Posted on 06/21/2026 5:57:04 AM PDT by MtnClimber
It’s not Israel. It’s not even Iran. Look closer to home.
At this point, everyone is familiar with the 14 points of the Memorandum of Understanding between President Trump and remnants of Iran’s power structure. The document appears to use careful, ambiguous diplomatic language, but it actually serves as a raw political instrument. To decipher its true meaning, one must strip away the mannerly phrasing and read it in the plain political lexicon — the language of power, elections, and survival.
Article 1 states that midterm elections in America will take place in November 2026.
Article 2 specifies that they will occur on November 3, 2026.
Article 3 notes that these elections are nearly four months away.
Article 4 calculates the remaining time as approximately 20 weeks.
Articles 5 through 14 continue in the same vein: They emphasize the narrowing window and the need for visible results before voters go to the polls. They manifest the importance of avoiding distractions that could shift media focus. Finally, they raised the requirement that any international agreements produce measurable domestic benefits in time for Election Day.
The document never says these things directly. Instead, it speaks of “regional de-escalation,” “energy market stabilization,” and “confidence-building measures.” Translated into the realpolitik domain, however, every clause points to one overriding objective: securing a conservative majority in Congress on November 3, 2026.
Basically, these articles make the metric explicit. To win those elections, the average price of gasoline across the United States must remain below $4 per gallon — roughly less than $1 per liter. That single number has become the administration’s key performance indicator for the next four months.
(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...
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This is a very serious war with the democRATs. They stole a presidential election, tried to put Trump in prison for the rest of his life and when that failed they trird to kill him numerous times. He is fighting two wars, and this one is the most dangerous.
He is fighting two wars, and this one is the most dangerous.
Its all about giving the mullahs anything they ask.
Its all about giving the mullahs anything they ask.
the collectivists are in the wire
DJT gave the mullahs a Madhi good deal.
Ayatollah Khamenei could not be reached for comment. He got a hellfire up his arse.
“There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER.”
March 6, 2026
A MOU is not a deal. It is an agreement to discuss points that both sides indicated they want to negotiate. I think it is just a gesture Where Trump can show that Iran was offered a way to stop the destruction. No one thinks Iran will abide by any deal.
How does one achieve unconditional surrender with an MOU?
How does one achieve unconditional surrender with an MOU?
President Trump never said that the goal was unconditional surrender. I would not be opposed.
There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER! After that, and the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s), we, and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners, will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction, making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before. IRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE. “MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN (MIGA!).” Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Truth Social, March 6, 2026
Its all about giving the mullahs anything they ask.
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Are you blind?
Its critics argue the MOU conceded too much to Iran by unfreezing billions in Iranian assets and lifting economic sanctions before achieving a permanent, finalized deal.
Opponents express concern over the $300 billion so-called reconstruction fund. Though the U.S. is not directly contributing, hawks argue enabling such economic windfalls rewards hostile behavior.
Skeptics suggest the MOU gives up American leverage (like the naval blockade) while only requiring Iran to agree to basic, temporary de-escalation.
Some say Iran is now wielding more power over the US after Israel reassured the US bombing Iran would “weaken” the country.
In any other war, was raising money for the enemy part of the peace treaty?
+1
Thanks for your posts #3 and #5.
One would have thought that people spending time on a conservative news and discussion forum like this would not be fooled by the media, but alas...
Just stop! 🙄
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