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Newsletter Nr. 1.312
Amsterdam, February 24, 2025


Was the Ukraine War "Provoked" or Simply a Russian Decision? - The Minority View of US Libertarian Non-Interventionism - Frank Visser / ChatGPT

Russia might claim it was provoked by NATO expansion or Ukraine's independence, but this doesn't hold up as a justification. The invasion of Ukraine was not "provoked" in any meaningful sense that excuses the aggression. It was a decision made by Russia, rooted in its own strategic goals, not an unavoidable response to external actions. Responsibility for the war lies with Russia, not with those it accuses of provoking it.

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The Ninth Book - And the Watchers of Ashoka - David Lane

The following story draws upon my lifelong fascination with metaphysical fiction and my deep love for mythic traditions—especially those of India and beyond. Though fictional, its roots lie in history, science, astrology, and prophecy. Yet beneath the surface, there is a deeper message, one that challenges our algorithmic, rationalist thinking and invites us to embrace a more expansive, open-ended understanding of reality.

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https://www.integralworld.net/lane299.html