Security, Military

There were eight major Crusade expeditions, each with distinct objectives and outcomes:

POTUS attempts to spell out his war endgame as thousands of Marines make their way to the Middle East. PLEASE stop this upside-down world, and I worry about my grandchildren.
https://youtu.be/_LvCDjU5yJw?si=zfcxD7miImW5xO4n

Where are the James Madison followers when we need them now more than ever? The Father of the Constitution, Madison, also played a central role in drafting and promoting the Bill of Rights.
He was married to Dolley Madison, a prominent First Lady known for her political acumen, hospitality, and social grace.
A leader of the Democratic-Republican political party, Madison succeeded Thomas Jefferson in the presidency.
For those wondering “What did James Madison do?”, he authored the Virginia Plan, co-wrote the Federalist Papers, and championed religious freedom and checks and balances in government.

For the last few months American consumers been dealing with emergencies both big and small. Our hearts and minds continue racing and bolting from work, to our homes. We were sold the idea of winning and we are not flourishing. This is not what one third of the voters were expecting, while others didn’t vote.
"Ashes to ashes, dust to dust" is a phrase from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer. Originating from Genesis 3:19 (for dust you are and to dust you shall return), it serves as a reminder of mortality and, in Christian theology, is paired with the hope of resurrection. We are writing at the crossroads, searching for a safe shelter while riding out the storm.

Persia officially became Iran on March 21, 1935, when Reza Shah Pahlavi requested that foreign governments use the native name "Iran" instead of the Western name "Persia". The change aimed to foster national unity, reflect the country's ancient heritage, and differentiate it from Western colonial-era terminology
Persia is the historical Western name for modern-day Iran, officially rebranded in 1935, which encompasses the heart of the ancient Persian Empire. Situated in West Asia, this region is known for a 2,500-year legacy of art, culture, and power, with a majority Shia Muslim population today.

What are other words for just for fun? for the hell of it, for the heck of it, for the sake of it, for fun, for no reason in particular, for no particular reason, for no good reason… etc.

The Strait of Hormuz is a bending waterway, about 21 miles wide at its narrowest point. It connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. From there, ships can then travel to the rest of the world. While Iran and Oman have their territorial waters in the strait, it's viewed as an international waterway all ships can ply. The UAE, home to the skyscraper-studded city of Dubai, also sits near the waterway.

Whenever we quickly shoot from the hip, we are in danger of shooting ourselves in the foot. Paramount Skydance’s Stock Fades. The Warner Bros. Merger Will Take Years to Pay Off. The Iran War will take much longer, I am afraid. Some say it was meant to be a destruction of the Epstein files, but not all agree. Trump admin shoots itself in the foot by setting up an Epstein backfire.