Disclaimer: Nah, you know what, no disclaimer. Figure it out. Or don't, and call me names. Dealer's choice.

Was just thinking about propaganda and inversion.

Here's the commonly accepted perception:

Israel: Beleaguered state, surrounded by enemies. Constantly attacked. Doesn't get the support it needs. Shunned by the world. Has the right to self defense.

Iran: Official State Sponsor of Terrorism™. Rogue state. Engages in murder and assassination. A danger to the world. Causes chaos in the region. Has nukes.

Not saying Iran is innocent, for the record. They do fund other groups, but if you're talking just the actions of the State itself, Israel is much more involved in terrorism, murder, and assassination than Iran is. Openly, brazenly.

It's amazing how easily you could flip these. DARVO.

Yeah. I'm spinning out. I recognize that.

But am I wrong?

Iran is not my friend. Iran is not my enemy.

They're not suddenly two weeks away from The Bomb (fuck you, Tulsi, by the way). They're not an Existential Threat, and certainly not to America.

There was no reason to bomb Iran. We bombed Iran because...Israel did a "defensive first strike" against them, so now we're in it too.

Fuck off.

I didn't look for this, but it popped up when I was searching "her."

This is whatever Brave's AI is:

Ana Valens is a journalist and pop culture critic with extensive experience in reporting on adult content, political activism, queer rights, technology, and gaming. She has contributed to various publications, including Waypoint/VICE Media, The Daily Dot, and other notable media outlets such as Vox, Truthout, Bitch Media, Kill Screen, Rolling Stone, and The Toast.

Valens has been a contributor for Waypoint since 2016, where she wrote her first feature discussing the game VA-11 Hall-A and its themes of sex work. She is also known for her work as a reporter specializing in online queer communities and marginalized identities.

Just thought it was funny.