POTUS " ironclad commitment to Israel’s security. " - Middle East Crisis - Biden Era

White House: Readout of President Biden's call with the Israeli PM, " Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel..President Biden spoke this morning with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel.  Vice President Harris joined the call.  The President affirmed his ironclad commitment to Israel’s security.  He condemned unequivocally Iran’s ballistic missile attack against Israel on October 1st.  On Lebanon, the President emphasized the need for a diplomatic arrangement to safely return both Lebanese and Israeli civilians to their homes on both sides of the Blue Line.  The President affirmed Israel’s right to protect its citizens from Hezbollah, which has fired thousands of missiles and rockets into Israel over the past year alone, while emphasizing the need to minimize harm to civilians, in particular in the densely populated areas of Beirut.  On Gaza, the leaders discussed the urgent need to renew diplomacy to release the hostages held by Hamas.  The President also discussed the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the imperative to restore access to the north, including by reinvigorating the corridor from Jordan immediately.  They agreed to remain in close contact over the coming days both directly and through their national security teams.  "

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This readout of the talk is interesting, POTUS confirmed his ironclad commitment to Israel and that he would stay in contact with the Israeli PM directly and their national security teams also keep in contact.  ONE DOUBTS that Israel wants to anger the Biden White House in case VP Harris wins in November, thus one can assume the targeting of Iran's nuclear sites is off the list, also the oil facilities.  Then what, a cyber attack could be on the cards, and hitting Regime buildings at night to prevent innocent people getting killed.  The Israeli Defence Secretary stated that the Iranian attack of the 1st had failed, no one was hurt, no heavy damage to buildings either, thus no need to go heavy in return.  Interesting few days ahead. 

Biden says his rhetoric was a MISTAKE - 2024 Candidates/2024 General Election - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 10.40pm post, " 

Biden says 'bullseye' comment days before Trump shooting was mistake...

Joe Biden has said it was a mistake for him to use the term "bullseye" in reference to Donald Trump....Mr Biden told donors in a private call several days before Trump was shot by a gunman "it's time to put Trump in a bullseye", according to a Politico report. "

Lets Get Real:

This shows that words matter is a Presidential contest. Biden should have been more careful, the extreme Republicans and conspiracy theorists will have a field day with this.   The reason for the assassination attempt is still now known, and this blog as will not be reporting on the case in till ALL fact at known, as is the case in the UK. It will be interesting to see the interview with NBC, does Biden attempt to bring the country together or just use Democratic talking points.   If you appreciate democracy, you want a tough but fair debate, not saying Trump is a fascist or democracy is at risk, policy differences should be debated, but with respect on both sides. 

NO TAX HIKES under LABOUR - The future LABOUR Government - Sir Keir Starmer Era

BBC News: Reports " Labour's Rachel Reeves rules out increasing income tax or NI....Labour has said there will be no rises in income tax or National Insurance if it wins the general election - but some spending cuts have not been ruled out.  "

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I have heard the same music before form the LABOUR PARTY and they always leave OFFICE after the wreaking the economy, the 1970s and then in 2007 with the financial crisis, they always over promise and then FAIL.  Also this time its different, there could be WW3 around the corner with Russia, the people of the UK have to wake up, this is more like the 1930s not the 1970s, Putin is already putting out ceasefire noise about the Ukraine.  It will be interesting to see what Labour say will be their defence posture, will a new LABOUR GOVERNMENT really want to spend its money on the Ukraine, what happens if Trump wins in November, he will demands that the UK spend more on defence and rest of Europe.  This is not 1997 and New Labour and New Britain, recall the Emperor Nero was popular on his succession, he was styled the Prince of Youth and looked what happened, Blair has Iraq, always Iraq.

Israeli PM and US President argue over GAZA - Gaza - Israeli War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu and Biden spar over support for conflict "

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The problem is that the two leaders have different outcomes, Israel wants a secure border that prevents another 7th of October and also to place the fear of God in to the Arabs who might try this again.  POTUS is worried about November and the Battle ground States such as Michigan.  Thus Oval believes that X or twitter is the real world.  Twitter is full of opinion, it is the Market Square, the loudest and most angry gets your attention.  The Israeli PM has to worry about the decades ahead, not the worries of a here today President who will be gone in four years or in November.  The Israeli PM should not allow himself to be bulled by the West, they are not on the front line.

2nd US and UK Strike on Yemen - Middle East - Candidate 2024/General Election 2024

BBC News: Reports  " US and UK launch fresh strikes on Houthis...The US and UK have begun joint air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, two US defence officials told the BBC's US partner, CBS News.  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus a 2nd major strike on Yemen by the US and the UK, the Houthi in Yemen are not getting the message, their action are a threat to the Western economy, they are getting their orders from Iran, Tehran will use the WAR in Gaza as a reason for the attacks, that is just BS, they want to cause trouble for Biden in this election year.  The West, in this case the US and UK must think about placing troops in Yemen, to guard the shoreline from terrorist attacks.   The whole region is a tinder box, the Allies have to be show they have the power in the long term.

After Trump's big win in Iowa, he is tied with Haley in NH -New Poll - 2024 Candidate/General Election 2024

The Hill: Reports that " Trump, Haley tied in New Hampshire poll...The survey from American Research Group Inc., released Tuesday, puts Trump and Haley at 40 percent each among the state’s likely Republican primary voters.  "

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The Trump will have a fit once he sees this poll, CNN has been supporting Haley since the start, so called liberal media want the WORSE for the Republican Party, they are afraid of 2nd Trump term, as they should be, Trump is a THREAT to the US and Western security, so expect a lot of praise for Haley, let's recalled she was the Governor who who took down the Confederate Flag in her State, also she is from Indian heritage, but said today that the US is not a racist Country, she should really thank LBJ for his Great Society and civil rights laws of the 1960s.  Thus far this blog is supporting Governor Haley, she is the only one that can beat Trump and Biden.

Yemen Update - Gaza - Israel War - Middle East - Biden Era

This blog has not covered the Allied strikes on Yemen and the Houthi as they were covered well by the BBC News, Guardian and Sky News, on the whole with no agenda except for the usual.

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports it its 18.01pm post the following, "  Houthi official says it will expand targets to include US ships....An official from the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group tells Al Jazeera news network it will expand its targets to include US ships.  "

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The Houthi official must not be part of the higher leadership, the Houthi attacked a US Vessel today with a bomb from the air.   The newswires reported on a explosion in Yemen, thus far the US or the UK have claimed the attack.  Let's recall the Houthi are terrorists, they have enemies.  The heat is going up in the Middle East, the WAR between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, the threat from the North of the Country from Hezbollah in Lebanon, and now the Houthi in Yemen.   All roads lead back to Iran, Biden must do something about Iran, they are pushing their luck to far, Biden is seen as Weak, also he has the Ukraine on his plate, Putin will try something is this World of Turmoil, he would be stupid not to, does anyone think that Biden can handle multi crisis points, one doubts even the White House Staff trust him that much.

Will Trump BREAK the OTHER candidates in Iowa ? - 2024 Candidate/General Election

CNN - Politics: Reports "  Final day ahead of caucuses begins with Trump boosted by new poll....... Trump leads the pack with 48% of likely caucus-goers naming him as their top choice, according to the Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom poll, with former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley getting 20% and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at 16%  "

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The RESULT is not in doubt, everyone agrees Trump will win, the question is who will come in 2nd, either Haley or DeSantis, the question can Trump get over 50% and how much will 2nd get, the third candidate cold be out the race.  ONE does hope that the elite media would treat Trump as a REAL candidate, in 2016 he was the funny clown, 2020 he was the dangerous Mad man who needed to be thrown out of the Oval.  One does wonder will Biden run from his bunker as before.  This blog has made it CLEAR that it will support Biden, anyone but Trump, a third Party candidate would be good.  Thus the year long race starts tomorrow. 

Haley COMING for TRUMP in New Hampshire - 2024 Candidate/General Election 2024

CNN - Politics:  Reports " CNN Poll: Haley trims Trump’s lead to single digits in New Hampshire.....Trump still holds a meaningful lead in the poll, with the backing of 39% of likely Republican primary voters in New Hampshire compared to Haley’s 32%..."

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In essence this is it, if Trump takes Iowa and New Hampshire by a large margin the election is over for the Republican Nomination, on the other hand if Haley can come close in Iowa and Trump has a narrow win in NH, then we might have a real race on, and this blog will support Governor Haley,  in NH independents and DEMOCRATS  can vote for Haley, thus giving her a chance, the question is can she carry other States that allow only Republicans to vote.   The Trump legal cases go on, if you want a starter to do an American law degree follow the Trump Trials. Biden has to up his game, if he wants a 2nd term, he will have to show Eyes of the tiger mentality, he has to show he really wants it, and will spend hours and days on the road and make NO MISTAKES.   Thus the 24 race has started.

Is Trump the Republican Nominee for 2024 ? - 2024 Candidate/General Election 2024

Guardian: Reports " Haley warns country 'won't survive' another Trump administration, DeSantis says he ‘didn’t deliver’ as rivals pile on ahead of Iowa caucus....."

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The two challengers to Trump have taken their time to get their claws out, it might be to late, the former President has a vast lead in Iowa and New Hampshire, the question is who will come in 2nd in Iowa, and will that be a good 2nd, a few points off Trump, a 2nd at Trump with a 20+ lead is no good, as soon as the Iowa result is in the candidates will be off to NH, sorry once the caucus's open the candidates will be on their planes to NH.  The Republicans should be wary of CNN, once the General Election starts that liberal force of the media will attack the Republicans, CNN, NYT, MSNBC and the left wing media in the UK.  They loath the Republicans and hate Trump.

Death in Beirut - Lebanon - Israeli - Gaza War - Biden Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 4.50pm post the following, " Hamas confirms death of deputy head of political bureau in blast.....Hamas has now confirmed the death of the deputy head of its political bureau, Saleh al-Arouri, in the blast south of Beirut....Al-Arouri was also known to be deeply involved in Hamas's military affairs. "

Lets Get Real:

Thus Israel is rolling up Hamas in Gaza and and is now taking out the political leadership, also this is a warning to Hezbollah in Lebanon, do not start something you cannot finish, this will also be heard in Iran.   The mission of IDF is to destroy HAMAS as a reality and and as a political ideology, thus taken out the terrorists on the ground and then go for the leadership.   One can expect that Hezbollah will react with more rocket strikes from Lebanon, Iran will be wary of going to far, they do not want a war with Israel and the West, that could be close as Iran is developing its own nuclear arms industry, and must have the bomb by now or will so in short order.   The last thing Biden wants is a WAR WITH IRAN, but a nuclear armed IRAN is out of the question, the clock in ticking to that WAR. 

Maine BARS Trump in 2024 - 2024 Candidate/2024 General Election

BBC News: Reports " Trump blocked from Maine presidential ballot in 2024 "

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This is a Democrat playing games, the US Supreme Court has to rule this out of order, the same with the Colorado BLOCK, the Democratic Party is playing games, the Republicans should start to play games and block Biden from Texas and other red states, the Democrats are making the US political system a laughing stock, Putin will have a field day with these moves, and the voters will not be happy, they decided not hack politicians.   Is the American system so broken it cannot work any more.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH OF PLAYING GAMES.

It's up to the US Supreme Court to decide if Trump can be a candidate - 2024 Candidate/2024 General Election

BBC News: Reports " Trump's legal defeat in Colorado may turn into political gold....Democrats may also be concerned that the legal challenges - and the Colorado ruling - plays into one of the central messages of Mr Trump's campaign, that the ruling elite is threatened by his political movement and are willing to subvert the will of the people to keep him from power.  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus this helps Trump, the elite media and establishment are seen to try to thwart Trump, it does not help democracy or the legal system, the hope is that the US Supreme Court throw out this ruling, it would be a warning to other Stages not to try this, the same thing could happen to Biden.  Also it gives something else for President Putin to crow about, that the liberal establishment will break the law or do anything to thwart Trump.  The legal system should be used as a last resort, not the first way to challenge the opposition, the US Presidency should not be decided by lawyers and judges as in 2000 as in Bush vs Gore. 

Biden's Job Approval on 34% - 2024 Candidate/2024 General Election

The Hill: Reports " Biden’s approval rating at record low in new poll...President Biden’s approval rating hit a record low Monday, with just 34 percent saying they approve of his performance in the White House. "

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This is not good for the Biden White House, all recent polls have been BAD for POTUS.  The last thing he needs is a row with the Israeli PM and he cannot afford to lose the Ukraine, there must be some way for Biden to arm the Ukraine Army, they are getting low on military kit.   The American voters will not forgive losing Afghanistan to the Talban and Ukraine to Russia.  All the good news on the American economy is not getting through or that voters have decided they have had enough of Joe Biden.  The Biden Oval has to do something big, send troops to the Ukraine, the President under the War Power Act has the authority to send troops to combat for 60 days, before seeing Congressional approval, there is no way the Congress would not fund the boys against the Russians.   Biden has to do something drastic, bomb Iran's nuclear sites or North Korea.  Everyone thinks that Biden is WEAK, it is his own fault, if he wants a 2nd term he must ACT NOW. 

Formal Vote by the US House to have an Impeachment Inquiry in to President Biden - 2024 Candidate/2024 General Election

BBC News: Reports " US House votes to authorise Biden impeachment inquiry "

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This blog agrees with Democrats, so far no evidence of CRIMES, over the telephone calls between Biden and his business boards, that is not a crime, let's be clear POTUS is a bad President, Afghanistan, not selling the protection of the Ukraine, for the last two years Biden has done NOTHING, the Republicans control Congress and the Democrats have a narrow majority in the US Senate.   This will play out over the election cycle, the Republicans might get lucky and find something, who knows, in general this is a waste of time for the US Congress, and this is from a Conservative.

Trump has BIG LEAD in Iowa - 2024 Candidate/2024 General Election - Biden Era

Guardian: Reports " Trump expands ‘commanding’ lead in Iowa a month before caucus, poll shows......Former president received 51% support.....Also on Monday, a CNN/SSRS poll put Trump ahead in two battleground states: 10 points clear in Michigan and five points up in Georgia.  "

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The one question that the elite liberal media has not asked itself, perhaps they are afraid of the answer, do Americans, tired of the culture wars, and the useless politicians in D.C want a " Dictator for the Day ", do not worry this blog has not lost the plot, it is still a small d = Democrat.  But one has to ask why Trump leads Biden in one poll by 47% to 43% for Biden, are American voters sick of the culture issues, form Abortion ( yes this blog supports abortion on demand ) and green issues ( who cares? ).  Trump has joked he will be a dictator for a day, remove mass immigrants and drill for oil, the elite media miss the point, what if that is what people want, not the Anchors on CNN want.   POTUS needs to sell aid to Ukraine, he cannot afford for the Ukraine to go the way of Afghanistan, if he cannot sell the issue, he should stand aside and support someone who will.

White House on Pause between Israel and Hamas in War

 White House: Confirms a exta two day pause in War between Israel and Hamas:

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The White House National Security spokesman for the NSC confirms that Israel and Hamas have agreed to an extension of a two day pause, and that they think Hamas is holding up to 8 or 9 US hostages.  The White House should be keeping POTUS at arms length from this, it could go wrong, blast back on POTUS, it's Election year next year, does not want to be Jimmy Carter mark2.

Hamas and Israel Agree to a two day extension

BBC News: Reports that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a two day pause to the War.

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The Hamas terrorist group have to feed and keep the hostages alive, Israel is under pressure from the Biden Oval to keep the pause going  as the Oval is under pressure from its left wing, also also EU wants a pause in the fighting.  The real heavy work will come to the terms for the freedom of Israeli soldiers, Hams will charge a heavy price.  This WAR is not over.

White House complain about coverage- Biden Era

 Meet the Press ( Yesterday): Reports that the White House is not happy about its coverage, even if it does well.

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The American voters have decided about POTUS, he is to OLD, and is not sure footed as they want.  The problem is Biden was meant to be a bridge to the next generation, he wants to be on the road after the bridge, he should find a successor he likes and leave the stage with grace, does he want to be a 1 term President, specifically if he defeated by former President Trump in 2024.

Finland to close borders with Russia, with the exception of one Northern one - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 6.23pm post the following, " 

Finland confirms it will close nearly all border crossings with Russia....

It's now been confirmed they will close all but the northernmost crossing point on its border with Russia from Friday  "

Lets Get Real:

The Russian Bear will not be happy, it will have to try something else to cause problems for Finland, since Finland is part of NATO, there will be no military action, Putin is not that Mad, well one hopes, there are reports that underwater lines to Finland have been cut, the suspects are the Russians.  Moscow wants to cause friction among the Western Allies, 2024 is very important, a US Presidential Election, and Putin wants Trump to win, a Biden victory would help Ukraine with its WAR with Russia.  Thus the West should expect something devious from the Russians, they have to stop support for the Ukraine, and cause problems with Western Unity.  Putin does not have a soul, if he had one it would be marked with KGB of old.