Had a Dream, You and Me and the War at the End Times

I expect we’ll be back at war not long after you read these words:

The uneasy cease-fire between Iran and the United States still holds, although it is impossible to say for how much longer. The negotiating teams in Pakistan refused to budge on an array of critical issues, including the Strait, Iran’s nuclear program, and Iran’s support for militia groups across the Middle East. 

There seems little doubt that the shooting will resume soon, perhaps as early as Monday morning Eastern Time, when the US blockade is expected to commence. US consumers can expect increased prices across a wide range of goods, not least gasoline. 

Unfortunately, a blockade is a long-term strategy that may not see any impact in the near term, even if it is ultimately successful. It is difficult to see at the moment how this blockade improves anyone’s position, least of all the United States. 

Also it’s past time to name an anti-pope. Evidently the most Catholic city in Red America is Lafayette, Louisiana, so we have our Avignon:

Only thing is ya gotta stop calling him “Pope” and start calling him “the Bishop of Rome.”