Here’s how World War III could happen. To understand how‚ we should look historically at the closest that the world has gotten to World War III since the end of World War II. The world came closest to World War III during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962‚ when the Soviet Union attempted to ship nuclear-tipped missiles into Cuba and the United States put a blockade around Cuba to prevent that from happening. The United States and the USSR stood eyeball-to-eyeball and eventually the USSR backed down. But — that was very‚ very close. To understand why we came so close to the brink of nuclear war in 1962‚ you actually have to reverse field for a few years. The reality is that the USSR started to challenge the United States so strenuously around the world because of roughly a decade of weakness in American foreign policy. This is how world wars break out — miscalculation. They break out because one side believes that the other side is likely to cave in the face of its aggression. It’s particularly true when the United States shows its neck to its enemies. So to really understand what was happening in the lead-up to the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis‚ you have to return to 1956‚ when Dwight Eisenhower was president and there was a crisis that emerged in the Middle East. WATCH: The Ben Shapiro Show That crisis involved the Suez Canal. Nasser‚ the nationalist‚ pan-Arab nationalist leader of Egypt‚ decided that he was going to unite all the Arab countries by flexing muscle in the face of the West. And so he decided that despite the fact that he had nothing to do with the building of the Suez Canal‚ he would nationalize the Suez Canal. The French and the British both had an interest in the Suez Canal. And they said to Nasser‚ you can’t do that. The United States stood on the sidelines and vacillated for a couple of reasons: They believed that if they were kind enough to Nasser‚ then Nasser would not align himself with the Soviet Union and that Nasser might‚ in fact‚ become the tip of the spear in some sort of American overture to the Arab world; if they were just kind and nice to Nasser‚ then everything would work out just fine. They were supposedly afraid that the USSR was going to get directly involved in the Suez Canal crisis. Meanwhile‚ the British were no longer an international power of the sort of vintage they had been historically. The British and the French‚ who had historically not worked particularly well together‚ decided to work with the Israelis in order to liberate the Suez Canal‚ which the British had built. They went to the Israelis‚ who were worried about the Egyptian militarization of the Sinai Desert‚ and Israel decided that it would work with the British and the French in order to free the Suez Canal and possibly overthrow Nasser and put in place somebody who was not going to be an enemy of the West. The Israelis ended up moving into the Sinai desert‚ which they quickly overran‚ and then they were on the march to Cairo. The plan was for the British and the French to intervene‚ tell the Israelis to stop‚ and take over the Suez Canal. And then — Eisenhower stepped in and rapped everyone on the knuckles. The United States actually stepped in on Egypt’s side and said to the British and the French that this was a violation of international law‚ hoping Nasser would then align himself with the West. The United States was basically saying to the British and the French that they were no longer world powers. Again‚ the Egyptian government didn’t build the Suez Canal. The British government did it. None of that mattered; the bottom line was that the United States decided to play non-aligned. And in playing non-aligned‚ Nikita Khrushchev‚ the new premier of the Soviet Union‚ decided now was the time to move. The next thing that happened‚ just a few months later‚ was that there was an uprising in Hungary‚ a state in the Soviet sphere of influence. Suddenly there was a Hungarian revolution‚ an attempt to actually substitute the puppet government that had been installed by the Soviets with a new government‚ a better government that was going to essentially remain non-aligned. The Soviets immediately invaded Hungary and crushed everything and killed everyone involved in the Hungarian revolution of 1956. By 1957‚ Sputnik was launched and the space race was on. By 1958‚ Nikita Khrushchev‚ believing that he had the impetus‚ felt he had the power to challenge the United States globally. In 1958‚ he demanded the withdrawal of American troops and Western troops from Berlin‚ beginning what was known as the Berlin crisis. For three long years‚ the Soviet Union and the United States stood toe-to-toe over Berlin. Meanwhile‚ the Soviet Union facilitated a Cuban revolution that ended with Fidel Castro in charge of Cuba. In 1961‚ Khrushchev stepped in and solved the Berlin crisis by building the Berlin Wall‚ which lasted until 1989. All of this led to the Cuban Missile crisis. There is one rule when it comes to World War: Lack of clarity in your intention‚ vacillation‚ failure to make clear to your enemies what exactly your lines are. Fake bluffs‚ empty threats. These things lead to war. Very often the open threat of war actually deters war. Very often‚ the willingness to actually flex muscle leads the other side to believe‚ “Hey‚ maybe I shouldn’t actually go and have this firefight with somebody. They’re ready to have the firefight.” Miscalculation is the most likely way the great powers end up in war. That’s precisely what happened during World War I and happened during World War II. The Germans miscalculated because they thought that since the West had caved at Munich and because they’d been able to occupy the Sudetenland‚ they would then be able to then occupy the rest of Czechoslovakia. The aftermath of that was that they thought they could then occupy the Danzig corridor. Failure of willingness to convey your intention‚ failure to act as an iron wall against the aggression of your enemies‚ leads to escalation. And then you actually do get dragged into hot wars that involve extraordinary numbers of casualties. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP Today there is a story out of the Daily Express that American troops are to be permanently stationed in Taiwan‚ according to Taipei. Meanwhile‚ the Chinese are buzzing the borders of the Taiwan Strait‚ which is divided between Taiwan and China in terms of offshore control. Chinese jets have been busing the Taiwan Straits. The Chinese are again pursuing hypersonic missile tests. Now‚ why would they be doing all of this? The reason they are doing that is because Joe Biden has demonstrated he’s showing his neck while China has been busily facilitating the creation of an anti-American‚ anti-Western alliance predominantly staffed by China‚ Russia and Iran. Those are countries that are very obviously working together‚ so much so that the Houthis‚ an Iranian-backed terror group that is currently attacking shipping in the Red Sea‚ announced that they would not attack any Chinese or Russian shipping in the Red Sea or the Gulf of Aden. What the Biden administration should be doing is taking the position that it is going to destroy any Houthi attempts to harass shipping in the Red Sea. What the United States should be doing in Ukraine is holding the line; the United States does have an interest in holding the line against Russia. The United States‚ when it comes to Israel‚ should be saying that Israel has the full capacity to go in to strike Hamas‚ which is an Iranian proxy group. The reason that China is getting aggressive with Taiwan‚ the reason that a war could possibly break out is because China is thinking‚ “We just don’t believe that Joe Biden is going to do anything about that. Not only that‚ you guys look so divided internally in the United States on foreign policy that if we make a move‚ we think that probably you will just let it go.” The single most effective method of upgrading Chinese military capacity is to take or blockade Taiwan. It’s not about the money for the Chinese military; it is about the microchips. Taiwan is the largest manufacturer of microchips‚ sophisticated microchips on the planet. Those microchips are the single greatest advantage the United States has in terms of military tech‚ because we design all the software here and then the hardware is then printed off and created in Taiwan‚ but we’re not even able to ramp up our microchip facilities in the United States fast enough to make up for Taiwan being lost. But mostly‚ this is about will. After the abandonment of Hong Kong‚ after the abandonment of Afghanistan‚ after the internal pressures in the United States over Ukraine and Israel‚ the Chinese are hoping that Taiwan is going to get the message and elect a government that is friendlier to China and then just give them the microchips. Suddenly their military would go from a very large but second-rate military to a first-class military. It is a game of perception. How does the world perceive Joe Biden right now? They perceive him as weak. How does the world perceive the United States? They perceive the United States as divided. When you have a weak president and a divided United States‚ that seems like a really good time to march. And that’s precisely why it matters.

An Alabama woman who admitted that she lied about being kidnapped last year was sentenced by a judge this week to probation and to pay restitution. Carlee Russell‚ 26‚ was charged last summer with two misdemeanors — falsely reporting to law enforcement authorities and falsely reporting an incident — and was subsequently found guilty of both counts. Russell had told law enforcement officials that she had been kidnapped after she went missing for two days. She later admitted to making up the entire incident. Hoover Municipal Judge Brad Bishop recommended last fall that Russell pay $18‚000 in restitution and spend a year in prison. Russell’s team appealed the ruling in an attempt to get her out of having to spend time in jail‚ ABC News reported. Their effort was successful as Russell was sentenced to pay $17‚974.88 restitution to the city of Hoover and 12 months of supervised probation‚ community service‚ and evidence of continued mental health counseling‚ the report added. The Alabama Attorney General’s Office said that they were “disappointed‚ but not surprised” that Russell avoided going to jail‚ but noted that changes would soon be happening in the state that would prevent someone from getting off the hook in the future. “Current law provides a weak penalty for false reporting and fails to account for situations‚ like Ms. Russell’s‚ that result in a significant law enforcement response‚” said Katherine Robertson‚ chief counsel for the Alabama attorney general. “Fortunately‚ the Governor will soon receive our legislation to increase penalties for false reporting when an imminent threat is alleged and will expand the amount of restitution that can be sought. The next time law enforcement resources are needlessly wasted in this manner‚ the offender will be forever labeled a felon.” Russell attorney Emory Anthony acknowledged in a statement last year that his client had lied about the entire incident. “There was no kidnapping on Thursday July 13‚” the statement said. “My client did not see a baby on the side on the road.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “My client apologizes for her actions to this community‚ the volunteers who were searching for her‚ to the Hoover Police Department and other agencies as well‚ as to her friends and family‚” the statement continued. “We ask for your prayers for Carlee‚ as she addresses her issues and attempts to move forward‚ understanding that she made a mistake in this matter. Carlee again asks for your forgiveness and prayers.”

The man who shot former President Ronald Reagan in the early 1980s said in an interview this week that he is a victim of cancel culture. John Hinckley Jr.‚ who spent years confined to a mental hospital for trying to murder Reagan‚ was freed from all restrictions in 2022. The 68-year-old has tried to become a singer since gaining his freedom‚ but has had numerous planned concerts canceled by venues because the businesses do not want controversy. “I think that’s fair to say: I’m a victim of cancel culture‚” he claimed in an interview with the New York Post. “It keeps happening over and over again.” “They book me and then the show gets announced and then the venue starts getting backlash‚” he claimed. “The owners always cave‚ they cancel. It’s happened so many times‚ it’s kinda what I expect. I don’t really get upset.” He claimed that he was not the same person that he used to be and that he did not want to “dwell on the past.” “I’m just caught up in the cancel culture‚ I guess‚” he complained. “It would be a venue for new artists‚ distinguished artists and they wouldn’t get canceled [at] the last minute like I’m getting canceled.” Hinckley shot Reagan on March 30‚ 1981‚ just 69 days after his inauguration. Reagan was leaving the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington‚ D.C.‚ at around 2:30 p.m. after having given a speech to about 5‚000 members of the AFL-CIO when Hinckley opened fire with a .22 revolver. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Hinckley fired six shots at Reagan and his security team. One bullet ricocheted off of Reagan’s limousine and struck the president under his left arm‚ according to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. It was initially thought that Hinckley missed Reagan‚ until the president began coughing up blood and was taken to the hospital. It was later discovered that the bullet grazed one of the president’s ribs and became lodged in his rib just one inch from his heart. The injury left Reagan with a punctured lung and internal bleeding‚ resulting in a 12-day hospital stay. Also injured in the attack were Press Secretary James Brady‚ Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy‚ and policeman Thomas Delahanty. Brady was hit in the head and became permanently disabled‚ requiring a wheelchair for the rest of his life and affecting his speech. He died on August 4‚ 2014‚ with a medical examiner ruling his death a homicide resulting from Hinckley’s gunshot 33 years earlier. Delahanty was struck in the back of his neck trying to protect Reagan‚ while McCarthy was struck in the abdomen. Both men survived and fully recovered. Hinckley was found not guilty by reason of insanity and confined to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washington‚ D.C. One of his attorneys‚ Greg Craig‚ went on to become assistant to the President and White House special counsel under Bill Clinton and White House counsel under President Barack Obama. In 2019‚ he was indicted for lying to federal prosecutors about his work at a private law firm for the former president of Ukraine without registering as a foreign agent. By 2011‚ Hinckley was allowed to leave the hospital for several days at a time to visit family in Virginia. In 2012‚ therapists in Virginia withdrew a plan that would allow Hinckley to leave the hospital and live full-time with his mother. At the time‚ the Department of Justice said Hinckley hadn’t changed and should remain in the hospital. Four years later‚ in 2016‚ Hinckley was released from St. Elizabeth’s to live with his mother and gain more privileges. In September 2021‚ U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman announced that Hinckley would be fully released without conditions if he continued to show he was “no longer a danger to himself or others‚” the Associated Press reported. Hinckley was granted his freedom without any restrictions on June 15‚ 2022. Ashe Schow contributed to this report.

President Joe Biden faced backlash Thursday afternoon after video went viral online showing hundreds of military-aged males pushing Texas National Guard soldiers and storming the U.S. southern border. The New York Post‚ which recorded video of the incident‚ reported that the illegal aliens broke through razor wire and fencing and then pushed straight through the soldiers. Governor Greg Abbott gave a brief update about the incident in El Paso a few hours after video of the incident garnered millions of views online. “The TX National Guard &; Dept. of Public Safety quickly regained control &; are redoubling the razor wire barriers‚” Abbott said. “DPS is instructed to arrest every illegal immigrant involved for criminal trespass &; destruction of property.” WATCH: This is the moment when TX National Guard became overrun by migrants rioting to get across the border here in El Paso today We were there and saw it all happen. Absolute chaos here. pic.twitter.com/VN6Kf663ie — Jennie Taer (@JennieSTaer) March 21‚ 2024 Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin said that Texas law enforcement officials told him that the group consisted of “several hundred illegal aliens‚ mostly single adult men who rushed the soldiers‚ and one has been arrested so far for assaulting a soldier.” “More arrests likely coming for destruction of property &; more assaults‚” Melugin added. Numerous top Republican lawmakers blamed Biden’s open border policies for the incident and called on him to step up and do his job. “President Biden has created this invasion on our southern border‚” said Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA). “But walls work — let’s build it and finish it!” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) posted on X: “The Biden Border Crisis is an invasion. Anyone who says differently is lying to you.” “@POTUS and @SecMayorkas won’t say this is a crisis‚ they’ll only say it’s a ‘challenge‚'” said Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI). “No‚ Mr. President‚ this is an invasion‚ and you’re doing nothing to protect America.” Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) said: “The flood gates are open — literally.” Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick posted on X: “Video evidence that our country is being invaded. The Biden Administration has turned a blind eye on purpose. Enough is enough‚ we need new leadership in the White House.”

Emma Heming Willis is celebrating her crystal anniversary with her actor husband‚ Bruce. That’s 15 years of marriage for this celebrity couple! To honor the special day‚ the loving wife wrote the most beautiful post on Instagram. Although her husband’s ongoing battle with dementia makes the occasion bittersweet‚ her words on marriage are inspiring. “Today marks our 15th wedding anniversary!” wrote Emma Heming Willis. “And today‚ I can make a choice. I can wallow in sorrow or I can celebrate it. I call this the ‘remarkable reframe.’ What I know is there is so much to celebrate. Our union and connection is probably stronger than ever.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emma Heming Willis (@emmahemingwillis) She continues the post by listing all the things she’s grateful for in her life with Bruce Willis. “We have two bright‚ fun and healthy daughters. We have a family unit that is built on mutual respect and admiration. And simply‚ I just love and adore the man I married. I’m so proud of what we have and continue to create.” Bruce Willis is getting love and support from his family. The Die Hard actor’s family has been caring for him since his diagnosis in 2022. That’s when Bruce Willis found out he had aphasia‚ which affects a patient’s speech and comprehension. After that‚ the celebrity was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. This came as a blow to his loved ones‚ but they’re still there for him no matter what! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emma Heming Willis (@emmahemingwillis) Emma Heming Willis has spoken at length about the pain of watching the person you love most succumb to dementia. In a heartbreaking Instagram video‚ the mom of two shared that she was dealing with some pretty heavy feelings. However‚ even in her sorrow‚ she was still grateful for the support of others. “Today is one of those days of feeling the grief and sadness‚” she added in her caption. “But the silver lining or the flip side is that I’m so lucky to feel your warmth and love that is directed to my husband and our family.” It’s devastating to see someone you love suffer‚ but Bruce Willis is incredibly lucky to be surrounded by people who care about him so much. We’re wishing a very happy crystal anniversary to him and Emma Heming Willis. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Bruce Willis’ Wife Emma Celebrates Their 15th Anniversary With Beautiful Piece Of Wisdom appeared first on InspireMore.

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