukraine to start work on finalising US minerals deal on Monday](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/23/parliament-speaker-ukraine-to-start-work-on-finalising-us-minerals-deal-on-monday.md): Euronews Washington’s demands for around $500 billion (€477 billion) in mineral wealth from Ukraine was initially rejected by Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the grounds that the US hadn't offered any security
- [Rubio Reassures Europe, Russia Review, Oil Tanker disappears- Iran, Iraq, Israel, Nasrallah’s funeral..](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/21/rubio-reassures-europe-russia-review-oil-tanker-disappears-iran-iraq-israel-nasrallahs-funeral.md): Going long on this news round up- First, NYT’s After meeting with Russian negotiators to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled a
- [Is Team Trump After a Regime Change in Ukraine?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/20/is-team-trump-after-a-regime-change-in-ukraine.md): Possible western friendly replacements Kyrylo Budanov, Valerii Zaluzhnyi or Petro Poroshenko?? Speculating wildly, but, it can’t be discounted. The Economist For all the turmoil, there is still nothing resembling a
- [Russia, China foreign ministers discuss relations with U.S., Ukraine- To Meet in Moscow](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/20/russia-china-foreign-ministers-discuss-relations-with-u-s-ukraine-to-meet-in-moscow.md): As you read the two links below, keep in mind “The Diplomat” article and my observation from yesterday The Diplomat article is speculative based on some very limited observations, but,
- [Narrative creation: Foretelling the future of America’s divide to conquer strategy?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/19/narrative-creation-foretelling-the-future-of-americas-divide-to-conquer-strategy.md): As of this time, I’ve got 2 lines of thought about what may be going on with Russia/US negotiations: 1-The US will try the carrot with Russia, at this time,
- [Russian, US Officials to Meet on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/17/russian-us-officials-to-meet-on-tuesday-in-saudi-arabia.md): As mentioned we had company until today- so I’m playing a bit of catch up. Some pod-casters were crowing about Ukraine being settled up between Russia and the US. I
- [Libra Creator Played- Milei Behind the Rug Pull?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/17/libra-creator-hayden-davis-said-argentinas-president-javier-milei-played-him.md): Who is the real Javier Milei? I can’t say myself, of course. But he’s always struck me as an actor. Playing a role. Typical of the political class. Not sure
- [Trump’s Iron Dome “ an aspirational plan” is Reagan’s Star Wars Rebranded](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/11/trumps-iron-dome-an-aspirational-plan-is-reagans-star-wars-rebranded.md): I couldn’t believe what I was hearing from Trump!! Seriously. I’m old enough to remember that well slopped trough for the military industrial complex. The media is as much saying
- [Trump; Fooled Again. Israel, Palestine, Tariffs & US Troops will stay in Syria!](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/11/trump-fooled-again-israel-palestine-tariffs-us-troops-will-stay-in-syria.md): Where to begin? Trump said many things when he was campaigning. I struggle to believe people took his statements at face value? But, apparently they did. During the 1st Trump
- [Israel: Crocodile Tears & Ben Gvir still pushing ethnic cleansing/genocide](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/09/israel-crocodile-tears-ben-gvir-still-pushing-ethnic-cleansing-genocide.md): Bishara condemned the Israeli prime minister’s “crocodile tears” over the freeing of hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami and Ori Levy in exchange for 183 Palestinian captives. “Netanyahu is complaining
- [VOA Russian: What economic measures can US use to force Russia to end war?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/07/voa-russian-what-economic-measures-can-us-use-to-force-russia-to-end-war.md): This article was published in Russian- I put it through translate so those of us who can only read English can understand what the VOA is publishing in Russia, for
- [Pashinyan courts Trump in Washington](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/07/pashinyan-courts-trump-in-washington.md): Wow, Pashinyan, unsurprisingly, is extremely adept at spin, as you will read in the last linked to article He came to prominence as the editor of Armenian Times- Prior to
- [Spymaster General- Wild Bill and the OSS](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/06/spymaster-general-wild-bill-and-the-oss.md): Wild Bill Donovan, created the OSS, which became the CIA. Wild Bill seeded the CIA with many Nazi’s who were all to happy to serve a new master. Excerpts from
- [Building ‘The World’s Most Flexible Workforce’](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/06/building-the-worlds-most-flexible-workforce.md): Pretty sure no one here saw the influx of immigrants as a Trudeau only move- From 2007 The Harper government’s ‘double-doubling’ of the Foreign Worker Program double- doubling (Tim Horton’s
- [Trump Got Nothing from Canada & Mexico](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/04/trump-got-nothing-from-canada-mexico.md): I’m serious. Nothing of any significance. He threatened and blustered away. Put on a great show. While Mexico and Canada’s leadership played along, to help him save face. After doing
- [Secretary Marco Rubio Appointed as Acting Administrator for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/03/secretary-marco-rubio-appointed-as-acting-administrator-for-the-united-states-agency-for-international-development-usaid.md): This appointment just takes the cake! Neo-con warmonger Rubio. The peace President? Trump? I think not! The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has long strayed from its original
- [Black Hawk helicopter’s altitude at issue; families of crash victims ‘want answers’](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/03/black-hawk-helicopters-altitude-at-issue-families-of-crash-victims-want-answers.md): Donald Trump poisoned the well, by immediately stating the helicopter/plane crash was a DEI issue. When, it’s an altitude issue according to earliest data available. But, hey, when you have
- [Black Hawk Helicopter flying higher than max allowable- 3rd pilot named](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/02/black-hawk-helicopter-flying-higher-than-max-allowable-3rd-pilot-named.md): Based on earliest available info- Had the helicopter not been flying at the reported altitude, this incident would, most probably, not have occurred https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/dc-plane-crash-update-helicopter-american-airlines-rebecca-lobach-b2690740.html Conflicting information from plane’s black boxes
- [Crashed U.S. Army Black Hawk unit was responsible for doomsday readiness](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/02/01/crashed-u-s-army-black-hawk-unit-was-responsible-for-doomsday-readiness.md): First: Two of the Black Hawk pilots have been named. The 3rd, a woman, as requested by the family, has not been named Globe and Mail The Black Hawk helicopter
- [Tesla Profits Dip But Carbon Credits Revenue Up](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/31/tesla-profits-dip-but-carbon-credits-revenue-up.md): I gotta thank Kaz for this gem of an article 🙂 Musk, in my opinion, is the Pied Piper: one that offers strong but delusive enticement Carbon Credits Revenue UP-
- [Black Hawk directly hit Passenger Plane- Go Pills a factor??](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/30/black-hawk-directly-hit-passenger-plane-go-pills-a-factor.md): This is going to annoy some- But, what came to my mind when seeing the flight tracking of the helicopter was the flight crew was possibly playing “chicken” with passenger
- [U.S. has not halted military aid to Ukraine, Zelensky says](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/29/u-s-has-not-halted-military-aid-to-ukraine-zelensky-says.md): As I’d mentioned in my previous post- It is not clear at all that the US cut off funding/aid for Ukraine. In fact it is ambiguous. CBSNews Zelenskyy did not
- [Economics, Policy & Regulation- Bracing For A Tariff War](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/27/economics-policy-regulation-bracing-for-a-tariff-war.md): Tariffs like Sanctions are just another means, another method, of waging warfare. Economic warfare. Trump is, in fact, declaring war against all other nations. Including Canada and Mexico. Tariff Man’
- [Trump Said Russia Stole the “Super Duper Missile” Plans](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/27/trump-said-russia-stole-the-super-duper-missile-plans.md): Seriously, those are his words. And the Russians laughed. Washington Times First a few thoughts of my own An absolutely non-credible claim. Why? Because if the US ever had feasible
- [Flashback 2014: Trigger a cold war to make it easier (for the US) to annex Europe](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/25/flashback-2014-trigger-a-cold-war-to-make-it-easier-for-the-us-to-annex-europe.md): I’m republishing this post- I’d originally published it at my former site over 11 years ago. I moved it here September 14/2022. Sadly it’s looking to be more timely than
- [Flashback 2014: Trigger a cold war to make it easier (for the US) to annex Europe](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2022/09/14/flashback-trigger-a-cold-war-to-make-it-easier-for-the-us-to-annex-europe.md): https://pennyforyourthoughts2.blogspot.com/2014/04/trigger-cold-war-to-make-it-easier-for.html?zx=d3d3e933442d65d7 This is an interesting premise.Trigger a cold war to make it easier to annex Europe   Is Europe going to be annexed (taken over, subordinated, broken) so willingly.  Haven’t used
- [Russia, US, Ukraine: Staking out positions. Aid cut and the Art of a Good Deal](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/24/russia-us-ukraine-staking-out-positions-aid-cut-and-the-art-of-a-good-deal.md): Below are links to 3 interesting articles- Read’em and share some thoughts. The first and third pieces are extensive, so, you’ll have to get the full story from the included
- [Trump, Oracle, Stargate and Virtual Davos](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/23/trump-oracle-stargate-and-virtual-davos.md): Trump will be speaking virtually at Davos Trump’s AI announcement including MRna vaccines, created with the help of the original CIA friendly tech giant- Larry Ellison & Oracle to create
- [Starmer Agenda Defeat and Destroy Russia](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/21/starmer-agenda-defeat-and-destroy-russia.md): The Duran is having a discussion about the Starmer Agenda. The 100 year partnership has barely garnered attention what with all the pomp and circumstance over Trump As was mentioned
- [KONGRA-GEL Calls for Mobilization to Defend “Rojova”](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/21/kongra-gel-calls-for-mobilization-to-defend-rojova.md): KONGRA-GEL is a branch of the PKK. They are one of the many sub groups that make up the totality of the PKK. Rojova is the name given to the
- [‘Phase Two’: How Israel Plans to Abandon the Hostages](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/19/phase-two-how-israel-plans-to-abandon-the-hostages.md): Haaretz via Archive.ph Apparently I’m not alone in believing Netanyahu will renege as soon as possible, because he never intended for this issue to resolve. This is a ploy. Because
- [Netanyahu ‘if we must return to fighting, we will do that’, citing support from Biden & Trump](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/18/netanyahu-if-we-must-return-to-fighting-we-will-do-that-citing-support-from-biden-trump.md): I’m seeing this whole ceasefire as a ploy. That’s it. That’s all. Israel is “keeping the peace” so a relatively smooth transition can be made from the Biden to the
- [Member of prominent Rothschild family found dead after Laurel Canyon house fire](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/17/member-of-prominent-rothschild-family-found-dead-after-laurel-canyon-house-fire.md): Important- This house fire predates the wildfires in California. The news is from November 28/24 So, David McGowan? Not sure who here at this time remembers Mr McGowan? Or read
- [Georgia: Why the Trump Administration Should Step In To Shore Up US Influence](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/17/georgia-why-the-trump-administration-should-step-in-to-shore-up-us-influence.md): Excerpts From Just Security The Trump administration comes into office as the United States and its Western allies are on the verge of losing Georgia, and the loss to U.S.
- [Russia Victory or Political Settlement in Ukraine?](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/16/russia-victory-or-political-settlement-in-ukraine.md): Thankfully Mr Mercouris was quiet. Chas Freeman made some very good points and was more realistic on the Turkish/Israel situation, how both nations are actually at odds regarding Syria, which
- [Ukraine, UK sign ‘100 Year Partnership’ agreement. US 3.6 Billion Annual Military Aid](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/16/ukraine-uk-sign-100-year-partnership-agreement-us-3-6-billion-annual-military-aid.md): Wow! A 100 Year Partnership? AA Ukraine and the UK on Thursday signed a “100 Year Partnership” agreement to deepen defense cooperation and address long-term threats and challenges to maritime
- [Israel, Syria, Turkey and the US](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/15/israel-syria-turkey-and-the-us.md): Excerpts from a round up of related news articles; Syria is about to find out if getting rid of Assad is enough to please Washington By Ivan Timofeev, programme director
- [Turkey Hasn’t Won Anything Yet in Syria](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2025/01/14/turkey-hasnt-won-anything-yet-in-syria.md): Surely you’ve all noticed by now I’m not on the same page as many analysts or op- ed writers/journalists that have declared Turkey “the winner” in Syria. I can’t even

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