About Nobel Prize Nominations…

…they aren’t that hard to get.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a recorded message. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a recorded message.

Khameini Declares Victory

Iran came “this close” to ending the Zionist regime.

US Attack Likely Set Iran Nuke Program Back Mere Months

The preliminary DIA assessment has been leaked.

Social Media Diplomacy?

Is that really a good idea?

Ceasefire in Iran War

This phase seems to be over. [Or maybe not!]

Headline of the Day

I don’t question the timing.

How Effective Were U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities?

Maximalist claims are almost surely overstated.

The Domestic Politics of the Iran Strike

Democrats are mostly condemning it and Republicans are divided.

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the situation room during the bombing of Iran's nuclear sites. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the situation room during the bombing of Iran's nuclear sites.

U.S. Bombs Three Iranian Nuke Sites

The war is on.

Why Might Iran Want a Nuke?

Is dropping it on Israel the most likely reason?

Israel-Iran War: What’s the End State?

Thinking about possible outcomes.

They Don’t Teach IR in Sunday School

Cruz on supporting Israel.

Trump Has Approved Iran War Plans

Whatever that means.

Right Wing Media On Iran In 2025 Sounds A Lot Like It Did On Iraq In 2002/3

We’re officially past rhyming and into history (or at least rhetoric) repeating.

In Front of Our Noses: Another Democratic Official Arrested

The pattern of attempted intimidation continues.

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A Couple of Observations Relevant to Iran

Not really posts, but hey, here they are anyway.

Ali Khamenei's visit to the exhibition of achievements of the IRGC Aerospace Force 19 November 2023 Ali Khamenei's visit to the exhibition of achievements of the IRGC Aerospace Force 19 November 2023

Iranian Leadership in Turmoil

The loss of many key leaders in short order is a serious problem.

Regime Change in Iran

Trump and Netanyahu do not see eye to eye on the matter.

TGIF Tabs

Israel May Attack Iran Soon

A major escalation in Middle East tensions is forecast.

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Trump DOE Attacks Columbia Accreditation

The administration’s war on higher ed has escalated.

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Awful Things Are Happening

Terrorism in Colorado. Continued awful violence in Gaza.

A 1,000 Words or So on Human Rights

A snapshot from Saudi Arabia.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks on 'Investing in America', Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Cross Hall of the White House. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on 'Investing in America', Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Cross Hall of the White House.

Trump: Ending Wars is Hard

Who could have known?

Americans See Presidential Overreach

Even Republicans are balking at some Trump policies.

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The War on Higher Ed

Elite American universities are surrending at an astonishing pace.

Israel’s Next Move

Will the Netanyahu government double down on its weakening of Iran?

A Carnival of Dunces

You know, the meritocracy at work.

ICE Arrests Protestor

A glaring example of trying to terrorize those the administration doesn’t like.

Trump and the Liberal Order

America is getting screwed by playing by the rules it created.

A Map of Shame

An embarrasing day in US history.

The New World Order

Really, a older, more imperialistic one.

Israel Preparing to Execute Trump Non-Plan For Gaza

A little ethnic cleansing coming right up.

Trump and Gaza

More outrageous behavior.

Trump and the Deep State at State

Normal transition . . . and potential red flags.

Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024

America’s 39th President, and greatest ex-President, is gone at the ripe old age of 100.

Fighting to Control Syria

The fall of the Assad regime is the end of the beginning.

Assad Regime Toppled

A fifty-year dictatorship has been ousted. What now?

Iran Retreats From Syria

Another setback for Teheran.

Rebels Retake Aleppo

Another huge blow against Iranian’s regional strategy.

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire

Peace, for a time.

On Qualification for Cabinet Positions

A general conversation and a lot of specifics about RFK. Jr.

Is the Senate “Fighting Back”?

It is too soon to tell.

Muslims Shocked—SHOCKED!—Trump is Pro-Israel

Of leopards and faces.

Friday Tabs

Cabinet appointments edition.

Musk and Ramaswamy to Lead Non-Department Department

First there was the Department of Redundancy Department. Now for something completely different.