Mark Falk
@markfalksop.bsky.social
You can't convince a man of something that his big strong daddy says isn't true.
Trying to convince Trump that Putin is a bad guy is a fool's errand. But Merz deserves points for trying.
German Chancellor Merz sets the record straight after Trump tries to draw moral equivalence between Russia and Ukrainian actions:
"Ukraine is only targeting military targets. Not civilians, not private [property], not energy infrastructure. This is the difference."
"Ukraine is only targeting military targets. Not civilians, not private [property], not energy infrastructure. This is the difference."
June 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
You can't convince a man of something that his big strong daddy says isn't true.
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For decades—or more—chess was one of the most effective metaphors for understanding politics. Now it’s pro wrestling. As you note, far too few people understand this fundamental shift.
June 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
For decades—or more—chess was one of the most effective metaphors for understanding politics. Now it’s pro wrestling. As you note, far too few people understand this fundamental shift.
As the installation pipeline for Trump's judicial nominees gets going, I am once again reminded of the thorough uselessness of virtually every Democratic Senator.
June 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
As the installation pipeline for Trump's judicial nominees gets going, I am once again reminded of the thorough uselessness of virtually every Democratic Senator.