An excellent and timely warning by Adm William MCran to US military to obey the law and Constitution and not every whimsical, criminal, suicidal order of Trump and Hegseth.
However,McRaven fails to under the point about the Epstein sccandal and Trump s crimes in office.
These nullify his claim to be a democratically elected president.
Clearly a person who enters office under false pretences, lies and tricks ovters, hiding their crimes also in E 17 449, is not elected to office legitimately.
If and when they get into office, such a trickster actually did serve the interests of the USA and actually did implement the programme he was elected to, then it would be a moot political, democratic debate because the trickster has fulfilled his mandate and so is acting democratically.
But if the tricksters misuse his offices to commit cimres against the USA, then he is not in office legitimately and a mere election obtained by manipulation and misleading the electorate, does not legitimize his power.
This is the heart of the social unrest now in the USA. People no longer feel elections count. Whoever they vote for does the bidding of the Epstein billionaires.
Not elections and votes make a democracy but a represenation of people wishes inside a government and the rule of law.
In the case of covid and the Iran war, Trump and Kushnr are clearly engaging in massive corruption to increase their peronal wealth at the expense of the USA , nullifying their claim to power.
He took an obey the Constitution and rule of law.
https://www.es.tsu.ge/index.php/es/article/view/188
Check out what AI says
No, a government installed by a criminal organization that usurps an election through trickery is not considered a democracy. Such a scenario is generally classified as a mafia state or a form of authoritarianism that has replaced democratic processes with corruption, violence, and
theft.While the government might keep the trappings of democracy—such as holding ballots or running for office—it lacks the fundamental principles of a free and fair system.Here is a breakdown of why this is not considered democracy:1. Lack of Free and Fair ElectionsTrue
democracy requires elections where votes are freely cast and accurately counted. A "mafia-style" election is typically a sham election or show election, where results are pre-determined through voter coercion, fraudulent counting, or intimidation by criminals.2. Absence of Rule of
LawIn a democracy, the government is subject to the rule of law. When a mafia usurps power, law enforcement, the judiciary, and police are often turned into part of the criminal enterprise, shielding the ruling group from accountability.3. Kleptocracy Instead of Public ServiceIf
the purpose of the government is to "loot" the nation, it is a kleptocracy (rule by thieves), rather than a government designed to serve the public interest. The state’s resources are directed toward illegal profit rather than public infrastructure or welfare.4. Suppression of
DissentMafia-led governments typically destroy independent media and non-governmental organizations to maintain their control. They use fear and repression to suppress opposition, ensuring that the democratic right to choose leadership does not exist.What is it called?Political
scientists and observers call this a mafia state or hybrid regime.Mafia State: A government where state officials and organized crime are so intertwined that they are indistinguishable.Authoritarian/Totalitarian Dictatorship: When democratic mechanisms are completely turned into
"theater" to give a veneer of legitimacy to criminals.In summary, such a system is the antithesis of democracy, as it hijacks the democratic process to destroy democratic institutions and plunder the country.
Transcript of the interview of McRaven with CNN
Life." The Admiral speaks with Walter Isaacson.
HE SHOULD SERIOUSLY CONSIDER THIS OFFER FROM THE IRANIANS.
>> ARE YOU SAYING THE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE RIGHT NOW SHOULD BE TO OPEN THE STRAIT?
WELL, THE STRAIT WAS ALREADY OPENED.
IF WE JUST DO THAT AND WE DON'T DO ANYTHING WITH THE IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM, IS THAT WORTH THIS EFFORT?
>> NO, NO.
THE PIECE OF THIS THAT I FAILED TO MENTION WAS, YOU HAVE TO GET THE IRANIANS TO THE NEGOTIATING TABLE.
YOU HAVE TO DO THAT.
AND WHAT I HAVE BEEN SAYING OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS IS, IF THE PRESIDENT TOLD THE IRANIANS, "WE WILL LIFT THE BLOCKADE IF YOU WILL OPEN THE STRAIT AND COME TO THE NEGOTIATING TABLE, NOW
WE CAN BEGIN THE NEGOTIATIONS."
AND AGAIN, THIS IS WHAT THE IRANIANS HAVE NOW OFFERED.
I WISH THE PRESIDENT WOULD HAVE MOVED BEFORE THE IRANIANS, BUT THE FACT OF THE MATTER IS, THEY OFFERED THIS, AND WHEN YOU LOOK BACK AT THE JCPOA, THE OBAMA NUCLEAR PLAN, ENTERED 18 MONTHS
TO NEGOTIATE WITH PEOPLE WHO WERE PROFESSIONAL NEGOTIATORS.
SO, AT LEAST GIVE THE IRANIANS TO THE NEGOTIATING TABLE, THEN YOU CAN TALK ABOUT THE BALLISTIC MISSILES, THEN YOU CAN TALK ABOUT HOW MUCH THE URANIUM CAN BE ENRICHED, THEN YOU CAN TALK
ABOUT ALL OF THE STICKY ISSUES THAT ARE OUT THERE, BUT UNTIL YOU GET THE STRAIT OPEN, I THINK THE PRESIDENT COMES UNDER A LOT OF FIRE AND SO DO THE IRANIANS.
>> YOU TALK ABOUT ENDING THE IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM AND REGIME CHANGE, HAVING BEEN THE TWO BIG GOALS.
SO, DOES THAT MEAN, THAT IF THE IRANIANS DO NOT AGREE TO WHAT WE NEED, WE WOULD HAVE TO PUT BOOTS ON THE GROUND?
>> YEAH.
I WOULD CERTAINLY NOT RECOMMEND PUTTING BOOTS ON THE GROUND.
ONE, PEOPLE SOMETIMES UNDERESTIMATE THE SIZE OF IRAN.
YOU ARE FROM TEXAS, WALTER, AND IRAN IS 2 1/2 TIMES THE SIZE OF TEXAS.
THAT IS LIKE TELLING PEOPLE, LOOK, YOU ARE GOING TO PUT MARINES IN WEST TEXAS AND EXPECT THEM TO MOVE ALL THE WAY TO HOUSTON.
THIS IS JUST -- IT'S HARD, HARD TO DO.
COULD WE TAKE HEART ISLAND?
YEAH, WE PROBABLY COULD, BUT IT WOULD BE RISKY TO DO SO.
I DON'T SEE PUTTING BOOTS ON THE GROUND AS A REAL OPTION.
NOT SAYING THE PRESIDENT WON'T, BUT I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT IT WOULD GAIN, HERE.
WHAT I HAVE BEEN SAYING, SINCE DAY ONE, IS THAT IF THE IRANIAN REGIME SURVIVES, IRAN WINS.
AND SO, RIGHT NOW, THE PRESIDENT IS IN A VERY DIFFICULT POSITION.
THE IRANIAN REGIME, UNLESS THERE IS A COLLAPSE OF THE REGIME AND A MORE MODERATE THEOCRACY OR, YOU KNOW, SOME OTHER ADMINISTRATION COMES IN, TO -- BACK TO YOUR QUESTION, ARE WE ANY BETTER
OFF THAN WE WERE PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 28th?
WELL, WE HAVE DECIMATED THE NAVY, WE HAVE DECIMATED THEIR AIR FORCE, WE HAVE CERTAINLY PUSHED BACK THEIR NEW YOUR PROGRAM.
-- NUCLEAR PROGRAM.
BUT HOW BETTER OFF ARE WE?
THAT REMAINS TO BE SEEN.
....
SO, I AM NOT IN FAVOR OF THE SECRETARY INVOKING THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, YOU KNOW, IN TERMS OF HOW THIS IS "A CRUSADE AGAINST IRAN."
I JUST DON'T THINK THAT IS HEALTHY FOR OUR YOUNG SOLDIERS BECAUSE, AGAIN, THE SOLDIERS HAVE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY, ANYTIME THEY WANT TO VISIT A CHAPLAIN, OR A PRIEST, OR A RABBI.
AND WE NEED TO MAKE SURE THAT STAYS IN THE MILITARY.
THIS IS VITALLY IMPORTANT TO THE MORALE OF THE SOLDIERS.
THEY NEED TO HAVE, YOU KNOW, THE CHAPLAINS AVAILABLE TO THEM FOR WHATEVER RELIGION THEY HAPPEN TO BE.
BUT, YOU DON'T WANT TO, YOU KNOW, CHARACTERIZE A FIGHT, AS A FIGHT OF RELIGIONS.
I THINK THAT IS, AGAIN, A BAD APPROACH TO TAKE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnGZPajNCnA
“Imminent military strikes” against Iran are on the table for the United States, Democratic senator Richard Blumenthal has said, citing classified briefings and other sources.
Blumenthal, a senior member of the Senate armed services committee, told CNN last night:
I do have the impression from some of the briefings that I have received, as well as other sources, that an imminent military strike is very much on the table.
Blumenthal said this was “deeply disturbing, because it could well involve American sons and daughters in harm’s way and potential massive casualties”.
His comments came after he clashed with defense secretary Pete Hegseth, who testified before the committee yesterday.
He went on:
There really is no coherent strategy, which came across very vividly and graphically in the hearing today with Secretary Hegseth.
And it comes across in the president’s comments, which oscillate between seeming open to negotiation and then foreclosing it entirely and threatening destruction of civilizations.
What you saw … was Secretary Hegseth essentially dissembling and evading pointed questions on the draining of munitions, on the cost of the war, as well as on this absolutely incredible and absurd theory about a pause in the 60 days, which is an absolutely ridiculous
interpretation of the law.
But bottom line here, no strategy. And the conflicting and contradictory objectives stated by the president have not been accomplished. None of them really either. As to the enriched uranium or the change of regime, or even as to the missile and drone production.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/may/01/us-war-iran-ceasefire-war-powers-oil-latest-news-updates
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