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After all these months, I’ve never thought we’d come to this moment. It’s been such a long journey and to finally see it materialize with justice for all….

This is actually a bait post. You fell for it. Harris will send you to jail. Remember, she’s a literal cop. Her as a president would literally be a police state and she’s sent a lot of minorities and undeserving people to jail over petite nonsense. Donald trump will do the exact same thing too. If you ever find yourself simping for Kamala Harris this 2024 season, remember, read the title of the community, it’s a US-EMPIRE, and she’s running for captain of the helm. She is the literal empire. She currently is Second in Command of the literal empire. There should be no sympathy for the second highest worst person causing our problems. The equivalent would be electing Goebbels to overtake Hitler because “idk, hes second in command, how bad can it be? At least he’s not Göring right?”

You clowns

You baffoons

You astroturfed

The irony is bestowed upon you for simping for the Us empire in a sub called “USEmpire”

Im out in California, I’ll do the third party voting. You absolute winners out in swing states lock down that Harris vote

(Third Phase of the War) Rebalancing the Power Dynamics: From Raisi’s Death to Netanyahu’s Washington Visit

This phase began in May with the death of Iranian President Raisi and ended in late July with Netanyahu’s visit to the U.S.

The hallmark of this phase was that while there were no major changes on the battlefield, the political and military power behind the scenes was rapidly shifting and accumulating. Some of it was pure conspiracy; others might have been just a chain reaction of unforeseen events.

The first major shock was the sudden political upheaval in Iran. President Raisi’s unexpected death in mid-May deeply unsettled the country. It wasn’t just about his role as president—the real issue was that Raisi was widely recognized as the successor to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, who is already in his eighties. With Raisi gone, the question of Khamenei’s successor became even more complicated. To make matters worse, the presidential election in July saw Pezeshkian, a politician with shallow roots and from a different faction, win the presidency, disrupting the previous political cycle. With no clear successor in place, the hard-liners who backed Raisi risk losing their grip on power. When Khamenei eventually passes, the influence of the more moderate president will be unpredictable, even though he himself cannot be the successor. In this context, the risk of internal strife in Iran is rapidly increasing. While Khamenei can still maintain order for now, the scheming among different factions has already begun. This undercurrent will undoubtedly hinder Iran’s ability to engage in external negotiations and conflicts effectively.

On the other hand, Netanyahu skillfully capitalized on the impact of the Middle Eastern war on U.S. elections, turning the situation to his great advantage. To put it simply, he exploited the Democrats' dilemma: if they were too lenient with Netanyahu, they risked alienating part of their progressive base, jeopardizing their election prospects. But if they were too harsh, they risked pushing the powerful pro-Israel lobby toward Trump, which would also hurt their chances. This gave Israel the opportunity to act more boldly in the Middle East, using the chaos to further weaken the Democrats’ election prospects.

The situation escalated in June and July when Biden was pressured to drop out of the race, and Trump survived an assassination attempt, further heightening the Democrats' fears. At this critical moment, Netanyahu made a whirlwind visit to the U.S., where he not only gained Trump’s public support but also likely received bolder, behind-the-scenes promises. His visit was capped off by a powerful speech to Congress, interrupted multiple times by thunderous applause, making it seem as though he was reigning over Washington. This convinced Netanyahu that he could strongly influence the U.S. presidential election and force the U.S. to make concessions, which emboldened him and the Israeli hard-liners to intensify their efforts on the Middle Eastern battlefield.

In just two months, the situation in Iran and Israel shifted dramatically. What had been a favorable position for the “Axis of Resistance” was now on the verge of significant change.

One more noteworthy development during this phase was China’s quiet accumulation of influence, culminating in a summit in Beijing where Fatah, Hamas, and other Palestinian factions established a united front and released the Beijing Declaration. While this wasn’t as significant as the earlier Saudi-Iran reconciliation, it still showcased China's capacity for subtle, long-term diplomacy. Whether this will have a substantial impact remains to be seen.

(Fourth Phase of the War) The Empire Strikes Back: The Zionist Deluge

This phase began at the end of July 2024 and lasted until late September.

In this phase, Israel fully utilized its intelligence and air power to launch a series of decapitation strikes on key leaders of the Axis of Resistance, dealing a heavy blow to their forces and ending Hezbollah and Iran’s strategy of bleeding Israel slowly at a low cost. The surprise and intensity of these attacks were reminiscent of the earlier “Al-Aqsa Deluge,” so I’ve dubbed this campaign the “Zionist Deluge.”

The first strike came in late July with the assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh, who had just attended the Iranian presidential inauguration. Iran’s response was notably restrained. In hindsight, this might have been an attempt to use the event as a bargaining chip with the U.S., or perhaps Iran intended to delay retaliation until the U.S. election or afterward. However, Israel’s continued attacks forced Iran to react sooner than anticipated.

Among Israel’s most effective operations were the back-to-back assaults in Lebanon. Over two days, Israel’s cyberattacks severely disrupted Hezbollah’s command chain, forcing Hezbollah’s military commanders to hold an emergency meeting under insecure conditions, which ended in a massacre. In a similar pattern, top Hezbollah leaders, including Nasrallah, were forced to meet after the commanders were killed—and they too were assassinated. Nasrallah’s death marked the climax of the Zionist Deluge and secured a tactical victory for Israel.

These operations exposed weaknesses in Iran and Hezbollah’s defenses and revealed significant intelligence leaks, severely hampering their ability to coordinate future actions. For instance, with so many Hezbollah leaders dead, it will be difficult for the group to manage a military counteroffensive. Moreover, Khamenei himself is likely feeling the pressure, living in fear of being targeted. The internal blame game over who leaked information and who is responsible for these failures will likely sow discord within the Axis of Resistance, further weakening their unity.

From a U.S. perspective, Israel’s bold actions tested the limits of American tolerance, demonstrating that Israel still has room to escalate. Meanwhile, Israel’s use of cyberattacks, though successful in the short term, may have provided China with a golden opportunity to further expand its influence through long-term strategic moves.

Of course, it’s important to note that despite the victory of the Zionist Deluge, Israel’s overall strategic disadvantage hasn’t fundamentally changed. From a broader perspective, Israel’s challenges stem from China’s growing strength relative to the U.S. and America’s overextension globally—factors that Israel cannot easily influence through its actions in the Middle East.

As for the Axis of Resistance, Israel’s northern residents still haven’t been able to return home—a problem that will likely persist unless Israel sends ground forces into southern Lebanon. But that would mean engaging Hezbollah in their prepared defensive positions, and Israel’s army has serious combat capability concerns. Meanwhile, Houthi rebels continue to disrupt Israeli shipping, and Israel has been unable to deal with them effectively. Iran’s military potential remains largely untapped, and Israel’s aggressive moves may push Iran to the breaking point.

(Fifth Phase of the War) A New Front: Shifting Battle Lines and an Uncertain Future

This phase began on October 1, 2024.

On that day, Iran launched a massive missile strike on Israel, with many missiles hitting their targets and likely causing significant damage to Israeli military infrastructure. At the same time, Israel launched a tentative ground offensive into southern Lebanon, reportedly suffering notable losses and being forced to retreat to reconsider its strategy.

These two events signaled a significant intensification of ground battles in Lebanon and airstrikes between Israel and Iran. It’s likely that one of these two fronts will escalate further while Gaza may no longer be the focal point of this phase of the war.

Many unpredictable factors lie ahead. For instance, how severely will Hezbollah’s losses, and potential further losses, affect its forces? How aggressively will Israel retaliate against Iran? Will Iran escalate its counterattacks? There’s also the possibility that in its offensives against Lebanon, Syria, or even Iran, Israel might strike targets that Russia or China cannot tolerate. After all, Israel’s bombs have previously landed near Chinese peacekeeping forces, and reportedly, a Russian ammunition depot in Syria was also hit. Furthermore, how will Israel’s escalation affect the U.S. presidential election? What will the election outcome be? And after the election, will there be a smooth transition of power? What kind of support or lack thereof will the next president offer Israel?

The Middle Eastern war is far less predictable than the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Therefore, all we can say with any certainty is that the fifth phase has likely begun. But how it will evolve and whether it will enter a new phase remains to be seen.

Think about all the women in your life, it could go very badly for them. I know, it shouldn't come to this, the system is fucked up. Kamala understands that, she's on your side here. She wants to help, but you have to help her help you, you understand? All she needs is your vote, and she'll make sure it all stays peaceful. Otherwise, well, it's gonna be out of her hands. You've seen him, he's crazy, he'll raise the army against you. You might not even get any other election, you know, it's this deal or nothing. Come on, let's be honest, it's not like the Palestinians have been the best friends for you. We all know that if the situation was reversed, they wouldn't care so much about you. Anyway they're going down, there's nothing you can do about that, you have to think about you. This deal is the best you can get, don't jeopardize your future out of some misguided sense of duty that won't help anyone...