Joint Chiefs of Staff, that is

Discussion of American boots on the ground in Iran is a non-starter.

#25 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS

That's certainly what a logical person would say, but Trump isn't in his right mind.

Recall reports that the Chiefs of Staff advised against this hair-brained war?

Currently $116.78 a bbl.

That would have made frakiing viable again.

#30 | Posted by REDIAL

I'd imagine that's the lowest we'll see oil for awhile.

Oil Futures just crossed a +$25 bbl daily increase.

Currently $116.78 a bbl.

Confirmed

It's Khamenei's son, confirmed by Iranian state TV

Here's the new Assatollah.

babylonbee.com

#10 | Posted by rf4b

Ha ha! "Weekend At Ali's"

Trump disrespected the fallen because of vanity, worried that his wisps of hair blowing about on the tarmac would expose the truth of his pate.

CORKY

Dr. Alexander's book was a very interesting read.

Time for so-called evangelical Christians to practice orthopraxy and orthocardia instead of just (often skewed) orthodoxy.

Orthopraxy (from Greek orthos, "correct," and praxis, "action") refers to the prioritization of "right practice" or ethical behavior over mere correct belief (orthodoxy) in religious and philosophical contexts. It emphasizes that true faith is demonstrated through actionable, daily conduct, such as compassion, justice, and ritual adherence, rather than just intellectual assent to doctrine.

Orthocardia Orthocardia is a theological and spiritual term referring to having a "right heart"i.e. proper inner attitudes, desires, and motivations. It complements orthodoxy (right belief) and orthopraxy (right action) by focusing on the heart's alignment with love and truth. It emphasizes that true inner transformation and spiritual maturity stem from inward disposition rather than just external conformity.

A tiny bit more about Epstein's murder: www.theweek.in

#14 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS

Magic 8 Ball: "All signs point to a conspiracy"

We'll all know what's next someday.

#63 | POSTED BY AMERICANUNITY

Will we? I think that is THE question.

Doesn't matter to me. I'm not living my life based on what's next. My guiding principle is to do the best I can to leave this Earth a little better than I found it.

I had a conversation years ago with a "country as homemade soap" guy who felt he'd let his wife and kids down by not being the best version of himself He was really beating himself up with regret. I mentioned a book about NDEs that could perhaps provide some peace of mind ... or at least food for thought. That maybe we're all spiritual beings going through the Earthly experience. That life is the school where we make those mistakes.

He shared an anecdote:

"About two weeks ago, my sister had a baby girl, so I went over there to meet my new niece. At one point, we heard my three and a half year old nephew, over the crib monitor on the coffee table, walk up to the baby's crib in a back bedroom and say, "tell me about heaven again. I'm starting to forget."

CORRECTION: The more I've learned, the more I've acknowledged to myself how little I know ...

Clinical death is defined as "the cessation of heartbeat and respiration."

Yes.

But ...

Clinical death (cessation of heartbeat/breathing) is a reversible state, not final death, making it more accurate to view it as a critical, time-sensitive window before irreversible "biological death" occurs.

#64 | Posted by donnerboy

Could be why they call them "NEAR death experiences." :-)

I believe we're all connected to the same energy source, like lightbulbs on the same circuit. Having educated myself quite well in the teachings of esoteric organizations (Rosicrucian, et), various religious philosophies, and books about subjects sort of related this thread, all I do is keep an open mind. The more I've learned, the more I've acknowledged to myself how little I don't know. I'm still a seeker.

What's next for us when we die? Who knows? There are lots of anecdotes and more opinions on consciousness and the afterlife. What I do know is that empathy and giving to others without expectation have been keys to a happy life.

Anything to distract from Trump raping children.

#6 | Posted by ClownShack

#48 | Posted by donnerboy

Clinical death is defined as "the cessation of heartbeat and respiration."

I can't tell you anything for sure. But small children with no knowledge of adult NDE accounts relayed the same experiences.

We'll all know what's next someday.

#28 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS

Ethical Republican presidents like Eisenhower would be rolling in their graves over what's being done by the GOP.

Eisenhower's MIC speech would include everything you've listed if he was alive today.

Like many of his other picks Daffy Donald picked him because he liked to watch him on Fox News.

#104 | Posted by Corky

Seems like the only qualification half of his cabinet possess is having been on FoxNews.

Video of Graham before his nose got stuck up Trump's derriere and he did a complete 180 for his own benefit:

Abhorrent!!

One day we'll all find what, if anything, comes after our heart quits beating for final time ...

What sold me on the afterlife were the experiences of children who had NDEs, some as young as 4.

You don't have to be brain dead or go into a coma to have that experience.

We have some really good drugs available now that will give you the exact same experience.

#44 | Posted by donnerboy

Dr. Alexander is one of the most highly regarded neuroscientists/neurosurgeons in the country.

He explains in detail why there was no chemical or neurologically possible way his brain could have conjured up his experience.

#39 | Posted by Corky

While adults can reference things they've read or heard about regarding NDEs, small children do not.

This is one of two books I've read about the experiences of small children who've had NDEs:

#7 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS

Sad statistics with all the wealth we have here in the U.S.

What a shame we're fighting (indicted criminal) Netanyahu's war!

Trump and Hegseth are absolutely giddy at all the death and destruction they're wreaking. Makes me sick.

Could you imagine Trump having to survive without air conditioning and Big Macs after his house was bombed?

PS - Hegseth, a hyperactive former weekend host on FauxSnooze, seems to be trying to ape Donald Rumsfeld ... on meth.