Urging leftists to support the Ukraine proxy war, Bernie Sanders aide Matt Duss whitewashes the US role, attacks dissent, and advocates the militarism that he claims to oppose.
FWIW, I consider myself a conservative but am finding more commonality with “progressives” like Aaron, Glenn, even Jimmy Dore and others than with so-called conservatives like the Lindsey grahams of the world.
The question of what immediately triggered the Russian invasion should be better addressed. Mate's article correctly retrieves the steady post-Maidan fighting in the Donbass from Duss' flagrant and unpardonable suppression. But Mate' doesn't address the fact that the days immediately preceding the invasion there had been a sharp uptick on shelling of the Donbass by the Ukrainian army, as observed and reported by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The *fact* of this aggression, coupled with Zelensky's threat to withdraw from agreements to forego nuclear weapons acquisition, have been used to explain/justify Russia's decision to attack. Please engage this argument.. Also, at some point it will be necessary to consider this disaster in light of broader US strategic aims as they bear on what had been the increasing economic integration of Europe and Russia. Big subject, but a more complete analysis of NATO's role as an instrument of US policy is urgently necessary.
Aaron, of all the journalists who oppose the tidal wave of violence initiated by US imperial management, you have the most restraint and respect for the people you so rightly criticize. It’s quite admirable and has largely in the past been beyond my own abilities. You are inspiring in that you leave little if anything in your arguments to criticize, despite anything narcissistic henchmen of empire may say to the contrary.
The entire Democratic Party can't seem to stop themselves from trying to become The Party of Slavery again. Anyone else feel the swing towards ultra global autocracy? They're sure mad about not starting a war in Syria 6 years ago
Thanks Aaron, that's a really good summary. And thanks for pointing out the Russian attempt to get the Minsk Accords enforced, which would have prevented all of this. It's a great tragedy that the Nuland's of this world can't resist meddling.
I wonder if Matt Duss will even attempt to respond to Aaron's eviscerating article here? My guess is: nope.
No wonder the Democratic party, and the Deep State are doing whatever they can to censor voices like Aaron Mate via smear campaigns and/or silencing on social media. When a journalist like Aaron can so clearly expose the deliberate 'out of context' lies being promoted by political figures such as Matt Duss - who do so wittingly or unwittingly, to support a way 'out-of-control' military industrial complex (that Eisenhower warned us about decades ago) - then the only recourse is political suppression - so that ordinary Americans are not awakened to the fact that they are being conned into War by these Elite arrogant scumbags.
A bit of background: Matt Duss is the son of Serge Duss, who was my boss during the time that we opened the World Vision office in Russia in 1991. Serge speaks a bit of Russian, but identifies as ethnic Ukrainian. The Duss family is therefore quite pro-Ukrainian, and in a recent facebook post also told me off when I suggested that 'pray for Ukraine' should include 'pray for the people in Donbass'. As Serge was/is an avid Democrat and always in the NGO network, he most definitely insulates his thinking as does Matt.
Bernie is a sheepdog. It is a role that he has played very, very well. His mission was to go forth barking to gather the strays, independents, and those who are disillusioned with the system. Once Bernie has gathered them up he leads as many as possible back to the main flock. He has done a phenomenal job with this. The whole independent but somehow a democrat thing. Truly outstanding. I think that age and repetitive disillusionment on the part of supporters make it unlikely for a repeat performance. It will be hard to find someone to cover the role anywhere near as well as Bernie.
Great post Aaron. I wonder how this guy got associated with the Bernie team? What was he doing before and what is he doing now. If he is attached to any progressive franchise going forward I would have difficulty supporting such a team.
There are a couple grammar and spelling mistakes in your post that you might want to have someone look at. I have had my share of such published errors and it always was a result of the author being blind to his own writing in the fervor of the idea. Great to get someone uninvolved to look over before publishing.
Disagree with the characterisation that Russia was not "justified in launching an invasion of Ukraine."
A few days prior to Feb 24, Putin formally recognised both the Donetsk and the Luhansk People's Republic. He then invoked Article 51 of the UN Charter.
According to Scott Ritter, the Ukrainian military actions over the last 8-years which has resulted in over 14 thousand deaths gives legitimacy to Putin's invocation of Article 51.
The fact is, Russia's entry into Ukraine has ended the US/NATO genocide of the people of the Donbas.
Bernie Sanders is one of the hugest political disappointments I've had in my lifetime - even bigger than Barack Obama.
If you vote or support the Democratic party, you are a political chump. There is no two ways about it anymore.
So sad about Bernie Sanders -- what an utter disappointment
Subbed! Keep up the great work Aaron.
FWIW, I consider myself a conservative but am finding more commonality with “progressives” like Aaron, Glenn, even Jimmy Dore and others than with so-called conservatives like the Lindsey grahams of the world.
It’s not R vs D. It’s US vs THEM.
The question of what immediately triggered the Russian invasion should be better addressed. Mate's article correctly retrieves the steady post-Maidan fighting in the Donbass from Duss' flagrant and unpardonable suppression. But Mate' doesn't address the fact that the days immediately preceding the invasion there had been a sharp uptick on shelling of the Donbass by the Ukrainian army, as observed and reported by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The *fact* of this aggression, coupled with Zelensky's threat to withdraw from agreements to forego nuclear weapons acquisition, have been used to explain/justify Russia's decision to attack. Please engage this argument.. Also, at some point it will be necessary to consider this disaster in light of broader US strategic aims as they bear on what had been the increasing economic integration of Europe and Russia. Big subject, but a more complete analysis of NATO's role as an instrument of US policy is urgently necessary.
Aaron, of all the journalists who oppose the tidal wave of violence initiated by US imperial management, you have the most restraint and respect for the people you so rightly criticize. It’s quite admirable and has largely in the past been beyond my own abilities. You are inspiring in that you leave little if anything in your arguments to criticize, despite anything narcissistic henchmen of empire may say to the contrary.
2022 - No Blue No Matter Who
The entire Democratic Party can't seem to stop themselves from trying to become The Party of Slavery again. Anyone else feel the swing towards ultra global autocracy? They're sure mad about not starting a war in Syria 6 years ago
Every Democrat voted for war.
I won't be voting for Nazie Pelosie ever....nor should u.
Thanks Aaron, that's a really good summary. And thanks for pointing out the Russian attempt to get the Minsk Accords enforced, which would have prevented all of this. It's a great tragedy that the Nuland's of this world can't resist meddling.
Thanks for speaking out.
I wonder if Matt Duss will even attempt to respond to Aaron's eviscerating article here? My guess is: nope.
No wonder the Democratic party, and the Deep State are doing whatever they can to censor voices like Aaron Mate via smear campaigns and/or silencing on social media. When a journalist like Aaron can so clearly expose the deliberate 'out of context' lies being promoted by political figures such as Matt Duss - who do so wittingly or unwittingly, to support a way 'out-of-control' military industrial complex (that Eisenhower warned us about decades ago) - then the only recourse is political suppression - so that ordinary Americans are not awakened to the fact that they are being conned into War by these Elite arrogant scumbags.
A bit of background: Matt Duss is the son of Serge Duss, who was my boss during the time that we opened the World Vision office in Russia in 1991. Serge speaks a bit of Russian, but identifies as ethnic Ukrainian. The Duss family is therefore quite pro-Ukrainian, and in a recent facebook post also told me off when I suggested that 'pray for Ukraine' should include 'pray for the people in Donbass'. As Serge was/is an avid Democrat and always in the NGO network, he most definitely insulates his thinking as does Matt.
Bernie is a sheepdog. It is a role that he has played very, very well. His mission was to go forth barking to gather the strays, independents, and those who are disillusioned with the system. Once Bernie has gathered them up he leads as many as possible back to the main flock. He has done a phenomenal job with this. The whole independent but somehow a democrat thing. Truly outstanding. I think that age and repetitive disillusionment on the part of supporters make it unlikely for a repeat performance. It will be hard to find someone to cover the role anywhere near as well as Bernie.
Great post Aaron. I wonder how this guy got associated with the Bernie team? What was he doing before and what is he doing now. If he is attached to any progressive franchise going forward I would have difficulty supporting such a team.
There are a couple grammar and spelling mistakes in your post that you might want to have someone look at. I have had my share of such published errors and it always was a result of the author being blind to his own writing in the fervor of the idea. Great to get someone uninvolved to look over before publishing.
Disagree with the characterisation that Russia was not "justified in launching an invasion of Ukraine."
A few days prior to Feb 24, Putin formally recognised both the Donetsk and the Luhansk People's Republic. He then invoked Article 51 of the UN Charter.
According to Scott Ritter, the Ukrainian military actions over the last 8-years which has resulted in over 14 thousand deaths gives legitimacy to Putin's invocation of Article 51.
The fact is, Russia's entry into Ukraine has ended the US/NATO genocide of the people of the Donbas.
TL;DR neocons and their liberal enablers are intellectually dishonest.
No shit.