The United States did not inadvertently enter this conflict due to a polite request from Israel. It responded to a threat recognized by five decades of American presidents, which was largely postponed until now.
A successful outcome could provide major benefit to the dollar for decades to come. Defeat could trigger the end of US geopolitical dominance. We’ll find out which way it goes over the coming weeks.
The secrecy is rational – the cost is manageable – and the imperative is inarguable.
The Grauniad is clearly furious that a drug kingpin is dead.
The city’s voters are about to get exactly what they asked for – middle class pain brought on by the false promise of a socialist utopia.
