The article critiques current political and social landscapes, highlighting a perceived disconnection among citizens and overseas protests. It draws a parallel between historical conflicts and modern-day politics, notably criticizing Vladimir Putin's strategies in Ukraine. Additionally, it touches upon cultural reflections through the lens of a documentary about John Lennon, emphasizing identity and belonging amid societal changes. The narrative suggests a dissatisfaction with political parties and societal norms, illustrating a sense of betrayal akin to historical events such as Julius Caesar's assassination.
Testing the political faithful Holy week. Holidays. Travel time. Everyone packing up their shmattas to schlep to some outpost in some who cares country that didn't like us in the first place. Understand, if they really liked their country they'd have stayed home in the first place instead of schlepping here to protest against US.
Putin is playing us in the Ukraine like Stalin played us in Korea. We negotiated that armistice two years - while fighting continued. Armistice wasn't signed until after Stalin died.
Didn't anybody stay where they came from? New doc "One to One: John and Yoko" is about a concert where Lennon said the Brits aren't all Brits. He was a New Yorker then, living in the West Village.
Julius Caesar apparently was surprised when his pal Brutus knifed him on the Ides of March. Breathing his last, he asked his friend "Et tu, Brute?" - a moment of betrayal that resonates today.
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