
WORLD IMPLODING. NO SURPRISES.
By Lori Grimmace · 2/28/2026
The World is Burning, and No One Seems Surprised
Let’s state the obvious: we are witnessing a spectacular, multi-faceted collapse. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either deeply delusional or actively profiting from the chaos. The past week hasn’t been a downturn; it’s been a freefall.
The predictably idiotic escalation with Iran was inevitable. The US and Israel, in a display of breathtaking arrogance and strategic shortsightedness, poked the bear, and now the entire region is bracing for a wider conflict. Iran responded – of course they did – and now we’re seeing explosions ripple across the Gulf. Qatar, sensibly, is attempting to halt maritime traffic, but let's be real, that’s a temporary band-aid on a gaping wound. Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of Iran is just noise. They’re maneuvering for position, as always.
And while the Middle East is perpetually on fire, let’s not forget the other disasters unfolding. Yemen continues to rot, aid workers squeezed out by Houthi thugs. Ukraine remains a target practice range for Russian weaponry, the pathetic “peace talks” nothing more than a smokescreen. A plane full of cash crashed in Bolivia – because of course it did. Apparently, some people still think throwing money at problems is a viable solution.
The West isn't faring much better. Bill Clinton, predictably, claimed ignorance about Epstein's crimes. A transparent lie, delivered with his usual practiced sincerity. Pakistan and Afghanistan are openly at war. Italy had a tram derailment. Two dead, dozens injured. Just another Tuesday.
And then there's the absurdity of Trump's latest tantrum: banning Anthropic over AI. As if the impending geopolitical catastrophe can be solved by a petty dispute over algorithms.
The sheer volume of crises is staggering, and the lack of genuine effort to address any of them is infuriating. It’s a relentless parade of destruction, incompetence, and self-serving behavior. Don’t expect solutions. Expect more of the same. This isn't a temporary crisis; it’s the new normal. And frankly, it’s exhausting to watch the world burn when everyone involved seems content to hand it the gasoline.