(Im)pertinências: Khamenei May Be Gone, thank you Bibi and thank you Don, but (4) - He now knows that "complex societies" with zero capacity can inflict huge damage

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20/03/2026

Khamenei May Be Gone, thank you Bibi and thank you Don, but (4) - He now knows that "complex societies" with zero capacity can inflict huge damage

Continuation of (1), (2), (3)

«Although President Donald Trump says he has “destroyed 100% of Iran’s Military Capability”, the 0% that remains is playing havoc with the global economy by choking off 10-15% of its oil supply.» (Source)

Yes, Mr Trump was right when derided «interventionalists» for «intervening in complex societies that they did not even understand themselves».

«Vexed by negative coverage, Mr Trump is describing critical media outlets as “Corrupt and Highly Unpatriotic”. On March 15th he said he was “thrilled” to hear that his Federal Communications Commission might review the broadcast licences of those that peddle “FAKE NEWS”.»