Hexbear is going through the 20 stages of grief again. They did the same dance during the withdrawal of the russian forces from large parts of ukraine. Its exhausting each time but it will pass.

This started during the bush era. And was build upon by the myriad presidents since.

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They are all in on it. They can claim how Trump is bad anti-democracy but they'll align with him on this.

Because its always been just a matter of optics. If Kamala had won, then all of this would have been supported with thunderous applause. And any criticism would be "tearing down the first black female president" and "holding her to impossible standards". Trump merely exposed the world system for what is it. And most libs are merely mad at him for his uncouthness.

This is like 2016 stuff that should have been ironclad since then btw.

They have to basically close the strait of Hormuz. After all they said they would go after western assets in the region if the usa attacked.

China could've been the hero of the century,

And that is the crux of the issue.

Even during the cold war - most pro-soviet countries in the third world did their "own shit" as well.

How critical is Iran to China’s belt and road plans, specifically in creating land networks that can supply China in the face of an air and sea blockade imposed on China by the west?

Very. But Russia & Central Asia is more important. Also no, the only way you get a new iranian regime is to do an afghanistan. And that is a fight that will kill millions, western or otherwise.

This is true. Thats why at times pushed back against defeatist rhetoric (locally)

Unlimited support to the Great Protracted Delphinidae's War against global empire.

I am not american but I did recommend to attend protests simply to be seen amongst the crowds and raise awareness of any vanguard party that exists. People in the west still believe a revolution is just shooting people and throwing bombs and magically everything is as one wishes.

Also doesnt help that Tehran (their main center) is being bombed.