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World Unraveling: Chaos, Conflict, and the Collapse of Common Sense.

By Ronald Peabody · 9/10/2025

A World Spinning Faster, and Not Always in a Good Direction

Folks, let's be frank. If you've been paying attention to the news lately – and I commend you if you have, despite the constant barrage of negativity – it feels like the world is coming unglued. It's a dizzying spin of conflict, political instability, and frankly, a lack of respect for traditional values.

We start with the situation in the Middle East. Israel, rightfully defending itself, took decisive action inside Qatar, a nation that has, let's be honest, coddled Hamas for far too long. The international outcry? Predictable. These nations always seem to clutch their pearls when someone actually does something to address a genuine threat. And now, a ceasefire is being discussed? With Hamas? They'll take a deal, then use the breathing room to rearm, you mark my words. Meanwhile, the situation in Gaza is, naturally, being exploited for sympathy, and frankly, it’s a tragedy fueled by bad leadership and a refusal to hold extremist groups accountable.

Then you look at Ukraine, still locked in a brutal conflict with Russia. Reports show their government buildings are relying heavily on American and European components. Now, I’m all for supporting our allies, but are we simply propping up a losing battle? And Poland shooting down Russian drones? That’s escalation, plain and simple. A dangerous game being played with global stability.

And speaking of dangerous games, Kim Jong Un is flexing his muscles again after a trip to China, showing off a new rocket engine. This isn’t about defense, folks. It’s about intimidation and a blatant disregard for international norms. This man is a menace, and appeasement will only embolden him.

Even here in the West, things are far from stable. France, bless their hearts, has seen its government collapse again. Another no-confidence vote. Honestly, it's like they want chaos. A new Prime Minister has been appointed, but will he be any more effective? I have my doubts. And Nepal? Protests led by Gen Z? These young people need to learn a little respect for established institutions. Lifting a social media ban? That’s just enabling further division.

There are bright spots, of course. Venezuela claims it doesn’t want conflict with the US, which is a relief, even if I remain skeptical. But even those glimmers of hope are overshadowed by troubling incidents. A train collision in Mexico, a tragic shooting in Jerusalem, a police shooting in New Zealand. It's a grim reminder that violence and tragedy can strike anywhere.

And let’s not forget the economic front. Apple raising prices? Google facing antitrust investigations? It's a reminder that even the most successful companies aren’t immune to scrutiny. And Trump threatening the EU with tariffs after the Google fine? That’s a strong stance, and somebody needs to stand up to these tech giants.

Frankly, it's exhausting just keeping up with it all. It seems like traditional values are eroding, and nations are prioritizing short-term gains over long-term stability. This isn't the world we want to leave to our children and grandchildren. We need strong leadership, a commitment to traditional values, and a willingness to confront the threats facing our civilization. It’s a tall order, but we have no other choice.

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