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The United States Congress, on the very eve of the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence from Great Britain, is preparing to formally diminish American independence and sovereignty through a proposed merger and long-term integration of executive functions throughout the government, coordinated by the Department of Defense.
Treacherous provisions in the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) mandate that the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Commerce Department, and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies cooperate with their Israeli counterparts for the purpose of consolidating U.S. and Israeli military activities in order to align efforts and avoid duplication.
The greatest threat to American sovereignty rarely arrives wearing the uniform of a foreign army. It often arrives through the complacency, expediency, or poor judgment of elected officials who fail to recognize the long-term consequences of the powers they surrender.
Whether motivated by political convenience, misplaced loyalty, or simple inattention, such actions can erode constitutional self-government just as surely as deliberate acts of betrayal.
“Don’t go looking for Tecumseh.”
This warning from Native Americans has echoed across Ohio, Michigan, Canada and beyond, over the two centuries since Tecumseh died in battle on October 5, 1813, in southern Ontario during the War of 1812.
What is not a mystery is how the Shawnee chief and warrior is regarded as the greatest Native American.
And as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Tecumseh has never been more revered. Especially in “Ohi:yo” (the great river) where he was born and reared and fought desperately to reclaim for all Native peoples.
Whether its social media or the recent World Heritage recognition of Ohio’s Native-built earthworks – the sacred geometric structures connecting the earth to the celestial heavens and which Tecumseh grew up near – there is no easy explanation why the Shawnee chief continues to amaze and inspire.
All of this recognition, however, makes some wonder why it took the “white man” so long to appreciate the contributions of the First Nations to America.
Americans should know that the state of Israel is a liability, not an asset to the United States. Israel has pressured U.S. administrations since George W. Bush to fight its wars in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Iran under false pretenses—costing U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars and the lives of more than 5,000 American soldiers.
Most recently, Israel attempted to sabotage the Iran–U.S. peace deal aimed at ending the war by committing a massacre against civilian targets in Lebanon and by trying to seize more land beyond the Litani River, despite the fact that the agreement between the U.S. and Iran stipulates that the ceasefire applies to all fronts, including Lebanon.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance castigated Israeli officials on Thursday for refusing to support the U.S. nuclear deal with Iran, accusing far‑right cabinet ministers of lacking appreciation for American support. He made the case for the newly signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) during a White House press briefing.
America is turning away from negativity like slave revolts in favor of positive wholesome pursuits like cage fights. In that spirit, ATVs will now roam national forests and private prisons will serve immigrants rancid food. And the Guardians of the general mood of the MAGAsphere now have permission to deny that George Washington was a slaver.
On this day the men of the Eta Nu Nu chapter of the illustrious Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., are taking this opportunity to pay tribute to all fathers. Although Americans had been celebrating Father’s Day since the early 1900s, it wasn’t until 1957, when Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith who penned a document taking Congress to task for ignoring fathers while at the same time honoring mothers with Mother’s Day that the idea to make it a federal holiday gained traction. Stated Smith, “Either we honor both our parents, mother and father, or let us stop honoring either.” In 1966 President Lyndon Baines Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers, designating the third Sunday in June as Father's Day. In 1972, the day was made a national holiday when President Richard Nixon signed it into law.
The week started on a positive note with President Donald Trump uncharacteristically declaring that a “memorandum of understanding” (MOU) had been achieved by US and Iranian negotiators assisted by Pakistani and Qatari mediators to suspend military action and begin sixty days of discussions in pursuit of a peace agreement. The move was based on a what was described as a fourteen-point listing of the steps that would be undertaken to move the process along, including concessions dealing with what are being called “red lines” by both parties. The negotiations are predicated on certain steps being taken right away, including toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, ceasing Israeli attacks on and occupation of Lebanon, ending US sanctions against Iran, and returning some frozen cash to Tehran.
In a move that surprised precisely zero people, Israel once again bombed the shit out of Lebanon while Netanyahu continued to insist that the IDF will continue its extensive occupation of Lebanese territory. Israel’s actions resulted in Tehran calling off scheduled peace talks with Washington, but now we’re seeing reports that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to another ceasefire.