So disappointed at Tucker right now. The Ted Cruz ambush was as bad as a Jim Acosta-style attack. Can he just keep his powder dry as Iran/Israel continues to play out?
I know when I’m out of my depth, lol. I just hate to see us eating our own as the Left seems to be disintegrating by the day. Respect other opinions on this, it’s a freaking mess.
I respect your opinion, too, JW. We disagree only because I believe we are finding out that Cruz is not our own like we thought he was. A frenemy is worse than an enemy because at least you know where you stand with an enemy. I think Tucker and Trump are both very good at making people show their true colors.
If people don’t want to be exposed to Tucker’s landmark interview of Ted Cruz, they can navigate over to Fox News. Because this network is acting like it never happened. You will not find any reporting by Fox News on this important story. Nothing.
I feel the opposite of you, JW. Tucker just exposed Cruz, who’s a stand-in for many a Senator. Cruz might as well been wearing a NASCAR jacket with all his sponsors on it. I see no other interviewer who could do this like Tucker did for 2 straight hours. Carlson knows how DC works, having lived there nearly his whole life (his father was likely CIA in his role as Director of Voice of America). Tucker did this interview w/ Cruz right after he interviewed Steve Bannon. And Bannon encouraged Tucker to use his power to try and stop our country from making a mistake in Iran.
So far, I was wrong to say there was a mistake for US strikes on Iran. All looks to be a very good job, 2 days removed from US B-2 attacks. We’ll see if the peace holds. We’ll also see if Iran military takes over the country, as mullahs are domestically weaker now than anytime since 1980’s.
None of us here are really Iran experts, and the temptation to post kewl "we'll see"s on Trump is near irresistable.
May this last until the mid-term. And then to '28. And then to . . .
I couldn't give two winged lions humping about Iran. (See their flag.)
(A couple of friends Fullbrighted in Shiraz for two years: They learned the language, how to cook yummy rice and appreciated the Shah's vain effort to make sense of the country. And they gifted me a great rug.)
Just as an afterthought, at least half the praise for the past few day's glories should go to . . . Israel. Even a pseudo-Jew like me can see that.
Tucker wants America First and wants to keep America out of WW3. What’s not to like about that? Our government and media say Iran, Russia and China are the “Axis of Evil” but how many countries have any of them attacked, bombed and destroyed over the last 25 years compared to the number destroyed by America and Israel? I used to work with Assyrians from Iraq in Chicago who said our invasion was like a tsunami that hit their country and destroyed everything. Once I was talking to one of them about Iraq who said “All of Iraq is ruined.” Their ancient homeland that they loved is forever gone and those fortunate enough to have escaped are scattered all over the world, some even ending up in Chicago which I’m sure they never expected. They used to say it was crazy for us to be trying to overthrow Assad in Syria since whoever replaced him would be far worse, especially for the Christians who he protected. So look how Syria turned out, a ruined country with a known terrorist in charge. How was this a good thing for America or Syria? And if we succeed in regime change in Iran it’ll be the same thing but on a far bigger scale.
Tucker rightly pointed out to Cruz that forward foreign policy should be tempered by past OUTCOMES. This is the part that those gung-ho to support US offensive military intervention in Iran, gloss over. And you are correct Seva that outcomes over last 25 years of ME intervention have been a disaster. Especially for Europe who are now a "2nd Syria" of immigrants. Too few people can connect the dots between the destabilizations US foreign policy has caused across the ME and the waves and waves of poor immigrants burdening the societies of Germany, Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, UK, etc. And not just burdening those societies financially, but also culturally. People shut their ears to this connection reality.
You left out Australia. We’ve just taken in approximately 80,000 Palestinians. Not bad for a day’s work. But that’s ok, more unrest & division for us Aussies, especially my kinsmen, while the West creates the “great replacement”. Remember that song, I’ve posted it before, “What we need is a great big melting pot, big enough to take the world and all it’s got. Keep it stirring for a hundred years or more and turn out coffee colored people by the score.”
These times are all manipulated by the world’s elite bankers, we blame America for this and that, but it’s the wizardry behind the curtain of zillions of dollars that move this needle this way and that, we are just all along for the ride.
As to Iran, it will get its king back, let’s hope the Shah’s son is a better ruler than his father was, there are many who are hoping for his return and prophetically speaking, he will take the throne again because he has a great big job to do in Israel before the final curtain. Watch!
On the basis that many ancient prophecies would be repeated concerning nations in the form of cycles of history, ie, history repeats itself in YeHoVaH’s plans and purposes. Isaiah says this is fact. What you read here in Isaiah 44:28 didn’t happen then in regards to the temple. In the order of books in the Hebrew Bible, Chronicles is last and the last section states specifically in 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 part of this is substantiated by the Cylinder Of Cyrus which lies in the British Museum and which we have witnessed and read the transcript for ourselves. However, the Isaiah prediction didn’t happen then, it’s for the future. Look it up.
Yeshua said, What I say to you I say to the world. Again, I say: Watch!
I really like all of the perspectives each of you have presented here today and find it thought provoking, even though I somewhat disagree. I believe taking out Iran’s nuclear bunker can be done without getting involved with some regime change mission. If Trump takes any action I hope it’s limited to that.
Arab societies don't need outside help to become destabilised: They have been doing that to themselves --- and their unfortunate neighbors ---since the battle of Karbala. And as one off-ramp of the same battle, Iran went from lying blood-soaked Persia to a bat-shit crazy Islamic "Republic.".
Which is OK if kept inside their crude-soaked sandpits. But not when exported to the NYC Twin Towers, Viennese pastry-shops, or even to Tel Aviv.
I was a refugee: Refugees do not go to the countries that made them refugees.
Europe is flooded by wretched refuse who head toward their Kyzyl Elmas, the lands they wish to conquer, the lands that perhaps wish to be conquered.
Tucker gets tiresome at times. Iran can't have a nuke and even the IAEA said they were close. If Israel can't stop it we will. Trump will do the right thing. If Iran responds, then we take out Mullahs. I don't give a shit about regime change. The people can do that if they want. I don't give 2 shits about Iran as long as they don't have nukes. This is all Jimmy Carter's fault from 1979.
It's very likely that IAEA didn't come to that conclusion, which was temporary in its confidence level, from evidence. Rather it seems to have been "predictive analytics" from Mosaic, a tool developed by pro-Zionism Palantir.
Predictive analytics are not evidence and are often wrong. They are easily biased and cannot be tested until events have transpired without any interference. They are the type of algorithms used by social media and advertising platforms to predict what you want to see, and deliver only that type of content to you. I can tell you firsthand: predictions are very easily sent in the direction of assumptions, rather than facts. Weighting and completeness matter enormously, and weighting is susceptible to all sorts of influences.
As well, IAEA seems to have been drawn into hidden meetings with Israel, in which they were fed information and encouragement. Also it seems that IAEA may have delivered information to Israel, rather than acting neutrally.
Is all of that something that demands risking worldwide conflagration? Israel has been pushing for the US to invade Iran on its behalf for more than two decades.
If we take seriously the possibility that 9/11 had Israeli involvement, we are looking at easily three decades of direct attempts including planning time to start a war that sends our people to die and our wealth to be lost, and risks global upheaval at best, mass destruction more likely, as though we are their unpaid servants with no interests of our own and no other options or purpose.
“Is all of that something that demands risking worldwide conflagration? Israel has been pushing for the US to invade Iran on its behalf for more than two decades.”
I am awed and horrified that so many people seem so blissfully unaware of this. I’m a big fan of AI and believe it’s the only thing powerful enough to alter our present trajectory which is rapidly taking humanity to the abyss. I don’t want to be ruled by AI. I just want them to help us avoid burning down the house or being destroyed by the whims of Mother Nature with something like a super volcano which could wipe us all out. Geoffrey Hinton, the “Godfather of AI” says that their superior intelligence will cause them to treat us like inferior beings. He’s obviously never had a cat or dog which many people see as family members rather than just pets. I’d be very happy if the AI treated me the way I treat my cats. That’d be great for us all.
Trump isn't invading Iran. No point or reason to do so. However, if Israel can't destroy their nuclear program, Trump will. If Iran retaliates, they're signing their own death certificate. Trump isn't playing. He does what he says.
Haven’t you noticed that our government/media are using the same bs lies they used to hype us into attacking Iraq which is now known to have been a disastrous mistake for us, for Iraq and for the Middle East in general? And how about countries like Syria and Libya which we also destroyed? Isn’t it way past time for us to stop doing this?
Seva, I’ve known the once mighty Assyrians too, my once best friend was married to one and times with her and her relloes was always enjoyable and full of musical talent. They all speak of this outcome. The ones I’ve known fled some decades ago, Christians all.
Christians are being slaughtered throughout the ME, in Iraq, Iran, Syria, all over Africa, white and black preachers and their families, whole communities. The recently departed Pope ignored the plight of myriads of Catholics (and others) murdered throughout both areas and concentrated his ire at Israel only (what’s new there? 🙄) just like the antisemitic United Nations, Europe and anyone else who wants to get on board with the age old hatred. Gatestone has much on these topics if you’re interested.
“The ones I’ve known fled some decades ago, Christians all. “
Excellent people with traditional values. Smart, reliable and hard working. That’s why my company, big manufacturing company in Chicago, hired so many along with people like the Vietnamese and Mexicans. They could get on the job training, learn a skill in CNC machinery, maintenance, inspection or programming and join the American middle class which they did.
They arrived over a period of years from the mid-80s to the early-2000s at least the ones I knew. Once I was talking to an Assyrian woman in my neighborhood on the north side of Chicago who said her family was from Iran. I told one the Assyrians at work about this and said I was surprised that there were Assyrians in Iran. He said when the Turks were killing the Armenians they also started killing Assyrians so some fled to Iran for safety. I said “Your people have a terrible history.” He said “Oh yes! Very terrible!”
The Tucker interview reminded me of trying to have a conversation with a drunk. He was insufferable, his cheap posturing and posing trying to bait Ted Cruz was soooooooo unbecoming. I thought we would have a serious discussion from opposing sides of the Iran issue. This was not that. Tucker was an ass.
I Love Tucker and appreciate you posting them, Sasha. I’m sure it’s a drag for you because it does splinter a lot of your followers. The closer Tucker gets to the truth, the more the anti-peace people hate him. Go figure.
War is peace. Freedom is slavery. What is a woman?
“Why is it so important to O'Brien that Winston see five fingers when there are only four?”
“O'Brien teaches that there is no world outside of the human mind, so that the party can control reality in the same way that he can make Winston see five fingers when there are only 4. this is "believing is seeing" rather than "seeing believing", as we would normally say.”
“6 Quotes From Orwell’s 1984 That Have Come True.” (7 min)
I love Tucker. I have my own subscription but glad you make them available. I don't agree with all his guest but I have learned so much from the people that provide a different view on things. Especially after what we have lived through the past 5 years. Thank you Sasha!
My take as well. It is important to see many different aspects of controversial topics. Those that can’t listen to different perspectives become narrow minded. Respectfully listen, disagree if you will, but keep and open mind and don’t be an ass!
Sasha, what you've accomplished in your life and business in the last few years is a model for people re-inventing themselves as they mature. Being open minded enough to actually investigate the nature of the 'other side' and come to your own conclusions is a perfect example of independent thought, and isn't that what is at the core of America's success?
The blowback and collapse of your own life afterwards must have been terrifying. (I'll betcha' you ain't got much of an IRA! That gravy train had been going on for decades and would always continue! LOL)
But you kept telling the truth. NOT 'Your Truth', no; you actually described reality. I'm thrilled, thrilled I say that it's working out for you.
Now about Tucker...
I don't know about that guy anymore. I have a lot of questions about him. And isn't that what Tucker says all the time? "I'm just asking questions!" Here's a few of mine:
- He's stated that he believes he was attacked by demons while asleep.
- He's supportive of a few hacks that have read some books and promote the idea that Hitler has been misunderstood by history. Ignore the body count people!
- He's refused to state categorically that he does not receive funding from foreign NGO's or other government assets.
- He flogs constantly addictive products on his show as something that's 'good for you'; and I think the jury's in on the deleterious effects of nicotine.
When he went Indie I paid for a subscription as soon as I heard Fox canned him.
I cancelled my subscription yesterday. While the above points I enumerated are plenty, my bottom line is that he is supportive of the Iranian government in its quest for nuclear weapons.
Iran.
I'm posting this for your readers' sake as well as your own. I know that his profiling you, along w/ Taibbi & Kelly have helped you tremendously. Shit, even the NYT did a decent piece on you, photography notwithstanding. Sure, keep posting his stuff; one good turn deserves another.
You do you; but this guy is deteriorating in front of us, and I'm not going to support someone like that.
“my bottom line is that he is supportive of the Iranian government in its quest for nuclear weapons.”
Tulsi says there’s no evidence that Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons. When Trump was reminded of this he said he doesn’t care what she said. Not a very intelligent or reassuring response from the man taking us to our newest debacle in the long suffering Middle East due to our endless meddling there. You list things said by Tucker that you feel show his ignorance but how about Trump’s talk about things like the Gulf of America, making Canada the 51st state, taking over Greenland and, by far the worst, “buying” Gaza from Israel, “owning” it and developing it as a resort area that people from all over the world would come to for a good time. How about the Palestinians? They’d be gone. Out of sight, out of mind. Has it ever occurred to you that Trump is flat out crazy?
But I don't argue w/ drunks nor people suffering from TDS. Instead, here's a fuller picture of her stance from Grok:
Yes, there are posts on X that reference Tulsi Gabbard's March 2025 congressional testimony on Iran’s nuclear program, with some providing fuller context. For instance, one post links to a video of her full statement from the March threat assessment hearing, where she stated that the U.S. intelligence community (IC) assesses Iran is not building a nuclear weapon and that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not authorized a nuclear weapons program since its suspension in 2003. She also noted Iran’s unprecedented stockpile of enriched uranium and an erosion of taboos around public discussion of nuclear weapons in Iran, suggesting potential advocacy within its decision-making circles. Another post summarizes her testimony similarly, emphasizing diplomacy and monitoring as the focus, alongside the IC’s assessment. These posts aim to clarify her position amid recent tensions with President Trump, who dismissed her testimony in June 2025, claiming Iran was “very close” to having a nuclear weapon. However, the posts alone don’t provide the complete transcript or exhaustive context, and some may carry user bias. For the fullest context, reviewing the official congressional record or C-SPAN footage of her March 25, 2025, testimony before the House or Senate Intelligence Committee is recommended.
She also made it clear that they had more enriched uranium than any country would ever need without the bomb, and it was clear that they can complete one in merely a few weeks if the supreme leader gave the order. The fear was how quickly they could make one once given permission. She did sound concerned about that.
Ben Shapiro raised a good point (and yes, I have reservations as indicated in my own post about all of the very consistent pro-war news…it’s unity we haven’t seen in a while). Honestly, it creeps me out. But he asked why Iran should even want to spend money on nuclear power. They sit on all this oil so I’m guessing they aren’t the newest front for Climate Change…especially since CC activists hate nuclear for some reason.
'Creeps me out'... You're being straight up and I respect that. What exactly is it that bothers you?
For me, I see Iran as the nexus of sooo much evil in the world; a perfect example of what happens when Church and State are NOT separated. I can't help but think of the phrase from the Gospels 'render unto Caesar...' (If you don't know it; it's worth a Google-- it's the foundation of the separation of Church and State)
I THINK it fails (and has, consistently throughout Western history- Inquisition, anyone?) because the two entities have opposite foci. One is concerned with the here and now (State) and the other is concerned w/ the afterlife (Church). Together, these two institutions create a decent culture for people. (Hmmm...seeing a trinity right there: Church/State/People)
The fact that Christianity saw this hundreds of years before Moe-hammy showed up is a telling point. Sure, it took a while to straighten itself out, but it was doing okay until recently.
tucker is an insufferable hypocrite and shill for Qatar for silver coinage, but I'm glad you post his interviews. He is influential and sometimes has interesting guests. He is best when he stays away from anything involving Israel or Jews in general, as his bias colors his critical thinking skills. I watch until his hysterics and voice become like nails grating on a blackboard. Trump finds him amusing and a "kook," that is good enough for me.
Hey Sasha, I had been getting your Tucker drops up until about 3 months ago or so. Now I do not. I never made any changes to my settings, and I only use the Substack app. What happened? I suppose I can just log on to the email version and add it again…
Please keep posting them, I don't subscribe to Tucker but hold you in such high regard that if you liked something, chances are I will also. Bishop Barron and John Kiriakou for example. As with people complaining about the music, they need to get over themselves since skipping is instantaneous.
If you are in a room and everyone agrees with everything you say; get out of there immediately, it means you’ve been brain washed.—Sen SI Hayakawa paraphrased.
Trita Parsi is an Iranian-American foreign policy expert on the Middle East. In this Rising interview he says regime change would require boots on the ground which we are not going to do. He says Israel/America will bomb it into regime destruction, civil collapse and disintegration like what Israel did to Syria but on a far larger scale which we would then just back off on and take no responsibility for the break up of the country and resulting chaos. He also says “It’s not the Israelis dragging Trump into it. At this point it’s Trump dragging us into it.” That sure is the truth.
“Israel’s Attacks on Iran May Lead To Regime Collapse, Chaos: Trita Parsi.” (11 min)
So disappointed at Tucker right now. The Ted Cruz ambush was as bad as a Jim Acosta-style attack. Can he just keep his powder dry as Iran/Israel continues to play out?
I know when I’m out of my depth, lol. I just hate to see us eating our own as the Left seems to be disintegrating by the day. Respect other opinions on this, it’s a freaking mess.
I respect your opinion, too, JW. We disagree only because I believe we are finding out that Cruz is not our own like we thought he was. A frenemy is worse than an enemy because at least you know where you stand with an enemy. I think Tucker and Trump are both very good at making people show their true colors.
If people don’t want to be exposed to Tucker’s landmark interview of Ted Cruz, they can navigate over to Fox News. Because this network is acting like it never happened. You will not find any reporting by Fox News on this important story. Nothing.
I feel the opposite of you, JW. Tucker just exposed Cruz, who’s a stand-in for many a Senator. Cruz might as well been wearing a NASCAR jacket with all his sponsors on it. I see no other interviewer who could do this like Tucker did for 2 straight hours. Carlson knows how DC works, having lived there nearly his whole life (his father was likely CIA in his role as Director of Voice of America). Tucker did this interview w/ Cruz right after he interviewed Steve Bannon. And Bannon encouraged Tucker to use his power to try and stop our country from making a mistake in Iran.
Nicely said, we are on the same page! 😉
What "mistake" were we saved from making by Tucker, again?
Tucker was interesting ("other voices, other rooms,") and I almost paid $$ for his service.
Not no more.
His appreciation of Hungary still almost makes up for his ignorance about Russia (or at least the USSR).
But not seeing the fatal threat embodied by Shi'a Iran (as opposed to Iran) is not something anyone can ignore.
So far, I was wrong to say there was a mistake for US strikes on Iran. All looks to be a very good job, 2 days removed from US B-2 attacks. We’ll see if the peace holds. We’ll also see if Iran military takes over the country, as mullahs are domestically weaker now than anytime since 1980’s.
No sweat.
None of us here are really Iran experts, and the temptation to post kewl "we'll see"s on Trump is near irresistable.
May this last until the mid-term. And then to '28. And then to . . .
I couldn't give two winged lions humping about Iran. (See their flag.)
(A couple of friends Fullbrighted in Shiraz for two years: They learned the language, how to cook yummy rice and appreciated the Shah's vain effort to make sense of the country. And they gifted me a great rug.)
Just as an afterthought, at least half the praise for the past few day's glories should go to . . . Israel. Even a pseudo-Jew like me can see that.
Tucker wants America First and wants to keep America out of WW3. What’s not to like about that? Our government and media say Iran, Russia and China are the “Axis of Evil” but how many countries have any of them attacked, bombed and destroyed over the last 25 years compared to the number destroyed by America and Israel? I used to work with Assyrians from Iraq in Chicago who said our invasion was like a tsunami that hit their country and destroyed everything. Once I was talking to one of them about Iraq who said “All of Iraq is ruined.” Their ancient homeland that they loved is forever gone and those fortunate enough to have escaped are scattered all over the world, some even ending up in Chicago which I’m sure they never expected. They used to say it was crazy for us to be trying to overthrow Assad in Syria since whoever replaced him would be far worse, especially for the Christians who he protected. So look how Syria turned out, a ruined country with a known terrorist in charge. How was this a good thing for America or Syria? And if we succeed in regime change in Iran it’ll be the same thing but on a far bigger scale.
Tucker rightly pointed out to Cruz that forward foreign policy should be tempered by past OUTCOMES. This is the part that those gung-ho to support US offensive military intervention in Iran, gloss over. And you are correct Seva that outcomes over last 25 years of ME intervention have been a disaster. Especially for Europe who are now a "2nd Syria" of immigrants. Too few people can connect the dots between the destabilizations US foreign policy has caused across the ME and the waves and waves of poor immigrants burdening the societies of Germany, Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, UK, etc. And not just burdening those societies financially, but also culturally. People shut their ears to this connection reality.
You left out Australia. We’ve just taken in approximately 80,000 Palestinians. Not bad for a day’s work. But that’s ok, more unrest & division for us Aussies, especially my kinsmen, while the West creates the “great replacement”. Remember that song, I’ve posted it before, “What we need is a great big melting pot, big enough to take the world and all it’s got. Keep it stirring for a hundred years or more and turn out coffee colored people by the score.”
These times are all manipulated by the world’s elite bankers, we blame America for this and that, but it’s the wizardry behind the curtain of zillions of dollars that move this needle this way and that, we are just all along for the ride.
As to Iran, it will get its king back, let’s hope the Shah’s son is a better ruler than his father was, there are many who are hoping for his return and prophetically speaking, he will take the throne again because he has a great big job to do in Israel before the final curtain. Watch!
Any Persian having "a great big job" to do in Israel? wtf? Actually, WTF?
Hello ABK. I know, I know it sounds preposterous from our perspective today, but it is true nonetheless.
For starters:
https://biblicalresearchinstitute.com/imcforum/index.php?topic=3858.0
Or you can access it on the homepage of this site, scroll down to where it appears in total:
https://biblicalresearchinstitute.com/
On the basis that many ancient prophecies would be repeated concerning nations in the form of cycles of history, ie, history repeats itself in YeHoVaH’s plans and purposes. Isaiah says this is fact. What you read here in Isaiah 44:28 didn’t happen then in regards to the temple. In the order of books in the Hebrew Bible, Chronicles is last and the last section states specifically in 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 part of this is substantiated by the Cylinder Of Cyrus which lies in the British Museum and which we have witnessed and read the transcript for ourselves. However, the Isaiah prediction didn’t happen then, it’s for the future. Look it up.
Yeshua said, What I say to you I say to the world. Again, I say: Watch!
Still: WTF?
I really like all of the perspectives each of you have presented here today and find it thought provoking, even though I somewhat disagree. I believe taking out Iran’s nuclear bunker can be done without getting involved with some regime change mission. If Trump takes any action I hope it’s limited to that.
Arab societies don't need outside help to become destabilised: They have been doing that to themselves --- and their unfortunate neighbors ---since the battle of Karbala. And as one off-ramp of the same battle, Iran went from lying blood-soaked Persia to a bat-shit crazy Islamic "Republic.".
Which is OK if kept inside their crude-soaked sandpits. But not when exported to the NYC Twin Towers, Viennese pastry-shops, or even to Tel Aviv.
I was a refugee: Refugees do not go to the countries that made them refugees.
Europe is flooded by wretched refuse who head toward their Kyzyl Elmas, the lands they wish to conquer, the lands that perhaps wish to be conquered.
Survey what is happening in Germany. Daily.
Tucker gets tiresome at times. Iran can't have a nuke and even the IAEA said they were close. If Israel can't stop it we will. Trump will do the right thing. If Iran responds, then we take out Mullahs. I don't give a shit about regime change. The people can do that if they want. I don't give 2 shits about Iran as long as they don't have nukes. This is all Jimmy Carter's fault from 1979.
It's very likely that IAEA didn't come to that conclusion, which was temporary in its confidence level, from evidence. Rather it seems to have been "predictive analytics" from Mosaic, a tool developed by pro-Zionism Palantir.
Predictive analytics are not evidence and are often wrong. They are easily biased and cannot be tested until events have transpired without any interference. They are the type of algorithms used by social media and advertising platforms to predict what you want to see, and deliver only that type of content to you. I can tell you firsthand: predictions are very easily sent in the direction of assumptions, rather than facts. Weighting and completeness matter enormously, and weighting is susceptible to all sorts of influences.
As well, IAEA seems to have been drawn into hidden meetings with Israel, in which they were fed information and encouragement. Also it seems that IAEA may have delivered information to Israel, rather than acting neutrally.
Is all of that something that demands risking worldwide conflagration? Israel has been pushing for the US to invade Iran on its behalf for more than two decades.
If we take seriously the possibility that 9/11 had Israeli involvement, we are looking at easily three decades of direct attempts including planning time to start a war that sends our people to die and our wealth to be lost, and risks global upheaval at best, mass destruction more likely, as though we are their unpaid servants with no interests of our own and no other options or purpose.
edit: I know that IAEA info might not be in wide circulation. Here's a pretty complete writeup: https://open.substack.com/pub/ddgeopolitics/p/the-ai-that-triggered-a-war-how-palantir
“Is all of that something that demands risking worldwide conflagration? Israel has been pushing for the US to invade Iran on its behalf for more than two decades.”
I am awed and horrified that so many people seem so blissfully unaware of this. I’m a big fan of AI and believe it’s the only thing powerful enough to alter our present trajectory which is rapidly taking humanity to the abyss. I don’t want to be ruled by AI. I just want them to help us avoid burning down the house or being destroyed by the whims of Mother Nature with something like a super volcano which could wipe us all out. Geoffrey Hinton, the “Godfather of AI” says that their superior intelligence will cause them to treat us like inferior beings. He’s obviously never had a cat or dog which many people see as family members rather than just pets. I’d be very happy if the AI treated me the way I treat my cats. That’d be great for us all.
Trump isn't invading Iran. No point or reason to do so. However, if Israel can't destroy their nuclear program, Trump will. If Iran retaliates, they're signing their own death certificate. Trump isn't playing. He does what he says.
Haven’t you noticed that our government/media are using the same bs lies they used to hype us into attacking Iraq which is now known to have been a disastrous mistake for us, for Iraq and for the Middle East in general? And how about countries like Syria and Libya which we also destroyed? Isn’t it way past time for us to stop doing this?
Actually it goes back to the early 50’s and the CIA…. The Iranians consider us untrustworthy and don’t forget.
Seva, I’ve known the once mighty Assyrians too, my once best friend was married to one and times with her and her relloes was always enjoyable and full of musical talent. They all speak of this outcome. The ones I’ve known fled some decades ago, Christians all.
Christians are being slaughtered throughout the ME, in Iraq, Iran, Syria, all over Africa, white and black preachers and their families, whole communities. The recently departed Pope ignored the plight of myriads of Catholics (and others) murdered throughout both areas and concentrated his ire at Israel only (what’s new there? 🙄) just like the antisemitic United Nations, Europe and anyone else who wants to get on board with the age old hatred. Gatestone has much on these topics if you’re interested.
“The ones I’ve known fled some decades ago, Christians all. “
Excellent people with traditional values. Smart, reliable and hard working. That’s why my company, big manufacturing company in Chicago, hired so many along with people like the Vietnamese and Mexicans. They could get on the job training, learn a skill in CNC machinery, maintenance, inspection or programming and join the American middle class which they did.
They arrived over a period of years from the mid-80s to the early-2000s at least the ones I knew. Once I was talking to an Assyrian woman in my neighborhood on the north side of Chicago who said her family was from Iran. I told one the Assyrians at work about this and said I was surprised that there were Assyrians in Iran. He said when the Turks were killing the Armenians they also started killing Assyrians so some fled to Iran for safety. I said “Your people have a terrible history.” He said “Oh yes! Very terrible!”
Cruz fell into that one.
I re-listened to a few clips & still think Tucker acted in bad faith. Ambush interview all the way.
The Tucker interview reminded me of trying to have a conversation with a drunk. He was insufferable, his cheap posturing and posing trying to bait Ted Cruz was soooooooo unbecoming. I thought we would have a serious discussion from opposing sides of the Iran issue. This was not that. Tucker was an ass.
I genuinely wonder if he's back on the sauce.
If he is, he needs to get. back off.
They had a disagreement very popular on the right . Because we are thinkers . No biggie
I Love Tucker and appreciate you posting them, Sasha. I’m sure it’s a drag for you because it does splinter a lot of your followers. The closer Tucker gets to the truth, the more the anti-peace people hate him. Go figure.
War is peace. Freedom is slavery. What is a woman?
“Why is it so important to O'Brien that Winston see five fingers when there are only four?”
“O'Brien teaches that there is no world outside of the human mind, so that the party can control reality in the same way that he can make Winston see five fingers when there are only 4. this is "believing is seeing" rather than "seeing believing", as we would normally say.”
“6 Quotes From Orwell’s 1984 That Have Come True.” (7 min)
https://youtu.be/EI5-Ir0RT-o
Peace through strength!
War is Peace!
Not a chance of opting out - TUCKER IS THE MAN!
I love Tucker. I have my own subscription but glad you make them available. I don't agree with all his guest but I have learned so much from the people that provide a different view on things. Especially after what we have lived through the past 5 years. Thank you Sasha!
My take as well. It is important to see many different aspects of controversial topics. Those that can’t listen to different perspectives become narrow minded. Respectfully listen, disagree if you will, but keep and open mind and don’t be an ass!
Sasha, what you've accomplished in your life and business in the last few years is a model for people re-inventing themselves as they mature. Being open minded enough to actually investigate the nature of the 'other side' and come to your own conclusions is a perfect example of independent thought, and isn't that what is at the core of America's success?
The blowback and collapse of your own life afterwards must have been terrifying. (I'll betcha' you ain't got much of an IRA! That gravy train had been going on for decades and would always continue! LOL)
But you kept telling the truth. NOT 'Your Truth', no; you actually described reality. I'm thrilled, thrilled I say that it's working out for you.
Now about Tucker...
I don't know about that guy anymore. I have a lot of questions about him. And isn't that what Tucker says all the time? "I'm just asking questions!" Here's a few of mine:
- He's stated that he believes he was attacked by demons while asleep.
- He's supportive of a few hacks that have read some books and promote the idea that Hitler has been misunderstood by history. Ignore the body count people!
- He's refused to state categorically that he does not receive funding from foreign NGO's or other government assets.
- He flogs constantly addictive products on his show as something that's 'good for you'; and I think the jury's in on the deleterious effects of nicotine.
When he went Indie I paid for a subscription as soon as I heard Fox canned him.
I cancelled my subscription yesterday. While the above points I enumerated are plenty, my bottom line is that he is supportive of the Iranian government in its quest for nuclear weapons.
Iran.
I'm posting this for your readers' sake as well as your own. I know that his profiling you, along w/ Taibbi & Kelly have helped you tremendously. Shit, even the NYT did a decent piece on you, photography notwithstanding. Sure, keep posting his stuff; one good turn deserves another.
You do you; but this guy is deteriorating in front of us, and I'm not going to support someone like that.
“my bottom line is that he is supportive of the Iranian government in its quest for nuclear weapons.”
Tulsi says there’s no evidence that Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons. When Trump was reminded of this he said he doesn’t care what she said. Not a very intelligent or reassuring response from the man taking us to our newest debacle in the long suffering Middle East due to our endless meddling there. You list things said by Tucker that you feel show his ignorance but how about Trump’s talk about things like the Gulf of America, making Canada the 51st state, taking over Greenland and, by far the worst, “buying” Gaza from Israel, “owning” it and developing it as a resort area that people from all over the world would come to for a good time. How about the Palestinians? They’d be gone. Out of sight, out of mind. Has it ever occurred to you that Trump is flat out crazy?
That's an inaccurate statement in so many ways.
But I don't argue w/ drunks nor people suffering from TDS. Instead, here's a fuller picture of her stance from Grok:
Yes, there are posts on X that reference Tulsi Gabbard's March 2025 congressional testimony on Iran’s nuclear program, with some providing fuller context. For instance, one post links to a video of her full statement from the March threat assessment hearing, where she stated that the U.S. intelligence community (IC) assesses Iran is not building a nuclear weapon and that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not authorized a nuclear weapons program since its suspension in 2003. She also noted Iran’s unprecedented stockpile of enriched uranium and an erosion of taboos around public discussion of nuclear weapons in Iran, suggesting potential advocacy within its decision-making circles. Another post summarizes her testimony similarly, emphasizing diplomacy and monitoring as the focus, alongside the IC’s assessment. These posts aim to clarify her position amid recent tensions with President Trump, who dismissed her testimony in June 2025, claiming Iran was “very close” to having a nuclear weapon. However, the posts alone don’t provide the complete transcript or exhaustive context, and some may carry user bias. For the fullest context, reviewing the official congressional record or C-SPAN footage of her March 25, 2025, testimony before the House or Senate Intelligence Committee is recommended.
She also made it clear that they had more enriched uranium than any country would ever need without the bomb, and it was clear that they can complete one in merely a few weeks if the supreme leader gave the order. The fear was how quickly they could make one once given permission. She did sound concerned about that.
Ben Shapiro raised a good point (and yes, I have reservations as indicated in my own post about all of the very consistent pro-war news…it’s unity we haven’t seen in a while). Honestly, it creeps me out. But he asked why Iran should even want to spend money on nuclear power. They sit on all this oil so I’m guessing they aren’t the newest front for Climate Change…especially since CC activists hate nuclear for some reason.
'Creeps me out'... You're being straight up and I respect that. What exactly is it that bothers you?
For me, I see Iran as the nexus of sooo much evil in the world; a perfect example of what happens when Church and State are NOT separated. I can't help but think of the phrase from the Gospels 'render unto Caesar...' (If you don't know it; it's worth a Google-- it's the foundation of the separation of Church and State)
I THINK it fails (and has, consistently throughout Western history- Inquisition, anyone?) because the two entities have opposite foci. One is concerned with the here and now (State) and the other is concerned w/ the afterlife (Church). Together, these two institutions create a decent culture for people. (Hmmm...seeing a trinity right there: Church/State/People)
The fact that Christianity saw this hundreds of years before Moe-hammy showed up is a telling point. Sure, it took a while to straighten itself out, but it was doing okay until recently.
Back to my question: What concerns you?
“But I don't argue w/ drunks nor people suffering from TDS.”
I don’t drink, have TDS or argue with nasty pigs too dense to deal with.
It is incredible how much some Republicans love war. It's abhorrent. It is what is wrong with the Republican Party.
Yay. That seems to have worked. Kiss off, Tucker!
tucker is an insufferable hypocrite and shill for Qatar for silver coinage, but I'm glad you post his interviews. He is influential and sometimes has interesting guests. He is best when he stays away from anything involving Israel or Jews in general, as his bias colors his critical thinking skills. I watch until his hysterics and voice become like nails grating on a blackboard. Trump finds him amusing and a "kook," that is good enough for me.
You are too kind to make this so very clear to the simple minded.
I used to think you collected the high functioning brainy people🤓
Hey Sasha, I had been getting your Tucker drops up until about 3 months ago or so. Now I do not. I never made any changes to my settings, and I only use the Substack app. What happened? I suppose I can just log on to the email version and add it again…
Please keep posting them, I don't subscribe to Tucker but hold you in such high regard that if you liked something, chances are I will also. Bishop Barron and John Kiriakou for example. As with people complaining about the music, they need to get over themselves since skipping is instantaneous.
If you are in a room and everyone agrees with everything you say; get out of there immediately, it means you’ve been brain washed.—Sen SI Hayakawa paraphrased.
Let them complain!
Trita Parsi is an Iranian-American foreign policy expert on the Middle East. In this Rising interview he says regime change would require boots on the ground which we are not going to do. He says Israel/America will bomb it into regime destruction, civil collapse and disintegration like what Israel did to Syria but on a far larger scale which we would then just back off on and take no responsibility for the break up of the country and resulting chaos. He also says “It’s not the Israelis dragging Trump into it. At this point it’s Trump dragging us into it.” That sure is the truth.
“Israel’s Attacks on Iran May Lead To Regime Collapse, Chaos: Trita Parsi.” (11 min)
The Hill. Rising. Jun 18, 2025
https://youtu.be/pHE_vFcfcsg?si=nSE0UC8KuFn-XDJ4