it means trumps bullshit  baffles a lot of brains – especially maga american brains..  the guy is a loser who needs to exit stage right at this point.. but instead the sycophants behind him – stephen miller, marco rubio and etc. etc. – will continue to prop him up… that is what it means to me.. 
 
 

Posted by: james | Jan 13 2026 15:55 utc | 3

It means Trump is mentally ill and being manipulated by handlers to play his mafia Don role even if it is all Hollywood
 
I expect that the Venezuela event will embolden Trump to think it can be repeated in Iran.
 
I am tired of waiting for the other shoe to drop and hope Trump attacks Iran so the world can get its civilization war really on.

Posted by: psychohistorian | Jan 13 2026 15:58 utc | 5

This was probably the funniest propaganda push I’ve seen. Iran took care of Starlink and the plot fell apart, but all the pro-empire accounts keep going on their pre-programmed way posting as if the riots were still occurring. Looks like they’re going to pretend their Kurd/ISIS “uprising” is still going on with thousands of civilian casualties as a casus belli to bomb.
Manufacturing consent. They’re testing how fake they can make it and people still buy it.

Posted by: AmericanIconoclast | Jan 13 2026 15:58 utc | 7

Trump is signaling he’s coming to the rescue (going to bomb iran) which doesn’t mean he’s going to bomb Iran, it’s a stalling tactic. 

Posted by: annie | Jan 13 2026 16:02 utc | 9

Preparing the ground work for attack or just trying to relit the fire that has been doused. It is repeated iranina inaction that makes Trump escalate. Iran keeps promising fire and fury but then backs off. When have they ever kept their promise and attacked US bases that was actually serious. I remembered Javid jarif threatening all out war if US attacks iraninan nuclear facilities and US did that and nothing happened. Trump is using the reasonableness of the Iranian state and khamenei against it

Posted by: A.z | Jan 13 2026 16:03 utc | 11

What it means is that war is coming. Any pretext will do.

Posted by: Feral Finster | Jan 13 2026 16:04 utc | 13

The obvious first answer is: It means that Don Donald might actually have severe mental issues and that is not hyperbole. This looks like an attempt to double down on an operation, that didn’t go as planned.
Yesterday Prof. Seyed Marandi was on Glenn Diesen and I took from his words, that he (and the Iranian government) see the coming attack as a given. A sense of urgency on behalf of the zionist entity may lead to this sooner rather than later, although the failed ground operation should be a cautioning factor. Normally I would think, that this can only lead to a disatrous failure, but I have to admit, that I had not seen the rapid overturn of Syria coming, nor the Maduro abduction. I do however feel strongly, that we are in a 1930s situation, which is getting out of control at an ever increasing pace. I do no longer believe, that we can avoid an extremely violent period within our western societies.

Posted by: Pfeilchen | Jan 13 2026 16:05 utc | 15

DJT is trading at about 1/4 of its IPO price.  Down over 2% so for today.
 
https://finviz.com/quote.ashx?t=DJT&p=w
 

Posted by: too scents | Jan 13 2026 16:07 utc | 17

Remember their names….
 
Trump want Iran to do a lot of guillotining, like the Mao cultural revolution.

Posted by: paddy | Jan 13 2026 16:10 utc | 19

It very likely means that the CIA etc. believe they have hooks in some high-level people, the ones who in their eyes count. Encouraging the rabble, as they see it, they hope gives their friends the chance to take over. The defeat of the street fighters is irrelevant really, their hopes have always been pinned on those who aspire to be compradors. Whether their schemes involve taking out Khameini personally as the next step, I couldn’t say. Unlike some I cannot confidently pronounce on the CIA’s thinking, I don’t hear any gossip at the water cooler.

Posted by: steven t johnson | Jan 13 2026 16:11 utc | 21

@ Pfeilchen | Jan 13 2026 16:05 utc | 15
 
good post.. thanks… i was speaking with another friend – who happens to live in the usa, and he said we have entered a very dangerous time on the planet at present given all that is going on.. you are saying much the same thing and i agree with you and my friend..  and the idea of trumps mental decline seems very pronounced to me as well.. 

Posted by: james | Jan 13 2026 16:11 utc | 23

If the US attacks Iran on behalf of the IDF war criminals and the Brits, expect that Iran will launch its ballistic missile inventory against Israel…………look out Haifa!

Posted by: tobias cole | Jan 13 2026 16:13 utc | 25

It means only that someone is reading Trump’s words and expecting to find meaning there. Not a happy choice. Watch only policy change and what happens on the ground – nothing else matters.
 
ps..probably the Zionists believe it means something. Fine. He has to do that.

Posted by: Grieved | Jan 13 2026 16:16 utc | 27

And what does it mean?

Posted by b on January 13, 2026 at 15:51 UTC | Permalink
Typical Trump again, and cunning: scare everyone, cause confusion, handle everything like a color revolution, but don’t let any US soldiers attack; maybe the Israelis should do that.
 

Posted by: smartfox | Jan 13 2026 16:18 utc | 29

James Bond 26 – oopppss forgot Kosovo…………

Posted by: tobias cole | Jan 13 2026 16:20 utc | 31

Responding to Vragtes:
>> Let’s hope a similar call goes to the workers in the USA. Start protesting, take over and control your institutions and, above all, remember the names, class and interests of your killers and abusers. Never forget and bring them to justice.
Your rhetoric sounds a lot like the “spontaneous” violent demonstrations here in Minneapolis Minnesota. It sounds like the same tactics as in Iran; And unfortunately we can’t shut down Internet here to disrupt the rioters coordinating.
Same people behind the riots here as in Iran???

Posted by: CharlieO | Jan 13 2026 16:22 utc | 33

DD video of Trump at Oil Executive meeting. Trump does not seem to be all there. Job stress, health issues, or both. May need more supervision with his postings. How long before US/Israel begins deploying suitcase nukes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9i99zAa9K0
Trump antics at ~5 minutes.
 

Posted by: Thurl | Jan 13 2026 16:22 utc | 35

Help is on its way via 2000 pound bombs he means. I hope that a b2 gets shot down this time 

Posted by: Boardindundee | Jan 13 2026 16:25 utc | 37

We used to laugh about jokes of guys in madmen’s asylums, thinking they are Napoleon or Caesar.
But here we can spot one example on the free range.
Am excellent case for scientists how a politcian slides into hybris.

Posted by: Johann Siegfried von Oberndorf | Jan 13 2026 16:27 utc | 39

 I have cancelled all meetings with Iranian Officials

That must be a relief to them.Trump has a habit of murdering interlocuters from counterparts, a war crime technically known as perfidy.
QuestionWith all these reports of hundreds of dead, is there any indication of how many are policemen and security details?

Posted by: Webej | Jan 13 2026 16:32 utc | 41

It seems to me that Trump avoids troops on the ground at all costs.  Trump likes pinprick attack strikes.  
I think Trump’s recent Iran promise is meant as last-ditch effort to encourage Iranian regime change by disgruntled Iranians and Mossad…
I doubt Trump bombs Iran at this time.  

Posted by: Fredrick | Jan 13 2026 16:36 utc | 43

Posted by: tobias cole | Jan 13 2026 16:17 utc | 28
 
######
 
When have gay Israeli decapitation strikes ever worked?
 
Iran is a country of 90 million; it has layers and layers of leadership. Even liberal Iranians from Iran love the Ayatollah. During the 12-day war, some of the liberal women were in the streets screaming for Iran to build nukes.
 
Trying to kill Putin and kidnapping Maduro likely means the gloves will be off this time.
 
There is enormous pressure internally to punish the enemies of Iran.

Posted by: LoveDonbass | Jan 13 2026 16:38 utc | 45

Audience: US nationals that might otherwise object to yet another invasion. “‘We’re saving these patriots from an oppressive regime!” is the rationale.
 
Meaning: The US is still planning to attack. 
 
Further note: Larry Johnson reports major air transport fleets carrying material to several US bases across the Persian Gulf from Iran. He speculates that the material is missile defense gear. 
 
If so, that means Iran Attack v2.0 won’t use ships, won’t use a lot of planes (or we’d see them being ferried in). So, that leaves:
 
a. Another decapitation attack
b. A way to shut down Iran’s missile launches
c. Massive popular revolt (appears to not be happening)
d. New western weapons: next gen missiles (not seen yet, right?) or tactical nukes. 
 
The mid-east regional  calculus seems to be that no matter what the US does, no one reacts; the bully hasn’t been punched in the face lately. No one came to rescue Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, nor Iran last go-round.
 
Who will come to Iran’s rescue?
 
Iran will. Russia may, China may. Does Iran have enough to do it primarily by itself? Quite possibly, unless tactical nukes are used. 
 
So for the US, it’s either attack with something quite new, or change the subject again, and create some more chaos elsewhere.
 
From Iran’s perspective, how long can they keep the internet down? That’s really disruptive.
 
Will Iran pre-emptively attack Israel? That would be a major departure from Iran policy, and will really change the calculus of all west Asia: Bully got punched! Bystanders all faint from shock, calculus of who to trust changes, yet again. Now what’s US do? 
 =====
Off-topic, but related to how China is preparing for war with the US.
 
China is selling off more of its US Treasury bond  holdings to prepare for (stockpile commodities) and to simultaneously destabilize the West’s financial system. See this excellent vid  it’s about 15 mins long.  Good info for those considering buying gold; helps explain the recent run-up in gold price. 

Posted by: Tom Pfotzer | Jan 13 2026 16:40 utc | 47

This situation reeks of manipulation by Bibi and Sir Keir……….Bibi usually has DJT’s ear…………….
 
Posted by: tobias cole | Jan 13 2026 16:26 utc | 38
 
####
 
I am going to name this the “MAGA paradox” (one of many).
 
1. Trump is awesome, powerful, independent, and for America
 
2. Trump is controlled by the Deep State and foreign leaders, and he can’t control some of this stuff
 
It is in the same class as
 
1. China is ripping us off
 
2. We need China to buy debt to fund the government
 
and
 
1. Trump is the President of Venezuela, and everything is under control
 
2. The State Department warns Americans in Venezuela that local militias may kidnap and punish them
 
Cognitive dissonance is NOT good.

Posted by: LoveDonbass | Jan 13 2026 16:44 utc | 49

It means we will attack Iran before the word gets out that the protests are done.  The protests were our casus belli.  Oh, and DT is a buffoon but that is a given

Posted by: Christian J Chuba | Jan 13 2026 16:47 utc | 51

Bush senior did the same thing with the Shiites in Iraq when he told them to rise up against Saddam and did nothing as Saddam torched them.  In this case its all fake AI videos and the Muslim televangelists with wheeled guns  and automatic weapons will not hurt anybody.  
Trump is in control of the Iranian people protesting and they will do anything he wants. Since everyone hates Trump no one else is really listening to that blowhard.
Thats pretty much the narrative here.  One would think things are a bit deeper in perspective and execution.  It looks like the zionist agenda in play and it certainly that is the case.
That being said, f#@k the IRGC and that corrupt herd of religious bullies.  If my choices are living under Marxism, Fascism, the uniparty, a religious society, or an irreligious society I might as well be dead at that point.  I guess a cost benefit analysis is in order.
And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?
Revelation 13:4

Posted by: circumpsect | Jan 13 2026 16:49 utc | 53

It means that Israel is yanking the chain of their dipshit immoral orange tinted puppet (lets face it nearly every politician in the US and most of the West is in their pocket) and the protests have failed to have the desired effect. They will now attack Iran, apparently. Israel dictates American foreign policy it seems. Insanity.

Posted by: Doctor Eleven | Jan 13 2026 16:49 utc | 55

That being said, f#@k the IRGC and that corrupt herd of religious bullies. If my choices are living under Marxism, Fascism, the uniparty, a religious society, or an irreligious society I might as well be dead at that point. I guess a cost benefit analysis is in order.
Posted by: circumpsect | Jan 13 2026 16:49 utc | 53

Interesting you say fuck the IRGC but dont seem to give a fuck Israel has slaughtered (would you prefer massacred) some 70,000+ Palestinians and destroyed all their homes and is starving them to death. But yeah, fuck those Iran people, or something.
 
Give your fucking head a shake.

Posted by: Doctor Eleven | Jan 13 2026 16:53 utc | 57

That being said, f#@k the IRGC and that corrupt herd of religious bullies.
 
Posted by: circumpsect | Jan 13 2026 16:49 utc | 53
 
####
 
Now do America.

Posted by: LoveDonbass | Jan 13 2026 16:56 utc | 59

Help is on its way…erm if it electronic its not on its way, check out the vid of it all.
 
Monitor𝕏 (@MonitorX99800): “🇮🇷⚡- The Iranian security forces report to have intercepted a huge shipment of electronic equipment. The devices were smuggled in from a neighboring country and were meant for distribution in several provinces affected by recent unrest. The seized shipment included 100 long-range receivers, 50 BTS signal amplifiers, 743 5G modems of various brands, including Starlink, and 799 next-generation mobile phones.” | nitter.poast.org

Posted by: Republicofscotland | Jan 13 2026 16:56 utc | 61

Maybe the reason Netanyahu visits Trump so often is to show him the picture he has of him, courtesy of Epstein,,,  It would go a long way to explaining why there are so many Zionists in “leadership” roles in the federal government.

Posted by: ctiger | Jan 13 2026 16:57 utc | 63

Posted by: LoveDonbass | Jan 13 2026 16:44 utc | 49
 
1. The US economy is great.
 
2. The US economy is collapsing.
 
Both statements are true. Statement 1 is true for about 1 percent of US citizens. Statement 2 is true for about 99 percent of US citizens.
 
These statements have absolutely nothing to do with which party is in power.

Posted by: Saint Jimmy | Jan 13 2026 17:00 utc | 65

Uncle Hoz #49 Iranian Protests

Posted by: ChatNPC | Jan 13 2026 17:02 utc | 67

Iran and China need to go on the offensive and be prescriptive.  Hit US bases and Israeli positions FIRST.   Tet Offensive 2.0.  It was the beginning of the end for US troops in Vietnam.

Posted by: MarcusAurelius | Jan 13 2026 17:03 utc | 69

Posted by: ctiger | Jan 13 2026 16:57 utc | 63
 
Exactly. Same with Biden.  They are the handlers. 

Posted by: MarcusAurelius | Jan 13 2026 17:05 utc | 71

Posted by: WJ | Jan 13 2026 16:58 utc | 64

If the US did that a lot of shit then hits the fan. The blowback is impossible to calculate and the escalation matrix spirals out of control. Are you Dr. Strangelove? Are there enough mineshafts for Americans to hide in?
 
 US citizens need to get off their asses and depose their imbecilic criminal and traitorous regime. They cant vote their way out of this corruption. Odds of civil war in the next decade are high, once the hyperinflation I and other smarter people have predicted returns to roost.

Posted by: Doctor Eleven | Jan 13 2026 17:05 utc | 73

Trump’s apogee. All is downhill from here. Trumpy-Dumpty had a great fall…

Posted by: John Gilberts | Jan 13 2026 17:09 utc | 75

Posted by: Saint Jimmy | Jan 13 2026 17:00 utc | 65
 
####
 
Mr Jimmy, you are correct.
 
I wrote elsewhere at the bar today that value is context-dependent. What is good for one may be horrible for another.

Posted by: LoveDonbass | Jan 13 2026 17:10 utc | 77

Posted by: Aleph_Null | Jan 13 2026 16:04 utc | 12
I’m thinking that way too. New moon, Muslim juma’a.
Maybe they can take out a few mullahs by bombing the mosques – dumb move, I know, but this is Uhmerica.
This time it’s different – China and Russia will not sit on their hands.
US may get a punch on the nose, Zionists much more.
‘Might makes right.’

Posted by: ChatNPC | Jan 13 2026 17:16 utc | 79

It means that the imaginary dead protesters will now turn into real corpses. 
I just read the headline in a german outlet: “exile newspaper counts 12.000 dead protesters.” 
No images, no internet, no nothing but the most biased source gets the headline of the lead article. 
 

Posted by: El Lissitzky | Jan 13 2026 17:19 utc | 81

The attack on VZ, the rioting in Iran, and the soon to be attack on Iran by US/Israel are probably components of the same plan.  VZ oil is of too low a grade to extract and refine at a profit in the current oil market.  Attack Iran…close the Straits of Hormuz…kick the price of oil to $200/barrel and that low grade VZ becomes a bonanza.

Posted by: Jfrchitect | Jan 13 2026 17:21 utc | 83

And what does it mean?

Posted by b on January 13, 2026 at 15:51 UTC
 
Higher oil prices?

Oil Spikes After Trump Urges Iranians To Keep Protesting, Says “Help On Its Way”

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-summons-european-envoys-shows-videos-armed-rioters-causing-mayhem

Posted by: Jeremy Rhymings-Lang | Jan 13 2026 17:24 utc | 85

This is meant to serve three purposes:
* militarily, it is a delay tactic* for internal communication, it is virtue signaling to the Zionists* for the US audience, it maintains the narrative and media focus on Iran (and away from the genocide)
It, following on from the assassination attempt on Putin, the kidnapping of Maduro, and the support for the genocide, demonstrates that Team Trump 2.0 are megalomaniacal gangsters.
They have risen to the top of an empire which is collapsing due to debt, lack of moral fibre and loss of technological prowess, and which is destroying itself by fighting foreign demons when its problems are at home. SNAFU.

Posted by: YesXorNo | Jan 13 2026 17:27 utc | 87

@A.z | Jan 13 2026 16:03 utc | 11
Hey cowboy they dont owe you nothing. They have a real risk of dying compared to you. Plus that they are responsible humans who simply dont want to kill and destroy unlike the monster they are facing. 
 

Posted by: El Lissitzky | Jan 13 2026 17:30 utc | 89

China and Russia have been and are working closely with Iran in anticipation of the current situation.  Also, carefully monitoring the playbook of the current USISUK cast, particularly as regards jamming weapons used in the extraction of Maduro.  Desperation is mounting as a result of the realignment of SA away from UAE, Pakistan-Somalia weapons deal, the constant march to possible civil war in US/UK/IS – or at least high levels of civil dissatisfaction with current leadership actions. The Gaza peace deal is done if it was ever even close to realized on the Israeli side. Hezbollah appears to have rearmed as well as adjusted to leadership assassinations.     If there is any doubt regarding Russian (and most probably Chinese) intentions – watch video wherein VVP is queried as to response were Khamenei to be assassinated.  US/IS hubris appears unlimited, particularly since extraction of Maduro.  Wild card speculation – with all eyes on the Middle East, does this give Russia less fettered option to take the Odessa oblast?

Posted by: abierno | Jan 13 2026 17:34 utc | 91

Posted by: too scents | Jan 13 2026 16:07 utc | 17
BDS of Brand Trump(tm) = anti-semitism.

Posted by: duck n cover | Jan 13 2026 17:37 utc | 93

Just Spitballing here;
 
I think Trump is reverting to Bush Sr’s – Playbook in Iraq.  It was Bush Sr. who called for an uprising against Saddam and then did nothing to support people who thought they had US backing.  As I recall, it was a slaughter though, the protesters lives were not in vain…they paved the way for immense Wall-Street-profit taking…something worth dying for…eh?

Posted by: S Brennan | Jan 13 2026 17:39 utc | 95

If the Don is Caligula there are too much horse already in the senate to not calling it a stable ; the Augean Stables 🙂 Not much pure-blood in there.
We’re like in a Simpson meme : “Get Ready everybody ! He’s about to make something stupid ! ”
 

Posted by: Savonarole | Jan 13 2026 17:40 utc | 97

Ps
 
The media pantomime is for us in the Collective Waste.
 
It is that season at the theatres.
 
The Plan still remains as it always is.

Posted by: DunGroanin | Jan 13 2026 17:43 utc | 99