Like many of you, I am alarmed — and honestly, frightened — at the news that Trump has ordered the bombing of Iran. It's hard to shake the feeling that we may be standing on the edge of a true global crisis. If Iran retaliates — which they very well may — we could soon find ourselves plunged into a conflict that might spiral far beyond anything we’ve seen in decades.
In blunt terms: this is a provocation of war. And Iran would be within its rights to formally declare war on the U.S. in response. The prospect of World War III no longer feels like the stuff of history books or far-flung hypotheticals — it’s something we are suddenly forced to consider, right here and now.
I also can’t help thinking of my friends who live in or near major cities, military bases, and other strategic targets. While living here in Vermont provides a small sense of safety — we are, after all, far from those centers of power — there’s always that unsettling thought: will this administration stoop so low as to create a domestic target? Vermont is a liberal stronghold. Could a false flag attack be used to further sow fear and division? The paranoia is starting to feel not so paranoid.
What makes this even more terrifying is how unprepared we are. Most military analysts have long said that the likeliest form of nuclear attack would not be traditional bombs, but dirty bombs — radioactive material dispersed in populated areas. Yet the very departments tasked with detecting and responding to these kinds of attacks have been gutted in recent months.
It’s hard to sleep at night when it feels like the world is careening toward disaster — and yet here we are. I just needed to say this out loud tonight. I imagine many of you are feeling the same dread and uncertainty. I don’t know where this will lead, but I do know that in times like these, we need to stay informed, stay connected, and keep speaking out.
Stay safe. Stay aware. And if you’re feeling anxious — you’re not alone. ❤️
“Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president.”— Theodore Roosevelt
5 comments:
Your Mr Vance is saying, that America has not declared war on Iran! Does he know he's saying, you have done what Japan did in 1941! So how will Iran will respond, but like your country did! Wake up, you fool!
It is a long time since the time when the French said to the English during the battle of Fontenoy ( 1745 ) : "Gentlemen, shoot first."
Being born in Scotland, pity the French did not take out the Duke of Cumberland at the Battle of Fontenoy, Scotland would not be in the shape it's in now, England, Canada or maybe USA. Strange how history can shape things!
Iran is not in a position to respond to the U.S. attack with anything comparable. Their response will probably be in the form of more terrorism. It doesn't seem likely that any other country will attack us on their behalf. Basically it seems to me that Trump has set way back their ability to produce a nuclear bomb, and that's a good thing. Iran with a nuclear bomb would be far worse than Iran sponsoring terrorism.
Tan terrible y terrorífica es una guerra como lo es vivir bajo la amenaza del terrorismo: siempre habrá victimas totalmente inocentes.
Ojala los grandes dictadores como Trump, Putin, el de Irán y el de Corea del Norte sufran un fuerte colapso cardiaco, por el bien de la Humanidad.
Ángel
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