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Russia Spying on U. S. Military for Iran … Enough Already

Russia Spying on U. S. Military for Iran … Enough Already

Russia has been forced to the sidelines in terms of direct military aid or even involvement in support of if ally Iran. The Moscow military machine is overstretched in Ukraine. However, there have been several credible reports that Russia is using its Intelligence services to pinpoint American bases and ships for Iran. The Madman of Moscow Vladimir Putin says he is doing no such thing. That puts the odds at 99 percent that the Rusike’s are doing exactly that.

That is participation in the war – and in a way that puts the lives of American service personnel at risk. That is an Act of War against the United States.

While Putin is actively working against American interests, Ukraine is providing support to the U.S. military. Despite the fact that they are in need of support in the defense of the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered America assistance with the drone portion of the war. Even while fighting village to village, Ukraine has developed the world’s most impressive military drones and drone defenses. It is that technology that Zelenskyy is providing to the United States.

Despite those two facts, we have yet to see a shift in President Trump’s policy that leans iin favor of Putin. The Trump peace plan – that Putin has scoffed at – involves yielding Ukrainian land to Russia and easing up on sanctions – and no accountability for the war Putin started. No reparations for the loss of life and damage to property.

I have written in the past about my strong disagreement with Trump’s Russo-centric policies. They are the opposite of his stated goals in other regions and with other wars –in which he seems to have America’s interests foremost. The policies are also inconsistent with Trump’s pugnacious personality. I can think of no one who has shown such contempt and disregard for Trump’s wishes and demands and who has not been subjected to the harshest rebukes and actions.

One would think that there is some read line which Putin cannot cross without a significant response. The war of aggression against an allied democracy should have been the red line. But no. Perhaps all the bad faith negotiations and broken promises? But no.

And now we have credible information that Putin is involved in the war with Iran against the United States. This time he is directly confronting American interests, assets and personnel. And still no response — other than acquiescence.

Democrats have used Trump’s policies in Ukraine to accuse him of disloyalty and allegiance to Putin. They have suggested that Putin has “something” on Trump. And in the absence of a better explanation, it takes hold – although I personally do not believe that is the case. If it were that simple, Trump could not have been as tough on Putin as he has been in the past. He has imposed strong sanctions, undermined Putin’s efforts in the Middle East (Syria as the prime example), cut Russia off from Venezuela and even attacked militarily against Russia.

So, what is so special about Putin and the war in Ukraine? I have no idea. But I can only hope that perhaps this time, Putin has crossed a red line that even Trump cannot ignore.

So, there ‘tis.

About The Author

Larry Horist

So, there ‘tis… The opinions, perspectives and analyses of businessman, conservative writer and political strategist Larry Horist. Larry has an extensive background in economics and public policy. For more than 40 years, he ran his own Chicago based consulting firm. His clients included such conservative icons as Steve Forbes and Milton Friedman. He has served as a consultant to the Nixon White House and travelled the country as a spokesman for President Reagan’s economic reforms. Larry professional emphasis has been on civil rights and education. He was consultant to both the Chicago and the Detroit boards of education, the Educational Choice Foundation, the Chicago Teachers Academy and the Chicago Academy for the Performing Arts. Larry has testified as an expert witness before numerous legislative bodies, including the U. S. Congress, and has lectured at colleges and universities, including Harvard, Northwestern and DePaul. He served as Executive Director of the City Club of Chicago, where he led a successful two-year campaign to save the historic Chicago Theatre from the wrecking ball. Larry has been a guest on hundreds of public affairs talk shows, and hosted his own program, “Chicago In Sight,” on WIND radio. An award-winning debater, his insightful and sometimes controversial commentaries have appeared on the editorial pages of newspapers across the nation. He is praised by audiences for his style, substance and sense of humor. Larry retired from his consulting business to devote his time to writing. His books include a humorous look at collecting, “The Acrapulators’ Guide”, and a more serious history of the Democratic Party’s role in de facto institutional racism, “Who Put Blacks in That PLACE? -- The Long Sad History of the Democratic Party’s Oppression of Black Americans ... to This Day”. Larry currently lives in Boca Raton, Florida.

13 Comments

  1. Mike f

    Few would agree with your statement that “if Putin truly had something on trump, trump would not have been as tough on trump as he has”. He has provided intel to Putin, kissed Putin’s ass in Alaska, sent incompetent personnel to negotiate with Putin who bring back terms only benefitting Russia-nothing for Ukraine. Now he has told our the world they can buy Russian oil (no sanctions) allowing Putin to benefit from the high price of oil. No, we don’t exactly know why he bows down to Putin, only that he does. We also know that the incompetence of the trump regime is unmatched (seen in their Russian relations and most other actions as well) and has dramatically lowered our standing in the world, something we will probably never recover from…

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    • Seth

      And you probably think that the colored bitch would have been better if she had succeeded in stealing the election

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      • frank danger

        Wow, where did that come from Seth? And please, tell us, what does skin color have to do with it? What kind of person has to call out skin color as the measure of a person? And you really think you have the goods on her attempts to STEAL the election?

        Sound to me like you be scared of any non-whites in America. Must be tough to be so timid.

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      • Mike f

        I am sure that Larry is proud that his writing appeals to the republican racists (I mean at least someone gives his tomes a thumbs up-right?). But Seth goes on to prove what Larry’s has foolishly argued with me about many times-of course the racist democrats of the past are now republicans, somehow Larry’s was too dumb to realize that (or at least admit it…)

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        • Larry Horist

          Mike f … You are simply ignorant. That is why you talk trash. Like Frank, you do not deal with the subject of the commentary. Just use the platform to vent your spleen. Democrat INSTITUTIONAL racism is as curreent as the morning sun. Explain who keeps Blacks segregated, impoverished and under educations in our major cities that are totally controlled by … Democrats. Duh! Mike, you are either blindly partisan or just stupid … probably both. Another pathetic old man desperate for attention.

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          • frank danger

            Larry, I explained how you were way off-base on your fake accusations of me being off-commentary recently, as my commentary had nothing to do with you, narcissist that you are. You are either to stupid to read or to ignorant to understand. Or both.

            For the reading retards and comprehension challenged, LARRY, I had replied to his off-base, off-color, comment as follows:

            “Funny. For a guy who can’t define a screed, that’s a great one with nothing but a personal attack. I was on topic to the comment Ben made. He said it, I said it, you missed it. What’s funny is I think you have agreed with much of that in your screeds, I guess it’s only wrong now since I said it. Or maybe you think we aren’t spending enough, haven’t borrowed enough, and need even more lobbyists working in the administration. And I seem to be spot on given the depth of your personal attack and complete lack of debate of merit on the facts. You also miss the point of why I am here. Why I write. Since I have told you a number of times, I will pass. Trump is not the reason. For a guy who wants to ignore me, you seem to have me under your skin. Pretty funny.”

            And, in case you are challenged in finding Ben’s comments that triggered my comments that trigged your mental breakdown into going more postal than an ICE agent more jacked up on steroids than Hegseth at a press briefing, Ben kicked it off saying: “Dunger our felon king” is draining the swamp. It’s your dick head Congress wannabes who are the problem.”

            And I explained that, and my expected reply in the first passage that you apparently could not understand.

            BUSTED as in being off-base somewhere in left field narcissism thinking everything is about himself. Believe it or not, some of your readers attempt discussions with each other, perhaps spurred by your drivel, but not necessarily about your drivel. Maybe that’s what your knee-jerk stereotypical ranting screeds are all about; emphasis on the jerk part.

            But being wrong and Republican means never having to say you’re sorry. Not since Reagan and Bush, when real men roamed the Republican party versus today’s armchair generals and Putin-puppet dictators.

        • Seth

          There are no republican racists.

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          • Frank danger

            I think Seth is a Republican. He proves himself a racist.

            They are most certainly Republicans racists as there are Democratic racists. Just more for Republicans. Rolling Stone this month reports on Republican Nazis too. They even have Hitler haircuts. How’s your hair, Sethie boy.

  2. frank danger

    Check that pacemaker battery, we agree on Ukraine. Give that man some oxygen.

    Like you, we are perplexed as to why Trump is avoiding Ukraine, worse yet, pulling out. It’s time to stand up, not stand down. I think he should see Ukraine as his path to success at creating his Reaganesque legacy for world peace as he spreads democracy across the globe rewarding him with world-support, admiration, respect, and an exit path from Iran. And winning his coveted Nobel; fairly this time.

    Ukraine has drone production and Iranian drone defense expertise. We need both. You note they are working with us, but I think they are working with the Middle East countries defending our bases and interests there against these drones. Which is kind of with us, but we could escalate that a real partnership to get cheap drones to blanket Iran at far less than $1B a day. Our missiles cost $1M; these drones, less than $50K. Obama’s drones in Afghanistan got so heavy that Afghan kids would only go outside to play in bad weather. Puts a real kibosh on daily life, people take notice of the constant drone.
    As we take out Iran, we are taking out Iranian drone production for Russia too. Whether by Iran droning us, or by our hitting the Iranian drone production facilities, that helps Ukraine see less Iranian drones. We are in a better position to finish this thing in Ukraine, especially if we put those sanctions back on Russian oil.

    We need to protect our assets, the rare minerals deal that Trump struck with Ukraine gives us the right to make sure our assets are there for us. We have skin in this game.

    Trump wants the Nobel. He wants it bad. Second terms and legacy go together; he knows this term is his chance for making history. He will never get the Nobel for Iran. NEVER. Not for VZ either. No outcomes there leads to a Nobel. If the Iranians miraculously flip the regime to a democratic republic, their leader gets it, not Trump. If Trump topples the regime and replaces it, he does not get it for puppetry. If he helps Ukraine, he can get the Nobel no matter what happens in Iran. He does not have to topple a regime, replace officials. Ukraine is a democratic Republic already, willing to fight, yearning to be free, it’s low hanging fruit for Trump’s legacy and his coveted Nobel if he just sets them free.

    As a blue-bird, he can re-energize the Trump-deflated NATO to help us and to further get NATO to support us in Iran, which would be a real coalition feather in his cap and looks far better than the begging he is doing now. Even if all they offer is airspace clearance, and use of bases for our air support, it’s a yuge Trump win, a giant Putin and Iranian loss, and looks really good for his Nobel quest. Rubio is the perfect groveller to make this happen with NATO.

    Even if he thinks Putin is uber cool strong man, isn’t is better to be seen as stronger? It’s all within reach; spreading freedom, stronger than Putin, spreading democracy, sending Iranian bad actors to hell, the Nobel, all his for just lending Ukraine some support. Unlike Iran or VZ, Ukraine will do the rest for Trump, legacy, and history.

    For his cover story, Trump can tell Putin he’s just protecting his mineral assets in Ukraine needed for his war in Iran. As well as our new drone partner producer for same reasons. IF Putin has or releases dirty pictures or nasty information about Trump, he can claim it’s AI, fake news; I think even TDS Democrats will believe that IF Trump is supporting Ukraine starting with putting a no-fly zone in. And, in the end, the world gets a free Ukraine, yet another democracy stick in the eye for the bad guys. Trump gets his Nobel, and us commonfolk get some world peace.

    Life is a funny duck, even for Trump, and I can see this as his opportunity to make real history, not fake news. Who cares how we got here, let’s just get er done and bring our kids home safe.

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    • Seth

      Dunger I wish to God that rolling stone asswipes would call me a Nazi to my face. But here’s a question for you. Do you believe that heels up Harris was a token? I have evidence that she was. And if that’s racism you can kiss my ass. There was only one Nazi party and our greatest generation wiped them out. But you communists are everywhere. But watch how you talk to us or about us. We don’t accept being called Nazis and and you idiots should learn now. Better learn now. I have found that the democrats are fascist assholes and that caused me to part company with them several years ago.

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  3. frank danger

    Sethslurpsdungfromablender: My name is Danger unless your’s Sucketh. Yes, you are a racist. But I am sure, having actually read it versus you just going postal over the mere thought of it, that Rolling Stone did not mention Seth as a Nazi. Or a racist for that matter. They were talking about your party, Republicans, making the mistake of including these Nazis in your party for a few votes. Most of the Nazis are younger men; certainly that excludes you. As to your threat of “But watch how you talk to us or about us. We don’t accept being called Nazis and and you idiots should learn now. Better learn now.” Dude, keep your feckless taunts to yourself, keep it in your pants oh excitable one. Rolling Stone did it. It’s a story with plenty of rock-solid evidence. I reported it here. What should we watch? What need we learn? Would you like their address? The author’s name? Did I hear acceptance?

    Here’s a Sucketh piece of pretzel logic: “There was only one Nazi party and our greatest generation wiped them out. But you communists are everywhere.” Uh, America supports both a Nazi party and a communist party. You will find no Democrats in either. Suckfaceth needs demons to cheer him up about his terrible life choices. What Sucketh has devised is that because Democrats have supported socialist programs, they are therefore communists. Why? Because it sounds more sinister than socialist. Funny part is Suckfaceth takes part and will gladly receive benefits from these programs, two-faced, racist that he is. He enjoys socialism falsely using it has his sword against liberals. Like if we vanished, he would be better off. Yeah, right, that works.

    As to calling things to faces, come on big guy, tell us your State and I will tell you when Harris is there so you can call her a “colored bitch” to her face.

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    • Seth

      Alabama. And I would do exactly that. And you two, Dunger And you can try defining racism anytime. Come on asshole.

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      • frank danger

        SethDungRacist: You missed it, must have pussied out. She was all over your State in February selling her book. You can find her from GA to NC anytime soon. So tell us after you “do exactly that;” I’m pretty sure you won’t. You want me to define racism? Look in the mirror, there it is. Anyone who knowingly calls anyone a “colored bitch” is a racist.

        It’s really not hard to find her speaking tour schedule; even a moron can do it. But more than willing to do it for you.

        As far as “come on asshole,” no, I do not swing that way, perhaps Uncle Tom is more your sexual preference. If your anonymous-self is picking a fight with an anonymous poster from NJ, that’s just stupid. Are you stupid? You just picked the fight.

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