In the wake of new developments on the Ukraine-Russia story, I updated “Another All-Time Media Faceplant” this morning. Since the text is now too bulky for email, I’m not re-sending it to subscribers that way, but I did want those who may have read the piece already to be aware there’s new text at the end. Thanks also to those subscribers who flagged interesting news developments overnight, some of which ended up being part of the piece.
The updated article is listed below. You may have to access it by logging in and clicking through to the post. If there are problems, please let us know in the comments below and we’ll fix the matter. I’m trying to avoid overloading inboxes. Thanks for your patience, as always!
I guess this "secret report" the Biden organization saw about a Russian invasion to happen the 16th was Russian disinformation--the real stuff too, not what the MSM tries to pass off.
The Biden syndicate got played for the utter fools they are. Course, that never could have happened without an MSM that is entirely MDM now. Brilliant!
It is all virtual reality and pierce is teaching me how to write 21st century satire. It is a stupidity contest and the winner gets to blow up the world.😂
Putin is playing this doddering demented puppet like a Stradivarius and it is very dangerous unless they want him out. Truth be told. Russia is vehemently against the globalist agenda
Keep in mind our economy is driven by fiat currency, which is consistently manipulated by the Fed. It puts the term "billionaire" into a new perspective.
Seems 'we' find a reason to invade &/or Coup any nations that refuse to do the neoliberal CentralBanksterism that would allow much easier outside control of their monetary/political systems, too. We got a CB into Russia as soon as our Chicago Boys got their grasping fingers on Russia's public goods.
Don't forget the sociopathically corrupt corporate health (PHARMA) administrators threatening, legally blocking and taking certifications of better physicians!
If we had all established & maintained lifelong Evolutionarily REPLETE D LEVELS >50 ng or 125 nmol, this Mass Formation Psychosis could never have worked. Almost no one would have died of Covid (New Israeli study, same as early Covid/D studies) and our anxiety/depression and many other mental issues may have been prevented. Even our drug overdosing would have been far lower, as replete D helps us quit addictions more painlessly.
Is this really all a smokescreen to hide the real disaster of the day per the AP: " Vice President Harris is meeting leaders in Munich to talk about Russia and Ukraine"
she cannot manage the southern border and she is going to go toe to toe with Putin, she has nowhere near the talent to do much. She did not do anything in the senate and she has done nothing since being VP - Putin is the shrewdest world leader, has to be to have survived she is not ready for prime time
I’ve said it before, but I do not understand how you do all this heavy lifting on your own, Matt - but I am ever grateful. I am also soul-crushed and heartbroken that there are not throngs of journalists dying to become part of a network or publication that actually does what you’re doing, the way it’s supposed to be done; ie, actual news and reporting, instead of parroting the government. I am so sad 😞.
Is it okay to laugh over this? I mean, jeez... "What a bunch of maroons..." as Bugs would say in full drag. I used to think The Onion was in trouble when Trump was in office, but Biden had to up a the ante. It's full on national nutso mode everywhere you turn when it comes to the news in the U.S. And the fool proof fail of. "uhhhh....hmm..., oh, yeah, LOOK, we outmaneuvered Putin!" is much more glaringly, "I-I... uh, meant to do that..." face-plant, is lost on most viewers of ALL the news outlets. The inane hubris of our nation is both farcical AND dangerous as hell.
You are becoming more and more like Fox News commentators - using slang names, ridiculing people and trying to be significant by being hateful, but at the same time trying to balance on the tight rope of an anti liberal liberal. Why don't you try writing something that actually helps your audience better appreciate a topic? Educate us - don't try to entertain us with discontent.
The story is the story, or haven't you noticed that about MSM/MDM/Russian Disinformation Media. It's becoming so ridiculous and transparent you have to laugh and mock. At this stage MSM is nothing but an object of contempt.
I am in the process of finishing "The Real Anthony Fauci", which - if you have not read it - is a profound eye opener. One of the things that it highlights, in addition to the rampant corruption that is part and parcel of western health care, is the insidious influence of the governmental bureaucracies, particularly the security state.
It seems to me that Trump, for all his faults, had it essentially right: the deep state is the problem. It was/is the problem in our Covid response (read the book), was the problem with Russiagate, and is the problem with the situation in the Ukraine. It is unchecked power, simply put, and the media and Big Tech are just its handmaidens. Unless we can get a handle on the wraiths that control the deep state, things will continue to deteriorate.
And no one dare ask "What does Ukraine have that Putin wants?" Ukraine's per capita GDP is at best 50% of Russia's, and besides a lot of wheat there is not a single thing that would add value to Russia as long as it is not a base US missiles.
I have been saying for decades was; Putin wants to keep Russia together and he already has Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia on his border and all have higher living standards and more freedom and democracy than the USA. Putin knows a free and democratic Ukraine is a greater danger to Russia than America can ever be.
The hype will continue until shortly before the SOTU address. Then the Biden admin will claim a diplomatic victory by stopping the "invasion". It will be the centerpiece of the SOTU address.
Why are some comment sections now locked, and why did responses I made disappear? I need these questions answered before my next subscription renewal. Thank you.
Exactly. Making occasional errors and recognizing them is exactly the same as being intransigent about one's errors like the New York Times, Washington Post, etc, etc., etc.
I fell bad for the "Wednesday" leak source.... The Russian military officials given Mon, Tues, and Thurs-Sun, were intelligent enough to keep the specifics to themselves. Mr. Wednesday though, he has an appointment with a firing squad coming up.
Putin played our MSM and Great Helmsman with a "secret plan" to invade yesterday. He gave them exactly what their default explanation is for everything they don't like--"Russian disinformation." They can't admit it now because it brilliantly exposes them.
Overthrowing the government of Ukraine, as the US did in 2014, to turn it into an anti-Russia, Russia-hating, platform, is something that makes sense only to psychomaniacs:
“So let’s get going, there’s no other choice. God willing, we will prevail, in peace, and freedom from fear, and in true health, through the purity, and essence, of our natural, fluids.
God bless you all.”
Gen. Jack D. Ripper
Unlike in Dr. Strangelove, where sane heads prevail (well, almost; at least they’re in leadership positions), today we’re all Ripper.
Matt, did you lock the comments on the original article? I wrote a few replies to a couple of commenters, and they just are not there to be seen. What is the deal with that?
This week's propaganda brought back a flood of memories and a torrent of of tears.
Canada should be the least of your worries. Canada is a healthy and vibrant democracy.
We have a free press, freedom and we are a healthy democracy. when your Ministry of Truth is busy 24/7/365 listen to Zelensky and leave us alone. You are everything and I mean everything we fear.
Очень просто. Потому что на этой неделе Россия получит окончательные американские предложения. Если Путин не желает воевать, ему не останется ничего другого, кроме как их принять, и Байден выйдет из этой истории победителем, который предотвратил ужасную войну.“
I guess this "secret report" the Biden organization saw about a Russian invasion to happen the 16th was Russian disinformation--the real stuff too, not what the MSM tries to pass off.
The Biden syndicate got played for the utter fools they are. Course, that never could have happened without an MSM that is entirely MDM now. Brilliant!
Let's go Brandon!!
Biden is your President you elected him Let's go USA.
It is all virtual reality and pierce is teaching me how to write 21st century satire. It is a stupidity contest and the winner gets to blow up the world.😂
I did my first emoji today and I am loving it.
Putin is playing this doddering demented puppet like a Stradivarius and it is very dangerous unless they want him out. Truth be told. Russia is vehemently against the globalist agenda
US/Billionairist Agenda!
Keep in mind our economy is driven by fiat currency, which is consistently manipulated by the Fed. It puts the term "billionaire" into a new perspective.
Seems 'we' find a reason to invade &/or Coup any nations that refuse to do the neoliberal CentralBanksterism that would allow much easier outside control of their monetary/political systems, too. We got a CB into Russia as soon as our Chicago Boys got their grasping fingers on Russia's public goods.
I was wondering why the corporate media suddenly had such a big problem with Russia, and that's the best theory I can come up with, too.
i think there is also the corruption of Biden Son Pelosi Son in Ukraine this is another major issue
I'll see your incompetent journalists and raise you two incompetent physicians.
Don't forget the sociopathically corrupt corporate health (PHARMA) administrators threatening, legally blocking and taking certifications of better physicians!
If we had all established & maintained lifelong Evolutionarily REPLETE D LEVELS >50 ng or 125 nmol, this Mass Formation Psychosis could never have worked. Almost no one would have died of Covid (New Israeli study, same as early Covid/D studies) and our anxiety/depression and many other mental issues may have been prevented. Even our drug overdosing would have been far lower, as replete D helps us quit addictions more painlessly.
Is this really all a smokescreen to hide the real disaster of the day per the AP: " Vice President Harris is meeting leaders in Munich to talk about Russia and Ukraine"
she cannot manage the southern border and she is going to go toe to toe with Putin, she has nowhere near the talent to do much. She did not do anything in the senate and she has done nothing since being VP - Putin is the shrewdest world leader, has to be to have survived she is not ready for prime time
What do you mean not ready for prime time? Did you miss this? https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51PSAV5WmhL._SX387_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg
:-))
Real journalists are no longer welcome in the major media outlets.
I’ve said it before, but I do not understand how you do all this heavy lifting on your own, Matt - but I am ever grateful. I am also soul-crushed and heartbroken that there are not throngs of journalists dying to become part of a network or publication that actually does what you’re doing, the way it’s supposed to be done; ie, actual news and reporting, instead of parroting the government. I am so sad 😞.
Is it okay to laugh over this? I mean, jeez... "What a bunch of maroons..." as Bugs would say in full drag. I used to think The Onion was in trouble when Trump was in office, but Biden had to up a the ante. It's full on national nutso mode everywhere you turn when it comes to the news in the U.S. And the fool proof fail of. "uhhhh....hmm..., oh, yeah, LOOK, we outmaneuvered Putin!" is much more glaringly, "I-I... uh, meant to do that..." face-plant, is lost on most viewers of ALL the news outlets. The inane hubris of our nation is both farcical AND dangerous as hell.
You are becoming more and more like Fox News commentators - using slang names, ridiculing people and trying to be significant by being hateful, but at the same time trying to balance on the tight rope of an anti liberal liberal. Why don't you try writing something that actually helps your audience better appreciate a topic? Educate us - don't try to entertain us with discontent.
I recommend NPR--they aren't always reliable, but at least they aren't entertaining.
NPR? No Point Researching. There all biased one way or another.
The story is the story, or haven't you noticed that about MSM/MDM/Russian Disinformation Media. It's becoming so ridiculous and transparent you have to laugh and mock. At this stage MSM is nothing but an object of contempt.
Ron astonished at your projections. Matt's reporting about corporate media being played is accurate.
What ?
I am in the process of finishing "The Real Anthony Fauci", which - if you have not read it - is a profound eye opener. One of the things that it highlights, in addition to the rampant corruption that is part and parcel of western health care, is the insidious influence of the governmental bureaucracies, particularly the security state.
It seems to me that Trump, for all his faults, had it essentially right: the deep state is the problem. It was/is the problem in our Covid response (read the book), was the problem with Russiagate, and is the problem with the situation in the Ukraine. It is unchecked power, simply put, and the media and Big Tech are just its handmaidens. Unless we can get a handle on the wraiths that control the deep state, things will continue to deteriorate.
Developed country healthcare, with the USA in the lead, of course. (I probably should have capitalized the 'w').
And no one dare ask "What does Ukraine have that Putin wants?" Ukraine's per capita GDP is at best 50% of Russia's, and besides a lot of wheat there is not a single thing that would add value to Russia as long as it is not a base US missiles.
I have been saying for decades was; Putin wants to keep Russia together and he already has Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia on his border and all have higher living standards and more freedom and democracy than the USA. Putin knows a free and democratic Ukraine is a greater danger to Russia than America can ever be.
That is the fact checkable truth and that is a truth I know America as I know it cannot handle. Meanwhile Byelorussia is occupied territory
The hype will continue until shortly before the SOTU address. Then the Biden admin will claim a diplomatic victory by stopping the "invasion". It will be the centerpiece of the SOTU address.
But the CIA intel that the Russians will invade before the Teen Choice Awards is still good, right?
So you wrote an article in error about how journalists wrote articles in error. Are you going to write an article about yourself now?
I didn’t make any error here that I’m aware of. It’s just new text.
I tip my hat to you https://taibbi.substack.com/p/note-to-readers-on-the-invasion-of
Why are some comment sections now locked, and why did responses I made disappear? I need these questions answered before my next subscription renewal. Thank you.
Matt corrects his mistakes and apologizes, the corporate media does not.
What error did Matt make? He updated; I don't see anything about an error.
Erik doesn’t have time to read. Or think.
It's a developing story. The new facts support Matt's take on it.
picking wings off flies guy?
Exactly. Making occasional errors and recognizing them is exactly the same as being intransigent about one's errors like the New York Times, Washington Post, etc, etc., etc.
I fell bad for the "Wednesday" leak source.... The Russian military officials given Mon, Tues, and Thurs-Sun, were intelligent enough to keep the specifics to themselves. Mr. Wednesday though, he has an appointment with a firing squad coming up.
Putin played our MSM and Great Helmsman with a "secret plan" to invade yesterday. He gave them exactly what their default explanation is for everything they don't like--"Russian disinformation." They can't admit it now because it brilliantly exposes them.
Overthrowing the government of Ukraine, as the US did in 2014, to turn it into an anti-Russia, Russia-hating, platform, is something that makes sense only to psychomaniacs:
“So let’s get going, there’s no other choice. God willing, we will prevail, in peace, and freedom from fear, and in true health, through the purity, and essence, of our natural, fluids.
God bless you all.”
Gen. Jack D. Ripper
Unlike in Dr. Strangelove, where sane heads prevail (well, almost; at least they’re in leadership positions), today we’re all Ripper.
Here’s what that looks like:
https://whileican.substack.com/p/russian-government-announced-3-goals
Whoa. Missed it by a week, but it's still a 'faceplant', right?
Matt, did you lock the comments on the original article? I wrote a few replies to a couple of commenters, and they just are not there to be seen. What is the deal with that?
This week's propaganda brought back a flood of memories and a torrent of of tears.
Canada should be the least of your worries. Canada is a healthy and vibrant democracy.
We have a free press, freedom and we are a healthy democracy. when your Ministry of Truth is busy 24/7/365 listen to Zelensky and leave us alone. You are everything and I mean everything we fear.
is biden really that dumb and incompetent? hes been in the bog leagues for generations now. or is he missing layups and foul shots and shaving points?
stay woke bitches
www.vox.com/2018/4/18/17252410/jordan-peele-obama-deepfake-buzzfeed
get the tshirt
smile.amazon.com/Dont-underestimate-ability-things-T-Shirt/dp/B08GLWG685
epic Jbt1980 thank you
epic thank you
The "Russia, Russia, Russia" hoax again? Nothing new under the sun--or at least in corporate media.
Maybe the point is to distract from the Biden-ordered tyranny in Canada.
This depiction of the press reminded me of this scene in 'Take the Money and Run': https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ew2PgeQDJaY
Matt, you may find this interesting, especially in regard to why Biden was so explicit about feb 16:
https://novayagazeta.ru/articles/2022/02/16/voina-trollei
„Байден даже дату назвал: 16 февраля.
Почему 16 февраля?
Очень просто. Потому что на этой неделе Россия получит окончательные американские предложения. Если Путин не желает воевать, ему не останется ничего другого, кроме как их принять, и Байден выйдет из этой истории победителем, который предотвратил ужасную войну.“