The neocons, loyal to Israel, found their puppet in the village idiot, George Bush. Israel’s new puppet, Trump, is more than happy to continue the pathological insanity, murdering our own allies and spreading more chaos. All the while, US pilots follow orders, committing one war crime after another.
Unrestrained Slaughter Always. The USA seems to admit no purpose other than mass murder steeped in hubris, and deep ignorance. With no internal brakes, it’s up to us to stop this Pathocracy that currently rules us. Otherwise, lambs to the slaughter will be an understatement of what is, and will be, happening.
This reporting exposes something deeply unsettling: after 20+ years of war, occupation, and “state-building,” the U.S. appears to be attacking the very security forces it helped create—without a coherent strategy or even a clear understanding of who it’s targeting. If Iraqi army units and state-sanctioned forces like the PMF are being treated as indistinguishable enemies, that’s not counterterrorism—that’s policy failure at a structural level.
What’s especially alarming is the pattern described here: strikes on first responders, repeated hits on the same sites, and attacks in areas critical to preventing an ISIS resurgence. That doesn’t just risk civilian lives—it risks undoing the fragile stability Iraq has rebuilt at enormous human cost.
If this really is being driven by a simplistic “everything is an Iranian proxy” mindset, then it suggests the U.S. hasn’t learned the most basic lessons of Iraq: that oversimplification and force-first thinking don’t produce security—they produce blowback.
Excellent reporting DSN! This article stands out for its depth, detail, and willingness to engage with the complexities on the ground in Iraq. It challenges simplified narratives and brings forward voices, often overlooked, of political actors who are directly affected by all the ongoing developments.
In an environment where coverage can often feel one-dimensional, this kind of nuanced, on-the-ground perspective is valuable as it helps the reader better understand the human and political realities shaping the situation. You are becoming the #1 publication one can count on for factual well balanced reporting. #NO Fake News.
I was brought up in the 50s and 60s and bought all the propaganda.
We are the global bad guys. If we haven't done it, we have arranged for someone else to do it since WWII. Any benefit of the doubt went out the window by 1975. I have no pride in this country anymore.
We need to clean house, go back to the drawing board, and mind our own damned business for at least 50 years. Despicable.
How can we watch, year after year, the blood letting in Gaza, Lebanon and Iraq and Iran. Why are we there? Israel is why. Israel is not us. Israel is not a religion, it is a country with a lot of religions. Which one of those religions praises the killing of children? The destruction of countries and territories? Yes, extremists claiming religious purposes claim God is on their side. I'm pretty sure "Thou shalt not kill" is the last word on the subject. Please please stop Israel's horrific drive for dominance in the middle east. STOP KILLING CHILDREN. Period.
Unbelievable. We're now attacking Iraq. Again.
Do you think Trump may start the real big one with China?
The neocons, loyal to Israel, found their puppet in the village idiot, George Bush. Israel’s new puppet, Trump, is more than happy to continue the pathological insanity, murdering our own allies and spreading more chaos. All the while, US pilots follow orders, committing one war crime after another.
Exactly....you are spot on
Use us to do his dirty work...clean up Iran
Unrestrained Slaughter Always. The USA seems to admit no purpose other than mass murder steeped in hubris, and deep ignorance. With no internal brakes, it’s up to us to stop this Pathocracy that currently rules us. Otherwise, lambs to the slaughter will be an understatement of what is, and will be, happening.
Lets hope he doesn't get near the button.
“Mission Accomplished?” Sebastian Gorka advising US Mideast policy. What could possibly go wrong?
Netanyahu bombs Lebanon ferociously, because he wants the war to continue, until we have killed or displaced all Iranians.
And he has the best buddy, our gullible Donnie who will do as Bibi commands
Donnie is not gullible he is a lunatic on a power trip.
All of the above
But Bibi knows how to use Donnie's power trip, offering a nomination for the Nobel Peace prize for instance
I think he is going try to start something with China.
That would be very stupid
HE'LL LOSE !!!!!
A LUNATIC...
Actually, WE'LL lose it. In the end, he won't pay any price for all of this.
This reporting exposes something deeply unsettling: after 20+ years of war, occupation, and “state-building,” the U.S. appears to be attacking the very security forces it helped create—without a coherent strategy or even a clear understanding of who it’s targeting. If Iraqi army units and state-sanctioned forces like the PMF are being treated as indistinguishable enemies, that’s not counterterrorism—that’s policy failure at a structural level.
What’s especially alarming is the pattern described here: strikes on first responders, repeated hits on the same sites, and attacks in areas critical to preventing an ISIS resurgence. That doesn’t just risk civilian lives—it risks undoing the fragile stability Iraq has rebuilt at enormous human cost.
If this really is being driven by a simplistic “everything is an Iranian proxy” mindset, then it suggests the U.S. hasn’t learned the most basic lessons of Iraq: that oversimplification and force-first thinking don’t produce security—they produce blowback.
Excellent reporting DSN! This article stands out for its depth, detail, and willingness to engage with the complexities on the ground in Iraq. It challenges simplified narratives and brings forward voices, often overlooked, of political actors who are directly affected by all the ongoing developments.
In an environment where coverage can often feel one-dimensional, this kind of nuanced, on-the-ground perspective is valuable as it helps the reader better understand the human and political realities shaping the situation. You are becoming the #1 publication one can count on for factual well balanced reporting. #NO Fake News.
Thank you for this excellent article.
Israhell wants chaos in its neighbourhood. US is foolishly complying with their strategy.
The US isn't foolish it's the best that money can buy.
I don’t remember voting for this. I’m pretty sure I was promised something else.
I was brought up in the 50s and 60s and bought all the propaganda.
We are the global bad guys. If we haven't done it, we have arranged for someone else to do it since WWII. Any benefit of the doubt went out the window by 1975. I have no pride in this country anymore.
We need to clean house, go back to the drawing board, and mind our own damned business for at least 50 years. Despicable.
I learned alot around Pleiku 1969..
A powerful story, and bloody awful. It's interesting that the only pictures are from Getty.
Note to Tucker Carlson. .
Netanyahu acts his defiance & his lap dogs defend him in US.
Israel responds immediately to confirm its rejection.
Trump spoiled by Arab Kings. wants a 50% cut of Hormuz toll.
Vance cannot be trusted. Was with Rubio & Hegseth in pushing for Max war in WH meeting.
NYT piece after Ceasefire, a Vance Defense note to fix image.
Trump let Vance negotiate with Iran, but in duos presence.
Can they be trusted.
Blasting NATO, when Ukraine destroyed by US overreach.
TIME TO VOTE AS AMERICAN, NOT DEM OR GOP.
There is Vigilance in the air. Iran war has exposed NEOCON treason, NeoCon revival
of Iraq Dream will backfire.
Epstein is Dead but his Files Live. Gaza is Real & US College Protester's silenced voices, waiting to be heard. Economy at a tipping point.
We are lucky Tucker, that God has blessed your voice to reach millions. Together we are Formidable.
How can we watch, year after year, the blood letting in Gaza, Lebanon and Iraq and Iran. Why are we there? Israel is why. Israel is not us. Israel is not a religion, it is a country with a lot of religions. Which one of those religions praises the killing of children? The destruction of countries and territories? Yes, extremists claiming religious purposes claim God is on their side. I'm pretty sure "Thou shalt not kill" is the last word on the subject. Please please stop Israel's horrific drive for dominance in the middle east. STOP KILLING CHILDREN. Period.
Any ally of Israel will be an international pariah when this is over. They have made the world a much more dangerous place for all Jews.
I'm so glad we got rid of Iraq's nuclear weapons. Like Bush said: "We don't want to wait for the mushroom cloud." Whew - that was a close one !!!
https://youtu.be/nP_VnVlFhXU