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Iran foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has clarified the issue of the alleged “ceasefire” as reported by PressTV. There is no formal agreement which would constitute an actual ceasefire. Thus, the conflict is likely to resume in the near future. And, “Orange Bad Man” … what more can be stated?

There is much agreement with the recent observation of former CIA analyst, Phil Giraldi:

Be that as it may, the past five months have demonstrated that searching for an honest man (or woman) in Washington would require Diogenes and his lamp, with little hope of coming up with someone who was not alternately a bad joke, an incompetent, or a screaming psychopath.

The problem is that the governments of the collective “West” have been captured by (and infested with) billionaire oligarchs. Nothing more than chaos can be expected from these clowns.

The period during the “12-day war” (“Orange” nomenclature) was quite stressful. Much time was spent monitoring the various approved Web sites. With the hiatus currently in effect, there is nothing to do in the mausoleum in the “old folks home” in Waikiki. Oh, so boring … just like the late afternoon outings to the International Marketplace. Well, at least there are myriad young hotties running amuck in their skimpy outfits. Sheesh!

Back at the mausoleum, the Beats® Pill is being deployed more frequently to fill the tomb with upbeat House Music mixes. The device is set up on the tiny kitchen counter, right across from the beloved chair. Laughable, if not pathetic. As stated previously in Notes, the Pill is made for House Music with impressive bass response.

Sleep deprivation continues to be a major problem. Lack of sleep seems to exacerbate the usual geriatric maladies such as dementia and clumsiness. Other health issues appear to be controlled. Heart palpitations still occur, but no SVT episodes have been noted. The Watch Series 9 still monitors heart rate and associated parameters. No alerts have been triggered. HRV is still being tracked for no particular reason.

The vast hurdy-gurdy video library (HGVL) on the LaCie® SSD has not increased markedly since the last audit. There are now 261 choice selections. The HGVL appears to be approaching its optimum capacity and content quality. Baha! Ha! Ha! Haaa!

FAFO

Alleged F-35 Downed in Iran

The Islamic Republic of Iran launched a symbolic retaliatory strike on empire base, Al-Udeid, in Qatar with the nomenclature “Operation Glad Tidings of Victory.” Warnings were issued by Iran in advance, so the strike was obviously for public consumption. “Operation True Promise III” continues in earnest. Welcome back to Lou’s Kabuki Theater.

Iran foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, met with Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin yesterday. Subsequent to the meeting, Russian defense minister Andrey Belousov and deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkove reaffirmed commitments to Iran. Some analysts are stating the Russia is now planning to send a number of air defense assets amongst other hardware and humanitarian aid to Iran.

“Orange” Psyops?

Later today, “Orange Bad Man” made the declaration on social media that a truce was going into effect with “Israel” and Iran. “Orange” claimed that the war has “ENDED.” A few hours later, Araghchi stated, as of now, there was “no agreement” on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations, adding that if the Zionist regime halted its aggression “no later than 4 a.m. Tehran time,” Iran would also end its response. From all indications, Russia (and China) were the major influencers, not “Orange.” Apparently, when Vladimir Putin speaks (or calls), the recipient listens and takes his words seriously. No further details so far.

Well, the resident manager of the “old folks home” in Waikiki was terminated a day or so ago. The reason remains a mystery, although a few of the residents are determined to uncover the details.

The acquisition of a small microwave oven is being contemplated. Unfortunately, the Target® in Waikiki does not stock any. Store transfers are also not possible. There is no desire to procure the appliance at the Ala Moana Center store and transport it back to Waikiki on public transit. The desire to acquire the appliance is based on “shrinkflation” of prepared food.

Addendum: The voluntary “ceasefire” is allegedly in effect now. There is no formal agreement, so best to describe it as a pause in hostilities. The timing (and nature) of this event is surreal at best. How long will it last?

Postscript: To recap … upon return from meeting Vladimir Putin in Russia, Iran foreign minister Araghchi expressed appreciation to the armed forces of Iran and announced a cessation of hostilities if the Zionist regime did the same. The Zionist regime begrudgingly agreed. “Orange Bad Man” claimed to have negotiated a ceasefire. Interestingly, gone were his bellicose rhetoric and “regime change” threats. He assumed a more docile stance. Very strange. If the curtains are pulled back from Lou’s Kabuki Theater, another “force” appears to be at play. Who or what could have made both the Iranians and the Zionists stand down? And, what about the abrupt change in tone from empire? Most likely, Vladimir Putin (with the full backing of Xi Jinping) has decided to mummify the spiraling escalation toward the secular Apocalypse. Hopefully, Larry Johnson, Colonel Doug Macgregor, and Max Blumenthal will provide more insight.

Lou’s Kabuki Theater

The time is ripe to resurrect Lou’s Kabuki Theater from the good ol’ days, eh? “Orange Bad Man” launched a “sneak attack” (Operation Midnight Hammer) on Iranian uranium enrichment sites including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. Reports indicate that the damage was (oddly) minimal. Bushehr and two other sites were excluded because Russian construction and engineering crews are on-site. Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin earlier warned that an attack on those sites would be considered “an attack on Russia.”

From what can be ascertained, Iran made no attempts to launch air defense countermeasures, although all enriched materials and equipment had already been removed from the sites several days ago. In addition, neither Ansarallah (Yemen) or Hezbollah (Lebanon) were activated to respond. So far, the most timely report on the event is from Larry Johnson on his Sonar 21 site.

There’s a lot of crazed speculation circulating right now, which is prudent to avoid. There is no word from the Iranian side about what its response will be. Of course, the Iranian leadership would be foolish to engage in “negotiations” or enter into a ceasefire with either empire or the Zionist regime. In a matter of a short period, another “preemptive” strike would be forthcoming by the Zionists and the whole episode would repeat itself ad nauseam. So, tomorrow is another day … for more of Lou’s Kabuki Theater.

Addendum: Reports are now surfacing that empire communicated to Iran that the attack was being initiated and will be “one time” only. Another interesting tidbit is that the six B-2 bombers with GBU-57 “bunker buster” bombs were not deployed. Rather, submarine-launched BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles were used in the strikes.

Summer Solstice 2025

IRGC

“Orange Bad Man” has given the Islamic Republic of Iran the duration of two weeks to abandon its uranium enrichment program and dismantle (read: surrender) its ballistic missile program. If not, empire will launch a military offensive into Iran. Do not be mislead by the cryptic statements made by “Orange.” The translation offered here by Notes cuts through the bullshit. These are not “negotiations.”

Five aircraft carrier strike groups are staging just a “stone’s throw” from Iran. Many more fighter jets, refueling tankers, and support aircraft have been moved to the bases in Saudi Arabia, much more than what was mentioned in the previous Notes post. All other bases have been vacated. Personnel from the various embassies in the region are being evacuated. This is not a just “show of force” or “force projection.”

Iran is not going to capitulate to the demands of “Orange.” Those demands are essentially the prelude to the “Libyan scenario,” which was another empire project during the disgusting Obama administration. Libya is now a failed state. So, the empire offensive could commence at any time.

Both Ansarallah (Yemen) and Hezbollah (Lebanon) have been inactive during the current conflagration. The Zionist regime, in violation of the ceasefire in effect, continues to bomb Hezbollah positions in Southern Lebanon. Iran has apparently requested that both “Axis of Resistance” entities remain quiescent for the time being. No doubt, they will be activated once empire aircraft enter Iranian airspace.

Large numbers of “armchair generals” have been angered by the lack of any response or support by the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China. So far, both entities have only called for de-escalation and the resumption of “negotiations,” which is all that can really be offered for general public consumption. If either nation-state becomes overtly involved now, the prospect of global thermonuclear war will essentially be guaranteed. However, the careful wording offered by the leadership of both entities seems to suggest that indirect or clandestine support is already operational. In addition, Iran has not officially requested any assistance.

In summary, the attack on Iran by empire is imminent. Nothing can stop it now. Iran has had decades to plan for the event. The Iranian leadership has always known that the collective “West” has sought the destruction of Iran. The leadership obviously saw the parallels with the on-going Ukraine proxy war. So, everyone is waiting for Godot … errr, “Orange.”

Alas, the days will begin to shorten from this point forward, that is, the daylight hours. So far, no changes to the personal daily routine or itinerary. Lots of time has been spent reading the news (on approved Web sites and “blogs”). There are myriad leaked videos of the destruction in the Zionist regime in the comment sections. Otherwise, most of the comments should be ignored. The situation is quite melancholy. Another imperialist war is being instigated by empire and nobody except the Zionists and religious dispensationalists seem to care. Everyone else is shopping and eating … the “big beautiful” empire life-style.

Psycho

“Orange” Unhinged

“Orange Bad Man” has gone bonkers. He’s “flipped his (orange) wig.” And, his beloved Truth Social account is evidence of that psychopathology. It is filled with myriad cryptic rants and lunatic threats. “Orange” is neither a statesman or a diplomat. He has proven to be a con-man talking out of both sides of his mouth. “Orange” is literally threatening sovereign nation-states on a third-rate social media platform. A total “clown show”!

“Orange” departed the G7 meeting early in order to return to the White House and begin preparations for war on Iran. That’s right. Imagine the countless millions of dollars that have been expended to transport all of the required air and naval assets to the Middle East theater. Imagine the operational expense to maintain that fleet in the area. All of that just to take over the offensive on Iran from the Zionists.

“Orange” is obviously delivering what he promised his Zionist oligarch sponsors. No doubt, the so-called “assassination” attempts on “Orange” were actually warnings from his sponsors to deliver … or be delivered to the morgue. Yeah, “Orange” is completely compromised as stated many times in Notes.

“Orange” is “over his head” now. And he’s “over the top,” too. Once he decides to go “all in” … well, he had better “finish the job,” so to speak. Is that even possible when Ansarallah was too formidable an opponent for empire? In any case, “Orange” is in the “big leagues” now. He will soon be a war criminal whether empire wins or loses. Good luck with that, old man.

Addendum: Iran needs to “finish the job.” No more “negotiations.” How did that work out the last time? De-militarize and de-nazify the Zionist regime. Russia should “finish the job” in Ukraine, too, while the collective “West” reallocates military resources to the Middle East.

Miscellany: “Orange” has announced a new MVNO cellphone provider, Orange Mobile. He is also marketing an exclusive “smartphone,” the T1, which is being touted as “made in the USA.” Several technology “blogs” have already exposed the fact that the T-1 closely resembles the T-Mobile® REVVL 7 Pro 5G (manufactured by Wingtech in China). In other words, another con job by “Orange.”

Postscript: “Orange Bad Man” has been curiously responding to every question about Iran with the same ridiculous mantra, “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon!” He appears to be paralyzed with fear (most likely for his life as stated in Notes) and is only responding reflexively. In addition, military assets of empire are being moved into place just a “stone’s throw” from the Levant. Many of the military bases of empire within the Levant have been totally evacuated. The offensive on Iran is expected this weekend (after financial markets are closed).

Alderaan Redux

The whole charade surrounding the “Western” negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran has finally been exposed for the it is … a pathetic joke. The issue has never been about thermonuclear weapons or uranium enrichment. The whole farce has been about regime change. In fact, upon closer scrutiny, the latter formulation is nearly identical to the NATO proxy war in Ukraine against the Russian Federation. Remember the bogus Minsk Accords that were designed to bamboozle Vladimir Putin? Same shit.

There are confirmed reports that empire is deploying 24 KC-135 Stratotankers and KC-10 Extenders to the Middle East theater. Thus, “Orange Bad Man” could launch a direct attack on Iran as early as tomorrow. Zionist strongman, “Bibi” Mileikowsky, has already appealed for military assistance from empire. “Orange” is now set to repay his AIPAC handlers … errr, sponsors.

The Zionists are suffering massive damage from the waves of Iranian missiles. Military bulldozers, the ones used to level Palestinian homes to make way for “settlers,” are now being deployed to clear the rubble. Iran is also experiencing a lot of damage with more deaths, most likely because there is no proliferation of bomb shelters as in “Israel.”

In any case, once empire and the NATO “goon squad” arrive in the Levant, the situation is likely to spiral out of control. Ansarallah (Yemen), Hezbollah (Lebanon), Pakistan, and possibly Russia and China will likely engage or provide assistance. Chinese military cargo aircraft have already been tracked heading toward Iran (with transponders off near approach). This is a bad situation and “Orange” is the wrong guy in the wrong place at the wrong time.

On a side note, the frivolous “Orange Bad Man” military birthday parade, which occurred on Saturday, is being universally mocked. His attempt to create an event similar to the Russian Victory Day celebration was obviously to satisfy his own ego at the ridiculous cost of $45 million. “Orange” looked like a little dictator in the grandstand. Empire in serious decline, you think.

Addendum: Churches in the “West” were filled with people today, more than usual, in order to pray for “Israel” and the Zionists to win the war against Iran. Why not just move and settle there and support the Zionists directly?

Miscellany: Protesters in Italy, Spain, and Portugal took to the streets to demonstrate against “overtourism.” Yeah, that’s the same problem here in Waikiki. The quality of the tourists themselves has reached the gutter level, with nearly all of them exhibiting the same kind of warped narcissistic personality disorder like “Orange Bad Man.”

True Promise Redux

Shahed-136 Drones

The Zionists executed a “pre-emptive” strike on the Islamic Republic of Iran yesterday. “Operation Rising Lion” attempted to destroy Iranian nuclear enrichment sites, missile warehouses, and perform a “decapitation” strike on the military leadership and nuclear scientist team. Mossad sabotage agents had crossed the border into Iran and launched drones to disable Iranian air defenses (suspiciously similar to the modus operandi of “Operation Spiderweb” executed by Ukraine on the Russian Federation).

In the aftermath, “Orange Bad Man” confessed publicly, “We knew all along,” just hours after initially claiming ignorance. He then gloatingly praised the Zionist offensive as, “Excellent!” Of course, the Iranian leadership is fully aware that the collective “West” was providing ISR and refueling logistical support for the Zionist incursion, and all along denying any participation.

Many of the “armchair generals” on the Net were pontificating about the “weakness” and “stupidity” of the Iranian leadership. The assassination of senior military staff was a real sore point. The “armchair generals” come from a “Western” viewpoint. They do not understand Islamic martyrdom in which an honorable death is prized. In addition, replacements were quickly appointed with zero time lag for continuity of operations.

Iran launched its retaliatory strike, “Operation True Promise III,” on the Zionist state this morning beginning with a wave of drones. Then, subsequent waves of missile launches followed. Official news from either side has been sparse. PressTV has been unveiling damage footage in Iran as it becomes available. Lots of raw footage of damage is appearing from the Zionist side on social media platforms since military censorship is in effect, most of which are unverified.

At the time of this Notes post, three waves of missiles have been launched from Iran, including some of the dreaded hypersonic variety. The Zionist “Iron Dome” has been ineffective and stocks of interceptor missiles are being depleted. Iran has allegedly downed four Zionist F-37 (two confirmed) and two F-16 aircraft (unconfirmed) in its airspace with one female pilot in custody and two others on the run.

Well, at least “Orange Bad Man” will have his military parade this weekend. It’s supposed to be honoring the 250-year history of the army of empire. However, “Orange” has made the event his own special birthday party. There’s no hope for “Orange” now. He is “all in” with Fascism. Good luck with that, old boy.

Addendum: Aside from the usual approved news sites, the Al Manar (Lebanon) site provides a running timeline of the war in progress.

King Kamehameha Day 2025

King Kamehameha I

Another no-holiday holiday has come and gone. No detours and no change in the routine, thank Molech. In other words, same ol’ shit. Well, the situation could be worse (and will be soon).

The Apple® WWDC event had one big surprise … iPadOS is slated to receive major improvements. So, the decision to divest the iPad Pro M4 has been deferred for a few months. Of course, the developer beta release could be installed now, but that’s not going to happen. There’s no desire to subject the device to possible “doorstop” status.

The downtown location of the gym has been given a reprieve from permanent closure, at least for the time being. There are a lot of MIAs again, but no effort will be made for discovery. And, a few members have apparently switched to Planet Fitness®.

Daily late afternoon outings to the International Marketplace continues unabated even with constant exposure to assholic tourists. The behavior of these monkeys continues a “race to the bottom” of the evolutionary chain. As a staunch misanthrope, the firm belief is that most chimpo sapiens need to be euthanized. Of course, loitering at a shopping mall is extremely boring. The true essence of the “existential vacuum” becomes self-evident in such a degraded environment.

Word is now spreading that a military offensive against the Islamic Republic of Iran will be launched in a matter of hours by the Zionists with assistance from empire. PressTV has been featuring articles for weeks now about the military readiness for such an attack. Thus, the Iranian leadership is fully aware of what’s coming. And, top secret Zionist documents have allegedly been exfiltrated in a bold Iranian clandestine operation. The documents are of great military significance. In any case, an early welcome to the secular Apocalypse is in order.

Miscellany: The official ProtonVPN “app” has been uninstalled. The WireGuard® “app” (with two ProtonVPN profiles) has been installed in its place in the interim. The full weaning of VPN is imminent.

Existential Vacuum Cleaner

Dirt Devil® Grab & Go

During the late afternoon outing to the International Marketplace on Wednesday, a Dirt Devil® Grab & Go vacuum cleaner was procured at Target® for $40 (on sale). The solution to the “existential vacuum” (as defined by Victor Frankl) is the existential vacuum cleaner. The appliance was needed to perform routine maintenance on the air conditioner in the mausoleum at the “old folks home” in Waikiki. Thick wads of dust were wedged in the condenser. The filter was obviously useless. An old toothbrush was used to dislodge the dust and the Dirt Devil® completed the cleanup. The appliance will be used for several other cleaning projects which have been postponed for years.

Coverage about Apple® WWDC event on the technology “blogs” has been extensive. From what can be gleaned from the latter is that the revamping of the various operating systems is purely cosmetic. New “skins” will be added to the user interface. Not much else is projected for “under the hood” improvements. So, what of the fate of the iPad Pro M4? Who knows?

The central bank of empire is slated to cut short-term interest rates at least three times this year. The decision was based on the latest bogus jobs report. Inflation, of course, will spike once the effects of “Orange Bad Man” tariff scheme come into play. The interest rate cuts will only exacerbate the situation by causing peak asset price inflation. Will the miserly ways be an effective countermeasure? Who knows?

The “Orange Bad Man” sitcom … errr, “clown show” … has passed the point of sheer absurdity. The “bromance,” then public spat, with fellow billionaire Elon Musk is … well, it’s a damned “clown show.” This is it for the collective “West.” There are Fascist clowns in the EU as well. They are all clamoring for war with the Russian Federation. Of course, the EU Fascists are not as pathetically comical as “Orange.” What does Vladimir Putin make of this? Maybe thermonuclear war is the solution. The secular Apocalypse will bring down the “fire and brimstone” that was prophesied by the fictional deity of the Yahweh Triad (Judaism, Islam and Pauline Christianity). If any life form is still present in the aftermath, perhaps a new beginning will be forthcoming.

Addendum: All of the existing possessions have been put under a new maintenance regime to extend their useful life. The Norelco® electric shaver (made in Netherlands), for example, could incur a replacement cost of $300 under the “Orange Bad Man” tariff scheme.

1Manik’ 5 Sotz’

A new milestone, 70.5 years of age, was achieved last week. That’s 70.5 years of existing on this planet. Of course, not much else can be mentioned. Vegetating as a senior citizen is hardly a noteworthy accomplishment. Sheesh!

“Water on the (left) knee” (knee effusion) appears to be a permanent issue. Leg exercises at the gym have been discontinued in the interim in order to facilitate the cardio workout. Weight workouts have become a little taxing, which suggests that reductions may soon become necessary.

The fragile mental state is … well, still fragile. Death is always on the mind. Residing in the “old folks home” in Waikiki only exacerbates the problem. The experience is reminiscent of a mortuary. Remaining active and away from the place as much as possible are the only coping solutions.

Dividends from the investment accounts and the small retirement stipend are still covering all monthly expenses with a minor surplus (i.e., living for “free”). Yet, “Orange Bad Man” and his tariffs spree inadvertently triggered the return of the miserly ways. Spending has been curtailed … for now.

The Apple® WWDC event is scheduled for next week. The big announcement will allegedly be the complete revamping of all Apple operating systems. The only personal concern is iPadOS. Will it finally inherit features similar to MacOS? The cumbersome file system and the Safari browser are of primary interest. The fate of the iPad Pro M4 hinges on those features. If the only change is cosmetic, the device will most likely be divested.

Previously, the most important feature of the iPad was cited to be its larger screen. Working with the sole spreadsheet and a few other important documents on the large screen made a big difference. However, upon reinstalling the associated “apps” on the iPhone 16 Pro, the discovery was made that no workarounds were actually necessary. The spreadsheet, for example, could easily be navigated by freezing the first column (with row labels). As a former computer nerd, the belated recollection of the latter feature is an embarrassment. Oh well.

The recent Ukrainian drone attack on numerous Russian airbases is obviously headline news.  Several long range TU-95 strategic bombers and other aircraft were destroyed. The aircraft were required to remain out in the open in accordance with START (read: treaty). As pointed out on many of the approved Web sites, the operation could not have been accomplished without ISR data provided by the “West.” The collective Fascist governments of the “West” are pushing for a thermonuclear conflagration. In addition, two bridges in Russia were sabotaged a few days earlier. And, another attempt was made to destroy the Kerch Bridge just today. And, of course, there’s “Bad Orange Man.” What is his role in the debacle? And, when is this circus going to end?

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