Derby ongoing

‘ve just published Part 181 of a long series about what we went through. I gave some background information for uninitiated readers.

In my experience, the bullying tactics have involved throwing disinformation our way; or a variant: throw some baits our way, see if we eat them.

This is a pattern of attacks on media in the UK (and elsewhere), so we need to do something about this whole phenomenon.

Don’t capitulate, fight back.

Consider the SLAPP industry in the UK. We’ll need see which one gets fish (business of SLAPP), then study the fish and talk about it. We’ll see what triggers the SLAPP companies, then focus more on that. We’ll get warmer and closer to their “skeletons in the closet” over time.

I reckon I can spent another decade dealing with this problem.

What a sh–show.

‘ve noticed something quaint about Whiskey Pete and the circus that mans the Pentagon and uses 9/11 (after 25 years) to double down on self harm and global disdain/hatred for the US.

When or if Iran does real damage to US army assets, the US first tries to hide (cover up) or deny anything happened. Failing that, it belittles the impact, e.g. saying no casualties. Israel does the same thing.

If media with credibility and data shows decent evidence, US media will try to say it’s made in North Korea or imported from elsewhere (or attack the media for “helping Iran”).

If disproven, it’ll blame “Russia” for giving help (like location/information from satellites). Now it blames “China”.

Never blame the man who stated this war? Never blame a dumb war that clogged up oil and gas traffic, resulting in direct financial hurt to everyone on this planet?

If a president needs to commit some more crimes (like bribing voters) to distract from military and financial shambles, maybe it’s time to impeach him already.

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) does nothing

f you are a regulator and you say regulation is not possible (e.g. lack of resources, fear of challenge from the regulated entity), then you do not belong in the “regulation” “business”.

This ongoing series about the UK’s so-called ‘regulator’ of solicitors should lead to action and we hope that it already sounds the alarm. We are some of many who complain this month.

In the UK, solicitors are above the law.

4 hours ago by Sarah Rainsford:

rowing uncertainty and worries due to tensions with Russia are felt here, as our government openly encourages citizens to ‘stockpile’ food under the assumption of lack of power (to cook good). As if there is recognition of threats to the power grid, which is unlikely to happen due to bad weather but it likely to happen during conflict (as Russians and Ukrainians learned).

Stockpiling was not encouraged but discouraged during COVID-19 lockdowns (e.g. toilet paper).

It makes sense.

e have entered a war in Europe. It’s not an overnight “thing” and there won’t be a formal announcement about it. Finland (NATO) is at risk and Germany also. As someone with a clue put it, “Russia Is at War With the West. Don’t Call It ‘Hybrid.’”

To quote:

If Russia attacks Europe, and Europe doesn’t call it war, is it actually a war? As the Kremlin continues to probe the West’s defenses, it’s clear that European leaders would prefer you call it “hybrid war,” hoping that the focus stays on the “hybrid” half of the equation and not on the “war.”

Last month, Russia carried out a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany. One UAV was discovered before its payload could be detonated; a second collided with a cargo plane.

Meanwhile our government is asking people to stockpile supplies. I assume that in order to avoid panic is talks about climate and weather, but the message is clear: “As the British government plans a campaign urging citizens to prepare for national emergencies, Angela Eagle told the Guardian the likelihood of a wild winter showed the importance of keeping supplies at home.”

Do it. Before there is a rush.

Actions speak louder than press releases

ermany is the largest economy in the EU and one of the largest in NATO.

What happened in a German airport [1] should be treated not as “provocation” of “hybrid”. It was an act of war [2].

When Russia ‘peacefully’ invaded Crimea without fatally shooting people it didn’t mean that no war had been declared. 8 years later we saw what Russia had in mind.

Germany should heed the warning of Crimea.

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1. EU, NATO Seek Stronger Response To Russian Threat After Leipzig ‘Escalation’

   “Leipzig marks a new escalation on European soil, directly attributed to Russia,” she said. “Every loophole Russia exploits is one we must close. We are looking at ways to cut even deeper into Russia’s war chest.”

2. Russia’s hybrid attacks on Germany: When is it ‘war?’

   He noted that the attack had been planned with a “high degree of technical expertise and considerable organizational effort.”

   In late August, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said of the incident: “The federal government will make the perpetrators of hybrid attacks pay a price. They will pay for this.”

   At the time, he did not mention Russia by name. And even now, Merz himself has not commented on the matter.

ermany lost the Second World War 81 years ago. Then, the Soviet Empire grew a bit. NATO was created. The Cold War soon began.

One could argue that the Cold War never truly ended, it just cooled down (further) for a few decades. By 2014 the Soviet Empire made its imperialial ambitions known again (Crimea) and 12 years later we still try to punish the Soviet Empire for it [1,2].

About 75 years after the Second World War the US elected a Putin-friendly (or Putin-admiring) loser as its national leader and we’re still paying the price for it in Europe [3,4].

I don’t view the US as our ally anymore. Worse yet, Americans keep attacking me personally, and also my family. It has gotten so ridiculous that for pointing out Americans’ aggression against American women I am asked to spend money on lawyers here in the UK.

To me, the US is not much more benign than Russia. Same playbook.

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Related/contextual items from the news:

1. Ukraine war briefing: Pressure stays on Russian economy until war is over, says Bessent

   US treasury secretary speaks with Russian counterpart who is controversially attending G20 talks; India’s Modi says war must end. What we know on day 1,651

2. UK leads way in disrupting shadowy Russian sanctions evasion network

   Chancellor calls on allies to step up their pressure on Russia and sets out new action to stop Putin evading sanctions to fund his illegal war.

3. Trump welcomes Russia back to the G20. Europe isn’t having it.

   The Trump administration’s decision to bring Russia back into the fold at a gathering of the world’s leading economic officials is stirring fresh tensions with European allies who want to continue isolating Moscow over its war in Ukraine.

4. US brings back Russia’s Siluanov to G20 finance talks, angering Europe

   Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has made a surprise appearance at United States-hosted G20 finance talks in North Carolina, sparking frustration and dismay among European ministers and officials.

   Siluanov’s appearance at the talks in Asheville on Monday marks the first time the minister, who was appointed in 2011, has attended a G20 meeting in person since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.