Predictions are always problematic, but I would venture a guess that the Israeli response will occur near or during the upcoming BRICS conference in order to disrupt and overshadow those proceedings. The Deep State will view this as a triple win . . . they get their Mideast war, they distract or alter the focus of BRICS activities, and they set the stage to delay or cancel the November election. Everything now is a. high stakes gamble at the highest levels and with the fate of the planet at risk. God help us.
NBC News is reporting that at least two US officials have revealed to them that the Biden/Harris Administration is considering directly participating in expected Israeli attacks on Iran. Will the president, without Congressional authority, open the Pandora’s box leading to World War III?
Holy Cow. The continued use of the 2001 AUMF is a lot like how the PREP Act is used, whereby a declaration of public health emergency by the HHS Secretary means any countermeasure he thinks may defend against harm caused by a virus to any American anywhere on earth, is authorized, and he can keep extending the declaration as long as he says there is potential for harm from new variants. The HHS Secretary's declaration operates separately from a president's more splashy National Emergencies Act proclamation and withdrawal of same.
"[S]uccessive presidents have used existing Authorizations for the Use of Military Force (AUMFs) passed for the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars to justify military operations over the last 20 years, including recent airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria."
And how exactly does us participating directly in an attack on Iran not qualify as being total insanity? Eliminates any questions about whether whoever in hell is actually running the country has a death wish. So does this mean that the plan is to get us into a war so that they can suspend the election?
Well, isn't this special? Yep , Mac sees the re-fuelers heading into zone and thinks.... " Aircraft... long range attack". Well, we shall see.
But we have discussed all of this before. Why now? Well, if benny is going to try to achieve a "River to the Sea" or "Greater Israel"/ "Regional Power Israel": he has to do it now.
All the pieces are in place. They may never be there again. And he, after attacking Gaza,.... he has crossed the Rubicon.....He will not get another chance. Because right now, all the players are right where they need to be. Pro Joe and the "Standing Ovation Congress" with Re-enforced US Carriers and other US elements in or near the zone of operations. Russians are busy in their own war. Turks and Egyptians and other Arab states are either bought-off or not caring.
And to top it off, you got empty suit Joe just bobbing his head saying yes. Did you see the US just came out and said it is against a cease-fire in Lebanon? Really??? Wow.... what a bunch of creeps. But for benny, It does not get any better than that.
Benny reminds me of the guy who went to Vegas in the late 1970's. The guy had a briefcase full of cash., 750 thousand dollars worth. He went to the roulette table and did a Black or Red bet. 50/50 win or lose.
He won, and walked out with 1.5 million.
So this is benny's bet. He has to do it... He has NO Choice. All or nothing, buddy.
 JUST IN: A Senior Iranian official said that Tehran had told the Gulf states that it would be unacceptable if they allowed their airspace to be used against Iran and that any such move would lead to a reaction.
Russia Blasts Kamala Harris For 'Outrageous, Boorish' Remarks On Putin
Russia has blasted the "outrageous" remarks of US Vice President Kamala Harris when talking about President Vladimir Putin during a Howard Stern interview aired live on SiriusXM radio.
In the Tuesday show she called Putin a "murderous dictator". If she's elected the remarks are unlikely to ever be forgotten by the Russian side, making the possibility of improved diplomacy extremely difficult, and perhaps that's the point.
The Russian Embassy in Washington has issued official statement Wednesday: "The recent unacceptable statements made by US Vice-President Kamala Harris towards Russian President Vladimir Putin are outrageous. However, we have to admit that such a boorish language has become a habit among the current so-called American statesmen," it reads.
"It only shows the frustration and impotence of the ruling circles in Washington. Due to their inability to deal with the Russian Federation and inflicting 'a strategic defeat,' their speech apparatus channels anger and offensive rhetoric," the embassy continued.
"The US authorities should come to terms with the fact that Russia is pursuing a policy based on its national interests. Such US escapades insult the entire Russian people, who demonstrate unwavering unity around the leader of our country," the statement underscored.
Idiots....how can you have diplomacy if you call the other guy Hitler. You do not negotiate with Hitler or "murderous dictators". We are being led by idiots,.
Predictions are always problematic, but I would venture a guess that the Israeli response will occur near or during the upcoming BRICS conference in order to disrupt and overshadow those proceedings. The Deep State will view this as a triple win . . . they get their Mideast war, they distract or alter the focus of BRICS activities, and they set the stage to delay or cancel the November election. Everything now is a. high stakes gamble at the highest levels and with the fate of the planet at risk. God help us.
I have learned a lot in the past year about Israel thanks to you, the commentators you share and my fellow commenters.
I do a lot of praying for the world and the situation in which we find ourselves.
On today’s Ron Paul Liberty Report:
NBC News is reporting that at least two US officials have revealed to them that the Biden/Harris Administration is considering directly participating in expected Israeli attacks on Iran. Will the president, without Congressional authority, open the Pandora’s box leading to World War III?
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/congress-mia-on-possible-u-s-war-with-iran/
Holy Cow. The continued use of the 2001 AUMF is a lot like how the PREP Act is used, whereby a declaration of public health emergency by the HHS Secretary means any countermeasure he thinks may defend against harm caused by a virus to any American anywhere on earth, is authorized, and he can keep extending the declaration as long as he says there is potential for harm from new variants. The HHS Secretary's declaration operates separately from a president's more splashy National Emergencies Act proclamation and withdrawal of same.
"[S]uccessive presidents have used existing Authorizations for the Use of Military Force (AUMFs) passed for the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars to justify military operations over the last 20 years, including recent airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria."
Right. It's a transparent pantomime of legality to do an end run on the Constitution.
Yep
And how exactly does us participating directly in an attack on Iran not qualify as being total insanity? Eliminates any questions about whether whoever in hell is actually running the country has a death wish. So does this mean that the plan is to get us into a war so that they can suspend the election?
Well, isn't this special? Yep , Mac sees the re-fuelers heading into zone and thinks.... " Aircraft... long range attack". Well, we shall see.
But we have discussed all of this before. Why now? Well, if benny is going to try to achieve a "River to the Sea" or "Greater Israel"/ "Regional Power Israel": he has to do it now.
All the pieces are in place. They may never be there again. And he, after attacking Gaza,.... he has crossed the Rubicon.....He will not get another chance. Because right now, all the players are right where they need to be. Pro Joe and the "Standing Ovation Congress" with Re-enforced US Carriers and other US elements in or near the zone of operations. Russians are busy in their own war. Turks and Egyptians and other Arab states are either bought-off or not caring.
And to top it off, you got empty suit Joe just bobbing his head saying yes. Did you see the US just came out and said it is against a cease-fire in Lebanon? Really??? Wow.... what a bunch of creeps. But for benny, It does not get any better than that.
Benny reminds me of the guy who went to Vegas in the late 1970's. The guy had a briefcase full of cash., 750 thousand dollars worth. He went to the roulette table and did a Black or Red bet. 50/50 win or lose.
He won, and walked out with 1.5 million.
So this is benny's bet. He has to do it... He has NO Choice. All or nothing, buddy.
Welcome to Barter Town and the Thunder Dome. :)
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/biden-holds-phone-call-netanyahu-iran-strike-plans-after-gallant-trip-blocked
I highlighted Loffredo here:
https://meaninginhistory.substack.com/p/atrocity-inc
Jackson Hinkle @jacksonhinklle
 BREAKING: American journalist @loffredojeremy of @TheGrayzoneNews was just KIDNAPPED by ISRAEL, BEATEN, BLINDFOLDED & placed in Prison.
His phone has been confiscated as well.
I take it this guy is a US Citizen ? I hate to say it, but Blinken and State will probably do absolutely nothing. Just like Gonzo Lira in the Ukraine.
is it too much to hope that the US Govt demands the release of its Citizen or will this become shade of Gonzalo Lira. I pray not.
DD Geopolitics @DD_Geopolitics
 JUST IN: A Senior Iranian official said that Tehran had told the Gulf states that it would be unacceptable if they allowed their airspace to be used against Iran and that any such move would lead to a reaction.
Russia Blasts Kamala Harris For 'Outrageous, Boorish' Remarks On Putin
Russia has blasted the "outrageous" remarks of US Vice President Kamala Harris when talking about President Vladimir Putin during a Howard Stern interview aired live on SiriusXM radio.
In the Tuesday show she called Putin a "murderous dictator". If she's elected the remarks are unlikely to ever be forgotten by the Russian side, making the possibility of improved diplomacy extremely difficult, and perhaps that's the point.
The Russian Embassy in Washington has issued official statement Wednesday: "The recent unacceptable statements made by US Vice-President Kamala Harris towards Russian President Vladimir Putin are outrageous. However, we have to admit that such a boorish language has become a habit among the current so-called American statesmen," it reads.
"It only shows the frustration and impotence of the ruling circles in Washington. Due to their inability to deal with the Russian Federation and inflicting 'a strategic defeat,' their speech apparatus channels anger and offensive rhetoric," the embassy continued.
"The US authorities should come to terms with the fact that Russia is pursuing a policy based on its national interests. Such US escapades insult the entire Russian people, who demonstrate unwavering unity around the leader of our country," the statement underscored.
Idiots....how can you have diplomacy if you call the other guy Hitler. You do not negotiate with Hitler or "murderous dictators". We are being led by idiots,.
Even if they wanted to negotiate, it appears they do not know how to do so.