CITIZEN TOOLS

DH—The deployment of significant air and naval assets, including 30% of the U.S. Air Force’s F-35 fleet stationed far from Iranian targets, is criticized as impractical and ineffective. The combat radius of these aircraft is insufficient to reach key Iranian locations from bases in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, and the use of aerial refueling tankers over hostile airspace is highly risky. Additionally, advanced Chinese-supplied radar and missile technology in Iran further diminish the effectiveness of traditional U.S. naval and air power.

Experts argue that the U.S. is relying on flawed intelligence and self-deception, expecting Iranian capitulation based on biased polling data funded by the CIA.

BRUCE LERRO—Calling a society a “liberal” democracy smuggles in other questionable assumptions. For example, it throws into question whether it is possible to have a “conservative” democracy. In their history reactionary conservatives have supported three institutions prior to and after the Great French Revolution – the king, the aristocracy and the church. These conservatives are far more honest than liberals about their class origins and their suspicions about democracy. Yet, they too have been swept up in the wave of democracy which crested at the end of the 19th century. Even conservatives have to mumble that they are democrats if they want to receive votes.

JUDGE NAP—The video features an in-depth interview conducted by Judge Andrew Napolitano with Sheriff David Hathaway of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, focusing on the complex dynamics between federal law enforcement agencies and local/state law enforcement, particularly regarding jurisdiction, investigations, and accountability. The discussion highlights significant concerns about federal overreach, qualified immunity, lack of transparency, and impacts on civil liberties.

SCOTT RITTER—Today my banking institution of 26 years, Citizens Bank, declared that they were ending their banking relationship with me. My accounts were zeroed out without explanation. While I may eventually see this money returned to me, the question of why this occurred remains unanswered, raising a whole host of issues related to civil liberties. I’ve been de-banked.

I recently tried to use my bank-issued debit card. I’ve used this card consistently as my go-to method of payment for years.

It was declined.

JULIAN MACFARLANE—He is a polymath and autodidact with a wide range of competencies in history, literature, law, even engineering. He is clearly a bottom-up “rhizomatic” thinker, with few preconceptions — enhanced by high intelligence and logic although qualified by emotional sensitivity, humanistic and spiritual values.

He makes connections others might miss, and he sees patterns. Proof of what I am saying? Look at those 5-hour press conferences. What other world leader would be capable of that? Look also at interviews.

Socially, he is reported to be rather shy. You can see this very clearly in his interviews with Oliver Stone. He is modest, personal, and honest.