Diane Sori

On Blockades, Turkey, and the Economics of War 

On Blockades, Turkey, and the Economics of War 

… And lost in this, a war now seemingly going nowhere fast, has been the outward voices of both Russia and China…the voices of both Vladimir Putin and Xi Jingping…who one would think would play a big yet albeit silent part in our war with Iran especially with both countries ...

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July 20th, 2026

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Hormuz and Beyond

Hormuz and Beyond

Far too many people, even some on the right side of the political aisle have a narrow view regarding the Strait of Hormuz and are far too quick to condemn Trump for “mishandling the war.” They claim that President Trump has made the war against Iran “all about oil” and “all ...

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July 20th, 2026

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Our Quirky Founding Fathers

Our Quirky Founding Fathers

Those of us lucky enough to have received an education rather than an indoctrination think of our nation’s Founding Fathers as serious men on a mission. History books are filled with their grand achievements, their deep thoughts, boldness, courage and their vision for a new ...

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June 28th, 2026

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“The Deal” –  Pragmatism vs. Emotionalism

“The Deal” –  Pragmatism vs. Emotionalism

A pragmatist is a person who approaches problems, decisions, and beliefs based on practical, real-world results rather than abstract theories, ideals, or emotions. When it comes to the Middle East, there is no shortage of emotional responses, theories and ideals. I ...

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June 22nd, 2026

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Victory Not Delivered

Victory Not Delivered

… as Iran once again tries to play what is the “on again, off again” hoped for extension game, Trump continues saying that the “Memorandum of Understanding” is Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” thus turning a rightfully just war into but a mockery of itself for ...

Diane Sori

June 22nd, 2026

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The Caregiver’s Revenge

The Caregiver’s Revenge

After 4 very long years of the Joe Biden occupancy of the Oval Office, after 4 very long years of nonsensical yarns blathered by the dazed and confused Joe Biden, after 4 very long years of watching Joe Biden stumbling, bumbling, falling on stairs, falling off his bike and ...

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June 7th, 2026

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Diplomatic Ping-Pong Run Amok 

Diplomatic Ping-Pong Run Amok 

…with Trump’s continuing to negotiate for a deal instead of going for an outright victory, is what has allowed Iran to do what Germany and Japan could not do…as in make our beloved America…the world’s number one “super power”…look both weak and indecisive, in ...

Diane Sori

June 1st, 2026

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