While Hegseth has been written off as a crank and imbecile (albeit one who once tainted our uniformed military ranks), this brand of religious fervor becomes deadly serious when uttered by the commander-in-chief, who possesses access to nuclear weapons.

April 08, 2026 - 12:47 UTC

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Good article. Can't separate religion from any analysis of Middle East policy as long as genocide is condoned in Palestine. May I add...

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Even what T admitted to was a huge loss for the US. At truly enormous expense (approaching double-digit billions) the US ran out of its most useful munitions while being unable to force Iran to surrender.
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Kiss the petrodollar goodbye. It had a long run. It was backed up by the US promise to keep the sea lanes open. The mighty US navy turned tail when the going got hot.

The world has no use for a rogue pariah state that can't or won't follow its own laws. Checks and balances my ass :(
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I think someone trump listens to, pulled him aside and told him to back off the saber rattling and dream up some crap the press will like, because he’s heading toward a place he won’t be able to BS his way out of.
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Jen — YES. I’m about to read your substack. Before I lose track of this post however, I wanted to share this with you. THIS is Hegseth’s pastor. And this is who flew in and is in Trump’s ear. It’s why Trump keeps saying “God wants this war.”

forward.com/opinion/603310/john-hagee-christian-zionist-iran-israel/
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He that confounds divine favor with military command will soon sanctify what no just man ought to defend.

Good People, there are few combinations more alarming than unchecked power and the conviction that God has pre-approved its use.
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