The excitable Jarheaded Ritter ‘splains the way of things….Scott Ritter on X: “The 31st MEU is heading toward the Persian Gulf. There’s a lot of talk about the Marines taking Kharg Island. But the truth is the USS Tripoli, an America-class amphibious assault ship that carries the embarked 31st MEU, can’t get anywhere near the island—the Strait of Hormuz………………..

read the full post…I have read that the USMC has been reorganized and is no longer equipped for beach “works” … no longer a miniature of a full spectrum force with all the elements…I ‘spose that’s true. 

https://x.com/realscottritter/status/2032750166457930019?s=46

Don’t take this seriously…Find the kid find the daddy…https://x.com/angeloinchina/status/2032688178214412465?s=46

So? Where to look? see Hotels in Patagonia…https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g294276-Patagonia-Hotels.html   😉

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AI discussion, laws of diminishing output gain as power requirements increase exponentially...https://youtu.be/e3mRr4pi3Ro

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see…………neutrality studies…https://youtu.be/yogVg6GFSeQ

see minute 19 + below

IRGC Warns of Response Beyond Region if U.S. Attacks on Civilians Continue

https://iranpress.com/content/315862/irgc-warns-response-beyond-region-us-attacks-civilians-continue

‘scuse me if I muddle the wise quote “He who warns is without blame.”

The full text of the message is as follows:

People of the United States,

As you know, Donald Trump has once again started a war in the Middle East. Contrary to his and his team’s expectations, this conflict has been neither swift nor short, and its future remains uncertain. This attack clearly seeks to secure Israel’s interests rather than those of the United States in the Western Hemisphere.

Every American has the right to ask why their taxes are being spent on wars that serve Israel’s goals (and not the Jewish community). Why not ask yourself what has happened to the U.S. economy since 2003, after America invaded Iraq in pursuit of fake nuclear weapons, and what became of the benefits the U.S. government promised? Why were the costs of the Iraq war distributed among all Americans, while the benefits were enjoyed by wealthy elites who spend their vacations on Epstein’s island and commit Unforgivable crimes against underage children?

Past wars have shown that the economic and human consequences of such conflicts can last for generations. Budget deficits, inflation, depreciation of the national currency, and pressures on everyday life are only part of the direct costs imposed on your lives. Financial resources that could have been used for infrastructure development, education, healthcare, and public welfare have instead gone to war fronts, military equipment, and the killing of civilians, including innocent women and schoolgirls.

You, American citizens, have the power to prevent a catastrophe and protect the lives of American girls and boys in the military, who have been sent to the Middle East without reason or any direct threat to U.S. soil or territorial integrity. You know very well that Iran poses no threat to Americans, yet Trump, incited and likely threatened by the Zionist lobby, has lied to you repeatedly and changed his “America First” slogan to “Israel First.” This shift could have unpredictable consequences for the security and political stability of the United States and trigger a chain of unintended economic and social effects, something all previous U.S. presidents were aware of.

Therefore, Iran, which has so far exercised great restraint to prevent the war from spreading beyond the Middle East, may be forced to respond if the U.S. continues its attacks on schools, hospitals, and cultural and religious centers. This response could go beyond regional borders and include unconventional methods, broad economic impacts, restrictions on vital resources, market instability, and pressures on daily life. Consider, for example, scenarios such as a sharp rise in energy and gasoline prices, shortages of natural resources, the isolation of the U.S. in the free world, the psychological toll of wartime conditions, and the coffins of young Americans whose lives are wasted thousands of miles away, far from their country, instead of advancing America’s flag in fields of science and technology.

We all know that the human cost of such conflicts is immense. American soldiers and military personnel may face serious dangers, and unfortunately, their families and loved ones bear the heaviest burden. No country wants its children to participate in a war that could have been prevented in various ways.

It is crucial that you take this warning seriously before Trump, in complete selfishness, puts the lives of tens of thousands of American voters at risk. We are confident that wise and rational individuals exist who can, except for the Trump administration or warmongering groups, prevent a catastrophe. These individuals can, through informed choices and a focus on long-term interests, guide the country toward real security, stability, and prosperity.

Trump’s fate is like that of emperors such as the Pharaoh, who drowned in the sea, and it is wise for no one to share in such misfortune. Instead, through reflection and consideration of the consequences, we can pursue paths that guarantee security, welfare, and justice for future generations.

Islamic Revolution Guard Corps

do read the full article.

Zone Russia… Pepe recently spoke to the stormshadow attacks…said the Ruskies figure it’s about time to “reply”….https://youtu.be/vN1ID2fNNpY  Oreshnik time yet? Ahemtinkzo.

https://x.com/mog_russen/status/2032508295043580140?s=46

Yeah, well, they stiffed the guys who turned Maduro over… promised 50 Million and refused to pay. Ya deal with crooked perverts whaddya’spect?

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Salty Sal still doangitit…Secretary Hegseth on the Strait of Hormuz: DON’T WORRY ABOUT IT | March 13, 2026 Update – YouTube

Persian fellas jus’ waitin’ fer the fat targets… 

Brad @ Locals wrote>

Iran’s blue water Navy may be out of action but a majority of their fast attack craft and the midget submarine fleet appears to remain operational in coastal waters.

If the USN ends up escorting tankers through the straits, they’ll have their work cut out.

Here’s a summary from grok using publicly available information:

The IRGC Navy (IRGCN) employs asymmetric swarm tactics in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz to counter superior navies like the U.S., leveraging confined waters, islands, and concealment for surprise and saturation attacks.

Core Tactics:

Mass swarming: Hundreds of small, fast boats converge from multiple bases/directions on targets (e.g., carriers, tankers), overwhelming sensors/weapons.

Dispersed swarming: Smaller agile groups or individuals from hidden sites for undetectable surprise.

Objectives: Isolate/disrupt forces, harass shipping, impose temporary blockades, saturate defenses (high attrition acceptable due to low cost), create chaos to deter/pressure adversaries.

Platforms:

Surface Fast Attack craft:

Boghammar/Tareq derivatives (e.g., Seraj, Zolfaghar, Peykaap, Ashura, Heydar-110 ultra-fast variants); speeds 40–110+ knots (Heydar-110 claimed at 110 knots/204 km/h); armed with guns, rockets, anti-ship missiles (Nasr-1 derivatives), torpedoes, mines, drones/USVs; low radar signature, high littoral manoeuvrability.
Recent unveilings (e.g., Heydar-110) enhance swarm speed/missile integration against carrier groups; focus remains disruption over decisive victory to raise adversary costs/risks.

Defenders face radar/gun overload, short reaction times; U.S. counters with layered defenses (helicopters, UAVs, missiles, EW, lasers).

Multi-domain integration:

Coordinated with shore missiles, mines, midget subs (e.g., Ghadir-class wolf packs), UAVs (Shahed/Mohajer), underground bases; layered attacks (mines/subs trap, drones target, boats saturate) for A2/AD in chokepoints; emphasis on manned/unmanned hybrids.

Submarines:

IRGCN operates limited midget force for asymmetric roles (distinct from IRIN’s larger subs):
Ghadir-class (mainstay; ~120–150 tons, torpedo/missile/mine-capable, shallow-water optimized; dozens produced/shared).

Fateh-class (coastal; ~500–600 tons; some variants possibly IRGCN-assigned).

SDVs (e.g., Al-Sabehat, Ghavasi) for special ops/mine-laying.

Historical:

Originated in 1980s Tanker War with Boghammar attacks; refined via exercises (e.g., Great Prophet, Smart Control drills in 2026).

Current status:

As of March 13, 2026, amid Operation Epic Fury (U.S.com/allied strikes since late Feb), IRGCN lost many larger vessels/minelayers, but thousands of dispersed small boats (Boghammar-style, est. 3,000–5,000) remain largely intact/resilient, posing persistent harassment/saturation threats.

Damage from US Strikes (as of March 13, 2026): heavily targeted naval assets (thousands of strikes, 17+ warships/1+ sub destroyed per reports); subs hit include at least one Fateh-class damaged (non-operational, hole in side near Bandar Abbas) and multiple Ghadir midget subs destroyed/sunk (among ~17 vessels/submarines in early phases; facilities damaged at Bandar Abbas). Larger navy neutralized, but dispersed midget subs/SDVs remain viable threats for mines, ambushes, and ops in Gulf/Strait.

ENDE

Uncle Ray and Gunner Johnson chat with Napolitano about the world war we got.

Comrade Galloway……….

Gunner Johnson…

Weidel, Wagenknencht and Putin…an alliance forming  against the cryptonazi EU… Mein Gott!   Otto v Bismarck smiles from the clouds…TREFFEN IN MOSKAU! Neue Allianz gegen die EU (Weidel & Wagenknecht)    ………

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXdpdjOJxqk