Russia? Venezuela? BIZARRE strategic decisions?

#Russia #Ukraine

RantWoman has a backlog of videos about internal resistance, Russian soldiers defecting to Ukraine, effects of secondary sanctions, drones, cruise missiles, blackouts in Moscow, ground stops at Russian airports and division among the oligarchs. Life is not good in Russia. 

RantWoman would not be displeased to see Russia forced to move away from fossil fuels. However, freezing in the winter dark is not something to wish on anyone and the do not appear to be good paths out of the bloodshed.

In any case, a digression (?) involving Venezuela

Russian politicians, like their US peers, are prone to saying outrageous things. But is this outrageous?

Russia Just Did Something Utterly Bizarre in Venezuela

Why U.S.-Venezuelan Negotiations Are Failing

another video from William Spaniel

and on top of relentless Ukrainian success attacking Russia's oil production facilities

Russia has not yet managed to take over Pokrovsk

⚡CATASTROPHE FOR RUSSIA! CHINA BREAKS WITH KREMLIN — DRONES READY FOR MASSIVE STRIKES! | HELL POINT

And speaking of trazing on YouTube, The Freedom or Russia legion and railroad sabortage

Putin BETRAYED from Within… Russians Just Crippled Kremlin's War Machine

And morbid science about unnecessary use of tourniquets

Ukraine’s new battlefield challenge: the cult of the tourniquet

Clear Hearts Quaker Fellowship invitation to weekly worship on Zoom, 11:45 Pacific

 Clear Hearts Quaker Circle formed out of a need for a Quaker community that

has its foundations in *radical inclusion and anti-racism work*
<https://clearheartsquaker.org/welcoming-and-inclusion/>. We believe our
spiritual gifts are best nurtured and expressed within a framework of deep
belonging, reconciliation, justice, and hospitality.



Like FLGBTQC, we know that "radical inclusion and radical love bring
further light to Quaker testimony and life." Our unique experiences of God
or Spirit or the Light or Holy Darkness, or simply the wonders of the
universe, must be received with open hearts and minds.


Also like FLGBTQC, "we are still learning to spread love in the face of
rejection and hostility and to embrace new friends." We want everyone to be
able to be their full, authentic self– if someone does not feel welcome,
the problem is us, not them.



Members of the LGBTQIA+ community have too often had to guess as to whether
they will be welcome in a particular faith community (especially if they
exist in the plus sign after LGBTQIA). We  welcome to Friends of all sexual
orientations (including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer,
asexual, and straight orientations), gender identities (including but not
limited to transgender, nonbinary, and cisgender identities), and
relationship structures (including but not limited to polyamorous,
polyfidelitous or monogamous structures), and we celebrate the family
relationships that are established in our community.



We support relationships with enthusiastic consent between adults, and
mutual respect, care, and acceptance of responsibility for others’
well-being. We also acknowledge that society tends to privilege romantic
relationships over others, and we value and celebrate those who are
single/unpartnered or aromantic.



We recognize that racism has shaped our culture and has shaped Quaker
history and practice, that faith communities do not always consider
accessibility needs, and that American society does not always speak openly
or fairly about class, or the unique issues that arise from the experience
of navigating life with lower income or fewer educational opportunities.



We hope to work together as a community to not only honor the lived
experiences of those who have been harmed, but also to provide resources
and support to the people who need it most. We remember their joy, their
wisdom, their strength, and their gifts along with remembering their
oppression.


Clear Hearts currently holds all of our Meetings for Worship in our *Zoom
meeting space* <https://clearheartsquaker.org/sunday-zoom/>, so that we can
use our financial resources to do some other good in the world. We meet on
Sundays at 11:45 AM, Pacific time. Our worship is unprogrammed in the
Quaker tradition-- we gather in silence together in expectant waiting,
until someone is led to share a message. On some Sundays, the community
might feel most spiritually nourished by mindful, complete silence.


We would love to have you join us! If you have questions or concerns, or
would just like to chat, we can be reached by email at
*info@clearheartsquaker.org* <info@clearheartsquaker.org>.

#Russia #Ukraine #Belarus

⚡️ARMED UPRISING IN MOSCOW! BLOODY CLASHES IN CAPITAL! POLICE JOIN REBEL...

Commentator Vladimir Solovyov bluntly criticized

crackdown against music and internet

discussion of Tomahawks and British missiles.

And in Belrus

🔥 Belarus Collapse: Police Join Protest — Who Controls the Country Now?

Belarus in Revolt: Army Defection Sparks Nationwide Uprising – Is Lukashenko Losing Control? |G C N

Belarus in Revolt: Army Defection Sparks Nationwide Uprising – Is Lukashenko Losing Control? |G C N

Nothing like an armed attack induced flash flood.

#Russia  #Ukraine

Ukraine cuts MAJOR transportation link in western Russian / NE Ukraine

FLOOD RUN! Hundreds Russian Tanks Stuck Near River as Surprise Attacks S...

Civil Resistance in Chicago and news from Portland

You need to hear what Chicago is doing to fight back against ICE. 

Yes THIS. Resist! 

Concerning updates from ICE Protests in Portland, Oregon

Inconsistency in application of the law by Portland Police Bureau

Creating disinformation for the regime. Right wing influencers can visit ICE facilities but elected representatives cannot.

Kristi Noem's Scheme RUINED After ICE Agents Busted By Alarming Protest Video

And ICE is the one initiating violence

Stephen Miller MELTS DOWN After Pritzker Posts Disturbing ICE Photos

And Great Legal mind Stephen Miller calls out "seditious conspiracy"

Competition in the weapons Biz! Sweden has a word

Canada SHOCKED as Sweden’s Gripen OUTPERFORMS the F-35!

President #StableGenius is alienating allies just as US pressure for countries to up their defense "investment" to 2% of GDP, countries are striving for greater independence and freedom from entanglement with the US.

If one is going to build weapons, this seems like a good idea, and competition is good for all sides. Oh Well. The US will need to get into a different line of business. Oh Well.

Dear MAGA, Happy (?) Diwali

Vivek Ramaswamy Never Told Kash About MAGA

RantWoman has gotten a little lazy and is appreciating other voices that say what needs to be said far more bluntly.