Contemplating a bewildering world through empathy and understanding
Iran has exposed how fragile empires can be. Military might is illusory, especially when controlled by deranged lunatics. The Strait of Hormuz clearly demonstrates that world economies can be shaken and squeezed without the backing of multi-billion-dollar military arsenals.
You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? https://videopress.com/v/ZEWhmmID?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true I planned this local road trip more than a month ago to commemorate my upcoming 60th birthday. I decided to keep it local because the outside world was an insane place at the time, with two warmongering lunatics in particular threatening to … Continue reading Road trip in the time of soaring fuel prices
Empathy and understanding on this blog have been suspended until Americans and Israelis start behaving like sane human beings again. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Lenny
While it gives me little pleasure to admit that this may be one of the most satisfying instances of the proverbial fuck around and find out, I make no apology for contemplating it. Indeed, there is very little justice in the world, and Iran's revenge may very well be a little slice of it.
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