Michael Buchsbaum

Russia's foreign intelligence (SVR) offered to stage a fake assassination attempt on Victor Orban to aid his election. Anyone now wondering if similar occurred in the 2024 US election?

A message to Washington? In a tightly structured 12-minute address, Ayatollah Imam Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei moved from familiar rhetoric into something far more consequential. The opening half followed the expected script; revisiting decades of U.S. warmongering rhetoric: sanctions, assassinations, regional conflicts. But midway through, the tone shifted from retrospective to strategic. Sayyed Khamenei outlined three concrete demands, each with a defined timeline: a rapid U.S. military withdrawal from the Middle East, a full rollback of sanctions within 60 days, and long-term financial compensation for economic damages. Then came the ultimatum. Fail to comply, and Iran escalates, economically, militarily, and potentially nuclearly. Not hypothetically, but operationally: closing the Strait of Hormuz, formalizing defense ties with Russia and China, and moving from ambiguity to declared nuclear deterrence. The timing of external reactions was just as telling. Within hours, both Beijing and Moscow issued statements aligning, carefully but unmistakably, with Tehran's framing. This definitely looked coordinated. The broader context matters. Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei represents a different leadership style from his martyred predecessor leader. Where martyr Sayyed Ali Khamenei operated through long-term balancing and controlled escalation, Sayyed Mojtaba appears positioned to deliver faster, more decisive outcomes. Iran's internal reports are clear, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps is in no way, shape or form interested in incrementalism. They are pushing for structural change: removing U.S. influence from the region, restoring Iran's military standing, and forcing a re-negotiation of global power dynamics. And for the first time in decades, Iran practically has the leverage to do this. Rising oil prices, regional instability, growing alignment with China and Russia, and vulnerabilities in global trade routes have shifted the strategic landscape. So this was not just a speech. It was a test. A test of whether the United States is willing, or even able, to operate under a new set of constraints. What happens next will likely define not just the trajectory of this conflict, but the broader balance of power in the Middle East for decades to come.

"Die Erneuerbaren machen unseren Strom teuer": FALSCH: Der Strompreis wird durch das Merit-Order-Prinzip von dem teuersten Strom bestimmt, der gebraucht wird. Und das ist Gasstrom. Je mehr Erneuerbare wir haben, desto seltener müssen Gaskraftwerke einspringen und desto billiger wird der Strom. (Der Atomstrom auf dieser älteren Grafik wurde inzwischen durch Erneuerbare mehr als ersetzt.)

Ursula von der Leyen literally called Israel an "oasis of democracy" while the ICJ and ICC were ruling they are committing a literal genocide. The Global South realizes the European Union completely fooled them with fake values. The Western facade has crumbled.

🚨🇪🇸 NEW: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced a temporary freeze on rent nationwide due to the crisis in the Middle East [@guardian]

The United States called Vietnamese resistance fanaticism because it could not comprehend a people fighting for something other than money, prestige, or imperial reward. That is the deepest weakness of empire. It thinks everyone has a price because it has one. So when Vietnam kept fighting through bombs, poison, hunger, and death, America could only interpret that through pathology. Madness. Extremism. Brainwashing. No. It was called loving your country more than you fear their weapons. And that remains one of the most dangerous forces on Earth.

The yuan is a much, much safer option, and the most crucial reason is that China will be far less likely to wield it as a weapon to beat states into submission — US foreign policy is precisely why the dollar must die

I can’t believe the myth that women can get STDs from toilet seats started because wealthy, white girls were testing positive for syphilis and doctors simply couldn’t fathom that they were being sexually abused by their wealthy, white fathers

Iran is striking harder with each passing day. In just one day, 80 military sites and 2 oil refineries in Israel were reportedly destroyed. The downing of a F-35 Lightning II has once again shattered the image of invincibility associated with the U.S.

This is absolutely wild.

Admiral Alvin Holsey was Forced to Resign After Refusing to Carry Out Illegal Boat Strike Orders from Trump Administration. Admiral Holsey expressed concern for civilian casualties. Secretary Hegseth pushed back and reminded the admiral of his sworn duty. Admiral Holsey informed Hegseth that he had no intention of carrying out an illegal order after 40 years of service in the U.S. Navy. In response, Hegseth threatened to strip Holsey of his command. The meeting became heated and quickly adjourned. Less than 15 minutes later, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth received Admiral Alvin Holsey's letter of resignation. In recent days, members of Congress have reached out to Admiral Holsey requesting him to testify on events surrounding his resignation. Admiral Holsey has receipts and has agreed to testify. Holsey is recognized for breaking barriers as the first Black commander of SOUTHCOM and for his dedication to partnerships and strategic challenges in the Americas.

8 billion people on planet earth could really do with this tape being released right now.

Miriam Adelson-the Israel First megadonor who literally buys American politicians-was invited to the White House dinner with Japan's PM. Palantir CEO Alex Karp got front-row seat The war profiteers and the lobby are being honored. This is who runs U.S

Es drängt sich fast der Gedanke auf, dass es sinnvoll wäre, sich unabhängiger zu machen und erneuerbare Energie im eigenen Land zu produzieren. Aber das wäre vermutlich zu radikal.

Iran is losing so bad they shot 2 F35s, depleted US defenses in 2 weeks, have dozens of nations trying to negotiate with them on the side, are dictating who does or doesn’t pass the strait of Hormuz, are holding the global oil trade hostage, and the US eased sanctions on them.

“Smug, greedy, well-fed white people have invented a language to conceal their sins. Israeli murderers are called commandos. Arab commandos are called terrorists.” - American comedian George Carlin, back in 1990

BOMBSHELL: Epstein's accountant testified that the estate settled with Jane Doe 4 for BOTH Epstein and Trump. Her files were completely hidden until Trump bombed Iran to change the subject. The coverup is unraveling on live TV.

Defining remark of our era.

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