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THEAICRONICLE.COM 2026-07-04

Russia’s Fuel Crisis Deepens: 18-Hour Gas Lines and the Haunting Ghost of the Soviet Era

An energy superpower paralyzed: Drone strikes on refineries have knocked out 25% of production, reviving memories of Soviet-era shortages and testing the Kremlin's social contract.

Which happened because Ukraine is supplied with western toys to make this happen.  Maybe Putin will figure this out and be pissed off.  I would be.  ----- Looking further I find he is.  Surprise, surprise.

Brad goes over the top, but hey, it works for him.  And he does have the video.

Poking a bear is not a good idea.

Fire explosions, gas lines, and more.

What Brad said about WWIII kicking off in his well done conclusion may be chillingly true.  Fucked be us all.

[K-Dog]

EURONEWS.COM 2026-07-05

Eulogist at Khamenei funeral in Iran calls for death of Donald Trump

Speaking before prayers over Khamenei's body, Mohammad Rasouli said: “Why shouldn't we kill the one who killed my Imam and my Leader?”  “It is a disgrace for us if we do not kill your killer,"

I remember when America was the Great Satan.  In those days I kept my opinions to myself.

NOLABELS.ORG 2025-06-20

Iran’s Leaders Hate America Above All

As Israeli airstrikes hit nuclear and military sites across Iran and Tehran responds with drones and missiles targeting Israeli cities, the Middle East is again on the edge of broader war. But while the headlines focus on the Israel–Iran confrontation, Iran’s leaders have long believed the United States is their true enemy. See in their own words, how Iran’s leaders view the U.S.

Check out the date on this one.

PATRICEMERSAULT.SUBSTACK.COM 2025-02-14

My Debate with Satan: Is Trump Your Masterpiece—or Your Replacement?

Part 1: A Fiery Exchange on Deception, Tyranny, and the Corruption of America’s Soul

Satan replies:

But you ask if I am threatened. Threatened? My dear, I am the Prince of Darkness, Architect of the Fall, the Serpent of Old who defied the Almighty Himself. Do you truly believe that a man—a bloated, orange-hued charlatan—could usurp my throne?But you ask if I am threatened. Threatened? My dear, I am the Prince of Darkness, Architect of the Fall, the Serpent of Old who defied the Almighty Himself. Do you truly believe that a man—a bloated, orange-hued charlatan—could usurp my throne?

PATRICEMERSAULT.SUBSTACK.COM 2025-03-26

My Debate With Satan, Part II: The Final Conflict

A Diabolical Confrontation On Inferno Politics: Standing Against Trumpism Without Losing Your Soul

I have made men like Trump for centuries. He is not my rival—he is my instrument. He serves my will. His lies are my whispers, his hatred my melody. And when his moment in the sun fades, when his empire of fraud and fury collapses under its own grotesque weight, I will be there. I will take his soul as I have taken the souls of so many tyrants before him. And he will weep. And he will beg. And I will smile.

[K-Dog]

TEHRAN — In a display of public grief that appears to contradict years of Western media portrayals, hundreds of thousands of mourners have flooded the streets of Tehran for the third day of a seven-day funeral program for Iran's slain Supreme Leader, Imam Ali Khamenei.

The gathering at the Grand Mosalla Mosque—the largest in Iran—has drawn crowds so vast that journalists on the scene estimate attendance in excess of one million people, including those in the immediate vicinity of the mosque complex. The morning prayer on July 5 concluded with worshippers packing the square and surrounding areas so densely that reporters were unable to navigate through the crowds for approximately 45 minutes.

"This is challenging directly the narrative that the West has been hearing for years—that the supreme leader of this country was widely despised and enjoyed very little support amongst the population," said this reporter, observing from Tehran. "People could see the physical evidence of the absurdity of this at this very moment."
A Nation in Mourning

The slain leader, along with family members who were killed alongside him, lies in state at the Grand Mosalla Mosque. Mourners have traveled from across Iran to pay their respects, including from provinces such as Kerman, Hamadan, and Alborz—some making journeys of five hours or more by car.

Among those interviewed were families, students, and volunteers from the Basij paramilitary organization, which one member described as a social service organization that "helps people build houses, build healthcare centers" rather than a purely military force. Volunteers at the event assisted with crowd control and guided attendees through the massive complex.
Grief and Resolve

Mourners interviewed at the scene expressed profound personal loss, with many referring to Khamenei as a "father figure."

"You see, in fact, he was our father," one attendee explained. "The leader was our father, and if in reality you lost your father, maybe after one week or two weeks you will forget it. But this lasting—the loss of our leader is very difficult for us."

Many expressed belief that the United States and Israel were responsible for the assassination, citing the late leader's opposition to what they termed "arrogant governments."

"The Americans and Israelis have a problem with our belief, with our school of thought," one mourner stated. "So if instead of our leader, another person—they would kill him too. They have a problem with our belief."
Rejection of Negotiations

A recurring theme among those interviewed was opposition to negotiations with the Trump administration, despite the US president's recent comments about the mourning crowds. When asked about Trump's suggestion that the tears might be "fake," mourners were unequivocal.

"This is completely a lie," one attendee responded. "These are feelings that come from our heart. It's not correct. Trump is a big liar and a big actor—he thought all people are the same team. No."

A volunteer with the Basij organization articulated a common sentiment: "We have a saying: 'A wise man never gets bitten twice.' We cannot trust them."

Several mourners expressed conditional openness to negotiations, but only if ordered by the country's new leadership, saying: "We do not like to negotiate with the United States, but based on our leader's order, we just follow him."
The War and Its Toll

The funeral comes amid what mourners described as an ongoing conflict, with one attendee stating: "We lost our commander, we lost our leader... we have some very good achievements against oppressors, but also some very big losses."

Another, a student at an Islamic school, declared: "With the assassination of our leader and the martyrdom of his family, we will be more powerful than before. We are standing here to damage any arrogant power."

When asked what message they would send to the West, one mourner urged "the Western youth to listen to their heart... and support the Iranian nation." Another added: "History will be made by poor people. God says the poor people will make history."
Historical Context

The gathering represents one of the largest public displays of support for Iran's leadership in recent memory, occurring at a time of heightened tensions between Tehran and Western powers. As the seven-day funeral program continues, observers expect even larger crowds in the coming days.

The event has forced international media to confront a reality that many Western outlets have been reluctant to acknowledge—the apparently deep well of public support for Iran's supreme leadership despite years of sanctions, international isolation, and military conflict.

As one mourner put it: "Any people you see here came with his own discipline. We came to say thanks to our martyr leader and say goodbye to him, and to say we are ready to support the new leader."

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CHASINGTHESQUIRREL.COM 2026-07-05

Iranian Mourners Speak With Reason2Resist

Today, Dimitri Lascaris returned to the Grand Mosalla Mosque in Tehran to speak with mourners at the 7-day funeral of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader, Ali Khameini.

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[K-Dog]

The Anti-Christ gets no sympathy.

Christ blessed the humble, the grieving, the just. But in Trump's gospel, weakness is punished, cruelty is crowned. The Beatitudes were once a promise to the lowly. He turned them into weapons against them. This isn't just inversion. It's desecration.

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit

In Trump's America, poverty is a moral failure. Aid is slashed. Tax cuts flow upward. Workers are parasites. The desperate are disposable. Humility is weakness. Wealth is righteousness.

2. Blessed are they that mourn

But mourning is mocked. Families killed in climate disasters ignored. Starving families scorned. A million COVID deaths met with shrugs. Empathy is weakness. Grief is noise.

3. Blessed are the meek

Humility is heresy. He kneels only to tyrants and demands submission from the governed. Generals are traitors. Judges are enemies. The meek don't inherit the earth—they're crushed beneath it.

4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness

But justice is hunted. Whistleblowers exiled. Prosecutors purged. Watchdogs defunded. The righteous aren't ignored—they're targeted. Righteousness isn't a virtue. It's a threat.

5. Blessed are the merciful

Mercy is eradicated. Immigrants caged. Children torn from families. Trans youth denied care. The sick mocked. The poor blamed. Compassion is criminalized. Cruelty is policy.

6. Blessed are the pure in heart

Purity has no place. Loyalty eclipses truth. Corruption is rewarded. Integrity is exiled. The honest are cast out, the vile promoted. In Trump's dominion, purity isn't rare—it's extinct.

7. Blessed are the peacemakers

But peace is sabotaged. He courts conflict, stokes unrest, and fans the flames of civil war. Allies alienated. Enemies emboldened. Chaos keeps him centered. Hatred is the fuel. Division, the engine.

8. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake

And yet he dares call himself the persecuted. A billionaire felon cloaks himself in martyrdom while real truth-tellers are jailed, exiled, or silenced. He doesn't suffer for justice—he profits from injustice.

[K-Dog]

SCMP.COM 2026-06-10

Thousands of Iranians left without water in searing heat after US hits reservoirs

Thousands of Iranians in the southern port town of Sirik have lost access to drinking water after US strikes hit two reservoirs in the area, Iranian state media said on Wednesday.

[K-Dog]

Israel Exposed — War Crimes Archive

I can't watch it.  At the first scream of a child I have to click away.

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CNN.COM 2026-07-08

Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after US and Iran trade strikes

President Donald Trump said he believes the Memorandum of Understanding with Tehran “is over,” but that negotiators can “keep talking if they want,” after the US and Iran exchanged strikes across the Middle East.  Casting doubt on the status of ongoing talks.

Big surprise!  So what's next?

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[K-Dog]

AJE.NEWS 2026-07-09

US strikes Iran for second night – is the peace process all over now?

Neither side has officially called off the interim peace agreement, despite the escalation.

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They never actually had a ceasefire to call off.

It's pretty amazing. The Ruskies cancelled all exports of diesel, sanctions are back on Iranian Oil but the Black Gold still selling at the bargain price of $78.  No mentions of fertilizer shortages now either.  I guess they've solved all the problems somehow without reopening Hormuz.  Magic!

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[K-Dog]

As long as food is on the table the magic works.


All songs end.

[K-Dog]

PARSTODAY.IR 2026-07-13

Iran: United States poses serious threat to international security by violating fundamental principles of UN Charter

The brutal attacks carried out by the United States against Iran constitute not only a blatant violation of the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter—particularly Article 2, Paragraph 4—but also a serious threat to international peace and security. The statement added that the attacks have undermined all efforts made in recent months to reduce tensions and restore stability in West Asia.

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APNEWS.COM 2026-07-13

Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passage

The International Maritime Organization, the United Nations agency overseeing international shipping, said it was waiting to find out more about Trump’s proposal but remained opposed to tolls for passage through international waterways.  “There is no legal basis through which to introduce mandatory tolls simply to transit through a strait,” it said in a statement.

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em?

First issue:  Will anyone take Chumpo up on his offer of Protection making the transit?  It's not like he's doing such a great job protecting Kuwait or Bahrain.

Second issue:  To do this kind of Protection, he'd need to send a Battleship along with the Commercial vessel through the Straight.   That would give the Towel Heads the opportunity to try out one of those new Submarine Drones we've been hearing so much about.  An FSoA Navy boat getting sunk would be a Political Disaster for Il Trumpoliuni.  He'd also definitely want to retaliate with a Nuke.





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THEHILL.COM 2026-07-18

Trump targets Iran’s infrastructure in bid to squeeze regime

Ret. Vice Adm. John W. “Fozzie” Miller, said it was important for the U.S. to change the “calculus” by striking bridges, railway infrastructure, command and control centers.  Anything that Tehran might use to supply weaponry.  Missiles, drones, fast boats.  To take military control of the strait.

The activity risks of returning the region to full-fledged conflict, one that was tamped down by a fragile ceasefire and the MOU. But Miller, the retired read admiral, said he was not sure the U.S. "ever really factually exited a period of conflict" with Iran.

He's not sure?  Not a day went by during the Ceaseless Fire where the FSoA didn't bomb something and the Iranians retaliated.  Also, what exactly is the difference between "full fledged" conflict and what is currently ongoing?  How many more bombs does it require to be full fledged?  They're basically hitting as many targets as they have enough planes, drones or missiles left to deliver the explosives with each day.

Harrison Mann, a former executive officer of the Defense Intelligence Agency's Middle East/Africa Regional Center, said the definition of "insanity is trying the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result" and that is what is unfolding as President Trump continues to rely on strikes in hopes of shaking Iran's control of the strait.

Another Captain Obvious analysis.  We know Trumpolini is insane, and we know he has no plan for how to win this war besides bombing Iran back to the Stone Age.  Which, even if successful would only leave behind a failed state exporting "Terrorists" out from the region to wreak havoc all over the entire neighborhood.  There also would be about Zero Oil still flowing out from Iran, a situation which the Chinese would not appreciate.  Given Russia is ALSO having problems exporting their oil, that's a whole lot of the Black Gold missing from the market.  I doubt Venezuella and the FsoA can make up for the shortfall, especially at prices anybody can afford.   As a strategy, BIBTTSA is Lose-Lose.

Counting down the days until the lines of SUVs form up outside the Gas n' Go.

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