(2022-02-07). Scholz: Germany to take "all steps necessary" to back NATO-EU actions against Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com For the 1,001 Internet analysts, clairvoyant commentators, intelligence insiders, inside information pedlars, esoteric experts and all-purpose gnostic/gnomic/noetic omniscients who have been assuring us of the contrary — and will continue doing so no doubt. From the February 7 edition of TASS. ==== Germany is ready to take 'all necessary steps' if Russia 'invades' Ukraine — …
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(2022-02-06). Manchin's Likely Backing of Biden SCOTUS Pick Reflects Court's Conservative Role. truthout.org 
President Joe Biden's agenda has stalled out in Congress. He's facing low approval ratings and a potential Republican wave in November's midterm election. The announcement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement was seen as a chance to reset the narrative, in Washington-speak, and give party activists some reason for enthusiasm in what could be a grueling and demoralizing year. In reality, nominating a new justice, even one in the mold of the bench's most liberal member, Sonia…