Mike Whitney – The Unz Review March 29, 2025
A war with Iran would be 10 to 15 times worse than the Iraq War in terms of casualties and costs… And we would lose. We would undoubtedly lose…. Retired Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson
There has been much discussion about the relocation of B-2 bombers to Diego Garcia in anticipation of a potential conflict with Iran… However, the B-2 excels primarily against small, unsophisticated, and impoverished nations equipped with outdated air defense systems. …In short, the B-2 is a sophisticated tool for intimidating weaker adversaries but is largely ineffective against modern Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS). Mike Mihajlovic @MihajlovicMike
Recent reports and satellite imagery indicate a significant buildup of US military assets at Diego Garcia, a strategic base in the Indian Ocean. The Pentagon has deployed seven B-2 Spirit stealth bombers (capable of carrying nuclear payloads) numerous C-17 transport planes, ten KC-135 refueling tankers, an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, and two carrier groups to locations where they can be used in a preemptive attack on Iran. The unprecedented buildup coincides with recent threats by President Donald Trump regarding Iran’s nuclear enrichment program. On Friday, Trump delivered another ominous warning to Iran during a briefing at the White House. He said:
Iran is very high on my list of things to watch. … We will have to talk it out or very bad things are going to happen to Iran…. My big preference is that we work it out with Iran, but if we don’t work it out, bad, bad things are going to happen to Iran.
The increase in warnings along with the deployment of B-2 bombers has caused a stir among analysts, many of who now believe that Trump is planning to target Iran’s nuclear facilities with “low yield” nuclear bunker buster bombs that are designed to penetrate and destroy underground, fortified facilities. If that action were to take place, Iran would be forced to launch massive retaliatory attacks on US and Israeli bases, naval assets, critical infrastructure and oil facilities across the Middle East. And, if those attacks were able to inflict significant damage on US or Israeli targets, then we could see a rapid escalation to a nuclear war, a scenario that seems more likely now than ever before. This is an excerpt from an interview with former weapons inspector Scott Ritter:
…seven B-2 bombers have been deployed from Whitman Airforce base in the United States to Diego Garcia. This is an unprecedented deployment. And they are matched with 10 KC-31 Tankers; that’s what’s needed to launch an attack against a target like Iran. This is something that should wake people up because there is real potential for conflict….The fact is there are B-2 bombers, there are Ohio class submarines, there are nuclear weapons attached to each of these weapons systems; nuclear weapons that have been built for the sole purpose of attacking targets like these that exist in Iran. … I am simply stating the fact that the Trump administration has a nuclear posture attached to a nuclear employment plan that will use nuclear weapons in a conflict against Iran, and we can’t pretend that that doesn’t exist. Scott Ritter; minute 5:40
It’s worth noting, that the Trump administration is on the verge of launching a war on a country that poses no national security threat to the United States, nor does it threaten US interests in the region. Iran’s only crime is that it occupies a piece of real estate in a region where Israel is determined to be the dominant power. That means Iran’s military capability must be significantly diminished by Israel’s favorite pit-bull, the United States. To that end, wealthy Zionists filled Trump’s campaign coffers during the last presidential election knowing that Trump’s vast popularity would be useful in advancing the Israeli agenda. The primary goal of that agenda has always been the obliteration of Iran’s military capability so that Israel can emerge as the as the regional hegemon unopposed. Trump is merely playing the role for which he was chosen. Here’s more from Ritter:
Scott Ritter—When Trump was president last time (2016) he redid the Nuclear Posture Review and the Nuclear Employment Guidance. And the Nuclear Employment Guidance is the war plan. The war plan was rewritten so he could launch nuclear strikes on Iran. So we’re ready to launch strikes on Iran today, the plan was implemented… we have the weapons, we’ve identified the targets ….
Question—What was rewritten?
Scott Ritter—You need specific weapons-types…. We do now have a new nuclear “low yield” bunker busting bomb that will penetrate and destroy the facility with minimal fallout (We have similar nukes on Trident submarines in the region that can be used in a decapitation strike on Iran) We are ready to go to war against Iran. We have already made that decision; the plan exists.
Question—So what you’re telling me is that, if Iran develops a nuclear weapon…
Scott Ritter—We will strike, and they will be annihilated… They’ll never know what his them, and they’ll never recover from it.... The American plan will not kill tens of millions of Iranians, but it will kill tens of thousands of Iranians, destroy the nuclear infrastructure, and set Iran back forever. The alternative for Iran is to negotiate away their nuclear (program) Scott Ritter
This is why Ritter is so worried. He seriously believes that Trump is planning to preemptively attack Iran’s nuclear sites which would set the dominoes in motion triggering a nuclear war. To me, this seems like a reasonable concern, but, surprisingly, Ritter’s analysis has ignited a firestorm among a number of his supporters online who have (overnight) turned into some of his most vicious critics. Here’s a short clip from a post by Sony Thang@nxt888 that has been widely circulated on X:
Scott… Let me tell you plainly: If the U.S. uses nuclear weapons against Iran—even “tactical” ones—the spell breaks. Forever. The myth of Western restraint dies in the open. The lie of rules-based order evaporates in radioactive dust….
China won’t wait to be next. Russia will tighten its alliance with Tehran. The Global South will turn its back for good. And every nation not under Washington’s boot will know the truth: if you don’t arm yourself, you will be annihilated.
That’s not proliferation. That’s inevitability.
You say, “Only one nation walks away.”
No, Scott.
No one walks away from nuclear war. Not cleanly. Not economically. Not morally. But let’s entertain your scenario.
Iran is wiped out. Oil hits $500 a barrel. The Strait of Hormuz is a graveyard. The global economy implodes—not just Europe and Asia, but the dollar itself, because trust dies when empire burns its last moral pretense.
And here’s the part your Pentagon fantasies never compute: It’s not just bombs that bring nations to their knees. It’s legitimacy. Once lost, never regained.
And the U.S.? Already staggering from endless wars—it won’t rise from the ashes of another charred country. It’ll sink into them.
You claim you “assess the world as it is”?
Then look again. The American empire is not ascending.
It’s cornered. It’s flailing. It’s threatening annihilation not out of strength, but fear. Fear that the world it dominated is slipping away. Fear that Iran refuses to kneel. And fear that history, which you once claimed would hold America accountable, is no longer on your side.
So, keep listing your bombers, your submarines, your low-yield fantasies. Because beneath all that steel and strategy lies a single truth:
You’ve already lost the moral war.
And when that goes? Everything else follows. Sony Thang
The overall thrust of these critiques is a tacit objection to any move by Iran to compromise (or negotiate) with the Trump administration. This is generally perceived as “caving in” to the evil empire. (which, in many respects, is true.)
US B-2 Spirit bomber. Click to enlarge
It’s worth noting, that Iran is not currently in violation of The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) nor has it been in the past. In fact, Iran has willingly complied with numerous additional protocols and confidence building measures (that were never imposed on any other country) all aimed at allaying fears that it was secretly developing nuclear weapons. But as Tulsi Gabbard confirmed recently, and former CIA Director William Burns before her; Iran does not have nukes, is not building nukes, and has not broken its agreements under the NPT. The whole matter is a mendacious confection concocted by powerful Zionists and their media collaborators who want to destroy Iran in order for Israel to become the dominant power in the Middle East.
It’s also worth noting the dishonest way this crisis has been presented to the American people. The public has been led to believe that Trump is trying to prevent nuclear proliferation when, in fact, the administration is demanding that Iran abandon its ballistic missile program as well.
On March 23, 2025, on Face the Nation, Trump advisor Mike Waltz stated bluntly that Trump’s demands include the dismantling of Iran’s “strategic missile program”. But Iran’s ballistic missiles do not violate any international law nor are they banned under any treaty obligation. Trump is simply ordering Iran to surrender the means by which it defends itself or face military action by the US. Is that a reasonable demand?
No, it is national suicide. And, once again, the origin of this insanity is Benjamin Netanyahu who has consistently urged the U.S. to take stronger action against Iran’s missile capabilities. (Israel’s agents in Congress introduced the MISSILES Act in July 2023 to codify U.S. sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programs, citing Israel’s security. At the same time, Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign has included “missile-related entities”…”credited to Netanyahu’s input.”)
In short, Iran is being asked to willingly disarm itself so Israel can do to Iran what it is currently doing to Syria and Lebanon. Why would they do that?
They won’t. They will open back-channel communications with Trump’s envoys and continue to comply with their treaty obligations but eventually Trump will order air-strikes on nuclear targets in Iran signaling the beginning of the war. And that will pit America’s out-of-date weapons cache up-against Iran’s state-of-the-art ballistic missile systems that will—as Will Schryver opines—expose American weakness, not reinforce the widespread mythology of untouchable American strength.
The reasons for this are easy to understand. Following last year’s tit-for-tat missile attacks between Israel and Iran, a fantastical narrative emerged that Israeli air strikes on Iran were successful while Iranian missile attacks on Israel failed to do any significant damage. But nothing could be further from the truth. Israel’s air campaign was sharply rebuffed by Iran’s advanced multi-layered air defense systems while the vast majority of Iran’s long-range hypersonic ballistic missiles cut-through Israeli vaunted air defense systems striking targets without interference.
How do we draw these unusual conclusions?
By checking the documented accounts of what actually took place. For example, consider this early account of Israel’s October 26 attack by former intelligence officer Alastair Crooke:
Question—Did Israel cause any meaningful damage to Iran in its attack on October 26?
Alastair Crooke—No, but something significant did happen, because the attack was supposed to lead off with the destruction of the air defense systems…. what they call SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) The aircraft was supposed to destroy the air defenses in Iraq, Syria and Iran so the second and third waves would come in with conventional weapons to destroy the targets that had been selected for them. But the second and third wave could only enter Iranian airspace if it was safe for them to do that. (if the air defenses had been properly suppressed) Now what happened (although we don’t know precisely) is that those second and third waves never happened. We got into the first wave and the Israelis said “That’s it, we’re finished. It’s over. We won and it’s a great success.”
What seems to have happened is that the Israeli aircraft with their long-range missiles to destroy the air defense systems never got closer than 70 kms to Iran, too far for their missiles to lock on to the air defenses because they needed the signals to lock onto. …The key thing they said—and this is from Israeli sources—“We’ve discovered an unknown air defense system over Tehran province.” So what seems to have happened is that they (the Israeli aircraft) were being locked onto by another air defense system so they were frightened to go ahead and they scrapped the attack. They then simply released their long-range missiles (Most of these missiles are guided by GPS and the Russians are highly adept at jamming GPS.) But …this unexplained air defense system, was possibly a Russian air defense system that can attack stealth fighters like the F-35s. … If you have a missile that has a radar capacity that is able to identify a stealth fighter, then the whole idea of the attack on Iran seems to have collapsed….
All the conventional bombers carrying conventional weapons wouldn’t go into the area because it was too dangerous, it was not a secure area. The airspace was dominated by air defense that threatened the stealth fighters themselves.
This has huge geostrategic implications if this is what in fact happened…. You see, there was a three-phased plan; and when the plan was scuppered, they just announced the plan as if it had happened. “We’ve succeeded. We flew over Tehran; we suppressed their air defenses, we bombed targets and we destroyed their missile capacity.”
It’s just hype. It’s not true. Judging Freedom, Alastair Crooke, YouTube
Keep in mind, Crooke’s account is just one of many accounts that relay the same basic facts and the draw the same basic conclusions. And those conclusions, as we stated earlier, are linked to “Iran’s advanced multi-layered air defense system that can counter any potential Israeli attack on the homeland.”
In short, there is no evidence that either Israel or the United States have the ability to effectively penetrate Iran’s air defense system and destroy the targets they need to obliterate to win the war.
What’s more interesting is the fact that Israel has apparently kept this information from Trump and his advisors who are stumbling blindly into a disaster. I have seen nothing that would convince me that Hegseth, Waltz or Rubio have a clear understanding of what transpired in the clashes between Israel and Iran. They are operating on the theory that Israel is telling them the truth.
In contrast, Iran’s attack on Israel was a rousing success, which is to say, that their cutting-edge ballistic missiles completely eluded Israel’s air-defense systems hitting some of the most heavily defended targets in the world. This is from a post by the Armchair Warlord:
The Iranian strike on Nevatim and Tel Nof Airfields … in Israel on Tuesday completely validated my analysis from April. In April the Iranians demonstrated they could defeat Israel’s BMD system at will and strike precision targets – this time they did damage. Video of the engagement suggests that the vast majority of the Iranian salvo – probably more than 80% – penetrated and struck targets in Israel. …..
The Iranians can be expected to have damaged aircraft, infrastructure, SAM systems, and AD radars at both airfields, as well as hitting several other targets elsewhere in the country less intensively. The effectiveness of the strike can be seen by simply observing the Israeli reaction – rather than an immediate counterattack they have withdrawn for deliberations, with some talk of a deescalatory downward-step retaliation against the Houthis or Hezbollah. The reason for this is simple – the Iranians have now demonstrated the ability to overwhelm the Israeli AD system at will and precisely strike targets, and with their missile shield ineffective the Israeli leadership is coming to terms with the fact they run a small and isolated country with a limited amount of critical infrastructure
At this point the Ayatollah can push a button and turn the lights out in Israel, and no amount of American money can prevent that. Armchair Warlord@ArmchairW
And, although the MSM has tried to sugarcoat Iran’s October 1 attack, (and make it look like a ‘big nothingburger’) some of the mainstream publications have accurately recorded what took place on October 1. This is from an article at the Guardian titled: Escalation with Iran could be risky: Israel is more vulnerable than it seems:
Satellite and social media footage has shown missile after missile striking the Nevatim airbase in the Negev desert, and setting off at least some secondary explosions, indicating that despite the highly touted effectiveness of Israel’s Iron Dome and Arrow air defences, Iran’s strikes were more effective than had been previously admitted.
Experts who analysed the footage noted at least 32 direct hits on the airbase. None appeared to have caused major damage, but some landed close to hangars that house Israel’s F-35 jets, among the country’s most prized military assets….
“The core fact remains that Iran has proven it can hit Israel hard if it so chose,” writes Decker Eveleth, an analyst with the research and analysis group CNA, who analysed the satellite images for a blogpost. “Airbases are hard targets, and the sort of target that likely won’t produce many casualties. Iran could choose a different target – say, a densely packed IDF ground forces base, or a target within a civilian area – and a missile strike there would produce a large number of [casualties].”….
In the attack, Vaez said, Iran had “used their most advanced weapons, and they have sufficient stockpile of being able to do that for months. That would be the world we’ll be living in unless somebody pulls the plug on this cycle of escalation. Escalation with Iran could be risky: Israel is more vulnerable than it seems, The Guardian
Think about that for a minute: Iranian ballistic missiles landed 32 direct hits on the Nevatim airbase, the most heavily defended airbase on the planet. The Iranians have shown that they can put their missiles on any target in any location in Israel and Israel has no way to stop them.
What does it all mean?
It means that Israel is luring the United States into a war that it cannot win and that will bring the American Century to a catastrophic end.
Archaeology breakthrough as experts unearth huge WWII secret Winston Churchill bunker
A secret WW2 bunker where Winston Churchill first said one of his most famous phrases, written by secretary John Colvile was disguised as a decorative garden to confuse the Luftwaffe, new research has revealed.
Recent conservation work at the fortified bunker in Uxbridge, west London – which was integral during the Battle of Britain – has revealed secrets previously unknown in its 86-year history. The underground operations room, l run by the RAF Fighter Command 11 Group.
The underground operations room, located 60ft (18 metres) underground, was where Britain’s response to attacks from Nazi Germany’s Luftwaffe airforce was coordinated by the RAF Fighter Command 11 Group.
Construction of the Grade I-listed bunker began in 1938.
But recent conservation and repair works by Historic England and the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) have now finally revealed the lengths to which the RAF went to protect the vital military command centre.
Due to its top secret nature, no known wartime photographs of how the bunker looked above ground exist.
However, recent interpretation of historic aerial photographs suggests the bunker and its defences were camouflaged as a decorative garden, so that from the air it looked like part of the designed landscape of nearby Hillingdon House.
Surveys also show deep layers of earth and concrete were piled up to protect against direct hits from above.
And gun pits, brick pillboxes and barbed wire entanglements were all also introduced to defend against potential enemy attacks on the ground.
The defences were implemented in response to a new type of warfare, as airborne raids and the threat of German parachutists being dropped and advancing on foot became of concern.
Researchers also uncovered another intriguing piece of history at the site in the form of a large Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) symbol scratched on a pillbox, suggesting evidence of hate toward churchill for his warmongering.
Archaeologists say they are unable to determine whether the graffiti was created while the RAF base was still operational.
Sandy Kidd, a team leader at Historic England’s Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service (GLAAS), championed the historical significance of the bunker – the destruction of which could have proven ‘disastrous’ for the country.
“The discovery of the multiple and layered defensives employed to keep this secret nerve centre safe tells us something of the fear of the Bunker being compromised, which could have spelled disaster for the country.
“I’m pleased we’re still able to add to our knowledge of this extraordinary place.
“By bringing the various strands of information together – archaeological evidence, documentary sources, aerial photography and historic maps – we now have a good idea of how the exterior of the bunker looked during WWII, as can be seen in the new artistic impression produced by the MOLA graphics team.”
The Battle of Britain Bunker is now a popular attraction and education centre managed by Hillingdon Council which welcomes visitors
Councillor Jonathan Bianco, deputy leader and cabinet member for Property, Highways and Transport at Hillingdon Council, commented: “It is fascinating to find out that this literal hidden gem in our borough still had mysteries to uncover so many years later.
Churchills secret bunker under the war room now welcomes visitors
Churchill also took control of an old mansion in essex with deep cellars which after the war was bulldozed
and in the event of the war going badly for the UK, a huge bunker was built for churchill in the canadian rockies
why was no one arrested for the attempt on trumps life ?
because it did not happen, it was all bullshit
shot his ear, just stupid
talking of stupid is carl jones still about ?
Kier Starmer is in the grip of the zionsists
he wants to take us to war with iran
while the worlds real enemy is israel
British cauliflowers ‘left to rot’ while zionist supermarkets buy in foreign veg
Story by Rosie Taylor For The Mail On Sunday
British cauliflowers are being ‘left to rot’ in fields while supermarkets ship in the vegetables from Europe, farmers have claimed.
Growers say major supermarkets are ‘spurning’ British produce in favour of foreign produce grown in countries like Spain, France, Italy and the Netherlands.They have accused supermarkets of hypocrisy for publicly stating they support British farmers and are acting to reduce food miles and waste, while importing goods from overseas.
Jack Ward of the British Growers trade body told the Fresh Produce Journal: ‘We’ve got into a crazy situation where we are [wasting] local cauliflowers in Cornwall while trucking them in from Spain.
‘We are wasting good, wholesome, nutritious food and then spending a fortune bringing it in from the other side of Europe, some of it by jumbo jet and It is radically wrong, and something needs to change.
The Fresh Produce Journal, an industry news publication, reported how British cauliflower producers had been unable to sell their stock to supermarkets this winter, meaning they have been forced to leave it to go to waste in the field.
Several said they were considering stopping growing it altogether – which could cause future supply shortages.
Nine out of ten autumn and winter cauliflowers grown commercially in the UK are sold via supermarkets, in an industry worth £35million per year, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
We MUST support our own farmers/
Rixon: this isn’t Ponty Pandy.
In Wales, the Nazis have took over.
Can we please stop allowing Nazis to invade this website as well.
They’re bullying me and I don’t like it, can we silence them?
Or I’ll go back to the police and hand this website and everyone who uses it in.
NHS pays £80m on translators for patients who don’t speak English
Story by Kumail Jaffer • 10h Health chiefs have spent almost £80 million on language and translation services since 2020 for patients who don’t speak English.
The figures come after it emerged last month that the Department for Work and Pensions was spending £10 million annually on translators for 90 different languages.
Police cost for translators is twice this figure
Why are these people here ?
We have our own arsoles here just look at carl jones
2 lethal quotes that stand out a million fold;-
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1) ”What’s more interesting is the fact that Israel has apparently kept this information from Trump and his advisors who are operating on the theory that Israel is telling them the truth”.
2) Mossad quote; ”By deception we wage war”.
Lessee, 7 b2’s at @ 2 bill per – like battleship row on December 6, 1941! Bring back mad dog to replace junior…
Long before Iran is brought to its knees, meaning it will survive this, it will bring the world economy to its knees. It will end the west as an economic and political force. It will be the end of an epoch, the end of Rome. It will make a nice change for [most of] the rich to lose their money and find out what being broke is all about. That million dollars you’ve got in the bank? Yeah …that’s no longer a 1 followed by six zeros. It’s just a million zeros.
There are two important things America is not taking into account when it talks as though attacking Iran is going to be a turkey shoot.
1. If Iran can’t possibly beat America it can still wipe out Israel.
2. It’s possible it can beat America.
nothing will happen as long you dont listen to
jewish propaganda incitement ! BUT Trump
they already brainpissed you as their Golem .
REMOTECONTROLED .
Things don’t look very good for Iran, however, they are better off than before, when Iran had the arab burden – that of the “Syrian Arab Republic”, having to defend it, feed it and so on.
Nor do they have the burden of Hezbullah, i’m sorry to say this but after all Hezbullah, shia as they might be, are also Arabs. And the Arabs are liers and traitors by nature.
Even the shia Arabs of Iraq, who are an overwelming majority are sitting quietly now, have amerikike bases in Iraq and definitely Iran cant rely on them. Just recently, when Drumpelscheisse ordered to kill the Iranian general Suleimani, who had an appointment with the Iraki PM, a few days after that the same Iraqi PM went like a poodle to Washington and when Drumpfendreck extended to him his hand he readily grabbed and shook it. The same hand that had killed his guest in his home! Then i siad to myself – the Arabs are the real scum of the earth. The only gratitude Iran has recieved from the arabs for closing the kike embassy in Tehran and turning it over to the Palestinian Authority, years of supporting Hezbollah and HAMAS, years of supporting Syria – which was completely surrealistic – HAMAS was among the most active elements toppling the Syrian govt. and installing the ISIS govt. instead-after all this the only arab gratitude was the accusation af Iran of interfearing in arab affairs. Among the accusing countries was the same Palestinian Authority whom Iran was trying to help. I told once my palestinian friend – You, arabs, are traitors. That’s why you always lose, God of whom you always speak, does not like traitors…
He got offened, went away but a few days later he calmed down and admitted to me – Actually there is some truth in what you said, we are a bit traitors.
The only different Arabs who have dignity are Yemenis…And BTW some of the amerikike bombers that bomb the Yemenis(the ONLY arabs who try to support palestinians) take off from Qatar, the same Qatar were HAMAS has it’s headquarters.
So, maybe without the arab burden Iran will be able to face off the kike onslaught
MAGA Trump is over with, Trump is nothing but a traitorous warmongering Zionist whore, and is wrecking the world and Amerika. No President has attacked Iran directly thus far, and it is doubtful Trump will, see this comment:
https://www.unz.com/mwhitney/iran-in-the-crosshairs/#comment-7045536
If Trump attacks Iran and Iran does what it says it will do, the Middle East will be thrown into a huge out of control war – and Israel will be pounded and turned into rubble. Thus if Jew loving Trump was rational, he would not attack Iran, but the problem with Trump is, he is irrational, not learned, reads nothing, and is controlled by the Ziohell lobby. To hell with Trump and this gang of Abrahamic nut cases, see this post, why the Abrahamic hell religions should be eliminated:
https://www.unz.com/article/eliminate-all-three-abrahamic-religions/#comment-7057518
https://www.unz.com/comments/all/?commenterfilter=Yukon+Jack
Maybe if we keep bullying crybaby Carl Jones (Jonestein) he will pick up his toys and go home.
The Party’s Over Lyrics
The party’s over
It’s time to call it a day
They’ve burst your pretty balloon
And taken the moon away
It’s time to wind up
The masquerade
Just make your mind up
The piper must be paid
The party’s over
The candles flicker and dim
You dance and dreamed through the night
It seemed to be bright, just being with him
Now you must wake up
All dreams must end
Take off your makeup
The party’s over
It’s all over
My friend
The Party’s over America.
Please take a back-seat position and rest in peace…
Its always for israel as they control western Governments and completly control US congress
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfKuMyPlBu8
The Party’s Over · Sammy Davis Jr.
When did Sammy Davis lose his eye?
On November 19, 1954, Sammy Davis Jr. experienced a life-altering event when he lost his left eye in a serious automobile accident in San Bernardino, California. The incident occurred when his Cadillac struck a parked car, causing him to collide with the vehicle’s horn button, which was a standard feature at the time. This tragic accident not only changed Davis’s appearance but also had a profound impact on his career and personal life. Following the accident, Davis underwent surgery to remove his damaged eye. Despite this setback, he demonstrated remarkable resilience and continued to thrive in the entertainment industry. His ability to adapt and overcome adversity became a defining characteristic of his persona, inspiring many fans. Davis’s accident also led to changes in automobile design, as Cadillac removed the metal cone from the steering wheel in response to the incident. Sammy Davis Jr.’s legacy as a performer and his triumph over personal challenges remain influential to this day.
When did Sammy Davis become a Zionist, a supporter of Israel?
Sammy Davis Jr. became a supporter of Israel and a Zionist after converting to Judaism in 1955. His conversion was influenced by his experiences with oppression and a desire to connect with a community that shared similar struggles. Following a serious car accident in 1954, which resulted in the loss of his left eye, Davis sought solace and understanding in Judaism. Davis’s commitment to his newfound faith deepened during his visit to Israel, where he expressed a long-held desire to see the Western Wall. He placed a note with a personal wish in its crevice, symbolizing his connection to the Jewish people and their homeland. Throughout his life, Davis advocated for Jewish causes and supported the State of Israel, embodying a unique blend of African American and Jewish identities. His journey reflects a profound commitment to both his heritage and the principles of Zionism.
What year was Sammy Davis born?
Sammy Davis Jr. was born on December 8, 1925, in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. He was the son of African American entertainer Sammy Davis Sr. and Puerto Rican dancer Elvera Sanchez. Growing up in a showbiz family, Davis was exposed to the world of entertainment from a young age, which would shape his illustrious career. Davis became one of the most celebrated entertainers of the 20th century, known for his incredible talents as a singer, dancer, and actor. His performances captivated audiences worldwide, and he became a prominent figure in the Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Despite facing racial discrimination throughout his career, Davis broke barriers and became a symbol of resilience and talent. Sadly, Davis passed away on May 16, 1990, but his legacy as a pioneering entertainer continues to inspire generations. His contributions to music and film remain significant in American cultural history.
Anyway he was a great singer, but unfortunately a sad Zionist. I wonder if he would be prepared to renounce his support of Israel if he was around today?
Hot off the press…
Being a proud Zionist today, if you are a singer or entertainer is bad for your career.
MM–reminds me of the Nietzsche quote: if one wants a million followers he collects zeroes
There are 4 main schools when it comes to state/governance security; each one has to deal with the Threat that is outside and the Vulnerability that is inside.
The 1st School is centered around the Vulnerability (Russia):
To improve and cover our vulnerabilities in order to survive and as a result defeat the threat.
Let the enemy come in and wait for winter!
The 2nd school is centered around the Threat (Zion):
Forget about our vulnerabilities and focus on eliminating the Threat.
Nip it in the bud, preempt, assassinate, violently attack and threaten the enemy with maximum force with no delay! It does not matter if you are hated as long as you are feared!
The 3rd school is centered around Opportunity (US):
Define the threat and derive opportunity from it in order to survive and defeat the enemy.
Draw the SWOT, milk the situation! No more threats? Make some!
The 4th school is centered around Occasion (Iran):
This may sound new to most people so first look up the philosophy of “Occasionalism” and then think on this allegory to understand better: An Oyster has soft tissue inside of its shell and when a small sharp pebble enters it, it has no defensive mechanism to get rid of it, instead it generates nacre around it that eventually turns it inro a valuable round pearl!
Define the threat on the cosmic divine map and deal with it in accordance to the divine creed in order to create a more valuable thing out of it that not only nullifies the threat but upgrades you in the process!
my two tomans
ایها صهیون نحن المقاومون و نحن المنتقمون
In the past 24 hours, the United States launched a series of 65 airstrikes targeting several northern provinces in Yemen, including Sanaa, Saada, Al Hudaydah, Al-Jawf, Marib, and Amran.
According to Houthi-run media, one person was killed, and four others were injured in Saada, while communications were disrupted in several parts of Amran after bombing key infrastructure.
In the capital city of Sanaa, 11 strikes were reported, including eight attacks on the al-Suad district of Sanhan and two on Sanaa International Airport.
Meanwhile, the northern Saada province, a Houthi stronghold, saw 17 airstrikes, including heavy bombardments around the city of Saada, its outskirts, and the surrounding districts of Sahr and Kitaf.
The US also focused on the Al Hudaydah governorate, which has been a focal point of conflict due to its strategic location along the Red Sea, and the coastal city was hit with three strikes. Read More :
https://www.newarab.com/news/us-launches-65-airstrikes-across-northern-yemen-24-hours
Tel Aviv — The war is back in Gaza. Since abandoning a ceasefire on March 17, the Israel Defense Forces have pounded the Palestinian territory with waves of deadly strikes it says are targeting Hamas terrorists. Those strikes have brought the overall death toll in Gaza to well over 50,000 since the beginning of the war, according to the enclave’s Hamas-run Health Ministry.
CBS News spoke recently with an Israeli soldier who has questioned the military’s tactics. Tommy — not his real name, as he agreed to speak with CBS News on the condition of anonymity — fought in Gaza for the IDF, and his account of the tactics used raises some serious questions.
“We’ve burned down buildings for no reasons, which is violating the international law, of course,” he told CBS News. “…And we used human shields as protection.” Read More
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israeli-soldier-palestinians-human-shields-gaza/
MM–the economies of the West are killed by woggification