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28

Oct

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Economy, ElectionAbdul El-Sayed, David Kramer, Detroit, Donald Trump, Elissa Slotkin, Haley Stevens, Iran, Israel, JD Vance, Joe Scarborough, Kristen Welker, Michigan, Mike Rogers, Port Huron, strait of hormuz

Mike Rogers Called Trump’s Iran War a ‘Win’ — Michigan Families Are Paying the Bill

I have spent my adult life in uniform. Again and again, I have watched men die for decisions by people who never carried a rifle. So when I see Mike Rogers preening about a war he championed, I feel cold disgust. Rogers is the Republican nominee for the Senate from Michigan. He is also a shameless enabler of Trump’s Iran war. In April 2026, Rogers called that war a historic chance for peace. He called it “the best opportunity for peace in the Middle East I’ve ever seen” and described Iran as “absolutely a toothless wonder.” He called the war…

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22

Oct

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Economy, ElectionAmerica, Bowling Green State University, Cleveland, Donald Trump, Iran, Israel, Jon Husted, middle east, Ohio, Pentagon, Persian Gulf, Senate, Sherrod Brown, strait of hormuz, Tehran, Washington DC

Ohio’s Senate Race: Jon Husted and the Disaster of Trump’s War on Iran

I have watched Jon Husted for some time now. I find his political persona utterly repellent. He presents himself as a sober, moderate voice from the heartland. Nevertheless, his voting record reveals a deeply troubling reality. On September 24, the Senate considered a war powers resolution aimed at ending Trump’s War on Iran. That measure would have directed Trump to end it. The resolution failed by a single vote, 49 to 50. Husted was the fiftieth vote. He had told Politico just two days earlier that the war “needs to come to an end as quickly as possible”. Yet, when…

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15

Sep

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PoliticsChris Wright, Donald Trump, Iran, Israel, JD Vance, middle east, President Donald Trump, Southern Iran, strait of hormuz, Tehran, United States, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Vice President JD Vance, Washington

From Promised Deal to Prolonged War: Trump’s Iran Strategy Under Fire

The Trump administration is increasingly turning away from diplomacy with Iran. Meanwhile, the chances of reaching a new nuclear deal are fading as military tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. The latest comments from a senior US official suggest that President Donald Trump’s original ambition of securing a nuclear deal may be becoming increasingly difficult to achieve. Speaking to ABC News this Sunday, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright acknowledged that there may ultimately be no nuclear agreement with Iran. His remarks raise serious questions about the direction of the administration’s Iran policy, particularly because the United States and…

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09

Sep

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CultureAaron Hughes, Abdul El-Sayed, Alabama, Detroit, Donald Trump, Greg Abbott, Iran, Israel, J.D. Vance, Michigan, New York, Texas, Tommy Tuberville, Trump, Zahran Mamdani

A Midterm Diversion:  How Republicans Use Islamophobia to Bury Economic Crisis

As the November 3rd midterm elections approach, observers have noted a sharp escalation in the rhetoric as Republicans use Islamophobia against the Muslim community and Muslim candidates. Political pundits interpret these maneuvers as an integral component of the Republican strategy to foster religious polarization and divert public attention from the Trump administration's economic predicaments and foreign policy quandaries. Republicans, however, maintain that these positions derive solely from legitimate security concerns and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law. The discourse and posturing of prominent Republican candidates in the lead-up to the pivotal congressional midterms indicate that Republicans have once…

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26

Aug

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Politics, WarBernie Sanders, Donald Trump, Eric Trump, George W. Bush, Harry S. Truman, Iran, Israel, J.D. Vance, Jim Taiclet, Lockheed Martin, Mike Johnson, Pentagon, strait of hormuz, The Washington Post, Trump, War

A Collapsing Empire: Trump Profits from American Taxpayers

While American taxpayers bear the financial burden of Netanyahu's geopolitical ambitions, the Trump family has capitalized on the pretext of war to enrich itself at the public's expense while simultaneously expanding its business empire. At the heart of this alarming reality lies a textbook example of Trump Profits from American Taxpayers – a family dynasty that turns military escalation into personal revenue streams. Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, in an interview with Fox News on Saturday, June 24, 2026, sharply criticized the Trump administration's military policies, saying: "Our tax dollars are being funneled into a futile conflict that,…

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20

Aug

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Politics, WarCrisis, Donald Trump, Iran, Israel, middle east, Oman, Pentagon, Persian Gulf, strait of hormuz, Tehran, Trump, U.S. Navy, Washington

Trump Claims Total Control Over Hormuz: Is That Really the Case?

On August 12, U.S. President Donald Trump once again made his familiar Trump Claims Total Control Over Hormuz declaration, insisting that American forces, “and nobody else,” control the strategically important waterway.  The first problem with Trump’s statement is the difference between the notion of military presence and effective control. The United States has a powerful naval force in and around the Persian Gulf, including more than 15 warships. But having warships near the Strait does not automatically mean controlling it.  If Washington truly had complete control over Hormuz, commercial shipping would presumably be moving normally, without responding to Iranian restrictions.…

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19

Aug

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Politics, WarBab el-Mandeb, Crisis, Donald Trump, Houthis, Iran, Israel, middle east, Persian Gulf, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, strait of hormuz, Tehran, Trump, United States, Washington, White House

Trump is Playing with Fire in Iran—and the Whole Middle East Could Pay the Price

Trump is Playing with Fire in Iran—and as the U.S. President faces a critical decision over Tehran, his approach to the conflict risks turning an already dangerous confrontation into a much wider war. Analysts now warn that instead of creating greater security, Washington's increasingly aggressive strategy could draw more countries into the fighting, disrupt global energy supplies and leave the United States facing consequences far beyond the battlefield. Trump recently suspended what he described as the biggest attack on Iran since World War II after Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states reportedly urged him to reconsider. Their concerns were understandable:…

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31

Jul

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Election, Warcentral command, combat casualties, Donald Trump, hezbollah, Iran, iraq, Israel, jordan, middle east, operational secrecy, Pentagon, pentagon hides iran combat injuries, sean parnell, strait of hormuz, Trump, United States, Vatican

 14 Dead, 427 Wounded – Yet the Pentagon Hides Iran Combat Injuries

Does the Pentagon hides Iran combat injuries?  Yes. Friday's Iranian strike killed two U.S. soldiers, left another missing in Jordan, but not the first attack on U.S. forces.  In fact, Iran launched three separate strikes earlier that week, injuring dozens of U.S. troops and damaging military helicopters. What now becomes a major Pentagon headache is that those incidents were never publicly acknowledged then.  U.S. officials familiar with operations said the Pentagon chose not to reveal attacks or damage extent, citing operational concerns. On Monday, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell disclosed nearly 100 American. service members injured in Iranian attacks since July…

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30

Jul

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Opinions, WarAhmad Al Jaber Air Base, Al Udeid, Bahrain, Camp Arifjan. Ali Al Salem, CENTCOM, Iran, IRGC, Israel, Kuwait, Persian Gulf, Trump, US

The Imperial Decline: Iran’s slap at America in the Persian Gulf

Among the sprawling network of American bases in the Persian Gulf, Kuwait's Ahmad Al Jaber Air Base—located in the region's northern part—has drawn particular attention for its role in supporting CENTCOM operations. Iran's retaliatory response has targeted this base repeatedly in recent months. Iran's response operations against American actions struck Kuwait's Ahmad Al Jaber Air Base during the strikes. This facility serves as one of Kuwait's key air force bases and also hosts American forces within CENTCOM's regional network. According to statements from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Operation Nasr 2 destroyed various elements of American military infrastructure at this…

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02

Oct

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Uncategorized, War#FlotillaProtest, #FreePalestine, #GazaBlockade, #GlobalSolidarity, #HumanitarianAid, #InternationalWaters, #IsraeliNavy, #JusticeForPalestine, #JustPeace, #MaritimeLaw, #PalestinianRights, #PeacefulResistance, #Vatican, activists, blockade, colonial powers, colonialism, conflict, diplomacy, diplomatic crisis, flotilla, flotilla protest, freedom, Gaza, Gaza blockade, GITA, global solidarity, Global Sumud Flotilla, human rights, humanitarian, humanitarian aid, humanitarian flotilla, international, international waters, Israel, Israeli navy, Israeli occupation, just peace, Justice, law, maritime, maritime interception, maritime law, media coverage, naval, naval interception, neocolonialism, occupation, occupied territories, Palestine, palestinian rights, peaceful resistance, political implications, protests, psychological operations, Resistance, self determination, self-determination, selfdetermination, solidarity, Tony Blair, unarmed civilians, Western dominance

Gaza and the Anglo-Saxon Colonial Nightmare: Tony Blair, the GITA, and Imperialism’s Humanitarian Charade

By Ron Jacobs One of the most powerful conversations I've had this century took place in Washington Square in New York City on September 11, 2001—as the sky bore the acrid scent of a world that had just turned upside down. My friend and I were there, stunned, in the midst of the collective shock. A few blocks away, smoking concrete, flames, rubble: the material embodiment of a global trauma. Within earshot, a group of young people were discussing. One of them asked, "What should we do with the perpetrators?" I replied, "Find them, arrest them, try them." Another retorted…

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