Col. Larry Wilkerson: “It’s Over”: Iran Wipes Out Trump’s Bully Tactic on Live Map
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Takeaways
- ❖The US 'blockade' on Iran is largely symbolic and ineffective, with no real control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- ❖US diplomatic efforts with Iran are undermined by sending unqualified negotiators and prioritizing Israeli demands.
- ❖Colonel Wilkerson speculates that Trump's behavior towards Israel is influenced by a compromising 'Epstein file' on him and potentially Melania.
- ❖Israel's military actions in Lebanon are seen as an attempt to cripple Lebanon's economy and prevent it from becoming an economic competitor.
- ❖The US's current foreign policy is inadvertently accelerating a global power shift towards China, as countries seek new alliances.
- ❖US military leadership is being politicized through mandatory-like prayer meetings, raising concerns about religious freedom and career progression.
Insights
1Ineffective US Blockade and Diplomatic Failures
The US announced a blockade on Iran, but Col. Wilkerson states it is not blockading anything effectively, and limited attacks on Har Island were insufficient to cause significant damage. He questions the strategic purpose of these actions and the overall US diplomatic approach, noting the presence of unqualified negotiators like Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff at critical talks. The US team reportedly failed to discuss key Iranian demands like sanctions relief, focusing only on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear program.
Wilkerson's assessment of the blockade's ineffectiveness and the US's diplomatic strategy, including the choice of negotiators and the narrow focus of talks. (, )
2Trump's Motivations and Netanyahu's Influence
Col. Wilkerson posits that Trump's unwavering support for Benjamin Netanyahu, even to the point of agreeing to strike Iran when previous presidents refused, stems from a 'damning' 'Epstein file' on Trump and possibly Melania. He suggests this personal vulnerability, rather than financial influence or strategic alignment, drives Trump's 'slave' relationship with Israel, leading to decisions that are detrimental to US interests.
Wilkerson's explicit conjecture about an 'Epstein file' influencing Trump's behavior, and his comparison to previous presidents' refusals to strike Iran at Netanyahu's request. (, )
3Israel's Strategy in Lebanon: Economic Suppression
Wilkerson argues that Israel's repeated bombings and military actions in Lebanon, including the current intensification, are not solely aimed at Hezbollah but are a deliberate strategy to destroy Lebanon's economic capability. He states Israel seeks to prevent Lebanon from becoming an economic competitor in the Eastern Mediterranean, ensuring Israel's dominance in trade, resources, and tourism.
Wilkerson's assertion that Israel's bombing campaigns in Lebanon since 1982 are designed to destroy Lebanese economic infrastructure, not just target Hezbollah. ()
4Global Power Shift Towards the East
The US's confrontational stance, particularly actions perceived as anti-China (like bombing the Iran-Europe railroad), is pushing countries like Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE to strengthen ties with China. This shift is accelerating the movement of global power from the Western Hemisphere to the East, driven by China's offer of prosperity and economic success.
Wilkerson's observation of China's growing influence, the bombing of the Iran-Europe railroad as an anti-China act, and countries like Spain and UAE engaging with China. (, )
Notable Moments
Discussion of AI-generated deepfake lectures featuring Col. Wilkerson.
Highlights the growing challenge of distinguishing truth from manufactured information in the digital age, even for public figures, and raises concerns about the spread of misinformation.
Critique of Hillary Clinton's stance on Lebanon and Hezbollah.
Wilkerson vehemently rejects Clinton's policy recommendation for the Lebanese government to confront Hezbollah, arguing it would lead to civil war and serves Israeli interests to destabilize Lebanon, rather than fostering a realistic political accommodation.
Quotes
"The Iranians think those two guys are precisely what those two guys are: lying, deceitful, grifting jerks."
"I don't think we're beyond the power of Epstein and the files being at least partially if not fully... a power to stop him or to persuade him to do what he's doing."
"Hillary's wrong from the very start. That son of a... Hillary Clinton just makes me so angry. I despise her. I utterly despise her."
"The bombing is not necessarily to kill Hezbollah. It's to destroy the capability of the Lebanese people... from being that again because that's Israel's role now."
"Power is leaving the Western Hemisphere. It's going east at China's beckoning."
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