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Many were baffled by #putin's half hour lecture during the #tuckercarlson interview. But this was in fact predictable. His distortion and weaponisation of history has been a critical tool in denying #ukraine's statehood and justifying his invasion. It has also been used to assert that democracy is incompatible with Russian and 'slavic' culture through rewriting Russian history textbooks and school curriculums in the occupied territories. This further allows the Kremlin to malign pro-democracy activists like Navalny as 'western agents'. Nor is Putin alone. Katie Stallard's work 'Dancing on Bones' provides case studies for how dictatorships utilise history to reinforce their domestic control through indoctrination and justify aggressive foreign policies. History is rarely discussed as a tool of countering #greyzone operations or building societal #resilience; it is past time this changed. ↘ Follow the link for a preview of 'Dancing on Bones'.

#pmeoftheday, courtesy Ada Palmer’s science fiction contribution to the Great Conversation known as the Terra Ignota series. What makes was more or less terrible? (Jeff Kojac, Ian Brown, I believe you’ll recognize this answer. August Cole — #ficint, indeed.) — ‘What was the nastiest war in history?’” … "The First World War." … "A war that came after a long period of relative peace and smaller conflicts, combined with accelerating advancement. Earth had never seen anything like that before. Antiquity, the Middle Ages, the first four centuries of the Exponential Age, they had all seen frequent war, large-scale war compared to the population, but Nineteenth-Century Europe confined the conflicts to its colonies and border zones, while at home they engineered their long and rosy peace. Technology kept changing, made new, worse ways to kill, but military experts had no opportunity to realize how the new tools would change the face of war when the big powers finally fought each other directly. When the Twentieth Century saw total war again, soldiers didn't have the dignity of dying at the enemy's hands; they rotted in trenches, froze in winters, wandered in jungles, blew themselves up on kamikazi missions, drove themselves mad attempting genocides, as deluded commanders kept urging them onward to their noble deaths. The Church War may have killed more people, but at least then it was the zealot enemy that killed you, not your own side and stupid ignorance. The Mardis thought that three things make wars more or less terrible: the length of the peace before them, the amount of technological change, and how little the commanders know about war's up-to-date realities. We've had three hundred years of peace now, Caesar. Can you imagine what the next war would be like? With the trackers? With the transit system? With every spot on Earth a two-hour hop from every other? With the Hives all scattered equally across the Earth? No homelands, no borders, and without a single tactician who's ever taken the field in any kind of war? It will be Hell on Earth. Even the wonders Utopia has made will turn to war."

I got letter this morning regarding reviews of the wars, it was entitled "fight for human rights" or something like that. At the same time neocortical network was burning in debates about chemical warfare so seems to be being victim of neocorticals was not the only evil going around. Austria was mentioned as main source for producing chemical warfare, and concerning biological weapons if they were in hands of USA who knows what their war psychopathy might produce as long as even as if beaten Indians do not appear to put the question of the work of north Americans. "Even norther" someone was whispering pointing that Third Reich was partially reestablished in Canada. What I as Serbian can add then. Somebody was prolonging Third Reich tendencies here for ages, inducing even bombing of Serbia in 1999. How many atrocities makers, England that stole Serbian national wealth and did hide it within Commonwealth, north Americans that instrued NATO to finish that source of their wealth being and provide their further bases in Serbia, Third Reich that was starting bombing from Austria but also provided aviobases among some of the fascist in Italy (Aviano) collaborated on innocent people is hard to say, though question can be is evil and those supporting it for benefit easier merge than innocent. There is also the question of asylums for quilty in mentioned countries, plus some more, whilst some do it for reasons of further profit and others simply do not know the truth being interrupted only in what is served as nowadays propaganda. Is there more than 8 billion people if neocortical networks from American side operate for so long and some heard also some major forces, of unknown nature, were further included. Mentioning major forces, those who believe in cosmic justice, but still accounting own living time, might introspect some data about wars in which Austria was included. By the way, I am not sure about dates of introducing chemical warfares in world occasions. https://lnkd.in/dwR8nKdx

Excerpt: “Putin’s talk of a continuous “Russia” stretching back to the 9th century is pure fantasy. In reality, the story of modern Russia begins in the late 15th century, with the ending of Mongol rule over the Grand Duchy of Muscovy (which occupied a tiny proportion of the huge landmass of today’s Russian Federation) and the near-contemporary conquest and annihilation of the Novgorod Republic in the north. The geopolitical situation for the new community was dire. The land and climate rendered Muscovy poor in agricultural and mineral resources. Significant military threats seemed poised on all sides: in the west Lithuania, then the largest state in Europe; in the south and east, various post-Mongol khanates of the steppe. Geography and geology were not on Muscovy’s side: the flat and sparsely populated territory had no natural defensive boundaries. In this Hobbesian nightmare world, a “conquer or be conquered” mentality quickly set in. Muscovy’s solution to this predicament was the creation of a caste-based autocratic state, unparalleled in Europe and perhaps the world. The land was parcelled out to cavalrymen, who received the rent from the inhabiting peasants in exchange for their lifetime military service to the ruler, who would wage expansionist wars nominally designed to “protect” the state. Historians call this arrangement a “service state”. The necessity of funding warfare through the service state became a constant of Russian political life, even if the perceived military threat periodically changed (Crimean Tatars; Poles and Swedes; Ottomans). Unlike European feudalism, land was granted not to an aristocracy but to those who rendered military service. The traditional right to inherit estates was removed in favour of a system of conditional tenure granted by the sovereign. In some senses, private property did not exist. The system initially proved successful in accomplishing its aim: pre-emptive military strikes against all neighbours. In the 1550s, it allowed Muscovy to conquer two post-Mongol khanates: Kazan and Astrakhan. These conquests, unknown to all but specialists, are some of the most important geopolitical events in world history, since they split the Turkic world into two and opened the path to Siberia and its storehouse of natural resources. The major war with Poland-Lithuania of 1654–67 brought territorial gains, including much of modern Ukraine. It led to the steady influx into Muscovy of Ukrainian clerics, far better educated than their Muscovite counterparts. The beginnings of modern Russian culture can be fairly labelled as “Ukrainian”. “

22 Mar 07:05: The ongoing reality of Russian 💩🥷😱 imperialism | Dmitri Levitin | The Critic Magazine: thecritic.co.uk: ‘Excerpt: “Putin’s talk of a continuous “Russia” stretching back to the 9th century is pure fantasy. In reality, the story of modern Russia begins in the late 15th century, with the ending of Mongol rule over the Grand Duchy of Muscovy (which occupied a tiny proportion of the huge landmass of today’s Russian Federation) and the near-contemporary conquest and annihilation of the Novgorod Republic in the north. The geopolitical situation for the new community was dire. The land and climate rendered Muscovy poor in agricultural and mineral resources. Significant military threats seemed poised on all sides: in the west Lithuania, then the largest state in Europe; in the south and east, various post-Mongol khanates of the steppe. Geography and geology were not on Muscovy’s side: the flat and sparsely populated territory had no natural defensive boundaries. In this Hobbesian nightmare world, a “conquer or be conquered” mentality quickly set in. Muscovy’s solution to this predicament was the creation of a caste-based autocratic state, unparalleled in Europe and perhaps the world. The land was parcelled out to cavalrymen, who received the rent from the inhabiting peasants in exchange for their lifetime military service to the ruler, who would wage expansionist wars nominally designed to “protect” the state. Historians call this arrangement a “service state”. The necessity of funding warfare through the service state became a constant of Russian political life, even if the perceived military threat periodically changed (Crimean Tatars; Poles and Swedes; Ottomans). Unlike European feudalism, land was granted not to an aristocracy but to those who rendered military service. The traditional right to inherit estates was removed in favour of a system of conditional tenure granted by the sovereign. In some senses, private property did not exist. The system initially proved successful in accomplishing its aim: pre-emptive military strikes against all neighbours. In the 1550s, it allowed Muscovy to conquer two post-Mongol khanates: Kazan and Astrakhan. These conquests, unknown to all but specialists, are some of the most important geopolitical events in world history, since they split the Turkic world into two and opened the path to Siberia and its storehouse of natural resources. The major war with Poland-Lithuania of 1654–67 brought territorial gains, including much of modern Ukraine. It led to the steady influx into Muscovy of Ukrainian clerics, far better educated than their Muscovite counterparts. The beginnings of modern Russian culture can be fairly labelled as “Ukrainian”. “‘ Thank you, Michael 🇺🇸 … and Nikki 🇳🇿🇺🇦:

The Russian Revolution, a seismic shift in the fabric of society, was not merely a political upheaval; it was a cataclysm that reverberated through the lives of millions, reshaping the very essence of a nation. It began in February 1917, when discontent simmered beneath the surface, fueled by the horrors of World War I, economic strife, and a populace weary of autocratic rule. The streets of Petrograd erupted in protests, and the Tsar, Nicholas II, found himself stripped of power, a relic of a bygone era. The provisional government emerged, promising reform, yet it faltered, unable to address the pressing needs of the people. It was a fragile moment, ripe for exploitation, and the Bolsheviks, under the steely gaze of Vladimir Lenin, seized the opportunity. October 1917 marked the culmination of this unrest, a moment when the Bolsheviks stormed the Winter Palace, a symbolic act that would echo through history. They promised peace, land, and bread, a triad of hope for the war-weary and impoverished masses. But beneath the surface of these promises lay a darker reality. The revolution was not merely a transfer of power; it was the birth of a regime that would wield authority with an iron fist. The ideals of equality and justice quickly morphed into a brutal authoritarianism that would define the early years of the Soviet state. The Red Terror, a chilling campaign of mass repression, was unleashed with a ferocity that shocked even the most hardened revolutionaries. It was a time when paranoia reigned supreme, and anyone perceived as a threat to the new order faced dire consequences. The Cheka, the Bolshevik secret police, became the architects of fear, executing thousands, imprisoning countless others, and sending dissenters to the notorious labor camps known as the Gulag. The revolution, which had promised liberation, became a nightmare for those who dared to oppose the regime. The very fabric of society was torn apart, as friends turned against friends, and families were shattered by the specter of betrayal. Yet, amidst this chaos, the Bolsheviks managed to consolidate their power. They understood that control was paramount, and dissent could not be tolerated. The press was silenced, opposition parties were outlawed, and a culture of fear permeated every aspect of life. The revolution had birthed a new ideology, but it came at a staggering cost. The blood of innocents stained the ground, and the cries of the oppressed echoed in the halls of power. The promise of a brighter future was overshadowed by the grim reality of repression. As the years unfolded, the legacy of the Russian Revolution became a paradox. On one hand, it inspired movements across the globe, a beacon of hope for the working class and the oppressed. On the other, it served as a cautionary tale of how noble ideals can be corrupted by the lust for power. The Soviet Union emerged from the ashes of the revolution, a superpower that would play a pivotal role in shaping the 20th century.

#ournewearth Weekly by Benjamin Fulford WHITE DRAGON SOCIETY UNITED STATES CORP., Israel, Poland and Ukraine may cease to exist as KM defeated By Windlander November 13, 2023 5 Comments The geopolitical situation is in the middle of a collapse of the USASR-type situation. This will lead to many countries disappearing from the map in their current form. Countries likely to disappear include Israel, the United States, Ukraine and Poland. This comes as Rockefeller stooge president Joe Biden is set to sign surrender documents in San Francisco this week to the greater planetary liberation alliance, Western White hat and Asian secret society sources say. What is happening is that a centuries-old Satanic plan to use three world wars to turn the planet into a giant slave plantation has ended in failure. The Khazarian Mafia hoped to use this plan to rule the world from Israel and greater Khazaria (Ukraine+Khazakhstan etc.). Instead, as we shall see below, the KM have been decisively defeated in the Ukraine and will soon be in Israel. Video Player Media error: Format(s) not supported or source(s) not foundDownload File: https://lnkd.in/gCUizWMg 00:00 00:00 “Ukraine is an essential piece that we cannot afford to lose on the geopolitical chessboard…our current path…means that our global order is dead on its’ feet,” admits Nathaniel Rothschild who has taken over the KM now that much of the Octagon group has been neutralized. The defeat of this plan means many borders may return to a situation similar to what existed before the KM engineered World War I, the sources say. In other words, Germany will return to something of its’ First Reich borders, the Austro-Hungarian Empire may re-emerge as a republic and the Turkish Ottoman Empire may once again turn Judea (misleadingly called Palestine or Israel) into a protectorate. Needless the say the rights and autonomy of the Poles, Jews and Judeans (“Palestinians”), etc. would be protected under such a scenario. However, the changes may be more far-reaching than that because the satanic UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CORPORATION is set to be dismantled as a result of the victory of the American people in their second revolution. The Republic of the United States of North America is likely to emerge as a replacement for the corporation when all the dust settles. This may all sound far-fetched but facts in the real world make this the most likely scenario. ……. Read all https://lnkd.in/g39Q3w-j

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 "In general, the communist era was morally, intellectually, and physically bleak, far beyond earlier Russian experience. Over seventy years all the other social forces were destroyed and an alien totalitarian order implanted, recruiting to itself a dullard bureaucracy and creating wasteful and parasitic economic forms." "That order destroyed at least twenty million human lives and created an atmosphere of terror that swept through the rest of the population. It was accompanied by corruption and incompetence on an enormous scale. All the advances made toward constitutionalism and liberty over the last half century of tsarism were destroyed. Russia became the first truly totalitarian state, whose main concern was to make conformism to a vicious and erroneous doctrine the norm." "The communist period was in fact a threefold disaster. It was demographically a tremendous blow to the country; not only were the actual population losses huge, but they fell most heavily on the most advanced elements. The intellectual catastrophe was comparable. And the moral distortions were equally crushing." ~ Robert Conquest, You Are Strong, You Are Weak, Mother Russia, 𝘏𝘰𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵 (Jan. 30, 1998) Full article: https://lnkd.in/ePW3_JWQ Conquest was the author of twenty-one books on Soviet history, politics, and international affairs, including the classic 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳—which has been translated into twenty languages—and the acclaimed 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸 (1986).

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