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Thread. Something we previously wrote, which we believe is important to take into account given the #NoWarOnIran Protests.
As anti-militarist veterans, we tend to want to hear our voices heard. I think bc we consider ourselves victims of war, which to a certain extent we are, that we want our pain to be heard and acknowledged.
BUT we must not forget that WE were the cogs in that war machine. It’s important to accept the role we played in it all and own it.
FOCUS #1:
1. It is not and never was a question of whether General Suleimani is good or bad for Iran or for the Middle East, especially concerning the Syria mess.
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1. It is not and never was a question of whether General Suleimani is good or bad for Iran or for the Middle East, especially concerning the Syria mess.
#NoWarInIran
#NoWarOnIran
2. It's about (a) American foreign interference (now in terrorist form!), (b) the rapid degeneration of American democratic structures and (c) diplomacy.
3. Same thing as with other countries: the USA has literally destroyed Latin America during the 60-70s by not only supporting, but sponsoring RW dictatorships in our countries. Would some have succeeded on their own? Perhaps. Perhaps not.
#Iran's Khamenei now faces a hard point of decision-making.
His base (in Iran and across the region) will call on him to retaliate.
But what retaliation against the world's strongest military power with a reckless "gambler" (to quote Soleimani!) in the White House? #Thread
His base (in Iran and across the region) will call on him to retaliate.
But what retaliation against the world's strongest military power with a reckless "gambler" (to quote Soleimani!) in the White House? #Thread
My cautionary prediction: Khamenei will retaliate not against US bases but something much more limited. Will try to sell it as the #SevereRevenge he promised.
Unlike Trump, Khamenei is prudent and has survived decades at the helm. +
Unlike Trump, Khamenei is prudent and has survived decades at the helm. +
Khamenei has never shown reckless or even bold decision-making. His strong self-preservation instinct has always taken over. An attack on US won't be just reckless but suicidal.
There are, ofc, dangers and things might spiral EVEN out of his hand but I'd say that's unlikely.
There are, ofc, dangers and things might spiral EVEN out of his hand but I'd say that's unlikely.
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The Trump administration and Pentagon have moved to start a war with Iran by assassinating Qassem Soleimani, the top military leader. If Iran openly assassinated a top U.S. general and bragged about it, there is no question that U.S. would initiate full scale war.
The Trump administration and Pentagon have moved to start a war with Iran by assassinating Qassem Soleimani, the top military leader. If Iran openly assassinated a top U.S. general and bragged about it, there is no question that U.S. would initiate full scale war.
Trump and the Pentagon have acted illegally, in violation of the Constitution, the War Powers Act and international law. The targeted assassination and murder of a central leader of Iran is designed to initiate a new war.
Unless the people of the United States rise up and stop it, this war will engulf the whole region and could quickly turn into a global conflict of unpredictable scope and potentially the gravest consequences.
Mr. President,
As a survivor of war, I want to tell you: going to war does not make you strong. It makes you weak.
As a survivor of war, I want to tell you: going to war does not make you strong. It makes you weak.
Sending teenagers to die, or return with lifelong wounds seen and unseen, does not make you a bigger person. It makes you smaller.
Risking a regional or even global armed conflict does not strengthen our country. It weakens us.
Attacks on @TulsiGabbard for her good judgement is nonsensical
#Syria's President #Assad did not gas his own ppl👇Facts Matter‼️
It’s now revealed that @OPCW suppressed expert engineers report that found the cylinders were staged & not dropped from the air:
#Syria's President #Assad did not gas his own ppl👇Facts Matter‼️
It’s now revealed that @OPCW suppressed expert engineers report that found the cylinders were staged & not dropped from the air:
#WhyTulsi👇🤨
It’s now revealed that #OPCW suppressed expert engineers report that found the cylinders were likely not dropped from the air.
#Tulsi2020 #TulsiGabbard #NoMoreWars #ForeignPolicy #Syria #Assad
It’s now revealed that #OPCW suppressed expert engineers report that found the cylinders were likely not dropped from the air.
#Tulsi2020 #TulsiGabbard #NoMoreWars #ForeignPolicy #Syria #Assad
#ChemicalWeapons Attack Were Staged👇😡‼️
The #OPCW confirms that a leaked document on alleged gas cylinders at #Douma in #Syria is genuine. It says it is conducting 'an internal investigation' about its 'unauthorised release.' :
#Tulsi2020🌺
hitchensblog.mailonsunday.co.uk/2019/05/strang…
The #OPCW confirms that a leaked document on alleged gas cylinders at #Douma in #Syria is genuine. It says it is conducting 'an internal investigation' about its 'unauthorised release.' :
#Tulsi2020🌺
hitchensblog.mailonsunday.co.uk/2019/05/strang…
4. United States decided to label #IRGC terrorists. But who are the real terrorists? Who created, trained, armed & financed the worst terrorist groups in the world?
#Hypocrites #DoubleStandards #Liars #Warlords #USRealTerrorists
#Hypocrites #DoubleStandards #Liars #Warlords #USRealTerrorists
1. United States decided to label #IRGC terrorists. But who are the real terrorists? Who created, trained, armed & financed the worst terrorist groups in the world?
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2. United States decided to label #IRGC terrorists. But who are the real terrorists? Who created, trained, armed & financed the worst terrorist groups in the world?
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