How do we (or "the powers that be") nominate you for awards in journalism? Your writing, Anthony, is beyond outstanding in every way. It is not just one Substack article that stands out. Each and every article you write is journalistic ambrosia.
Sad, but predictable. All the US has done is strengthen Iran. Not ony do they now have greater control of the Strait of Hormuz and greater ability to influence international affairs, they also have justification for nuclear weapons, ie having been attacked twice now by Israel/US, they will use that as justification for nuclear weapons to defend themselves. Unbelievable stupidity on the part of Israel/US.
The orange pus wants to have no nuclear weapons in Iran, we did have such a deal with Iran under Obama where independent nuclear engineers could go unannounced into Iran to make sure they didn't, but the orange Slop' did away with what Obama actually had done and the Strait of Hormus was open, cuz the orange slop has Obama, lives "rest free" in his small head and detested anything Obama did... remember it was Obama who was given a hideous economy and housing crash under Bush and brought it back... sounds typical for Democrats to clean up the messes after rerats are in office!! We also dictated no nuclear weapons or their arsenal of weapons for with Ukraine and look what is happening now...opened the way for Russia, with the orange shit bag's blessing , to wage a hideous war in trying to take over their country. I would not trust any negotiations with the orange pus's failed realtors or jug head vancey pants pants and certainly not Isreal.
If it wasn't so deadly serious, the "Vance, Krushner, Witkoff" team would do better as a Vaudeville act. They need to use professional negotiators, who are practiced in what they do, and who can gradually make real progress..
Yes. But they fired all of them. They fired everyone with the any kind of competence or qualification in every field in the government. The armed forces, the diplomatic service, health departments, everywhere. This pathetic group of corrupt sycophants is all that's left.
Hubris, arrogance, extortion and bullying will always make a situation worse. What do Vance & Co know about diplomacy and negotiation? Nothing. Nothing at all. This so called negotiation was actually a performance on the world stage, designed to keep American Exceptionalism front and centre. Give and take is antithetical to this USA regime, and I’m surprised anyone really thought it would achieve anything meaningful.
Ugh. At this point we are the least exceptional country on the planet. Unless you go with exceptionally stupid, egocentric, unqualified, incompetent and did I say stupid?
Trump may need another war to change the news cycle? Cuba could be it. Predictability gamblers and insider traders are having a field day with the circus MAGA created!
The absurdity of this horror is mind-numbing. I wish I had an intelligent reply, but all I can imagine is "what next"? How do we emerge from this "self-imposed" disaster ? "Self-imposed" because the US elected this congenitally impaired swaggerer twice!
Hypothetically, if we were to trounce trmp, WHO would be the person to "clean up"? What will the next president aspire to...and WHO would actually WANT the job ?
I look at Canada's Carney with envy. Does America still have any statesmen ?
Vance, Witless Witcoff and Why was he even there Kushner 🤬. Whoever could have predicted such a losing outcome? Besides, negotiating is hard so we’ll quit after a day. I mean, why bother?
What about Israel?? Iran and their state-sponsored terror and Israel ferocious defense-true enemies-seem to have gotten us all here. Assuming what was there before Trump the Conquerer was working (how far back do we go? Obama? The Shaw?) Which state of existence should be back and how many steps will it take to put it ‘back’? I expect Trumpster fired anyone with deep knowledge and skill. As evidenced by the idiots he sent ‘to negotiate’. With his xenophobic playbook and his eschewing of all allies-where will he turn for help? This is General Powell’s Doctrine on steroids-or so it seems to me out here in the vulnerable cheap seats.
Mr Davis: Would you please consider re-interviewing Dr Bandy X. Lee, forensic psychiatrist regarding the fitness assessment of President Trump. A group of forensic mental health experts just went public about a letter that they sent to Congress. I participated in the Emergency Psychiatric meeting that was held on this past Friday evening. We are trying to raise public awareness about that letter to Congress and another letter sent to the 4 living presidents asking them to call collectively for comprehensive mental fitness assessment and even congressional hearings with experts willing to testify. Dr Lee is willing to be interviewed. Thanks for considering my request.
PS: both letters are available on her Substack to read.
How do we (or "the powers that be") nominate you for awards in journalism? Your writing, Anthony, is beyond outstanding in every way. It is not just one Substack article that stands out. Each and every article you write is journalistic ambrosia.
Not only are your written words perfection, but when you speak to us (literally), I’m completely captivated.
Sad, but predictable. All the US has done is strengthen Iran. Not ony do they now have greater control of the Strait of Hormuz and greater ability to influence international affairs, they also have justification for nuclear weapons, ie having been attacked twice now by Israel/US, they will use that as justification for nuclear weapons to defend themselves. Unbelievable stupidity on the part of Israel/US.
They need a constant supply of new enemies to justify their hugely profitable forever war. The ongoing nuclear threat aims to keep us all in fear.
The orange pus wants to have no nuclear weapons in Iran, we did have such a deal with Iran under Obama where independent nuclear engineers could go unannounced into Iran to make sure they didn't, but the orange Slop' did away with what Obama actually had done and the Strait of Hormus was open, cuz the orange slop has Obama, lives "rest free" in his small head and detested anything Obama did... remember it was Obama who was given a hideous economy and housing crash under Bush and brought it back... sounds typical for Democrats to clean up the messes after rerats are in office!! We also dictated no nuclear weapons or their arsenal of weapons for with Ukraine and look what is happening now...opened the way for Russia, with the orange shit bag's blessing , to wage a hideous war in trying to take over their country. I would not trust any negotiations with the orange pus's failed realtors or jug head vancey pants pants and certainly not Isreal.
Trust is key, yet Vance is selected by Trump to be the principal negotiator on the “U.S. Team”??? The “talks” were doomed before they began.
If it wasn't so deadly serious, the "Vance, Krushner, Witkoff" team would do better as a Vaudeville act. They need to use professional negotiators, who are practiced in what they do, and who can gradually make real progress..
Yes. But they fired all of them. They fired everyone with the any kind of competence or qualification in every field in the government. The armed forces, the diplomatic service, health departments, everywhere. This pathetic group of corrupt sycophants is all that's left.
Hubris, arrogance, extortion and bullying will always make a situation worse. What do Vance & Co know about diplomacy and negotiation? Nothing. Nothing at all. This so called negotiation was actually a performance on the world stage, designed to keep American Exceptionalism front and centre. Give and take is antithetical to this USA regime, and I’m surprised anyone really thought it would achieve anything meaningful.
Ugh. At this point we are the least exceptional country on the planet. Unless you go with exceptionally stupid, egocentric, unqualified, incompetent and did I say stupid?
With respect @Lois, I have to agree. Don’t despair though, you have many friends here across the pond wishing you strength and resilience.
Trump may need another war to change the news cycle? Cuba could be it. Predictability gamblers and insider traders are having a field day with the circus MAGA created!
Thank you for another insightful article.
The absurdity of this horror is mind-numbing. I wish I had an intelligent reply, but all I can imagine is "what next"? How do we emerge from this "self-imposed" disaster ? "Self-imposed" because the US elected this congenitally impaired swaggerer twice!
Hypothetically, if we were to trounce trmp, WHO would be the person to "clean up"? What will the next president aspire to...and WHO would actually WANT the job ?
I look at Canada's Carney with envy. Does America still have any statesmen ?
We do but they’re all in hiding.
The Iranians got confused, waiting for diplomats to show up, but getting real estate salesmen and an educated hillbilly.
Vance, Witless Witcoff and Why was he even there Kushner 🤬. Whoever could have predicted such a losing outcome? Besides, negotiating is hard so we’ll quit after a day. I mean, why bother?
What about Israel?? Iran and their state-sponsored terror and Israel ferocious defense-true enemies-seem to have gotten us all here. Assuming what was there before Trump the Conquerer was working (how far back do we go? Obama? The Shaw?) Which state of existence should be back and how many steps will it take to put it ‘back’? I expect Trumpster fired anyone with deep knowledge and skill. As evidenced by the idiots he sent ‘to negotiate’. With his xenophobic playbook and his eschewing of all allies-where will he turn for help? This is General Powell’s Doctrine on steroids-or so it seems to me out here in the vulnerable cheap seats.
That about wraps it up. This was a pleasure to read despite the subject matter. Thanks so much.
The fact that the talks even happened and lasted for so many hours is significant. The negotiations will continue along with hostilities.
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Thank you Anthony. Great article.
Great article.
Mr Davis: Would you please consider re-interviewing Dr Bandy X. Lee, forensic psychiatrist regarding the fitness assessment of President Trump. A group of forensic mental health experts just went public about a letter that they sent to Congress. I participated in the Emergency Psychiatric meeting that was held on this past Friday evening. We are trying to raise public awareness about that letter to Congress and another letter sent to the 4 living presidents asking them to call collectively for comprehensive mental fitness assessment and even congressional hearings with experts willing to testify. Dr Lee is willing to be interviewed. Thanks for considering my request.
PS: both letters are available on her Substack to read.