The Global Energy Conference meeting this week in Houston will find the United States has risen the top position of world exporters of LNG (liquefied natural gas), in no small part due to aggressive US tactics such as sanctions against oil and gas producing countries and the destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines.
I love your heart, Dennis, but in a world grown quite skeptical from conspiracy theories, I’m only interested in facts, not theories. Do I think the US government could do such a thing? Yes. Do I think they have done such things in the past? Yes. I am not a democrat, and I have supported all parties based on issues throughout my 40 years as a voter, including you, my favorite presidential candidate. But the big question I have, and it seems appropriate, is why isn’t Russia screaming this down our throats, if they felt the same?
Politics has become dangerous, but I see this as part of a bigger, global evolution. I do expect the truth to come out, sooner rather than later. But if you are using conspiracy theories to support a run for presidency, you’re going to come across as any of the players in the current Republican Party.
Right now our focus is on cleaning up the mess Trump made and also reestablishing ourselves as supporters of democracy, in a world that took a hard right into authoritarianism during the past 40 years.
The polarities in the world right now are astounding, and I have to ask myself daily, am I contributing to the polarities or am I directing my energy toward unity? It’s a daily struggle, isn’t it?
My view of Biden is that he understands the threat against democracy, and that is his driving force. Yes, he’s old, in a Grandpa Joe kind of way, and yes, we need YOUNG leaders who want to shape the direction of the country and world, THEIR world. It’s time for you and I to listen to the younger generations and their needs and wants for the future. We had our chance, and I gotta say, we blew it. I pray for them, that maybe we gave them the right tools, just not the proper methods, to right this world. 🙏✌️💓
Much thanx for this commentary and call to action. Listening to the UN Security Council meeting convened at Russia's request the other week, almost all major nations stated that Russia did not sabotage themselves and that only a major State player had the ability to carry out this nefarious event. While being cautious in their statements it struck me they were pointing at the US involvement. While Hersch was cited as the only voice reporting on this issue with accusations against the US, it was clear his reputation for honest, deep and independent research appeared well respected. The information from Kucinich as someone with inside experience and insight into the meanderings of the gov't is additional perspective to absorb.
Well reasoned, Mr. Kucinich. How is it, though, that Congress is allowed to engage in all of these proxy wars without there ever being a declaration of war? This must stop.
Dennis Kucinich has been the voice of reason throughout his career, one of the very few such voices in American politics. As usual, his very sensible, reasonable ideas are viewed as insane by those who accept the dominant narrative. He was viewed that way when he warned against invading Iraq too. Nothing has changed. The lunatics are running the show, and the loudest voices are shouting approval for their lunacy.
Did the U.S. have a role in destroying the pipeline? We can go back and forth on that. What we ought to do, though, given there's evidence that suggests we did, is investigate. It's a very serious matter, and it would be absolutely horrible if we just moved on as if an accusation was never made. The best way to promote democracy is to allow our system to work -- even if it means holding ourselves accountable when people violate laws, especially when the laws violated do great harm to others. I hope I'm wrong, but I fear that no one in Congress is going to call for an investigation. And if we fail to investigate, at the least, what does that say about us?
I see Jill's point. But the same observation can be applied to the U.S. If we didn't do it why aren't we pursuing the truth with vigor, not radio silence.
dennis, how long do you think putin has been planning his invasion of ukraine? i am guessing much longer than biden has been president. he started preparations in 2014 in the initial invasion. but this doesn't interest you. sorry to be such a bore, pointing this out to someone who knows that the only evil on this planet is the US which putin is valiantly struggling to suppress.
As any wise person knows, anything in the mainstream media is a press release from the Pentagon and US intelligence. Also, the Pentagon has a hug budget to infiltrate sites like this. Are you getting a check from the Pentagon? If someone said that they were definitely going to blow up your car and you found it blown up, who would you suspect?
Excellent article, consistent with everything we know about how the US operates, statements and actions of the administration, the pattern of malicious conduct toward Russia and other nations, Hersh’s report, and the uniform denial by the Government of actions that have been well documented but denied and ignored by the mainstream media - the New York TImes in particular - which even outright censors comments critical of its propagandistic reporting. As Dennis point out - this and other conduct of the our Government is essentially terrorism and acts of war - hence the denials. They can’t admit it, its too outrageous, the logical consequences too momentous, although the world knows the US did it. And this is probably a big part of the reason for Russia’s SMO - there is nothing you can do when the US engages in malign actions! Sergy Lavrov said before the invasion or SMO that trying to negotiate with the US is like talking to a deaf, dumb and blind person - it is useless. A rational guess is that Russia reasonably decided they had nothing to lose in taking this action as there is no relationship with the West to compromise. NATO expansion, promoting the Maiden coup to cripple the historic relationship between Russia and its neighbor, ceaseless interference in Russia’s domestic politics and international relationships, non-compliance with the Minsk Accords and on and on.
War for Oil has been raging for my entire life since the 1970s. Less pipelines is a good thing, however it happens. Gas derived from fracking is even worse, as the process leaks methane, poisons the soil and water, and has led to record-breaking energy costs in 2023. We are in a "warm" war right now, and this secret act of war should have been left behind the scenes IMO. It is protected surely by the NSA and was not unconstitutional. Weakening Russia was a smart move. The US doesn't need more destabilization, despite our urge for peace and transparency... Germany has already reached 50% sustainable energy and with no Nord (owned by Russian oligarchs), they can get to 100%, which is what is necessary for addressing climate change. May more pipelines be destroyed soon.
Many die hard Dems could not look or even mention Hillary Clinton's vote for the 2002 Iraq war resolution (Biden, Kerry etc too), her persistent war hawk status. Her push for invading Libya, intervening in Syria. Clinton supporters were as defensive and as blind as Trump supporters.
Many of those willfully blind Dems, will have a difficult time really looking honestly at the Biden administration's provoking Russia, or anything in the Hersh report. That Nuland, Blinken, Sullivan are war hawks. Biden is essentially a war hawk.
Biden can try to hide behind them. He made the ultimate decisions, ignoring some of his top military advisors.
Some of the comments below are ridiculous. Dennis has nailed it. Congress should impeach Biden and his henchmen now. We are being ruled by lunatics.
I love your heart, Dennis, but in a world grown quite skeptical from conspiracy theories, I’m only interested in facts, not theories. Do I think the US government could do such a thing? Yes. Do I think they have done such things in the past? Yes. I am not a democrat, and I have supported all parties based on issues throughout my 40 years as a voter, including you, my favorite presidential candidate. But the big question I have, and it seems appropriate, is why isn’t Russia screaming this down our throats, if they felt the same?
Politics has become dangerous, but I see this as part of a bigger, global evolution. I do expect the truth to come out, sooner rather than later. But if you are using conspiracy theories to support a run for presidency, you’re going to come across as any of the players in the current Republican Party.
Right now our focus is on cleaning up the mess Trump made and also reestablishing ourselves as supporters of democracy, in a world that took a hard right into authoritarianism during the past 40 years.
The polarities in the world right now are astounding, and I have to ask myself daily, am I contributing to the polarities or am I directing my energy toward unity? It’s a daily struggle, isn’t it?
My view of Biden is that he understands the threat against democracy, and that is his driving force. Yes, he’s old, in a Grandpa Joe kind of way, and yes, we need YOUNG leaders who want to shape the direction of the country and world, THEIR world. It’s time for you and I to listen to the younger generations and their needs and wants for the future. We had our chance, and I gotta say, we blew it. I pray for them, that maybe we gave them the right tools, just not the proper methods, to right this world. 🙏✌️💓
Much thanx for this commentary and call to action. Listening to the UN Security Council meeting convened at Russia's request the other week, almost all major nations stated that Russia did not sabotage themselves and that only a major State player had the ability to carry out this nefarious event. While being cautious in their statements it struck me they were pointing at the US involvement. While Hersch was cited as the only voice reporting on this issue with accusations against the US, it was clear his reputation for honest, deep and independent research appeared well respected. The information from Kucinich as someone with inside experience and insight into the meanderings of the gov't is additional perspective to absorb.
Awesome to have Dennis back on the active scene, and not a second too soon. Truth, once again, has a champion.
Well reasoned, Mr. Kucinich. How is it, though, that Congress is allowed to engage in all of these proxy wars without there ever being a declaration of war? This must stop.
Dennis Kucinich has been the voice of reason throughout his career, one of the very few such voices in American politics. As usual, his very sensible, reasonable ideas are viewed as insane by those who accept the dominant narrative. He was viewed that way when he warned against invading Iraq too. Nothing has changed. The lunatics are running the show, and the loudest voices are shouting approval for their lunacy.
Did the U.S. have a role in destroying the pipeline? We can go back and forth on that. What we ought to do, though, given there's evidence that suggests we did, is investigate. It's a very serious matter, and it would be absolutely horrible if we just moved on as if an accusation was never made. The best way to promote democracy is to allow our system to work -- even if it means holding ourselves accountable when people violate laws, especially when the laws violated do great harm to others. I hope I'm wrong, but I fear that no one in Congress is going to call for an investigation. And if we fail to investigate, at the least, what does that say about us?
Thank you Dennis for all your Great work.
I see Jill's point. But the same observation can be applied to the U.S. If we didn't do it why aren't we pursuing the truth with vigor, not radio silence.
This objectivity and truth is refreshing here in 1984 AmeriKKKa. Thank you Dennis for being a fellow alien sociologist.
Thank you for your courage and honesty.
dennis, how long do you think putin has been planning his invasion of ukraine? i am guessing much longer than biden has been president. he started preparations in 2014 in the initial invasion. but this doesn't interest you. sorry to be such a bore, pointing this out to someone who knows that the only evil on this planet is the US which putin is valiantly struggling to suppress.
As any wise person knows, anything in the mainstream media is a press release from the Pentagon and US intelligence. Also, the Pentagon has a hug budget to infiltrate sites like this. Are you getting a check from the Pentagon? If someone said that they were definitely going to blow up your car and you found it blown up, who would you suspect?
Excellent article, consistent with everything we know about how the US operates, statements and actions of the administration, the pattern of malicious conduct toward Russia and other nations, Hersh’s report, and the uniform denial by the Government of actions that have been well documented but denied and ignored by the mainstream media - the New York TImes in particular - which even outright censors comments critical of its propagandistic reporting. As Dennis point out - this and other conduct of the our Government is essentially terrorism and acts of war - hence the denials. They can’t admit it, its too outrageous, the logical consequences too momentous, although the world knows the US did it. And this is probably a big part of the reason for Russia’s SMO - there is nothing you can do when the US engages in malign actions! Sergy Lavrov said before the invasion or SMO that trying to negotiate with the US is like talking to a deaf, dumb and blind person - it is useless. A rational guess is that Russia reasonably decided they had nothing to lose in taking this action as there is no relationship with the West to compromise. NATO expansion, promoting the Maiden coup to cripple the historic relationship between Russia and its neighbor, ceaseless interference in Russia’s domestic politics and international relationships, non-compliance with the Minsk Accords and on and on.
War for Oil has been raging for my entire life since the 1970s. Less pipelines is a good thing, however it happens. Gas derived from fracking is even worse, as the process leaks methane, poisons the soil and water, and has led to record-breaking energy costs in 2023. We are in a "warm" war right now, and this secret act of war should have been left behind the scenes IMO. It is protected surely by the NSA and was not unconstitutional. Weakening Russia was a smart move. The US doesn't need more destabilization, despite our urge for peace and transparency... Germany has already reached 50% sustainable energy and with no Nord (owned by Russian oligarchs), they can get to 100%, which is what is necessary for addressing climate change. May more pipelines be destroyed soon.
Many die hard Dems could not look or even mention Hillary Clinton's vote for the 2002 Iraq war resolution (Biden, Kerry etc too), her persistent war hawk status. Her push for invading Libya, intervening in Syria. Clinton supporters were as defensive and as blind as Trump supporters.
https://www.commondreams.org/views/2016/02/14/hillary-clinton-and-syrian-bloodbath
https://foreignpolicy.com/2016/07/27/hillary-the-hawk-a-history-clinton-2016-military-intervention-libya-iraq-syria/
Many of those willfully blind Dems, will have a difficult time really looking honestly at the Biden administration's provoking Russia, or anything in the Hersh report. That Nuland, Blinken, Sullivan are war hawks. Biden is essentially a war hawk.
Biden can try to hide behind them. He made the ultimate decisions, ignoring some of his top military advisors.
Nuland pushing for war with Russia
https://www.c-span.org/video/?516513-1/undersecretary-state-nuland-testifies-us-policy-russia