here's how that most moral democracy treats its hostages;
Saturday, July 11, 2026
larry johnson brings us an american russian, sorta. oh, no, the russians are coming;
Larry recently posted remarks by an American expat who shared his perceptions of life in Russia. In a follow-on to that post, Larry graciously offered to publish my commentary on the topic. My goal is to be as concise and brief as possible about a very complex subject. I’ll just provide some background information and then highlight some of the misconceptions and distortions about Russia that seem to persist. If that is not of interest, please just skip ahead to the next comment.
Background: After retirement, my Russian wife and I decided to spend more time in her hometown. Our purpose was to assist with the daily needs and medical care of her elderly parents. After decades of short yearly visits, we thought we could split our time between the US and Russia. Well, the phrase that John Lennon sang in “Beautiful Boy” – “Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans” became “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” It’s not hard to imagine how Covid, rampant inflation, US real estate price appreciation, election results, massive immigration, sanctions and war have impacted American retirees’ lives over the last five years. So, we’re still in Russia.
Origins of Misperceptions: To those who will question my comments regarding misconceptions of Russia, I understand your position. We all were (still are) indoctrinated to view Russia as “bad”. In books, movies, “news”, or “history” classes Russia and Russians are frequently portrayed negatively. Take movies for instance. Research shows that even if people know the reality of something, they rely on remembrance of the movie version. Examples: “John Wick” – Russian gangsters or “The Equalizer” – degenerate Russian gangsters; “U-571” – who actually captured the enigma machine? “The Last Samurai” – were any Americans even involved in Japan’s Meiji Restoration? [spoiler – the British and no.]............more...........
truth is a fleeting subject;
I have seen similar reports concerning the German death camps and rapes after WWII. I also have seen reports that question the 6 million dead Jews in German concentration camps.
This is only one case of “issues” that are now coming forward. The USS Liberty attack and the Kennedy assassinations by Israel are other examples. It is very difficult to know what is true when the government, the Deep State and media control what we see, hear and read.
There are a few people who are trying to spread the truth or at least ask the proper questions for us to consider. The Weiner laptop, Hunter laptop, Epstein “suicide”, Charlie Kirk assassination and the Epstein files are prominent examples where the official “narrative” is not accepted by the public. Tucker Carlson, Candice Owen, Joe Rogan and Glenn Beck are some of the people who are vilified for their interviews and opinions. There are others but their voices are not enough.
I have no faith in any portion of the government branches. I have no faith in the medical industry, pharmaceutical companies or military/industrial complex. How much faith should we have concerning the American public’s duty to restore the nation when approximately 81% took at least one dose of the mRNA gene therapy?
Is 19% of the population enough to restore the nation?............more...........
as a reinforcement for the previous 'names in europe' item we find this;
I updated this post based on the comments here on AR.
UPDATE:
The post lists Islam as the fastest-growing religion in 26 US states (mostly South and Midwest), Buddhism in Western states, Hinduism in 3 states, and Judaism in 15 Northeastern states, citing GeoMapped data.
This aligns with Pew Research trends showing Islam’s national growth of about 52% from 2010-2020 via immigration and births, amid overall US religious diversification beyond Christianity.
Accompanying image shows an interfaith prayer room sign with Christian cross, Islamic crescent, and Eastern swastika symbol, sparking replies expressing alarm over Christianity’s relative decline and cultural shifts.
Grok ............more..............
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