"Peace on Earth" and the 14-Ton Argument for Democracy
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How the US Marked June 22 by Bombing Iran’s Nuclear Sites—to the Thunderous Applause of the “Free World”
“We need peace. Preferably everywhere.” — yet another US president, five minutes before the explosion
June 22. The world remembers the start of World War II on the Eastern Front. The White House, meanwhile, starts a new one.
At 4 AM—how else?—US strategic bombers launched a massive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Enter the 14-ton “arguments” for democracy: the GBU-57 MOP. Simply put: bombs that break through concrete the way the Pentagon breaks through common sense.
“We’re for peace!” — they declared the day before.
Only now, “peace” is a verb, not a noun.
“We’re reconciling the Middle East with reality,” added one advisor, wearing the expression of someone buying their third yacht.
📺 The Gang, Led by Trump
A historic moment couldn’t go without historic figures.
Donald Trump, back in the White House thanks to the electoral roulette, gathered his “civilization rescue team” (read: beer and fireworks club) in the Situation Room.
On the big screen—footage of the strikes. In the shot—chips, beer, and a sarcastic: “Boom. You’re welcome, Ayatollah.”
The room where Obama once watched Bin Laden’s takedown now looked more like a Vegas lounge. But hey, even the apocalypse has style.
🇮🇷 Iran Is Silent—But Not for Long
Tehran at first pretends they just “tripped over 14 tons of democracy.” But you can already smell $150 oil and promises of a “symmetrical response.” What that means—no one knows. But the word “Israel” is now heard on air more often than shampoo ads.
🌍 The Free World Expresses Concern (and Likes It on Instagram)
The EU convened an emergency summit and decided to:
Condemn the violence.
Turn a blind eye.
Buy a little more gas—just in case.
Britain declared it “supports the right of all sides to self-defense, including the side that bombs first.” Canada sent a meme. Germany is waiting for Washington’s cue. France issued a communiqué no one understood. Not even in France.
💥 Why Does It Matter?
Because the world is no longer divided into “war” and “peace.” It’s divided into those who have bombs—and those who are sure it won’t affect them. But, as history shows, bombs can fly, and values don’t always shield you from the blast wave.
📉 What’s Next?
Oil prices—up.
Defense contractor stocks—up.
The prestige of international law—down, like morality ratings on TikTok.
Negotiations? Only if the negotiators survive.
The Finale (Not Nuclear—Yet)
“We want peace!” shouts the pilot, dropping another bomb. “We don’t want war!” whispers the world, lying under the rubble.
But the most interesting part is just beginning. Because the world after June 22, 2025, is no longer the same. And that means anything is possible. Especially if it’s marked “classified” in the briefing notes.
Parmegano
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