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The World Cup, The Berlin Wall, and Soft Power vs Russia
Blain’s Morning Porridge July 6th, 2026
“The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he did not exist…”
England will take a confidence boost from the World Cup win vs Mexico. The Russians will be furious – their war plan requires The West’s resilience and pride is weakened through disinformation and instability. Countering Cognitive Warfare requires the acknowledgement it’s happening, that we fight it, and acknowledge our strengths and weaknesses, and that unity wins!
“C’mon England!”
Not words you would ever expect a Scotsman to say…. “Gentlemen in England still abed…
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