4 chapters across the catalog
A 2012 clip of Patrick Clawson from the Washington Institute for Near East Studies is revisited, where he discussed "crisis initiation" as a traditional way for the U.S. to enter wars. Clawson cited historical examples like the USS Maine, the Lusitania, and the Gulf of Tonkin to suggest that if negotiations fail with Iran, a provoked or manufactured incident might be necessary to start a conflict.
Knighting of Sir Zeepee, Ass Cream and Bear Fillings
The knighting ceremony concludes with Sir Zeepee of Lusitania. The hosts reminisce about a bizarre show meme involving "ass cream and bear fillings," the origin of which remains a point of research. A birthday shoutout for a child named Zane Tiberius prompts a series of Star Trek impressions.
Washington Institute for Near East Policy and False Flag Proposals
A speaker from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy is recorded suggesting that the U.S. may need a "crisis initiation" to go to war with Iran. He cites historical examples like the sinking of the Lusitania and the Gulf of Tonkin incident, suggesting that an Iranian submarine "not coming up" could serve as a modern catalyst.
USS Enterprise Scuttling, Rubicon Miniseries Parallels
The hosts speculate that the aging USS Enterprise may be intentionally sunk in the Strait of Hormuz to create a pretext for war, noting it is cheaper than dismantling the nuclear vessel. They compare this potential scenario to the plot of the TV series "Rubicon," which involved sabotaging American vessels for economic gain. Historical precedents like the Gulf of Tonkin and the sinking of the Maine are cited as examples of similar "scams."
