@on the cusp https://www.npr.org/2026/05/17/nx-s1-5824987/ukrainian-drone-strikes-on-...

Sorry thought I'd done so. Just saw this come up on my google news feed this morning and it's on all major outlets. A google search will bring the same thing up for you from whatever source you like.

AI
On May 17, 2026, Ukraine launched one of its largest drone assaults of the war, targeting several Russian regions, including Moscow. Russian officials reported intercepting over 550 drones, with some reports suggesting over 1,000 drones were shot down or jammed within 24 hours.

Key Details of the Attacks (May 17-18, 2026)

:Casualties: At least four people were killed in Russia, with three deaths reported near Moscow and one in the Belgorod region.

Moscow Targets: Over 120 drones were reported near Moscow, causing damage to residential buildings, a major fire in eastern Moscow, and disrupting operations at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport.

Energy Infrastructure: Ukrainian drones targeted oil refineries and energy infrastructure, aiming to disrupt fuel supplies.

Ukrainian Response: President Volodymyr Zelensky described the strikes as an "entirely justified" response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, noting they were meant to bring the war home to Russia.

The attacks come amid intense, renewed fighting, with both sides conducting large-scale aerial assaults on each other's territory.

to your source for us?

I've pulled this old one out and relearned it for the Fl Folk Festival next week. I first learned this at summer camp in my misspent youth...

Peter, Paul and Mary perform "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" live at their 25th anniversary concert in 1986. Now, two and a half decades later, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the formation of the group in the famed Greenwich Village, this joyous yet deeply moving live concert.

Yes, when will they ever learn?

@Pluto's Republic

...of civilizational cultures...Persia, China, even Russia. We truly are the barbarians, but we don't know that. We see things and ourselves through the lens of a media propaganda machine.

Yes, I've seen and appreciate Victor Gao. I almost featured an interview this week, but felt the column was getting a little long.
Victor Gao's DIRE Warning to Trump LIVE: US Lost to Iran, China War is ARMAGEDDON (61 min)

Thanks as always for coming by and checking out the watch!

.... was the perfect lead story to cover what took place in China. Pepe has a very intuitive way of analyzing geopolitical situations. He relies on emotional intelligence to grasp the big picture — and that is key for Westerners when it comes to understanding and anticipating China. I can't think of one Western commenter who actually "gets" China intellectually. China's effortless strategic genius is not a labor for them. It flows epigenetically in a continuous civilization that spans thousands of years. Diplomatically, China has already made every possible blunder and experienced every possible outcome. This is where the word 'Tao' comes into play. China acts or responds in the most 'practical' way possible, requiring the least effort — based on the inevitable outcome. China's responses look effortless, but the hard works is done before the situation or confrontation arises. This is also the key to understanding the Mao's Cultural Revolution, where the people learned to pull together, in the same direction, in order to achieve extraordinary goals. Modern China's rapid rise to excellence in the 21st century comes as no surprise to anyone who understands what the Cultural Revolution was al about. The psychopathic Elite of the West certainly understood the Cultural Revolution: It is a demonstration of the superior value that Socialism brings to all of the People. Ergo, the ongoing Cold War and the tragedy of Cuba. (Wars exist to disrupt the natural outcome of events among humanity.)

Lookout, have you seen Victor Gao's recent videos? He is gaining stature as a spokesperson for China's global affairs. He has a habit of dropping eye-popping bits of unique intelligence in remarks.

Thanks for another excellent presentation. I hope people pick up the threads that lead to the right side of history.

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of AI slop, we have “Halupedia”: a reference source consisting only of interlinked AI hallucinations. https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/deranged-wikipedia-clone-ma.... And with that, I’ll withhold further comment.

@on the cusp ...of almost all of our favorite commentators. The flow of language is telling to me. If there are no ums, uhs, etc. be suspicious.

Enjoy the rain! We're due some on Wednesday.

Thanks for coming by!

All the videos and articles you posted were interesting and informative. Much appreciated, dear friend.
Maybe Massie will not get beat as did Bill Cassidy in La., or so I hope.
Meanwhile, in the drought to end all droughts, we have a high percentage of rain and t-storms for the next 9 days, with 2 days at 30% chance. The rest are very high.
Jiang, at first, seemed legit, but I wondered how he just came out of nowhere to be everywhere.
Odd.
Another comparable alt media presence is Newfal. Ritter, Johnson, etc...appear on his podcasts, but commenters seem to lean toward fake. I am suspect.
Wish I could share some rain water with ya, but logistics is a problem.
Enjoy your evening, and thanks again for your WW.

All the videos and articles you posted were interesting and informative. Much appreciated, dear friend.
Maybe Massie will not get beat as did Bill Cassidy in La., or so I hope.
Meanwhile, in the drought to end all droughts, we have a high percentage of rain and t-storms for the next 9 days, with 2 days at 30% chance. The rest are very high.
Jiang, at first, seemed legit, but I wondered how he just came out of nowhere to be everywhere.
Odd.
Another comparable alt media presence is Newfal. Ritter, Johnson, etc...appear on his podcasts, but commenters seem to lean toward fake. I am suspect.
Wish I could share some rain water with ya, but logistics is a problem.
Enjoy your evening, and thanks again for your WW.

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A look at the advanced state of Chinese drone production
compared to the US pentagon efforts. And how Iran is learning
from the UKR/RUS experience. About 17 minutes.

"Some jokes just write themselves."

@orlbucfan

glad you're enjoying the tunes, have a great weekend!

Rec'd!!

@QMS

be well and have a good one

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for way too complicated. Who needs all these add-ons?
In simpler times, devices worked new, out of the box without
endlessly confusing configurations. Not so much now. Your watch
takes pictures in many time zones while your confuser is stuck in
Cupinera. Plain menu's no longer exist. I used to think these systems
were designed to elevate IT geeks to near god-like status. It has spilled
into the realm of keep 'em confused. Then change it in a couple months.
Sheesh.