Leon Panetta on Iran war: US 'in deep trouble'

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“Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said the United States is in "deep trouble" with the Iran war”

No doubt Republicans will just call Leon Panetta a 'Communist' and ignore the whole thing.

Inside the Phone-Throwing Drama at the Troubled, Broke Democratic Party

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“The Democrats should be well positioned to make gains in this year's midterms. But inside party headquarters, every week brings paranoia, worries...”

Democrats cannot manage their own party.  And we're supposed to hand them the keys to the country's Cadillac?

Why the Democrats Can Move to the Left

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The Democratic Party is no longer an alternative for center-right or center-left voters.  It's shear madness to support far-left lunatics just because of Donald Trump.

What if the whole planet ran on a single clock?

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Haunting Photos Taken Under the Full Moon Turn Night Into Day

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“Most photographers would not dare to use moonlight as their key light, but Darren Almond is not most photographers.”

A camera can capture what we often overlook.

15 TV Commercials Every ’70s, ’80s and ’90s Kid Still Knows by Heart

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“From “Where’s the Beef?” to “I’ve Fallen, and I Can’t Get Up,” these unforgettable ads gave us catchphrases and introduced future stars. Which ones...”

Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump administration

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“The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred...”

President Trump's 'locked & loaded' threats may fool the American people but Iran can see the shift in tactics.  The US is relying more on 'glide bomb' technology rather than long range precision missiles.  The US is allowing more Iranian drones to penetrate defenses to save anti-missile...

Here's How to Build Better Judgment (It's a Learned Skill!)

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“These science-backed concepts can help you sharpen your critical-thinking skills and develop better instincts.”

Scratching a Bug Bite Will Make It Itchier! What to Do Instead

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“Sweet, sweet relief is coming your way! These science-backed solutions for itchiness are nothing short of genius.”

The author failed to mention the universal pain and discomfort relief -- Tequila shots.  (Do NOT eat the worm unless you want another world of hurts.  That's not Tequila.)

How Biden Enabled Israel's Aggression Toward Gaza—and Iran

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“The Biden Administration emboldened Israel's aggression in Gaza and Iran. Top officials now express regret over failing to rein in Netanyahu.”

A meander with the New Yorker.  A lot of verbiage to explain that President Biden was wishy washy.  Wading through the nitty gritty illustrates how policy wonks overthink situations and lose sight of what is important.