Listening to media reports following the events of last Saturday, you’d believe Israel’s military might was victorious in overwhelming Iran’s retaliatory strike. It’s interesting how the spin machine has worked to try and create a perception of victory when Iran’s strike not only embarrassed the Israelis but achieved more than the intent of trying to wreak havoc and mayhem.
thank you, george hazim, for your sobering, broad-spectrum insights and comprehensive exegesis of middle east dynamics, particularly as they are currently unfolding between israeli sociopaths and the more sagacious and 'sober' iranians.
Many Arabs still refer to the Iranians as Persians, and for good reason. Persia's still in Iran, and those old Indo-European cultural currents still run strong and deep. Persians have always been patient, and slow to go to war. When they do, they usually prepare in advance and strike only when they feel they are ready.
The retaliatory strike last weekend was absolutely masterful. Iran warned the US and Israel 3 DAYS before the strike which targets they were going to hit, used mostly antiquated stuff and STILL hit their targets, without killing anyone.
I can't help but be impressed. Neither can the US military and perhaps the IDF, if the latter hasn't gone completely batshit crazy.
New York Post with a headline story today about how the Iranian strike was a complete failure and the Mullahs have been exposed as incompetent barbarians.
We have instantaneous worldwide communications these days but war is still mostly a matter of lies and propaganda. And the loudest voices are usually the most ignorant.
We underestimate the competence and resolve of our ever growing list of mortal enemies at our own peril. WWIII is not shaping up to be a triumphant rerun of WWII.
my unalloyed pleasure, as well as my respectfully submitted gratitude, george. several of us rely on your eloquent hortatives and exhortations in order to maintain some semblance of equiponderence or sanguinity. however, unlike me, they are not retired. subsequently, they do not have the disposable or discretionary time to acknowledge their appreciation that i have been propined as a retiree.
I just hope Biden et al have the sense to not support Israel's desire to have us fight Iran. So far he's been in lockstep with Satanyahu. He's said our commitment to Iz security is "ironclad" so all Iz has to do is strike Iran in a way that leaves them no choice but to truly retaliate. I fear this may happen.
thank you, george hazim, for your sobering, broad-spectrum insights and comprehensive exegesis of middle east dynamics, particularly as they are currently unfolding between israeli sociopaths and the more sagacious and 'sober' iranians.
thank you Jeanie.
Hey George,
I think your sentiment is echoed by Scott Ritter, Col. Doug Macgregor, Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatowski and also my favourite dude Judge Nepolitano,
many blessings
Many Arabs still refer to the Iranians as Persians, and for good reason. Persia's still in Iran, and those old Indo-European cultural currents still run strong and deep. Persians have always been patient, and slow to go to war. When they do, they usually prepare in advance and strike only when they feel they are ready.
The retaliatory strike last weekend was absolutely masterful. Iran warned the US and Israel 3 DAYS before the strike which targets they were going to hit, used mostly antiquated stuff and STILL hit their targets, without killing anyone.
I can't help but be impressed. Neither can the US military and perhaps the IDF, if the latter hasn't gone completely batshit crazy.
well said OB!!!
New York Post with a headline story today about how the Iranian strike was a complete failure and the Mullahs have been exposed as incompetent barbarians.
We have instantaneous worldwide communications these days but war is still mostly a matter of lies and propaganda. And the loudest voices are usually the most ignorant.
We underestimate the competence and resolve of our ever growing list of mortal enemies at our own peril. WWIII is not shaping up to be a triumphant rerun of WWII.
Not only that, but Israel is preparing to strike back, so they obviously don't see it as a loss at all.
Firework session indeed..
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pleasure
Well assessed!
I guess you gotta spin the Iran failure whatever way.
my unalloyed pleasure, as well as my respectfully submitted gratitude, george. several of us rely on your eloquent hortatives and exhortations in order to maintain some semblance of equiponderence or sanguinity. however, unlike me, they are not retired. subsequently, they do not have the disposable or discretionary time to acknowledge their appreciation that i have been propined as a retiree.
Hey Bot How is it for you?
thank you i think they’re far smarter than me though.
i couldn’t agree more but typical of the ignorant folk at the post who know nothing about anything.
that’s fine Jeanie. Your support is greatly appreciated regardless whether is financial or non financial. Thank you
I just hope Biden et al have the sense to not support Israel's desire to have us fight Iran. So far he's been in lockstep with Satanyahu. He's said our commitment to Iz security is "ironclad" so all Iz has to do is strike Iran in a way that leaves them no choice but to truly retaliate. I fear this may happen.