Thank you for this to the Boston Globe

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Shia Crescent is a diaspora, not a military strategy.

(Click here for a fairly good assessment of Iranian ideology.)

Many religions and ethnicities have diasporas. The Russian diaspora is tapped by the motherland to carry out Putin’s KGB tasks to kill basically innocent and peaceful people that have left Russia. The best example of that are the poisonings in Europe. But, the USA intelligence agencies keeps track of folks like this and why they have to be registered as a foreign agent.

In like fashion Iran has militarized its diaspora into terrorist elements in the world, especially in the Shia Crescent. Iran sees its diaspora as an extension of its military and not simply people practicing “the faith.” 

There is absolutely no reason for Iran to militarize a diaspora because no one is openly hostile to Shi’ites, Iranian or Iraqi. The militarization of the Shi’ite diaspora was a completely paranoid idea by a few Ayatollahs in Iran that instilled a religious hegemony as a priority.

When an Ayatollah had Allah on his (not her) side after a successful overthrow of a Shah, well anything that comes into a holy man’s head must be inspired. Right? 

“W”rong!

What the great Ayatollahs of Iran never valued over and above their own religious fervor was BEING CIVILIZED to become part of a global community. The same is true of North Korea and all the other wackos in the world. The autocrats are convinced they know more about CONTROLLING their outcomes than any other Bozo. Let’s face it when a man (not woman) is in control of a military it can get pretty heady and they don't trust anyone besides himself anyway. I am confident to an autocrat assassination can be a real threat.

So, Iran has gone to far. It has militarized its diaspora and created terrorists the majority of countries globally don’t call allies. What has occurred globally is an attempt to allow these terrorist groups the standing of a political party. It wasn’t a bad idea, but, far too hopeful considering a sovereign theocracy was actually in control and demanding hegemony. So, now, the terrorist networks of Iran are hoping to destroy Israel. Really? In all honesty does any country think it can destroy Israel? Why even go there?

The people of Iran are primarily correct in demonstrating to bring about change in the 21st century. Iran is wrong in its religious focus and the theocracy has to stand down to become more peaceful and economically stable. The autocrats have no confidence in their people to love their country without fear of their own imprisonment and death.

Iran has become dangerous and it is wrong as it could be about its own national security and its future. Truly religious men want peace and not jihad at the forefront of any national policy.

The fear of the other has to stop. The USA Evangelicals are wrong as well. Just imagine the world with two religions hell bent on hegemony. It can’t happen. If these autocrats and wannabe autocrats knew anything about national security they would know hegemony is not possible and would implode JUST FOR THE TRYING.

Iran is wrong to take an aggressive posture in thinking this will lead to the ideological goals its holy men set long ago to facilitate the removal of the Shah. Iran must be far more responsible toward its diaspora, provide a homeland, and change its religious fervor from jihad and hegemony to peaceful coexistence with other faiths and ethnicities. It is not too late for Iran to end terrorism and become part of a real global economy of prosperity and benevolence.

Look, even the Taliban are backpedaling on hate and fear.

When Donald Trump assassinated…

…two Iranian generals he removed Iran’s military brain trust. On an international scale that is not only stupid by a populous president, but, very dangerous. 

Those two Iranian generals knew how far they could push their boundaries. Now, with a diminished military brain trust Iran is becoming dangerous to itself and others. 

Everyone needs to put the SAFETIES on their nukes, especially anything Iran is even thinking about!

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This is straight out of al Qaeda terrorist strategies.

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The date September 11th was chosen to attack the USA because 9-11 is the emergency response number. Everyone know to call 911 in case of emergency. Terrorists like to use psychological warfare as well as infrastructure to maximize the impact of any attack. Iran, by attempting psychological warfare on innocent civilians is demonstrating it is a rouge country that employ terrorist strategies as well as proxies to carry out their particular hatred of Israel.

France has called its citizens home from Iran because of escalating tensions with unpredictable outcomes for citizens.

Athens, Greece which has nothing to do with October 7th in any way, may be targeted by Iran because Israel has investments in the country of Greece. This the problem with Iran, it has irrational leadership expecting Allah to make its success possible wherever the leadership decides to strike. This is crazy. The Ayatollah is tempting NATO now and not just Israel to act. Greece has been a member of NATO since 1952. The treaty will come into play if Iran fires on targets in Greece.

THESE AREN’T MILITARY TARGETS, you morons!

Egypt is doing everything it can to negotiate with Hamas and Israel. Iran needs to stay out of this war AND stop harboring terrorists! 

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Iranian men’s sabre at the Olympics is impressive.

Iran needs to act as a sovereign country rather than a rouge country without a moral compass.

The Labor Vote

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These were President Biden’s constituents. They did well during his administration. Kamala is not guaranteed their vote because President Biden won their respect. President Biden will ask for the labor vote for Kamala, but, she needs to make that connection. 

Labor has been through a lot in the past two decades. They know the best way forward for their union members. Kamala needs to respect their suggestions and take them seriously. Both Andy Beshear and Tim Walz would make great running mates.

It is important Labor is on board this November. 

Is there any doubt…

 …that Trump is a plutocrat willing to game the system as dictator for the purpose of his wealth?

He will do anything, including destroying USA currency, if it gives him many pennies.

Proof of citizenship

(Click here) Below is a long form birth certificate already on the net. There are many pitfalls in demanding proof of citizenship at the time of voting registration. COST of that proof would prohibit the poor and disabled, including veterans.

Why is a state ID at the time of voting not enough?

This is Arizona’s idea of installing voter chaos. Before this the Republicans were demanding proof of identity at the time of voting. The problem then as with this new mess is cost and accessibility to facilities to prove identity to obtain a state ID in the first place. And why is Arizona ONLY insisting on proof of citizenship for federal elections? Is there something this extremist political party is trying to control at the federal level in 2024? It is pure corruption to single out federal elections as the only voting where proof of citizenship is required. 

The federal government, according to the USA Constitution, does not control voting, the states do. So why all of a sudden is Arizona throwing federal elections to the courts to decide, including the Supreme Court? Makes no sense to me. 

Committing fraud is a serious crime and one that can be imposed if falsely registering to vote. The reason fraud is part of voting regulations is to deter criminal use of voting rights. If the penalty is not strong enough, then increase the penalty. 

The correct focus for citizen’s asserting their right to vote is to make it easy to do so without hurdles. Voting increases citizens’ opportunity to have representation in government to solve their problems. 

If a state is going to require proof of citizenship in order to register then the state should be liable for ANY costs including accessibility. That means if a citizen cannot find a ride to the facility to register with proof of citizenship in hand, then the state MUST supply transportation to do so. If a citizen is not mobile due to physical infirmity then the state MUST supply a person to go to the citizen to record their citizenship for voting. Such home bound Americans can vote by mail. There should be no barriers to their participation. NONE. That is provided for by the American with Disabilities Act.

So, if Arizona wants proof of citizenship in order to vote, then there needs to be a reasonable time frame to alert citizens to this new requirement. That means such a measure cannot apply to this election.

One other thing. There is a law that allows for purging of voters from voter rolls to ensure accuracy in those voter rolls. There needs to be better structure to that process with provisions to reregistering if one is removed. 

That practice of purging voting rolls is a regular practice by Republicans of Blue States. Why is it not a practice by Democrats of Red States? Perhaps there should be a uniform time frame where all states are required to purge voter rolls so that citizens find incentive to vote regularly and avoid “the purge.” Most people I know are surprised to hear such a purge exists.

But, as to Arizona, they need to trust their citizens instead of a high level of mistrust. Such a change in voting regulations, proof of citizenship at the time of voting must have sufficient notice to citizens and I don’t see it being imposed for the 2024 elections. 

And, by the way, state IDs require proof of citizenship. The demand now by Arizona is redundancy. I do believe the Paperwork Reduction Act comes into view for enforcement with states that demand redundancy in voting regulations.

Birth certificates are costing at least $20 per certificate these days, with some states asking more of citizens.