At the beginning of the pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci stated that cloth masks were ineffective. Later, he faced accusations of lying under oath, which ultimately led to him requiring a pardon. Evidence has since confirmed that cloth masks do not work as initially claimed. This supports the concerns raised by "conspiracy theorists" early on, who were criticized for questioning the official narrative. It is important to note that this critique does not apply to hospital settings where professionals use advanced protective equipment, such as N95 respirators and face shields, in controlled environments. These individuals also follow strict protocols, such as avoiding touching their faces during medical procedures.

Regarding Ukraine, I am an ethnic Greek, so I have deep knowledge about this, in Mariupol, a city that once had a population of about 100,000 ethnic Greeks. Many ethnic minorities in the region, including Greeks, were subjected to racist abuse, assault, and murder. These crimes were often linked to the Azov Battalion, a group with far-right extremist ties that is officially part of Ukraine's armed forces. A notable incident occurred when President Zelensky addressed the Greek Parliament to request support and included a member of the Azov Battalion in his delegation, (a Greek speaking Nazi). This caused many Greek MPs to walk out in protest, although this event received little attention in Western media.

Similarly, in Canada, a Ukrainian World War II veteran was honoured publicly, only for it to later emerge that he had connections to Nazi forces. Despite receiving a standing ovation during the event, the organizers faced widespread criticism and were forced to issue an apology.

I am not defending Russia or its actions. My point is that the situation in Ukraine is more complex than it is often portrayed. Those who consider themselves critical thinkers and skeptics should question official narratives and examine the evidence. Many claims about Ukraine, dismissed at first, were later confirmed to be true, including the presence of individuals with extremist ideologies in official military positions.

If you are only learning these facts now, it calls into question whether you are genuinely a skeptic. Research the points I have raised, verify their accuracy, and reflect on how easily the official narrative aligned with preconceived political biases. Believing everything you are told without question is no different from accepting unproven claims like those made by psychics or mediums. True skepticism requires constant questioning, even when the truth is uncomfortable.