It had appeared the U.S. was defying Israel by ending the war with Iran. But now full scale conflict is back and Israel is happy. Ray McGovern, Scott Ritter. Watch the replay.
Guests: Ray McGovern, Scott Ritter. Host: Joe Lauria. Producer: Cathy Vogan
Also: Did Epstein Play a Role?; Zelensky Sacks Drone Minister and the Trump Administration Declares War on Phantom Left-wing Terrorism.
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I worry that Donald Trump will keep doing Israel’s bidding to maintain the war going against Iran even though it is a catastrophe for US and the world’s economy, not to mention the deaths of our soldiers and their soldiers, and the civilian population.
The “trump” card for Israel to control Trump may well be sexual videos of Trump with children that the Mossad may have in order to BLACKMAIL President Trump. If my hunch is correct (and it is only an unproven hunch), Trump will do anything to avoid exposure of the Epstein/Maxwell tapes which of course would destroy his presidency and send him into exile (but to where?). Also, Trump may also be expected to protect Zionist VIPs who may also have been involved with minor children,
Once, again, “our” gentlemen, Joe Lauria in Cambodia! Ray *“2028” McGovern, North Carolina! Scott Ritter in France 0 – 2 Spain! Followed by “TWTW’s” Spain v. Argentina, 1-0! And, in between, life happens. “Disagreements? Work ‘em out!”
…TY, Gentlemen, done & dusted! “If it looks like a duck. Quacks like a duck. Walks like a duck. Itsa f/duck!” TY, Scott Ritter!!!
IMO, PHASE 1. “Propagating propaganda!” Scott “On F/Point” Ritter.
PHASE 2. “Cease Fire!” T-V, Inc., ad nauseam. PHASE 3. Fertilizer? Fuhgeddabout it! The USG/Israel “Farm” Data NOT Food! PHASE 4, Israel, First! “Many people” know Zionists *“have laid claim to America as their New Jerusalem.”
PHASE 5. A Turning Point. *“The assassination of John F. Kennedy was indeed a turning point in the American system; &, really, for the world. Although Zionist power had long held sway in Washington, D.C., & across America, Israel was relatively newborn in 1963.” As POTUS, John F. Kennedy ‘was making a strong stand against the demands of the Zionist lobby, particularly its desire to become a major world power;” [AND], “as a consequence, paid with his life.”
“This set the stage for a major realignment of U.S. policy toward Israel & the Arab world;” [AND], “likewise, gave new power to the role of the Israeli lobby” in D.C., [AND] “obviously, that influence has grown by leaps and bounds, ever since.” Michael Collins Piper, Feb. 2005, “The New Jerusalem-Zionist Power in America”
MEMO TO: Trump-Vance-Inc.-Israel.
RE: Phasing Out Dickplomacy
Mr. Trump, it’s LeoSun channeling the USG’s dickplomacy, “Listen “‘you fkng ba$tard” It’s your time for action! The moment is NOW, *”He who tied the bell to the tiger must take it off” and “It takes two hands to clap.” Please, “channel” China’s diplomacy. TY. Sincerely, LeoSun.
*2028 – Ray McGovern + VIPS for POTUS!!! A Board of Intelligence w/Heart & Bones!!! 100%
I share Ray McGovern’s fears for maintaining the republic. This talk of vast segments of the population being a threat to the nation has to be taken seriously, especially when the regime includes the likes of Miller, Hegseth, Mullin, Bessent, Homan, Rubio, and the bands of rascally lawyers and a dozen or so Senators and Congressfolks who belong in the New Confederacy.
Trump has deployed his thugs broadly and lifted our protections against them. The courts have been rigged to disregard the law and its precedence. The legacy press is half-witted. The people are understandably bewildered; we have few leaders worthy of the name. I’m close to McGovern’s age, old enough to remember the “None Dare Call It Treason Crowd”, and I’m frightened.
By the way … Scott Ritter does not look well … I care about him.
Scott did that show from 2am to 4:30am where he was at the time.
À propos Ray’s comment on “Mary”, epstein victim, Virginia Giuffre’s brother is still fighting for other victims:
Xxx://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/19/virginia-giuffre-abuse-jeffrey-epstein-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sky-roberts-brother-year-death
TGIS (thank god it’s sunday). Because of time difference i am never able to watch the Saturday live interview. So have to watch the next day. And whilst watching now, this event had not yet occurred:
“Iran nuclear agency decries US ‘terrorist’ strike on plant”
“The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has denounced the United States for bombing the under-construction Darkhovin Nuclear Power Plant.
“The terrorist and criminal US regime, whose nature is nothing but bullying and lawlessness, carried out an aggressive and barbaric act in violation of international law,” it said in a statement.
It called the nuclear facility “one of the symbols of the Iranian nation’s dignity and scientific self-reliance”.”
Aljazeera 19 july 11.40 gmt
The ramifications of this latest misadventure by the US are yet to be thrust upon the world.
TGIS (thank god it’s sunday). Because of time difference i am never able to watch the Saturday live interview. So have to watch the next day. And whilst watching now, this event had not yet occurred:
“Iran nuclear agency decries US ‘terrorist’ strike on plant”
“The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has denounced the United States for bombing the under-construction Darkhovin Nuclear Power Plant.
“The terrorist and criminal US regime, whose nature is nothing but bullying and lawlessness, carried out an aggressive and barbaric act in violation of international law,” it said in a statement.
It called the nuclear facility “one of the symbols of the Iranian nation’s dignity and scientific self-reliance”.”
Aljazeera 19 july 11.40 gmt
The ramifications of this latest misadventure by the US are yet to be thrust upon the world.
With many saying Trump lost the Iran war and Iran has won has been the most stupid comment as it is a sure fire method to get Trunp to completely destroy Iran as we all know his character – he doesn’t like losing so will make sure Iran loses, big time.
I agree, I concur with your logical premise.
Scary times
Based on Ray reminding us of history, the raid that exposed colintelpro … what if the Epstein files were to be stolen or copied and this put into circulation?
With great respect for the knowledge and experience that Ray and Scott both have, I offer the following observations: The destruction of the land, the soil, of thousands and thousands of acres in the middle east and Ukraine are what will make any form of self sustianing efforts to raise food, build shelters, have clean water are obliterated. I weep thinking of the efforts of Helena Norberg-Hodge and Relocation International that have been undertaken world wide. These important efforts and the underlying philosophy are becming meaningless in the face of the extent of the destruction fueled by massive extraction of natural resources and resulting in vast and deadly destruction around the world will eventually make the globe unlivable.
The current absence of structures that prevent the amassing of wealth and power responsible for the devastation world wide that we witness are among the essential elements that must be changesd. Until that happens, along iwth other much needed reforms, we cannot expect any relevant changes.
Among the suggestions I am offering: that ultimately the US cannot remain as it is. It must be forever banned from having a military. The current military must be disbanded. All weapons de-commissioned. No weapons allowed going forward. The country divided into quarters: NE, SE, W=NW, SW – each governed separately. This country can never again be able to cause harm world wide as it has for a very long time.
Israel must also cease to exist. It’s creation was immoral and illegal. It’s military must also be removed along with all weapons de-commissioned. How to respond to the Israeli population in a humane and just manner remains to be accomplished. Remaining in Isrrael cannot bw an option. Palestinians must be empowered and supported without interference in determining how they will restore the remnants of what was once Palestine.
Our focus on a nuclear catstrophe ignores the reality of what current weapons and war are capable of. Focusing on Trump ignorss the years and years of American exceptionalism, US meddling in the governance of other countries regardless of party in power. Predictabilty? Who would have prediced, based on his campaign, that Obama would go after more whistleblowers than ll prior presidents combined? Been the depoirter in chief? Bail out the banks? Trump, in my view, is the manifestation writ large of all prior administraions and Presidents.
Reform in European countries must all occur.
Radical and transformative changes are essential while challenging.
Do you think the people assembled on this panel are unaware of this? He happens to be the guy in the White House right now and he’s proven to be a very dedicated imperialist and exceptionalist.
“Focusing on Trump ignorss the years and years of American exceptionalism, US meddling in the governance of other countries regardless of party in power.”
Infuriating – the betrayal of the will of the people.
The insanity continues: trump’s illegal war with Iran, continuing Israeli genocide against Palestinians, trump doing his best to gut the Endangered Species Act, lying through his teeth about everything else, making taxpayers foot the bill for upgrading the jet that his Mideast buddy gave him, etc. The only ones “happy” are the ignorant MAGAts, and they blame all their problems on the left. Whadda great, “free” country, eh?
Apart from democrats, I think everyone is happy!
Once again Western Imperialists have managed to fuck another part of the world and once again this genocidal US fifth column called Israel is the head of that snake.This is an illegal war with massive war crimes.Are you in favor of that?
Yep, piracy’s not legal.
hxxps://consortiumnews.com/2026/04/16/watch-cn-live-the-pirate-state/
We need more Democrats with enough courage to support rational opposition to the Zionist war crimes. Let us be honest: the Trump government and the cowards in Congress are selling the USA and NATO to the Zionists for cannon fodder, fighting wars to rule the ME.
Ask a Palestinian, or an Iranian.