John Larkin

"We think the price is worth it." Secretary of State, Madeline Albright, in 1996, commenting on 500,000 children dead from U.S. sanctions against Iraq and 1.5 million Iraqis dead, total. Disdain for human life, including children, is as American as apple pie. #Ulvade #Iraq

It's pretty bad when I agree with @MattWalshBlog on ANYTHING other than AI.

@AshikJ @ryangrim @RepGregoryMeeks @RepJeffries Massie suggested it weeks ago.

@ryangrim @RepGregoryMeeks @RepJeffries We need to stop this backwards "Undeclaration of War" Put forth a clean Declaration of War on Iran and force people to vote for or against it. Has anyone considered this?

Democrats postponing a War Powers vote while Trump plans a ground invasion @RepGregoryMeeks @RepJeffries

@ManhattanMingle @NYCMayor @grok Most are Christian or Jewish, being that the United States and Israel are the two largest state sponsors of terrorism.

@NYCMayor @grok is it Islamophobia if most terrorists are Muslim?

I’m outraged by this hateful, anti-Muslim attack in our city. No one should be targeted with slurs, threats, or violence—ever. Muslim New Yorkers deserve to move through this city in safety and dignity. Islamophobia has no place here, and we will not tolerate it.

Economist Editor-in-Chief: Clearly you and I agree, and we’ve both been critical of the Israeli government. Tucker Carlson: Well, I’ve been critical of the Israeli government. The Economist: I’ve been plenty critical. Tucker Carlson: What do you think of what happened in Gaza?

No, you misunderstood. My point is that Palestinian sovereignty means that Americans shouldnt get a say in who governs Palestinians, that should be up to them. If that’s what Trump believes, I’ve never heard him say it. Foreign governments intervening in other nations politics is never a good thing, though I suppose you disagree with that when it comes to the U.S.?

Who the fuck are Israelis to dictate that American journalists should be arrested and prosecuted for "treason"? As always, these Israelis are not alone. They have a horde of loyalists in the US echoing this. By "treason," they mean: speaking and reporting critically on Israel.

I've realized I've never actually heard an armadillo speak and I was not expecting that

@Misa_Roumi Release the hostages and surrender.

On behalf of Brian’s family, we want to express our deepest gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of support, messages, and contributions over the last 24 hours. At this time, our priority is Brian’s wellbeing. We are taking a necessary step back from the public eye to allow him to focus fully on his recovery in private. While he looks forward to engaging with you all again very soon, his health and his family remain the current priorities. Thank you for your continued patience and for being such an incredible community. Please keep Brian and his family in your prayers. — Team McGinnis

@TimSheehyMT You're such a piece of trash. Hoping the worst for you.

Capitol Police were attempting to remove an unhinged protestor from the Armed Services hearing. He was fighting back. I decided to help out and deescalate the situation. This gentleman came to the Capitol looking for a confrontation, and he got one. I hope he gets the help he needs without causing further violence.

@DrAlmarielao I refuse service as a bartender if someone doesn't tip. They can go elsewhere. It's not the same thing as being a restaurant owner but I understand the principle.

The restaurant Table to Stix Ramen is facing intense backlash after a video surfaced showing the owner confronting a Black customer outside the restaurant over a tip he felt wasn’t “enough.” The customer had paid his bill and left a tip, but apparently not to the owner’s liking. Instead of letting it go, the owner allegedly followed him outside, argued with him, and attempted to escalate the situation into a fight. After the video went viral, the owner issued a public apology, but the internet hasn’t moved on so quickly. The restaurant is now being flooded with hundreds of one-star reviews, and the controversy continues to grow. Tips are voluntary, not mandatory performance reviews. Confronting a paying customer, especially in a way that appears aggressive damages, trust far more than a small tip ever could. In today’s digital world, one moment of poor judgment can have long-lasting consequences for a business. When a business owner crosses the line like this, should the public response focus on accountability, or can online backlash go too far?

Unedited footage of bison calves playing in Yellowstone National Park.

Some observations and comments on Trump and Israel's war on Iran: 1. Tehran is not looking for a ceasefire and has rejected outreach from Trump. The reason is that they believe they committed a mistake by agreeing to the ceasefire in June - it only enabled the US and Israel to restock and remobilize to launch war again. If they agree to a ceasefire now, they will only be attacked again in a few months. 2. For a ceasefire to be acceptable, it appears difficult for Tehran to agree to it until the cost to the US has become much higher than it currently is. Otherwise, the US will restart the war at a later point, the calculation reads. 3. Accordingly, Iran has shifted its strategy. It is striking Israel, but very differently from the June war. There is a constant level of attack throughout the day rather than a salvo of 50 missiles at once. Damage will be less, but that isn't a problem because Tehran has concluded that Israel's pain tolerance is very high - as long as the US stays in the war. So the focus shifts to the US. 4. From the outset, and perhaps surprisingly, Iran has been targeting US bases in the region, including against friendly states. Tehran calculates that the war can only end durably if the cost for the US rises dramatically, including American casualties. After the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran says it has no red lines left and will go all out in seeking the destruction of these bases and high American casualties. 5. Iran understands that many in the American security establishment had been convinced that Iran's past restraint reflected weakness and an inability or unwillingness to face the US in a direct war. Tehran is now doing everything it can to demonstrate the opposite - despite the massive cost it itself will pay. Ironically, the assassination of Khamenei facilitated this shift. 6. One aspect of this is that Iran has now also struck bases in Cyprus, which have been used for attacks against Iran. Iran is well aware that this is an attack on a EU state. But that seems to be the point. Tehran appears intent on not only expanding the war into Persian Gulf states but also into Europe. Note the attack on the French base in the UAE. For the war to be able to end, Europe too has to pay a cost, the reasoning appears to be. 7. There appears to be only limited concern about the internal situation. The announcement of Khamenei's death opened a window for people to pour onto the streets and seek to overthrow the regime. Though expressions of joy were widespread, no real mobilization was seen. That window is now closing, as the theocratic system closes ranks and establishes new formal leadership. Again: The question "How will this end?" should have been asked before this war was triggered. It wasn't.

We are the dumbest country my God

@RyanCMullally She was referencing two countries. Even you cannot possibly be this dumb.

Notice the she, a Congresswoman, calls America “they.” Signaling that she, is not a part of it. Believe people when they tell you so they are.

@mattvanswol Violence is the number 1 export of the United States

I am slowly coming to terms with the horrifying fact that an absolutely MASSIVE group of people in this country believe that the appropriate response to people they disagree with, is murder. I do not know where we go from here.

On this day in 1779 Native Hawaiians killed the British imperialist colonizer Captain James Cook after he tried to kidnap a Hawaiian chief. #ValentinesDay Roses are red Colonialism is theft Today's the anniversary Of #CaptainCook's death! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

To be clear about what this depicts: An immigration officer threw a woman onto the ground. Alex Pretti, a registered nurse on scene as a legal observer, is filming and goes to help the woman up. He is then pepper sprayed and thrown to the ground for no discernible reason. Many officer surround and assault him; one removes his firearm, which police say appears to have been legally registered. They then execute him with a hail of bullets. They are, objectively speaking, both cowards and criminals, while Pretti is what we teach people an American ought to be.

@ofcrdeonjoseph Your dumbass is a cop? Fuck, this is scarier than I thought.

There are now hundreds of thousands of people like this woman. People who have been overly captured by the marxist propaganda. I want them to know something. There are billionaires out there laughing at their ability to indoctrinate you to do their bidding. I guarantee you, somewhere in this nation and around this world, there are people who hate our nation, fueling this and laughing at the their ability to control you and cause you to throw away your life. They indoctrinate you with the media outlets they control. They brainwash you at Universities across this country, robbing students of balance in thought and ideas. Even paying you. I pray you all will one day wake up from this. I am seriously praying for you.

@ofcrdeonjoseph @RealJeffCesario then* ok.

@RealJeffCesario No it doesn’t. But if it feels good for you to say, than okay.