In the last day or two I've read some interesting observations regarding Iran and the apocalyptic scenario many of us fear Cadet Bone Spurs and his henchmen have dragged us into. And so, according to some learned folks out there, World War III may not be as imminent as we may be led to believe at this point.
For one, I've seen laid out how Russia having an economy comparable to Italy’s makes it unsustainable for Putin to maintain a sizable theatre of war. And besides, he's got his hands full with Ukraine right now. Meanwhile, China’s got enough problems in their own backyard with Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Koreas and of course Japan. Also, Russia and China like to pretend they’re super tight, but ever since the fall of the Soviet Union, that has been just for show. And both of them consider Iran a nominal ally and not a country that they’re really going to risk blood and treasure for. (Kinda like I’ve always said about the Arab world vis-à-vis Palestine.)
Of course I heartily agree that a war with Iran right now would be a grave mistake on various levels.
And furthermore, in my opinion, avenging the deaths of 600+ American servicemen and women by starting a war that would bring about the deaths of thousands upon thousands more of them, would be doing Soleimani’s job for him.
But with the Orange Menace at the helm and the bloodthirsty, warmongering Republican bootlickers just waiting to flood the coffers of their military corporate overlords, the outlook ain't good, homey.
PS: Iraq says, "WTF, dude?!"
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