French President LASHES OUT At U.S. Over Russian Sanctions…

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Date: October 25, 2022

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“Embattled French President Emmanuel Macron is feeling the pressure from a populace concerned about inflation – especially the skyrocketing cost of energy, primarily driven by the Ukraine War. In response this week Macron lashed out at the United States, insisting that Americans enjoy subsidized, domestically-produced fuel leading to prices three times lower than what the French pay. Unspoken by Macron is the recognition that by sanctioning Russia, Western European countries ensured that their citizens would have to pay those high energy prices.

Jimmy and The Dive’s Jackson Hinkle wonder how long European nations will tolerate the depredations brought on by this war before deciding that a negotiated peace is the best path forward.”

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Why are US Progressives Pro-War?…

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Date: October 25, 2022

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“With AOC (and the Squad by extension) being recently heckled for their support of sending weapons to Ukraine and prolonging the proxy war, Useful Idiots had anti-war activist Medea Benjamin on to explore the question: when did US progressives become pro-war?

Benjamin, known for such bold acts as announcing “Here comes the war criminal!” as Donald Rumsfeld entered the White House Correspondents Dinner, is the founder of Code Pink, a women-led grassroots organization working to end U.S. wars and militarism.

She discusses how building an anti-war movement was easier during the Iraq War, while the left now has become more divided and often in support of proxy wars like Ukraine. This, she explains, stems from US demoralization efforts:

“During the Iraq War, we were able to build a movement that got hundreds of thousands of people out into the street. The problem is, that did not change Bush’s decision to invade Iraq, and so many people were demoralized. It made people question putting their energies in front of this war machine.”

But Benjamin urges us not to give up hope.

“We have to recognize that it is our absolute responsibility right now. And I do feel as I travel around the country that there are many people recognizing the need to go in front of the offices of their representatives and protest, to educate their friends and families, I think we are in the midst of building up again.”

And, importantly, we need to “keep the pressure up on the Biden administration.”

To educate yourself, your friends, and family, Medea Benjamin’s book and short video are great learning tools. And follow Code Pink to support their activism and their coalition Peace in Ukraine.
https://www.orbooks.com/catalog/war-in-ukraine/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjPGCiTu4wU&t=0s
https://www.codepink.org/ukraine“

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