Dear CCI Friends and Colleagues,
We would like to bring to the attention of CCI readers an important and thoughtful article written by Scott Ritter in response to Sy Hersh’s recent commentary about Russia and its economy and leadership. Hersh’s article is available on the web in case people want to read it.
An informed dialogue has always been CCI’s tradition ever since its founding. Scott is taking the position that Sy Hersh’s sources in US intelligence are providing self-serving ‘intelligence’ that is not advancing the cause of peace. As informed readers, you can be the judge of what Scott is saying.
When Sharon Tennison started CCI back in the mid-1980’s she welcomed people of different perspectives and was open to ideas that were sometimes in conflict. We are trying to stay with that philosophy, knowing that not all our ListServ members would agree with every perspective that is presented in our mailings.
As you know, George Patton used to say that “if everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn’t thinking”. This encapsulates the importance of diversity of thought which is essential to a substantive dialogue, especially on issues of War and Peace. We are trying to adhere to this approach for our informed and passionate audience who equally want peace. On that matter, I believe that we are all on the same page.
Sincerely, Krishen Mehta
CCI Director
“Getting It Wrong On Russia”
https://scottritter.substack.com/p/getting-it-wrong-on-russia