When did the mass slaughter of children become normalized? Can you imagine another country dropping a bomb on a school in the US? Why do we tolerate/facilitate this evil, this hypocrisy?
@MaryAnne Re: "Why do we tolerate this evil, this hypocrisy?"
Here is why.............
From the AP article on the strike:
"In southern Iran, at least 85 people were REPORTED killed after a girls’ school was struck, and dozens more were wounded, the LOCAL GOVERNOR TOLD IRANIAN STATE TV
Capt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for U.S. Central Command, said he was “aware of REPORTS” that a girls' school was struck and they WERE LOOKING INTO THEM."
"**Gulf Arab countries and Jordan all issued condemnations of Iranian “aggression,” but did not condemn the U.S. launching the war against Iran.** Saudi Arabia quickly condemned the Iranian counter attack instead of the initial U.S. and Israeli strikes, with the foreign ministry saying in a statement that it “denounces in strongest terms the blatant Iranian aggression and the flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan. The Kingdom affirms its full solidarity with and unwavering support for the brotherly countries, and its readiness to place all its capabilities at their disposal in support of any measures they may undertake.”"
**Royal** Arabia, just another front for the US and Israel..
If this reporting is accurate, then what we’re witnessing is not a defensive action but the deliberate launch of a regime change war—openly declared as such—without congressional authorization and under the cover of ongoing diplomacy. When negotiations are used as a tactical smokescreen and then replaced with bombs, it doesn’t just escalate a conflict; it shreds what little credibility remains in U.S. diplomacy.
The language attributed to President Trump—“take over your government” while bombs fall—should alarm anyone who remembers the catastrophic legacy of regime change wars in Iraq and Libya. History shows that wars sold as quick decapitations rarely remain contained. They metastasize across borders, entrench hardliners, and produce civilian suffering that echoes for generations.
If Iranian retaliation expands and U.S. personnel are killed, the cycle will harden instantly into a wider regional war. And once that spiral begins, there is no guarantee it stops at missile exchanges in the Gulf.
Congress must assert its constitutional authority immediately. The American public deserves debate before escalation, not after the first wave of airstrikes. If we are on the brink of another generational war in the Middle East, it should not begin through executive fiat and strategic deception.
What a moronic thing to even say “take over your government”. Who is he speaking to? There could be someone even more radical/evil and authoritarian in Iran who can take over.
This is a clear message that Trump is completely unhinged and needs to be removed from office as quickly as possible. He is an existential threat to US democracy and to the rest of the world. Impeachment NOW!
Did you miss the part of Trump's SOTU address when both Democrats and Republicans jumped up to applaud Trump's bellicose rhetoric on Iran?
Impeaching Trump will have zero impact on US aggression towards Iran, because it will have no impact on the Zionist control of US politicians and political strategy.
It would be good if someone did to him and Netanyahu and their cabinets and family members what they have been doing to others. Perhaps that might cause them to think again.
Christian Zionism is an Oxymoron. Zionists consider Jesus a fraud, a liar. Zionists would ban Christians from the land of Jesus ... and that will happen if we keep allowing this abomination called Israel to act with total impunity. Zionists believe “God” gave them most of the mid-East. I'd like to see who signed the deed !
They believe that only jews should live in the Holy Land and that even Christians can be killed - not murdered, just "removed, legally" - as Christians do not belong in Greater Israel. Christians have been murdered and churches bombed in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon.
How is the rest of the world and global powers okay with this? China buys the majority of Iranian oil, are they not pissed off about the destabilization the US and Israel are causing within the region?
China has condemned the attack. The U.N. has scheduled an emergency meeting on the matter at 4:00 today at the request of France, Iran, Bahrain (and maybe others).
Ah thanks, hopefully something tangible comes out of the emergency meeting. Tbh economic sanctions/pressure on the US seem to be the only way to have any meaningful pressure for change and I’m saying this as a US born citizen 🤦🏽♂️. Just did my taxes yesterday only to be reminded this is where our money goes
Iran should agree to the same nuclear inspections as Israel. No more and not until.
Trump won't be able to get an agreement as good as the one he tore up.
Meanwhile: Lose another war ? Did we win in Korea ? Viet Nam ? Afghanistan ? Syria ? Libya ?
The Russians defeated the Nazis and took Berlin. I think the only war we have won was against the Japs in the Pacific. Yeah - let's add another loss to our record.
Excellent summary. A few minutes of sanity, before starting this day, understanding what our country has become. Any suggestions on what we as citizens can do about it?
Unfortunately, the escalation to the present situation began under a Democratic administration. There are some in Congress opposing ongoing war criminality but there is not a true consensus of opposition. Both parties are complicit.
We are where we are because of years of deceit and lies perpetrated by American propaganda media squarely in the hands of corporate interests. With even further consolidation on the horizon it can only get worse not better. Despite a large number of Americans less brainwashed than they were three years ago the message is still controlled and will always be controlled by the corporate perpetrators. Young adults can teach their children the truth, but if they want to survive in the United States and have any sort of a future they will be obedient and quiet and answer the questions in school with lies like good little boys and girls.
The lies surrounding Israel and US hegemony dominate everything and after finishing the consolidation of the lies in the hands of even fewer corporate cretins they will shut down independent media because even having a few Americans listening to the truth is too much for them to tolerate.
I have been following what is happening in Israel and Palestine and now Iran very closely for the past two years and have participated actively in UN processes for the past 25 years while also being a US Peace activist. I also read your postings almost daily.
I would like to discuss with you what might be the most effective routes and actions that could be taken now that war has started. Please contact me: Rob Wheeler, RobWheeler22@gmail.com 931-226-9655 text or messages.
Oman’s Foreign Minister announced that a U.S.–Iran nuclear agreement was “within reach,” with Iran agreeing to zero stockpiling and full IAEA verification. This indicates that diplomacy was progressing and that no imminent threat existed.
The attack lacked congressional authorization and risks a major regional war. It also underscores the urgent need for a lawful, internationally supported resolution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, which remains a core driver of regional instability.
There are non‑vetoable UN mechanisms available to support de‑escalation and uphold international law. I can share a concise briefing if useful or share details about such strategies.
When did the mass slaughter of children become normalized? Can you imagine another country dropping a bomb on a school in the US? Why do we tolerate/facilitate this evil, this hypocrisy?
Israel authorized the slaughter of children with over 20,000 Palestinain children killed in GAZA.
Yes. I was referring to both Gaza and now Iran.
@MaryAnne Re: "Why do we tolerate this evil, this hypocrisy?"
Here is why.............
From the AP article on the strike:
"In southern Iran, at least 85 people were REPORTED killed after a girls’ school was struck, and dozens more were wounded, the LOCAL GOVERNOR TOLD IRANIAN STATE TV
Capt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for U.S. Central Command, said he was “aware of REPORTS” that a girls' school was struck and they WERE LOOKING INTO THEM."
"**Gulf Arab countries and Jordan all issued condemnations of Iranian “aggression,” but did not condemn the U.S. launching the war against Iran.** Saudi Arabia quickly condemned the Iranian counter attack instead of the initial U.S. and Israeli strikes, with the foreign ministry saying in a statement that it “denounces in strongest terms the blatant Iranian aggression and the flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan. The Kingdom affirms its full solidarity with and unwavering support for the brotherly countries, and its readiness to place all its capabilities at their disposal in support of any measures they may undertake.”"
**Royal** Arabia, just another front for the US and Israel..
Their statement is laughable since the real threats to the region are Israel and the US.
The Kingdom affirms its fear of loosing its hold on oil money.
If this reporting is accurate, then what we’re witnessing is not a defensive action but the deliberate launch of a regime change war—openly declared as such—without congressional authorization and under the cover of ongoing diplomacy. When negotiations are used as a tactical smokescreen and then replaced with bombs, it doesn’t just escalate a conflict; it shreds what little credibility remains in U.S. diplomacy.
The language attributed to President Trump—“take over your government” while bombs fall—should alarm anyone who remembers the catastrophic legacy of regime change wars in Iraq and Libya. History shows that wars sold as quick decapitations rarely remain contained. They metastasize across borders, entrench hardliners, and produce civilian suffering that echoes for generations.
If Iranian retaliation expands and U.S. personnel are killed, the cycle will harden instantly into a wider regional war. And once that spiral begins, there is no guarantee it stops at missile exchanges in the Gulf.
Congress must assert its constitutional authority immediately. The American public deserves debate before escalation, not after the first wave of airstrikes. If we are on the brink of another generational war in the Middle East, it should not begin through executive fiat and strategic deception.
What a moronic thing to even say “take over your government”. Who is he speaking to? There could be someone even more radical/evil and authoritarian in Iran who can take over.
I agree. And an illegal invasion like this can only produce suffering, never a good outcome.
Maybe the Mossad working with the CIA will find someone suitable?
We are on now.. should of, would of, could of... won't do it now.
This is a clear message that Trump is completely unhinged and needs to be removed from office as quickly as possible. He is an existential threat to US democracy and to the rest of the world. Impeachment NOW!
Did you miss the part of Trump's SOTU address when both Democrats and Republicans jumped up to applaud Trump's bellicose rhetoric on Iran?
Impeaching Trump will have zero impact on US aggression towards Iran, because it will have no impact on the Zionist control of US politicians and political strategy.
Yes, but I also noticed that a number of Democrats refused to even attend his speech.
It would be good if someone did to him and Netanyahu and their cabinets and family members what they have been doing to others. Perhaps that might cause them to think again.
Christian Zionism is an Oxymoron. Zionists consider Jesus a fraud, a liar. Zionists would ban Christians from the land of Jesus ... and that will happen if we keep allowing this abomination called Israel to act with total impunity. Zionists believe “God” gave them most of the mid-East. I'd like to see who signed the deed !
They believe that only jews should live in the Holy Land and that even Christians can be killed - not murdered, just "removed, legally" - as Christians do not belong in Greater Israel. Christians have been murdered and churches bombed in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon.
https://davcer.substack.com/p/genocide-coming-to-you-live
we stand with TRUTH, JUSTICE, PEACE
and thank you for beaming exactly that message every day
How is the rest of the world and global powers okay with this? China buys the majority of Iranian oil, are they not pissed off about the destabilization the US and Israel are causing within the region?
China has condemned the attack. The U.N. has scheduled an emergency meeting on the matter at 4:00 today at the request of France, Iran, Bahrain (and maybe others).
Ah thanks, hopefully something tangible comes out of the emergency meeting. Tbh economic sanctions/pressure on the US seem to be the only way to have any meaningful pressure for change and I’m saying this as a US born citizen 🤦🏽♂️. Just did my taxes yesterday only to be reminded this is where our money goes
What can they do write a nasty letter at the UN.
Where is the United States Congress in this or is Israel calling the shots? We are at WAR.
Iran should agree to the same nuclear inspections as Israel. No more and not until.
Trump won't be able to get an agreement as good as the one he tore up.
Meanwhile: Lose another war ? Did we win in Korea ? Viet Nam ? Afghanistan ? Syria ? Libya ?
The Russians defeated the Nazis and took Berlin. I think the only war we have won was against the Japs in the Pacific. Yeah - let's add another loss to our record.
Excellent summary. A few minutes of sanity, before starting this day, understanding what our country has become. Any suggestions on what we as citizens can do about it?
Vote and get rid of the obvious.
Unfortunately, the escalation to the present situation began under a Democratic administration. There are some in Congress opposing ongoing war criminality but there is not a true consensus of opposition. Both parties are complicit.
We still have to muddle through and vote the next election..No more blame game.
Look for the next attack to be on our free elections. Regimes like the present one cannot survive
under open free elections.
We are where we are because of years of deceit and lies perpetrated by American propaganda media squarely in the hands of corporate interests. With even further consolidation on the horizon it can only get worse not better. Despite a large number of Americans less brainwashed than they were three years ago the message is still controlled and will always be controlled by the corporate perpetrators. Young adults can teach their children the truth, but if they want to survive in the United States and have any sort of a future they will be obedient and quiet and answer the questions in school with lies like good little boys and girls.
The lies surrounding Israel and US hegemony dominate everything and after finishing the consolidation of the lies in the hands of even fewer corporate cretins they will shut down independent media because even having a few Americans listening to the truth is too much for them to tolerate.
Dear Jeremy (please forward as needed)
I have been following what is happening in Israel and Palestine and now Iran very closely for the past two years and have participated actively in UN processes for the past 25 years while also being a US Peace activist. I also read your postings almost daily.
I would like to discuss with you what might be the most effective routes and actions that could be taken now that war has started. Please contact me: Rob Wheeler, RobWheeler22@gmail.com 931-226-9655 text or messages.
Oman’s Foreign Minister announced that a U.S.–Iran nuclear agreement was “within reach,” with Iran agreeing to zero stockpiling and full IAEA verification. This indicates that diplomacy was progressing and that no imminent threat existed.
The attack lacked congressional authorization and risks a major regional war. It also underscores the urgent need for a lawful, internationally supported resolution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, which remains a core driver of regional instability.
There are non‑vetoable UN mechanisms available to support de‑escalation and uphold international law. I can share a concise briefing if useful or share details about such strategies.
Sincerely, Rob Wheeler
RobWheeler22@gmail.com 931-226-9655 text or messages.