Things just got a little hotter

[grizz]

iran fired over 300 missiles/rockets and drones into Israel yesterday and thankfully 99% were shot down with defense methods.

These projectiles were sub-iconic and took over 6 hours to reach their destination, at first glance I thought how stupid could they be to use these instead of hypersonic weapons which would only take about 20 minutes. Then I realized they could be trying to get the Israelis to use up their defenses and then use the big guns. Also this is a BIG distraction which could allow other enemies of Israel to move in and get ready for a major attack

I would be surprised if Israel does not go full nuke and wipe iran off the map

Your thoughts??

[Jackalope]

   It was choreographed retaliation, just to save face.  Everyone was informed prior to the event, and everyone involved played their parts.  The only problem may be that Israel is wanting to improvise and escalate.  Notice the retaliation was done during the weekend, while the markets are closed.  The Iranian action may be out of the news cycle by Monday morning, so it'll be just a blip for the markets.

    However, if Israel decides they want to push the issue, then the dynamics change.  Since Brandon told Bibi the U.S. wouldn't assist if the situation is escalated, I think the Israelis will hold off until there's further justification.  Leave it to Lyin' Biden to screw things up.

[JohnyMac]

I agree with Jackalope's assessment 100%. Gold did open at $2,440 though this morning. It is back down, however, you can see what war & rumors of war can do to the PM markets.

Brent Crude is also just hovering around $90 a barrel.

A nothing burger. Which by the way, is totally fine with me. Let's wait and see.

 

[grizz]

It probably was choreographed but to what end? Save face? I think this is going to escalate but I hope not. Israel needs to respond with force or every other pissant country over there and terrorist group is going to be coming after them

Maybe biden needs to be a little more firm the next time he says "DONT" 

[Nemo]

Leave it all to Dark Brandon to fix.

Nemo

[grizz]

Leave it all to Dark Brandon to fix.

Nemo

 

[grizz]

Reports today about American flag burning, chanting Death to America and Israel protests blocking roads with very few if any arrests.

In my eyes, as a veteran and American, someone chanting "death to America" and burning the American flag while standing on American soil is a terrorist and needs to be dealt with accordingly and swiftly 

[Sir John Honeybucket]

Sure, but challenge a school board that is teaching homosexuality to children in government schools is bad and you're a "terrorist".

[Searchboss]

Reports today about American flag burning, chanting Death to America and Israel protests blocking roads with very few if any arrests.

In my eyes, as a veteran and American, someone chanting "death to America" and burning the American flag while standing on American soil is a terrorist and needs to be dealt with accordingly and swiftly 

It can not be stated any more clearly than that! I agree 100%. Obviously, they do not respect this country and should not be allowed to remain in it. 

[Sir John Honeybucket]

99% of these riots can be solved with a little truncheon time. Truncheons are a GREEN solution, reusable and very quiet, at least until the criminal is unconscious.  Personally I'd rather see some quality M-249 time, but I digress. However, the Leftists protect their shock troops.


- Sir John Honeybucket

[Felix]

A "whiff of grape" might calm things (or make them worse)
Targeted "sanction" of the ringleaders would be better in my view.
Such as the use of "silenced" .22s ala Israeli style.    Target selection aided by identifying the ones with radios when possible.

[JohnyMac]

Florida is hauling folks off the roads and arresting them. Guess what, today there was no hamas road blocks anywhere in FL.

[Nemo]

Some of those ideas are good, some not so much.  But look at the woman who addressed the City Council in Bakersfield Calif.

Go watch the video.  Its about 6 minutes long and more of her comments to the council.  All in good fun.

She has made bail on the charges and been released from jail with pending appearances.

Nemo



https://youtu.be/qB7UlnyXmiQ



and

https://www.kget.com/news/crime-watch/protester-who-threatened-city-council-facing-18-felony-counts/

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) ? Riddhi Patel won?t be attending Bakersfield City Council meetings for a while.

The pro-Palestinian protester, charged with 18 felony counts after threatening council members, was ordered held on $1 million bail during her arraignment Friday and ordered to stay at least 500 yards away from city hall.

[Nemo]

But todays news covering Columbia Univ protests have me convinced this will be a very frisky summer.

Nemo

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/nypd-at-columbia-university-remove-zip-tied-anti-israel-protesters/ar-AA1ng2ql

[Sir John Honeybucket]

This is where it's nice to line in a place that even my fellow Virginians have a difficult time remembering where it is, if they ever knew.   We do get some city critters out here occasionally, like during the waves of COVID panic.

de Sir John Honeybucket

[grizz]

I was talking with a friend about this yesterday and if they try to block roads up here in Alaska we will break out the bear spray and test it on them 

[DMCakhunter]

Israel is striking back. Initial repoerts are the Natanz nuclear sites. Plus some miltias in Syria

[Jackalope]

Yeah, things may go sideways now.  I'm glad I filled up my truck today.

[grizz]

Ok here we go again...

iran make poor attempt at retaliation
Israel then retaliates against iran

Neither side hit anything with mentioning (that we know of so far)

Is this saber rattling for each Country (and support Countries) to raise taxes to "help" one side or the other? Both iran and Israel have the resources to inflect great harm to the other side yet neither has taken that step???

Someone needs to follow the money, where its coming from and where its going!!!

Yep this is going to be an interesting summer and like I've said before, I have great doubts about the United States actually having an election this year. If we do, we all know its rigged...