Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc argue the Iran war has been highly asymmetrical and strategically successful, rejecting media claims about Iran’s remaining capabilities and urging sustained pressure to force concessions while oil dynamics shift, including UAE talk of leaving OPEC and the potential for prices to fall. Hanson says Middle Eastern states quietly favor the U.S. effort, while European leaders attack America for domestic political reasons despite relying on U.S. power; he portrays Germany and Britain as weakened by energy, immigration, demographic decline, and disarmament, and reads King Charles’ visit as an attempt to mend ties while avoiding Iran. They also cover China’s Belt and Road leverage via loans and labor requirements, condemn repeated Secret Service breakdowns amid multiple Trump assassination attempts, praise Trump’s pushback against Nora O’Donnell, decry California’s soaring high-speed rail costs, and debate Navy procurement toward dispersed, drone-heavy platforms.
Dr. Hanson, regarding Dante’s Divine Comedy, have you read Niven and Pournelle’s 20th Century retelling of the Inferno, in which Hell is populated by 19th and 20th century historical figures? I have heard that it was fairly widely read and enjoyed in Classics departments back in the 70’s and 80’s.
You are totally wrong about Protestant stand on being saved . I am Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Martin Luther’s famous Theses stated you are saved by faith alone. You can not earn your way to Heaven. The Bible says you must be baptized by water and the spirit. Christ died on the cross to save us. It is impossible for you to live a perfect life. Only Christ , the Son of God, was able to do it. He was sacrificed for us. You have undoubtedly heard that you must repent of your sins and throw yourself on the mercy of God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Your Catholic friends are doing you a disservice for not enlightening you. We Lutherans diverge from the Church of Rome, but they are pretty close in the long run. You are such a good man, not able to be perfect; and I want you to go to Heaven. God be with you.