John Helmer and I with Nima on Israel-Iran-US-Russia-NATO-Ukraine. The official NATO summit communique today, unlike last year, says nothing about Ukraine’s “irreversible path” to NATO membership. My guess is that today may mark the very last NATO summit
Pathetically Petulant Rubio
A pathetically petulant Marco Rubio tells CBS it is “irrelevant” that there is no evidence Iran is working on a nuclear bomb. “Nevertheless, she persisted”. Kudo to Margaret Brennan who did her homework and exposed the clown now heading State Dept and NSC.
Perspective on Putin, For a Change
PERSPECTIVE, for a change. Putin’s views on Ukraine. A nice wrap-up.
https://korybko.substack.com/p/putins-clarification-of-russian-policy
Debating and Discussing Iran with Scott Ritter
Scott Ritter and I early this morning debated/discussed the U.S. bombing of Iran, its impact, and its future implications for the region and for the world.
https://consortiumnews.com/2025/06/22/watch-cn-live-us-bombs-iran-what-next/
War Profiteers in Congress
Avaricious war profiteers run Congress. Article 1 of the Constitution, gives Congress the exclusive right to declare war. Trump is simply the latest president to ignore that and make war without so much as a by your leave. It has become BIPARTISAN practice.
Time for More than Just Rhetoric, Pope Leo XIV
Urgent challenge for Pope Leo XIV: Trump joined Netanyahu’s war of aggression on Iran. Unlikely to prevail without using nuclear weapons. Trump, pseudoprophets claim God’s support. Need more than pious rhetoric from you. Don’t shirk your duty a la Pius XII
No Guts Gabbard
NOTE to Tulsi Gabbard: Have you no sense of decency? At long last, have you left no sense of decency? Will you continue to snivel, or will you quit – if only to preserve what little is left of your honor?
https://caitlinjohnstone.com.au/2025/06/21/tulsi-gabbard-is-a-warmongering-asshole/
Challenging the Conventional Wisdom
Challenging the conventional wisdom on whether Trump will fall for it when Netanyahu cries UNCLE, as in “Uncle Sam, bail me out!” Someone show some courage; tell Trump that Netanyahu cannot prevail over Iran and, in extremis, will be tempted to use nukes.
https://mediaview.aljazeera.com/video/LoiC5E02En
The Art of Not Thinking Ahead
Israelis short of missiles – like Ukrainians. US & Israel bad at planning ahead; now robbing Peter Zelinsky to pay Paul Netanyahu. US own stocks low; wants to save some to use against China. Like Russia in Ukraine, Iran will “attrit” w/hypersonic missiles.
Carriers Only Cost $13 Billion
“Putting your ducks in a row” usually means getting better organized, prepared. NOT THIS TIME. US Navy sending a 3rd sitting-duck aircraft carrier near Israel-Iran war. No prob! Carriers cost just $13 billion – a drop in the bucket, so to speak. And 5,000 sailors can be replaced.