We comment because we believe in free speech. Do you only comment when you agree? Or just disagree with other comments?
No one at the Kremlin wants western imperialism through further NATO expansion towards the Russian border. If Putin gets tossed it will be difference in opinion on strategy and winning, not the goal of keeping a buffer with the west.
We comment because we believe in free speech. Do you only comment when you agree? Or just disagree with other comments?
No one at the Kremlin wants western imperialism through further NATO expansion towards the Russian border. If Putin gets tossed it will be difference in opinion on strategy and winning, not the goal of keeping a buffer with the west.
Expressed my frustration badly. I believe in free speech. I see no suggestion in his post of either war mongering or propaganda. I see his analysis of Putin's power - he has the goods on everyone. I see his speculation as to the motives and decision process of those in Russia who may now be questioning Putin's continuing usefulness. I doubt his analysis is correct, but it is an unusual take. I just cannot understand criticizing him for something he did not say. I see this every time certain of his readers object to his position. Oh, he's a lib, he's trying to get back with his old pals, etc. I'm just tired of it. I knew who Alex was from the beginning. So I expressed my frustration. Maybe it is you that don't believe in free speech.
I'm laughing because you know she didn't tell you not to comment or read. I agree with Susan that we don't understand why people spend their time following accounts of folks whose opinions are opposite of their own. Perhaps you would prefer Twitter. It's full of trolls who revel in stirring up trouble and making people angry.
We follow Alex because we agree with a LOT of what he's doing. MOST of it. But we don't agree with everything he says. Duh. And then we say so. Rocket science. It's a conversation, a debate. Alex is writing to promote a dialogue and that is what he's getting.
😂😂😂😂😂. You promote an echo chamber - sounds like Twitter is where you belong.
I noticed no little badge next to your name - are you too cheap or broke to pay Alex as you get angry at those of us who do? And have a signed copy of his book to go with it.
Having my own brain I find it interesting to think for myself. Sometimes I agree with Alex. Sometimes I don’t. At least I’m willing to actually pay to see what he has to say. 😘
To deflate your tude, I'll gladly rebuke you because I am indeed a paid subscriber... one of the first. And why do you say I'm angry when you're the one insulting fellow readers?
Right. Anywhere there is a consensus is apparently where they are comfy. Everybody on here, I dare say supports Alex and PAYS to do it. That doesn't mean we don't get to call him when we disagree. We pay for that right and so far, it's a free country.
Susan… This is not normal. Alex‘s post clearly struck a nerve with Russians. and they’ve infiltrated Alex’s sub stack. I know that sounds loony… But there are just too many really crazy comments in here. This person for instance isn’t even an American by birth. Their command of English is good but not really how an American would speak. This commentor is probably not even a mom but a big huge dude named Karel. Lol. 😊
😂🤣😂🤣. Being anti-war makes one a “Russian” now??? 😂🤣😂🤣😂. And truck drivers are Nazis and Asian parents are really white supremacists too!!!!
Thanks for the laugh!!!
I do wish you luck in the front lines in Ukraine. Certainly you wouldn’t be calling for other Americans to die while you sit in your house pontificating about imaginary Russian bots? Right?
Except the West is seizing all of the big players money and they have good reasons to turn on him but don’t count on it. Putin is too useful at this point doing Joe’s dirty work to take out Zelensky and the Ukrainians who gave Trump and Rudy Giuliani the dirt on Biden and the others who were demanding bribes and kickbacks and money laundering and anything else - human trafficking - from Ukraine. Biden had the Ukraine ‘portfoloio’ under Obama. He dangled NATO and EU membership and in exchange Biden sent in the CIA who recruited and trained NAZIs who along with George Soros orchestrated two coups in Ukraine and multiple coups world wide including in the US.
This is such a twisted web. Biden certainly has motivation for Zelenskyy to die, but Putin has all the dirt too. I have no idea what will happen to Putin, or in this war, but I’m not exactly comfortable with what Putin would replaced with by those who still praise Stalin…….. which most Russians still do. Plus, the media isn’t trustworthy or credible anywhere right now and the loudest drum beats for war are coming from US politicians that get tricked by evident fake memes. 🤦♀️
Russian guy used to work for me. We talked about Putin, he said Putin is very middle of the road, he balances the factions really well, there are way crazier people in the mix there. He said he's as good as your going to get. Of course Putin may have changed since he spoke about this in 2014 or so.
I’ve heard that but honestly don’t know that I could access it, so I’m never sure what to think.
What I do know is this administration made almost no effort to avoid or bring down tension prior to the invasion they knew was a risk. It’s like they egged it on which is just odd. Brandon embraced energy policy that would allow Putin to finance a war. He refused to promise not to let Ukraine into NATO. The timing with the war mongering and collapse of the Covid regime feels just like the hyped up BLM “protests” in the summer of 2020. There is nothing the lunatic left won’t do, including stumble into a nuclear war, to hold power.
I in no way support this invasion, but there are the conflicting stories everywhere. The Ukrainian forces that said f-yourself turn out to be alive and well? But Putin has ordered indescriminate death? We are supposed to believe evil Putin wants to kill Ukrainians, yet the death toll is lower than with Covid each day in August here? That doesn’t add up. Evil Putin used a vacuum bomb, yet he’s warning about the physical infrastructure he’s going to target. I have no idea. Our media lies, Ukraine’s media lies, Russia’s media lies.
Evil Putin called Zelenskyy a Nazi, but it’s cool to call Trump with a Jewish child and grandchildren, truckers, and a conservative Jewish Canadian MPs, a Nazi?
This invasion by Putin actually looks very similar to our invasion of Iraq. Claim a “national security” risk, real or imagined, invade country to bring about regime change, get shocked the people of that country didn’t want to be invaded………….
I agree with you both. @NCmom is reacting, in part, to some of his prior posts (I'm guessing) and @Susan G is rightfully saying that this particular post is not warmongering. This post is 100% wishful thinking and fantasy. 1 - that there is a coup plot in Russia and 2 - that the person who follows Putin is going to be better. The probem is that covid is over and Alex appears to be a 1 trick pony.
Thanks Lisa. I have almost decided to read only and not comment as a large subset of Alex's readers seem intent on misinterpreting comments and turning Substack into Twitter. I never joined Twitter as I don't think Twitter posts are conversations.
Yes, because we believe in free speech, great reply ! Comment only when you agree with all... another good point. That's what is bringing us down NOW. IF you are a democrat then you must agree with this, and this and this. If you are black, then you must also agree with this entire slate of points you are given, if you are female (does anyone know if they are any more ?) then you MUST believe this, and this and this..... HOW did all this happen, how did we LET it happen ? That if you are a registered member of a political party, if you are a certain gender, if you are a certain skin color, then "they" have a prepared list of everything you MUST espouse and support. What you believe about abortion, drug use, marriage, school attendance, immigration, divorce, health insurance, rent subsides, EVERYTHING is decided FOR you based on your skin color, or sex, or political party. It's outrageous, it's truly unbelievable, and yet... that's the way it is ! And when even the PRESIDENT backs that up as an absolute "Hey man, you AIN'T BLACK ...." if you don't this, and that, and that.... just crazy over the top outrageous. A "woman" in this country can not hold a belief that abortion should remain legal, and yet take a more conservative view of another issue, like drug legalization.... it's all a script and one can not take a "liberal" stance on one issue, and what might be viewed as a "conservative" view on another... and we call THAT DEMOCRACY ???
You're whistling past a graveyard here. If Putin were a hero he'd attack communist China but no, easier to go after the breadbasket again just like his predecessor Stalin. And here we seem to want to believe that it's justified so we don't have to be afraid of a rampaging tyrant.
Now go back and say that in 2003. We were tyrants. We destroyed a smaller country. It was easier to go after other country’s oil than take in Putin and China.
Putin wasn’t justified in invading Ukraine. We are no more justified in starting WW III. We are arrogant, but not morally superior.
You think Cubans that escaped Castro’s hell are pro-Russia? What is your IQ 75? Or 70?
Believe it or not the United States is a nation of immigrants. Some of them came, I dunno, around the whole communist revolution in Cuba. They got married and had kids. Those people are now married to blonde hair blue eyed southern girls like me and we make really adorable kids.
What sticks through the generations? Well, turns out the opposition to authoritarian leftists and war mongers. Opposing WW III when the Ukrainian invasion could have been prevented isn’t a pro-Putin stance. It’s a pro human beings still living stance.
You don’t know anything. I have blonde hair and blue eyes. I’m not the one who contributed the Cuban genes to my kids. Nice try though!!!! Keep it up….. really, calling someone with the name “mom” a fan boy showed your a super genius and all.
No, he’s war mongering and propaganda.
We comment because we believe in free speech. Do you only comment when you agree? Or just disagree with other comments?
No one at the Kremlin wants western imperialism through further NATO expansion towards the Russian border. If Putin gets tossed it will be difference in opinion on strategy and winning, not the goal of keeping a buffer with the west.
Expressed my frustration badly. I believe in free speech. I see no suggestion in his post of either war mongering or propaganda. I see his analysis of Putin's power - he has the goods on everyone. I see his speculation as to the motives and decision process of those in Russia who may now be questioning Putin's continuing usefulness. I doubt his analysis is correct, but it is an unusual take. I just cannot understand criticizing him for something he did not say. I see this every time certain of his readers object to his position. Oh, he's a lib, he's trying to get back with his old pals, etc. I'm just tired of it. I knew who Alex was from the beginning. So I expressed my frustration. Maybe it is you that don't believe in free speech.
I disagree. He’s regurgitating talking points like “Putin is losing it” providing no actual facts.
You told me not to comment or read Alex if I disagree and now you’re saying I’m the one who has an issue with free speech?? 😂. Funny
I'm laughing because you know she didn't tell you not to comment or read. I agree with Susan that we don't understand why people spend their time following accounts of folks whose opinions are opposite of their own. Perhaps you would prefer Twitter. It's full of trolls who revel in stirring up trouble and making people angry.
We follow Alex because we agree with a LOT of what he's doing. MOST of it. But we don't agree with everything he says. Duh. And then we say so. Rocket science. It's a conversation, a debate. Alex is writing to promote a dialogue and that is what he's getting.
😂😂😂😂😂. You promote an echo chamber - sounds like Twitter is where you belong.
I noticed no little badge next to your name - are you too cheap or broke to pay Alex as you get angry at those of us who do? And have a signed copy of his book to go with it.
Having my own brain I find it interesting to think for myself. Sometimes I agree with Alex. Sometimes I don’t. At least I’m willing to actually pay to see what he has to say. 😘
I am a paid subscriber and I have no badge. I don't need no stinkin' badges (probably misquoted).
And I bought his book. And his four pamphlets. And several of his John Wells novels.
To deflate your tude, I'll gladly rebuke you because I am indeed a paid subscriber... one of the first. And why do you say I'm angry when you're the one insulting fellow readers?
Right. Anywhere there is a consensus is apparently where they are comfy. Everybody on here, I dare say supports Alex and PAYS to do it. That doesn't mean we don't get to call him when we disagree. We pay for that right and so far, it's a free country.
Susan… This is not normal. Alex‘s post clearly struck a nerve with Russians. and they’ve infiltrated Alex’s sub stack. I know that sounds loony… But there are just too many really crazy comments in here. This person for instance isn’t even an American by birth. Their command of English is good but not really how an American would speak. This commentor is probably not even a mom but a big huge dude named Karel. Lol. 😊
😂🤣😂🤣. Being anti-war makes one a “Russian” now??? 😂🤣😂🤣😂. And truck drivers are Nazis and Asian parents are really white supremacists too!!!!
Thanks for the laugh!!!
I do wish you luck in the front lines in Ukraine. Certainly you wouldn’t be calling for other Americans to die while you sit in your house pontificating about imaginary Russian bots? Right?
The "science" didn't change. Just the politics.
Thanks for the support. One can't say anything on Alex's substack without chaos ensuing. Glad to interact with someone sane.
This reply was to Merrill Dodge. Why did Sub stack stack it here?
Right. She told you not to talk.
This may be in vain, but I did not tell him not to talk. I asked why he follows Alex if he disagrees with everything he says. That's all, folks.
I’m a mom, as indicated in my name. Men can’t actually give birth. I am not a “he” biologically or otherwise…….
No offense intended. Believe it or not, I read your title NCnom. Time for new glasses or a time out from tablet glare.
OK Karen, sure.
Fine. I'm a liar. I prefer to end our dialogue since you've reduced it to name calling. Adios!
I'm not amused.
This was to NCmom but Sub stack stacked it weirdly, as usual.
Except the West is seizing all of the big players money and they have good reasons to turn on him but don’t count on it. Putin is too useful at this point doing Joe’s dirty work to take out Zelensky and the Ukrainians who gave Trump and Rudy Giuliani the dirt on Biden and the others who were demanding bribes and kickbacks and money laundering and anything else - human trafficking - from Ukraine. Biden had the Ukraine ‘portfoloio’ under Obama. He dangled NATO and EU membership and in exchange Biden sent in the CIA who recruited and trained NAZIs who along with George Soros orchestrated two coups in Ukraine and multiple coups world wide including in the US.
Ukraine is Deep State playground!!
This is such a twisted web. Biden certainly has motivation for Zelenskyy to die, but Putin has all the dirt too. I have no idea what will happen to Putin, or in this war, but I’m not exactly comfortable with what Putin would replaced with by those who still praise Stalin…….. which most Russians still do. Plus, the media isn’t trustworthy or credible anywhere right now and the loudest drum beats for war are coming from US politicians that get tricked by evident fake memes. 🤦♀️
Russian guy used to work for me. We talked about Putin, he said Putin is very middle of the road, he balances the factions really well, there are way crazier people in the mix there. He said he's as good as your going to get. Of course Putin may have changed since he spoke about this in 2014 or so.
I’ve heard that but honestly don’t know that I could access it, so I’m never sure what to think.
What I do know is this administration made almost no effort to avoid or bring down tension prior to the invasion they knew was a risk. It’s like they egged it on which is just odd. Brandon embraced energy policy that would allow Putin to finance a war. He refused to promise not to let Ukraine into NATO. The timing with the war mongering and collapse of the Covid regime feels just like the hyped up BLM “protests” in the summer of 2020. There is nothing the lunatic left won’t do, including stumble into a nuclear war, to hold power.
I in no way support this invasion, but there are the conflicting stories everywhere. The Ukrainian forces that said f-yourself turn out to be alive and well? But Putin has ordered indescriminate death? We are supposed to believe evil Putin wants to kill Ukrainians, yet the death toll is lower than with Covid each day in August here? That doesn’t add up. Evil Putin used a vacuum bomb, yet he’s warning about the physical infrastructure he’s going to target. I have no idea. Our media lies, Ukraine’s media lies, Russia’s media lies.
Evil Putin called Zelenskyy a Nazi, but it’s cool to call Trump with a Jewish child and grandchildren, truckers, and a conservative Jewish Canadian MPs, a Nazi?
This invasion by Putin actually looks very similar to our invasion of Iraq. Claim a “national security” risk, real or imagined, invade country to bring about regime change, get shocked the people of that country didn’t want to be invaded………….
I agree with you both. @NCmom is reacting, in part, to some of his prior posts (I'm guessing) and @Susan G is rightfully saying that this particular post is not warmongering. This post is 100% wishful thinking and fantasy. 1 - that there is a coup plot in Russia and 2 - that the person who follows Putin is going to be better. The probem is that covid is over and Alex appears to be a 1 trick pony.
Thanks Lisa. I have almost decided to read only and not comment as a large subset of Alex's readers seem intent on misinterpreting comments and turning Substack into Twitter. I never joined Twitter as I don't think Twitter posts are conversations.
Yes, because we believe in free speech, great reply ! Comment only when you agree with all... another good point. That's what is bringing us down NOW. IF you are a democrat then you must agree with this, and this and this. If you are black, then you must also agree with this entire slate of points you are given, if you are female (does anyone know if they are any more ?) then you MUST believe this, and this and this..... HOW did all this happen, how did we LET it happen ? That if you are a registered member of a political party, if you are a certain gender, if you are a certain skin color, then "they" have a prepared list of everything you MUST espouse and support. What you believe about abortion, drug use, marriage, school attendance, immigration, divorce, health insurance, rent subsides, EVERYTHING is decided FOR you based on your skin color, or sex, or political party. It's outrageous, it's truly unbelievable, and yet... that's the way it is ! And when even the PRESIDENT backs that up as an absolute "Hey man, you AIN'T BLACK ...." if you don't this, and that, and that.... just crazy over the top outrageous. A "woman" in this country can not hold a belief that abortion should remain legal, and yet take a more conservative view of another issue, like drug legalization.... it's all a script and one can not take a "liberal" stance on one issue, and what might be viewed as a "conservative" view on another... and we call THAT DEMOCRACY ???
You're whistling past a graveyard here. If Putin were a hero he'd attack communist China but no, easier to go after the breadbasket again just like his predecessor Stalin. And here we seem to want to believe that it's justified so we don't have to be afraid of a rampaging tyrant.
Now go back and say that in 2003. We were tyrants. We destroyed a smaller country. It was easier to go after other country’s oil than take in Putin and China.
Putin wasn’t justified in invading Ukraine. We are no more justified in starting WW III. We are arrogant, but not morally superior.
There’s only one explanation for your commentary… You’re a Putin fan boy.
😂🤣😂🤣😂. So Putin fan boys have given birth to two Cuban-American kids?? Wow, you’re an idiot.
I knew English was a second language for you… And you think Americans don’t know that Russia is huge in Cuba? your name is probably Karel.
You think Cubans that escaped Castro’s hell are pro-Russia? What is your IQ 75? Or 70?
Believe it or not the United States is a nation of immigrants. Some of them came, I dunno, around the whole communist revolution in Cuba. They got married and had kids. Those people are now married to blonde hair blue eyed southern girls like me and we make really adorable kids.
What sticks through the generations? Well, turns out the opposition to authoritarian leftists and war mongers. Opposing WW III when the Ukrainian invasion could have been prevented isn’t a pro-Putin stance. It’s a pro human beings still living stance.
You don’t know anything. I have blonde hair and blue eyes. I’m not the one who contributed the Cuban genes to my kids. Nice try though!!!! Keep it up….. really, calling someone with the name “mom” a fan boy showed your a super genius and all.
Or a Putin paid bot.
And as language is my strength and forte I notice yours seems to be English as a second language.