No, This War Will Be Completely Different, Bro

Source: Caitlin Johnstone, Rogue Journalist
by Caitlin Johnstone

“No bro this US war in the middle east will be completely different, bro. See, this time the regime we’re trying to get rid of is REALLY BAD! No no, this is nothing like all those other times. This time military interventionism to topple an oil-rich government in west Asia will lead to peace and democracy. Our soldiers will be greeted as liberators! You don’t understand, bro. This time the government and the media are telling us the truth! … If it turns out our leaders were wrong and this war was a bad idea, I’m sure they’ll admit their mistakes and course-correct immediately to set things right, and then implement major, sweeping policy changes to make sure they never repeat the same mistakes again. What could possibly go wrong?” (02/25/26)

https://caitlinjohnstone.com.au/2026/02/25/no-bro-this-war-will-be-completely-different-bro/

Steve Trinward

Mexico: Regime sends second aid package to Cuba as US tightens energy blockade

Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

“Mexico has sent a second humanitarian aid package for Cuba as the island faces a tightened U.S. embargo and threats of tariffs against countries providing it with oil. Two Mexican navy vessels carrying 1,193 tons of supplies departed the Gulf of Mexico port of Veracruz on Tuesday, the Mexican Foreign Ministry announced. The shipment is expected to arrive on Saturday. The Papaloapan is carrying 1,078 tons of beans and powdered milk, while the Huasteco is transporting 92 tons of beans and 23 tons of other food items. According to the Foreign Ministry, the final 23 tons of humanitarian aid were provided by various social organizations with the support of the Mexico City government. It is the second humanitarian aid package this year to the island.” (02/25/26)

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/25/mexico-aid-package-cuba-us-blockade/

Thomas L. Knapp

Warner Bros. Discovery says Paramount raised its takeover offer

Source: The Hill

“Paramount on Tuesday sweetened its offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, as the David Zaslav-led media conglomerate pursues a sale of its entertainment studios and spinoff of its linear television assets. The offer from Paramount, which comes in at $31 per share, is the latest salvo in a hostile bid that seeks to undercut a deal Warner Bros. Discovery struck late last year with Netflix for the streamer to acquire its sprawling movie and TV business …. Warner Bros. Discovery, in a statement on Tuesday, said Paramount’s new offer could reasonably be expected to lead to a ‘Company Superior Proposal,’ a key term that signals company leadership could soon recommend its board support a sale to Paramount.” (02/25/26)

https://thehill.com/homenews/media/5754397-warner-bros-paramount-netflix-deal/

Thomas L. Knapp

What FIRE’s critics get wrong about our ICE app lawsuit

Source: Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
by Jacob Gaba

“FIRE is suing Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem for strong-arming Facebook and Apple to censor groups and apps that use public information to report ICE activity. Whether on Facebook, in an app, on a website — or even through flyers, pamphlets, or word-of-mouth — Americans enjoy a fundamental First Amendment right to document and criticize law enforcement. But some people have raised objections centered on the relationship between free speech and law enforcement. So let’s answer some common criticisms we’ve faced.” (02/25/26)

https://www.fire.org/news/what-fires-critics-get-wrong-about-our-ice-app-lawsuit

Thomas L. Knapp

Mainstream Media Still Won’t Follow Up on Epstein-Israel Connection

Source: Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting
by Drew Favakeh

“Late last month, the US Department of Justice published 3.5 million pages about convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein. On top of the grotesque and horrifying photos and emails that appear to offer more evidence of systemic and widespread child abuse, the Epstein files revealed further allegations of his ties to Israel and its intelligence agency Mossad. … It is important to note that the Epstein emails contain allegations and intimations, and don’t prove that Epstein was an Israeli agent, formally or informally. However, they do add to the existing evidence that Epstein used his considerable connections and wealth to assist the Israeli state.” (02/25/26)

https://fair.org/home/doj-released-much-more-on-epsteins-israel-ties-but-media-still-arent-much-interested/

Steve Trinward