Persistent Delusion Among the American and NATO Defense Establishment

Futures Unchanged Just Shy Of All Time High On Peace Hopes, Solid Earnings US equity futures are flat following yesterday’s rally as market awaits news on the Iran war resolution and as we traverse earnings season. As of 8:15am ET, S&P 500 futures are little changed after the benchmark closed within a whisker of a record. Risk sentiment took a small knock in recent trade after Iran cautioned that it will not allow shipments to or from the Gulf if the US blockade remain.Nasdaq futures are fractionally in the green, and set...

A senior Iranian official said President Donald Trump’s maximalist demands and erratic behavior are harming the diplomatic process.  “Our assessment is that Trump effectively lacks both a coherent plan and the capacity to secure even a temporary agreement. His decision-making appears to be grounded in Israeli political and security assessments, conveyed to him on a […]

Newsom Says He's Like Blacks Because He 'Can't Read' And Got Low SAT Score California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) needs to work on his pandering skills - after telling a crowd of black people that he's just like them because he can't read and got a low SAT score.  "I’m not trying to impress you, I’m just trying to impress upon you, ‘I’m like you. I’m not better than you.’ I’m a 960 SAT guy," Newsom told Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickins during a Sunday night event promoting his new book.  "And I’m not...