PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Martin KnappTwo things I firmly believe: Know how to cook very well. Read books as often as you can. This is because education and self-reliance are the easiest ways to improve your life. A few guidelines: Don’t drink alone, save it for when you’re with others — they’ll make more sense. Be wary of…About Me3 min read
Jun 7Member-onlyHow the UK is quietly becoming a country of the working poorThe UK is crumbling into an emerging market economy — Everyone’s talking recession… well, almost everyone. As they say on Wall Street, if your barber is talking about it, then it’s already too late. Last week one of the largest investment banks in the world, Bank Of America warned that the UK is in danger of becoming an emerging market…Politics5 min read
Jun 2Member-onlyHow 100 Days Of War In Ukraine Changed The WorldWhere is the war likely to go from here? — Despite the build-up of Russian troops on the border beginning in late 2021, nobody thought it was likely to see an active war on European soil. It’s 2022 after all, we know better. We’re sensitive to each other's needs in this modern world. This sentiment harkens to the thoughts of…Politics7 min read
Jun 1Member-onlyHow Partygate Has Exploited & Exposed A Broken UK Legal SystemCollusion & corruption in the UK Parliament & The Met — One would hope that we are all subject to the same system of justice in our respective countries. If people are questioned by a court of law or legal institution, they need to answer honestly. If someone were found to be guilty, they need to be prosecuted. …Politics5 min read
May 6Member-onlyWhy Ukraine Will Likely Fall Despite Russian CapabilitiesThe current state of the invasion gamed out. — I was asked by a few readers to game out the likely outcomes of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This article is meant to provide an accurate portrayal based on the information available at the time of this writing. As in all wars, things can change very quickly. …Politics5 min read
May 4Member-onlyA Pretext For World War IIIHow Russia could use May 9th to rally its masses to war. — It’s almost 70 days into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a game-changer is about to happen. It’s most likely that NATO is about to receive applications for more members this week. If you’ve been staying informed about the Russian Invasion, you’ll know this will likely further frustrate Russia. …Politics6 min read
Apr 27Member-onlyHow The War In Ukraine Is about To EscalateRussia ups the ante by stopping gas supply and talking nukes — It's difficult to believe that things could get worse with the War in Ukraine. Russia has bombed Mariopol so extensively, that there is little left. Many other cities are surrounded. Despite the lack of military capability, the one thing Putin's military isn’t doing is giving up. In the past few…Politics3 min read
Apr 26Member-onlyWhat 500 Followers And Going Viral Have Taught MeFirst off I want to say thank you to those who read and follow my articles. I've been on Medium since May 2021. I posted a few things about a SaaS project I’m working on, but didn’t write much else until January of this year. February began as a way…Writing3 min read
Apr 25Member-only60 Days of War In UkraineWhat we have learned about Putin’s strategy — For those who have never been in a combat zone (I’ve served in 4), once the bullets start flying, things get very confusing. You think you are ready, but all the training you’ve had keeps the muscle memory going despite the emotions you are having at the time. …Ukraine4 min read
Apr 25Member-onlyThe History of Cancel Culture, and How It Usually FailsCancel Culture. Yet another thing millennials believe is a modern phenomenon. You would think between the constant discourse of Twitter and the loudness of Joe Rogan's microphone that cancel culture is a new phenomenon. However, that’s just the ignorance of today’s population. However, the above photo is of an Egyptian…Culture3 min read
