Is Iran Getting...More Adamant?
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About C. I. Scofield, Dispensationalism and Christian Zionism.
For further reading: Wikipedia articles on Dispensationalism and Cyrus Ingerson Scofield .
How Is Microsoft Connected To the Genocide In Gaza?
"Microsoft helps monitors them and stores the data, the data is then analyzed and then [The Occupying Country] murders them." Lee Camp.
Looks Like Iran May Be Done Playing Games With The United States
My take is that President Trump is more upset that he can't spin the war the way he wants than anything else. He can't just walk away (Iran is in a better position than they were before the conflict started), he can't keep fighting (see Ben Norton's reasons for the pause), and he can't make a deal with Iran because of Israel. And while I understand that the Policy Papers are still considered a geopolitical blueprint and relatively independent of whoever's in the White House, Trump's ego, insecurity, ignorance and arrogance will only allow him to be perceived as the sole person deserving all the credit for any kind of success. Sure, his donors own him, but they're not likely to claim political victories (at least to the media), so it doesn't matter much when they give him marching orders. But to give credit to any previous administration for something that happens under his term is a different matter. The agencies can quote chapters and sections u...
Is "The Eighth Front" Basically Thirst Traps?
Continuing from previous posts on angry Only Fans models and IDF honey pots :
When You Have "N.A.C.H.O.s" You Will Get "T.A.C.O."
For reference: NACHO = No A Chance Hormuz Opens TACO = Trump Always Chickens Out Maybe time to ask the rank and file for help ?
Professor Marandi Shows Us How To Properly Resist Colonialism and Oppression
Marandi's words regarding resisting until his death reminds me of the American Civil Rights Era, specifically Malcolm X and Martin Luther King. Leaders who want to live to see the world they're trying to improve are susceptible (to what? take your pick); those willing to die for it are harder to confront.
Brian Berletic: China Recent Space Achievements Are Closing the Gap.
He also addresses some comments about multipolarism and where the United States stands:
The Cause of the "Pause"
(Posted by the Grayzone before the developments Nima covered earlier) Max Blumenthal talks about Israel's latest geopolitical moves:
Do People Even Understand What "Ceasefire" Means?
Nima Alkhorshid from Dialogue Works covers two recent events that begs this question:
Two Things Can Be True...(aka, Centrists Are the Bane of Politics)
For example: the DSA is not really "left," and the DSA operating inside the Democratic Party is not a terrible thing. BONUS: the " Moderate Women of the Democratic Party " club article that was referenced.
Rachel Blevins On The US Shortage Problem and the Ukraine Attack On Iran.
How did Iran become so popular?
No Main Topic: Quotes Edition
“ Very rarely do you have a film student come in to meet with somebody, to talk to them about what it is that they want to do — and not only talk to them but follow up in really rigorous ways. With Rashad, or with any student, it’s not about talent .” via CT Mirror . “ This year we’ve seen such a skyrocketing of numbers that indicates how much people are willing to put their lives at risk in order to call attention to these conditions that are ultimately life-threatening for people. People are not willing to give up so easily or to have their spirits broken . ” via Prism Reports . “ All cocaine produced in a year could fit on just over 1% of a single container ship. Imagine that scattered worldwide across innumerable boats, planes, vehicles, and people. ‘Bombing boats’ to stop drugs isn’t just cruel and illegal—it’s futile. ” via Common Dreams . “ I can’t even speak due to everything we saw. I lost my cousin, I was injured and he was martyred, not from the first ...
Modeling Scout With Connections To Jeffrey Epstein Found Deceased.
Via the BBC : A modelling scout linked to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home. Daniel Siad, 69, was discovered on Monday in Colombes, a north-west suburb of Paris, the Nanterre prosecutor's office confirmed to the BBC. [SNIP] Siad's name appeared thousands of times in the Epstein files released by the US government. He had previously denied any knowledge of the threat that Epstein posed. Here's another (French-based) story on Siad's passing: Also, here's a video of Siad giving his account on his relationship with Epstein:
What Will Iran Do Next?
Larry Johnson and Danny Haiphong discuss the latest developments: Much of this hinges on whether President Trump starts talking about peace/truce in public (instead of begging for it in private, according to some people like Pepe Escobar). As long as this remains tit-for-tat with added escalation, the casualties will increase to the point that the US will not be able to minimize it, Israel will be called to get more involved, and more lethal weaponry will be recommended. Oh, and the global economy is still on the brink.
Whatever Happened To "Alligator Alcatraz?"
Well, looks like it was shut down in late June . Due Dissidence has more:
"China Has Second-Strike Capability"
As in, "They can survive a pre-emptive strike and fight back." :
Bison In Yellowstone Park Flips Onlooker Like a Hamburger For Getting Too Close.
When nature shows meet Looney Tunes:
No Main Topic: Questions Edition
Will Russia allow Turkey to resell a purchase Russian defense system to the Unite Arab Emirates ? Is PEN America prioritizing Zionism over persecuted and censored writers ? Are more American Jews distancing themselves from the state (read: government actions) of Israel ? Is a foreign spy using Prager U to reconstruct the American education system ? What does the rise of Patriot Front mean for current and previous predominantly Black and Brown cities ?
Be Careful Of "Dissidents" Supported By Those In Power.
Ben Norton exposes the hypocrisy of supporting certain outliers:
Reminder: How Iran "Surprised" the United States Early In the War
I use quotations because in truth one would only have to pay attention to Iran to have a base understanding of their capabilities. But as I've quoted before: all the intelligence-gathering in the world means little when you have a dangerously fictional impression of your adversaries as well as an ignorantly arrogant belief in your own power:
The US Congress Is Getting Younger But There the Baby Boomers Are Still In Control.
Back in January, the Pew Research Center revealed some interesting news : That said, Baby Boomers are still around and still control the Senate and a number of Congressional Chairs (as leadership is tied to seniority). In other words: the future of this country is still be determined by those who will not be around to see the short or long-term consequences of their decisions.
Back To War?
Who really knows? Yes, attacks are being exchanged, but that was happening under the MOU. And while the odds of true peace actually occurring was a dream at best (see: Brian Berletic and the Policy Papers), there was some hope that maybe there would be a reprieve; that perhaps for the summer (or at least up until November) there'd be little but the occasional harsh comment and calls for Israel to restrain itself. But alas, this was not to be:
Student (From Canada) Gets Suspended For Sharing Lee Camp Post
Criticize a country conducting genocide and risk retribution:
Will The Lack of Diesel and Airplane Fuel Get America Back To The Negotiation Table?
According to Larry Johnson, the US has until 7/11/26 before the reserves run out and the real pressure starts. That's the same date as Pakistani-orchestrated talks between the United States and Iran are supposed to resume. Will the US actually act in good faith? Can Iran really trust the West? What is Pakistan (and China, for that matter) willing to risk to see this through? How does Lebanon and Palestine factor in? What about Israel? Hopefully these questions will be addressed/answered in the next few weeks.
Tensions and Attacks Resume In The Strait of Hormuz
Keep in mind that making peace deals only to ignore/circumvent/break them is par for the course according to the Policy Papers.
No Main Topic: Late Afternoon Edition
President Trump's a ttempt to meet with Senate GOP over getting the SAVE Act passed ? It didn't go so well . Experts don't believe that the algae problem in the Lincoln reflecting pool was due to vandalism . According to documents obtained under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, Israel has been conducting the " largest geofencing and targeted Christian digital campaign ever ." " A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections , part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote."
Quote of the Day
"Class analysis without race & gender dangerously ignores how white supremacy and patriarchy mimic broader oppressions within the proletariat. Race & gender analysis without class shields the capitalist class by amplifying bourgeois voices that do not have proletarian interests at heart."
Recent Don Lemon Video Reminds Us Of How Hollow and Unready Kamala Harris Is.
While most Republicans just lie, Democrats have this knack of saying a lot of words that end up meaning little or nothing: In both cases, watch what they do, not what they say.
US Pilot Claims To Have Been Attacked By a "Drone Swarm"
Via CNN : A US fighter jet pilot rescued by special forces after being shot down over Iran in April described a shocking sight before ejecting from his aircraft: multiple Iranian drones hovering in the air, moving as one, in a formation that resembled a jellyfish, according to four sources familiar with the matter. The account, which has not been previously reported, was shared by the F-15 pilot with intelligence officials during a debriefing after the incident. It immediately set off a firestorm of debate within the US intelligence community that has yet to be resolved. If the airman really saw what he described — a formation moving in unison — it would be an alarming advance in Iranian drone capabilities. “Multiple drones interconnected and moving as one with smaller drones below the bigger drones like legs,” one of the sources familiar with the pilot’s witness account told CNN. “Real alien sh*t.” Another source told CNN the pilot described witnessing a “minefield of drones” in the a...
Iran MOU Exposes Americans Who Are Acting on Behalf of Foreign Agents
Funny how the United States has always been scared of Soviet Russia infiltrating the American political landscape. Also, as Lee Camp points out, it's not really a secret:
The Grayzone: Israel Is Losing Its War With Reality
As someone said elsewhere: if their intelligence was that excellent, why use brute force ?
MOU Madness
First, Transition Protocol has new information about the venue change for the signing...and a warning to those who would try to sabotage the process: Dialogue Works goes over the 14-Points illustrated in the now infamous MOU: Carl Zha has Warwick Powell on Silk & Steel to talk about the economic/financial impact: Finally, Due Dissidence on how Israel has reacted:
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Has Algae...And Guess How MAGA Interpreted This News.
For MAGA, Donald Trump can do no wrong...
US-Iran MOU: Iran Clarifies Their Expectations, China's Role Explained.
Notable Points: The United States has apparently already (electronically) signed the MOU. Iran is more cohesive since in the wake of the US/Israeli strikes. Iran (via Pakistan) has made it clear to the US that violating the MOU will have serious consequences. China was not actually pressuring Iran to make a deal. The goal was to get America to agree to certain terms/assurances, so that when the US (or Israel) inevitably violate them, the world will understand that Iran was trying to find a peaceful resolution. That said: in terms of revealing motivations, China plays things closer to the vest than Russia, Iran and Pakistan. So it sounds like the major three parties (China, Russia and Iran, the three countries the US is determined to wage war against sooner or later) are aware of the United States proclivity towards duplicitous diplomacy. Also, it sounds like Iran has at least one ace that's threatening enough to give the United States pause; whether it's something nuc...
The NBA Halftime Performance That Turned Things Around For the New York Knicks.
Full Version, from the source:
Did China Pressure Iran To Make a Deal With the United States? How Will Israel Respond?
Transition Protocol discusses the conversations and agreements that apparently happened behind the scenes that led up to this past weekend's big announcement: Before getting to the first question, let's address the second: Apparently everyone "knows" that Israel is the spoiler here. While the US is willing to exclude Israel from whatever deal they are making with Iran, it's clear that (1) Iran still consider the two linked, and (2) no one in their right mind expects the United States to stand by and allow Iran to attack Israel, regardless of what Israel does. I agree that Iran's biggest mistake here is lack of specifics: There should be hard dates, dollar amounts, boundaries and consequences for violations. Vagueness with a country (the US) who's government is practically full of lawyers looking for every loophole and angle and advantage is only asking for trouble. As for China and Iran: It's valid to say that Iran was fighting for it's life thes...
America-Palooza Was This Weekend.
While most of the country was focused on war with Iran or the NBA Finals, the President decided to hold an a "celebration" of America on his birthday:
The United States Has "Been Close to a Deal" With Iran Since Late March.
According to CNN , President Trump has said something to this effect at least 38 times.
President Trump Blames Iran for Attack On Apache Helicopter Crash; Retaliates.
Rachel Blevins and Elijah Magnier discuss the Apache attack: The "retaliation" was reported by CNN .