The Ethereal Voice

In a recent post, I said “Regardless of what happens in the War in Ukraine, Russia has 20 years at most before its political system breaks down.” I did not go into why that was the case because it was not main focus of that particular post so today I figured I would rectify that. Continue reading →

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Posted on March 10, 2024 by The Editor

RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE CAMPAIGN ASSESSMENT, MARCH 10, 2024

Europe battles gunpowder shortage to supply shells for Ukraine’s defense against Russia

US Dispatches Ship To Gaza After Biden Vows To Build Pier

US officials criticize Biden’s plan to build temporary Gaza port for transfer of aid

Assailing chief rabbi, Lapid says Haredim would have to get jobs if they moved abroad

China drops ‘peaceful reunification’ reference to Taiwan

China defense budget grows 7.2% despite other ‘belt-tightening.’ Military spending outpaces GDP growth.

Eleven years after her Pyongyang trip, Rest of World’s founder revisits how she interpreted the country, its people, and their culture.

Police and palace guards worked Saturday to retake some streets in Haiti’s capital after gangs launched massive attacks on at least three police stations.

Housing Price Collapses With Working Age Population Collapse

Medicaid Expansion Was Supposed To Pay For Itself, Instead Hospitals Are Closing

Combat Vets from Israel Explain Urban Warfare, Drones, Insurgency tactics

Posted on March 10, 2024 by The Editor

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Posted on March 9, 2024 by The Editor

RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE CAMPAIGN ASSESSMENT, MARCH 9, 2024

Time Is Running Out in Ukraine

Moscow: US Embassy warns of imminent ‘extremist’ attack

Hamas Walks Away From Hostages-for-Ceasefire Talks, Threatens Attacks During Ramadan

Beijing Bristles as India Moves 10,000 Soldiers to Guard Border With China

Government debt as share of GDP

So what explains chipmakers’ apparent ingratitude? In large part, frustration with DEI requirements embedded in the CHIPS Act.

The legalized them about two years ago and now are changing their mind. Oregon Governor Will Sign Bill That Criminalizes Illicit Drugs

Trade Deficit at $67.4 Billion in January

People who used ivermectin get better faster and were much less likely to die

Bitcoin is about to undergo another ‘halving’ event — here’s what that means

Why Is It So Hard to Build an Airport?

First Patriot Launcher (Likely Two) Destroyed By Russia

Posted on March 9, 2024 by The Editor

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Posted on March 8, 2024 by The Editor

RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE CAMPAIGN ASSESSMENT, MARCH 8, 2024

Russia Suffered 350,000 Casualties in Ukraine

‘True Confidence’ Adrift After First Seafarer Fatalities from Houthis’ Red Sea Attacks
Why the political clock is ticking for TikTok

Central to the lawmakers’ concerns are discoveries of unauthorized cellular modems in the ship-to-shore (STS) crane components at a U.S. seaport, and a similar modem within a server room integral to the operation of these cranes. The modems, found to be actively connected to the cranes’ operational mechanisms, were not part of the original contracts between ZPMC and the U.S. ports, casting doubts on their purposes and origins.

Oil Sheen Reported Near Southern California Platforms

Tire falls off United flight departing SFO, crushing several vehicles in parking lot, company says

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Posted on March 8, 2024 by The Editor

Edit: Forgot to hit publish.

RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE CAMPAIGN ASSESSMENT, MARCH 7, 2024

Ukraine Situation Report: Missile Landed Near Zelensky And Greek Prime Minister In Odesa

Any long term disaster leads to things like this. Mikhail, the pediatric surgeon, said the most common issue he encountered in Mariupol in late 2022 was dog bites in children and their parents. “At that point, the dogs had been fending for themselves on the streets for six months, subsisting on whatever they could find,” he said.

Hamas Blows Up Hostage/Ceasefire Talks With New Demands

This Is How The U.S. Could Set Up A Gaza Beachhead, But Not Without Risks

Transgender broadcaster reports J.K. Rowling to police over social media comments

2024 Starlink Tests: SpaceX’s Satellite Internet Keeps Getting Better

Wholesale Used Car Prices Declined in February; Down 13.1% Year-over-year

Vladimir Solovyov wants to nuke Western cities

Posted on March 7, 2024 by The Editor

Just as a reminder, this is the main guy in the video. He is not some fringe kook. He has the full support of the Russian establishment although I think they view him as just someone to whip up the crowds and not someone to be taken seriously. But I still it is important to remember that this is becoming part the the normal discourse in Russia.