Trump, 'Locked and Loaded': Déjà Vu All Over Again for Iran
When politicians like Trump declare a nation 'locked and loaded,' it's crucial to remember that this isn't just rhetoric. This specific bellicose language has echoed through Washington's halls for decades, often paving the way for sanctions, resistance against imperialisms, or worse. The Independent's report, while accurately quoting Trump, sidesteps the larger historical pattern: Iran has been in
the crosshairs of US foreign policy, heavily influenced by pro-Israel lobbying, for generations. OpenSecrets records show lobbying groups advocating for aggressive stances against Iran consistently funnel millions into political campaigns, for instance, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) spent nearly $750,000 lobbying Congress in 2023 alone. So, when you hear 'locked and loaded,' ask yourself who
benefits from this constant pressure. Is it about 'security,' or setting the stage for yet another profitable intervention? How many 'ready to go' declarations does it take before we question the script writers?