Thanks for posting some geography. I used to insist that my History students consider things like geographical advantages and disadvantages of certain nations, islands, and etcetera. Personally, I will never live in a landlocked state in the USA or elsewhere.
And what Felon 47 did to Iran was one of my biggest worries…It was one of my worries to the point where I don’t particularly want any Black woman to run for president again for a very long time. Why?
I don’t want her to drop dead from the exhaustion of having to clean up behind the mess being created right now.
I remember it as well, although I did not know that part of the story. My father told me a similar story about being stationed in Morocco (during the Korean War I think) and how being a Black American saved him on numerous occasions
I can believe that about your Dad. People in other countries tend to know more about us than we know about them.
I met a brother at a cocktail party who had been a hostage. He said he was treated well in Iran. Jimmy Carter told them to take the deal and come on home. “Don’t be a hero. Get out of there,” he said.
Yesterday, I tried listening to various networks (I’m still having connectivity issues) and gave up. I couldn’t believe the excited manner in which this situation is being reported. Coincidentally, I just completed a chapter on this topic in the manuscript I’m writing. My first big client was a Harlem bank and monitoring the tanker wars was a big part of what got me their business.
I had to turn the TV off altogether. This strike on Iran worries me. I still remember the hostage crisis during Jimmy Carter’s administration where the Iranian hostage takers decided to let the Black American hostages go since they had historically been oppressed. They kept one high-ranking Black official, but let the rest go. Congratulations on your writing. This sounds really interesting.
Excellent summary of Madīq Bab Al Salam Mr. Weems.
I don’t know where this conflict goes from here. The corporate media reporting is lousy.
Every country will now decide if they need to get nuclear weapons or be under the protection of someone who does. The tenuous rule of law has given way to the rule of the jungle. Iran is debating removing itself from the NPT. All this increases risk. Risk has a cost.
Indeed it does. I was compelled to write this yesterday after listening to news anchor asking silly questions and pentagon reporters acting like this conflict is their Super Bowl.
Thank you for this clear headed and calm analysis.
Thank you for the clear and sensible perspective on this situation, rather than the infotainment approach, served by corporate media outlets.
Thanks for this common sense and clear explanation! I appreciate it!
Excellent summary!
The insurance rates will be going through the roof. even Saudi Arabia’s east west pipeline will encounter difficulties because of Houthi attacks.
In fact sporadic attacks from Iran or Yemen will cause more uncertainty than a continuous attack.
Tariffs on Chinese goods will hurt the domestic oil industry. Chinese rare earth minerals and metals are needed by the defense industry.
China at this point holds the cards.
I would not count on any help from Israel’s Netanyahu.
You'd think UAE might have built a canal by now with all of their 💰. Thx
You'd think UAE might have built a canal by now with all of their 💰. Thx
Thanks Marlon for this informative piece.
Thanks for reading! 🙂
Thanks for posting some geography. I used to insist that my History students consider things like geographical advantages and disadvantages of certain nations, islands, and etcetera. Personally, I will never live in a landlocked state in the USA or elsewhere.
And what Felon 47 did to Iran was one of my biggest worries…It was one of my worries to the point where I don’t particularly want any Black woman to run for president again for a very long time. Why?
I don’t want her to drop dead from the exhaustion of having to clean up behind the mess being created right now.
I remember it as well, although I did not know that part of the story. My father told me a similar story about being stationed in Morocco (during the Korean War I think) and how being a Black American saved him on numerous occasions
I can believe that about your Dad. People in other countries tend to know more about us than we know about them.
I met a brother at a cocktail party who had been a hostage. He said he was treated well in Iran. Jimmy Carter told them to take the deal and come on home. “Don’t be a hero. Get out of there,” he said.
Yesterday, I tried listening to various networks (I’m still having connectivity issues) and gave up. I couldn’t believe the excited manner in which this situation is being reported. Coincidentally, I just completed a chapter on this topic in the manuscript I’m writing. My first big client was a Harlem bank and monitoring the tanker wars was a big part of what got me their business.
I had to turn the TV off altogether. This strike on Iran worries me. I still remember the hostage crisis during Jimmy Carter’s administration where the Iranian hostage takers decided to let the Black American hostages go since they had historically been oppressed. They kept one high-ranking Black official, but let the rest go. Congratulations on your writing. This sounds really interesting.
Excellent summary of Madīq Bab Al Salam Mr. Weems.
I don’t know where this conflict goes from here. The corporate media reporting is lousy.
Every country will now decide if they need to get nuclear weapons or be under the protection of someone who does. The tenuous rule of law has given way to the rule of the jungle. Iran is debating removing itself from the NPT. All this increases risk. Risk has a cost.
Indeed it does. I was compelled to write this yesterday after listening to news anchor asking silly questions and pentagon reporters acting like this conflict is their Super Bowl.