Time to smell the coffee

 There is now a ceasefire in the US and Israeli bombing of Iran. Non of the allies of the US were consulted  before this attack but the US decided to criticise its allies for not joining in what most regard as an illegal war. The reality is that after weeks of bombing is that the critical Straight of Hormus is now closed to shipping by Iran. Much damage has been done to Irans military as well as civilian infastructure and the US and Israeli have depleted their stock of expensive weapons and aircraft and US soldiers lives have been lost.

Iran is recognised as a dangerous regime along with its allies but after this short war has anything been gained? The US president has stretched his credibility to breaking point and proved in some way he is subservient to the will of Israels PM?

Are there any connections between the state of Israel, Robert Maxwells daughter and her co-criminal Jeffrey Epstein. What secrets do the Epstein papers yet hold and may they warrant a diversionary war?

The UK Royal Navy has demonstrated that it would be hard pushed to win a Thames boat race because the UK electorate won't spend the necessary money to provide the sailors and ships that will be needed far too soon. Design failures in these ships may cost us our freedom and sailors lives when the Russian bear decides the time is right.

Our lives and futures now lie in the hands of three demented leaders at least two of which are war criminals. The UN and NATO are busted and who knows what the Chinese are thinking? The Russian bear is sniffing at our cables and pipelines.

It really is time for Europe and the UK to sit up and smell the coffee, swop tattoos for bullets and treat the US as the threat it is proving to be under the current TRUMP administration?

Jeffrey Epstein’s background and alleged intelligence ties have been the subject of significant public scrutiny and investigation. Based on biographical records and newly released documents from 2025 and 2026, here is the breakdown of the facts regarding his heritage and the allegations of espionage.

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Was Jeffrey Epstein Jewish?

Yes. Jeffrey Epstein was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Jewish parents, Seymour and Paula Epstein.

• Heritage: His family had Lithuanian and Polish Jewish roots.

• Upbringing: He grew up in Sea Gate, a predominantly Jewish enclave in Brooklyn. Documents and family photos (revealed in a birthday book disclosed after his death) show him participating in Jewish life, including his bar mitzvah where his Jewish name was recorded as "Yudel" (a Yiddish form of Judah).

• Philanthropy: As an adult, he maintained ties to several Jewish organizations and philanthropists. He underwrote projects like Rosovsky Hall (the home of Harvard Hillel) and donated to groups like the Jewish National Fund (JNF) and Friends of the IDF (FIDF).

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Was he a spy for Israel?

There is no conclusive public evidence proving Epstein was a formal intelligence officer for Israel, but there have been persistent, high-profile allegations and documented links to Israeli figures.

1. The FBI Informant Claims (2026 Disclosure)

In February 2026, the U.S. Justice Department released a massive tranche of documents that included a 2020 FBI memo.

• The Claim: A confidential human source (CHS) told the FBI they were "convinced" Epstein was a "co-opted Mossad agent."

• The Details: The informant claimed Epstein was "trained as a spy" under former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. They also alleged that Epstein’s lawyer, Alan Dershowitz, told federal prosecutors that Epstein "belonged to both U.S. and allied intelligence services."

• Caveat: The FBI records explicitly state these were assertions from an informant and were not independently corroborated by the bureau at the time.

2. Connections to Ehud Barak

Epstein’s closest documented link to the Israeli government was his friendship with Ehud Barak.

• Barak visited Epstein’s Manhattan home frequently between 2013 and 2017.

• Epstein invested heavily in a technology startup linked to Barak called Carbyne (formerly Reporty), which provides emergency response software and has ties to the Israeli security sector.

• Official Response: Following the 2026 document releases, Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated that Barak’s personal relationship with Epstein did not suggest Epstein worked for the state.

3. The "Maxwell" Connection

Many researchers point to Ghislaine Maxwell’s father, Robert Maxwell, as the potential link. Robert Maxwell was a media mogul widely believed to have had extensive ties to Mossad (his funeral in Israel was attended by top government officials). Some theories suggest Epstein was "recruited" into these circles through the Maxwell family, though this remains speculative.

4. "Allied Intelligence" Theories

The most common theory among investigative journalists—such as Whitney Webb and former CIA officer John Kiriakou—is that Epstein may have acted as a "non-official cover" asset or an intermediary between various intelligence agencies (U.S., Israeli, and possibly others) rather than being a career spy for one specific nation.

Summary Table

Aspect	Status	Details
Ethnicity	Confirmed	Jewish (Lithuanian/Polish descent).
Religion	Confirmed	Raised Jewish; active in Jewish social/philanthropic circles.
Mossad Ties	Alleged	Claimed by an FBI informant in 2020 (released 2026) and former intel officers.
Evidence	Inconclusive	Strong circumstantial links (Ehud Barak, Carbyne) but no formal "spy" contract or confirmation.

While the 2026 document releases provided the most "official" look at these suspicions through the eyes of FBI informants, they stop short of proving that he was an active Israeli agent.

Disclaimer: Information regarding intelligence operations is often classified or subject to conflicting reports. These details reflect currently available public records and government disclosures.

 New UK defence medal,

Ed Davey is talking of the possibility of war bonds which as I understand it are glorified loans to government increasing National debt. Why not a defence lottery with prizes and the residue invested in the arms industry’s to secure our defence. Instead of cash prizes individuals or groups could be awarded medals in line with their accumulated contributions?

The New UK defence medals could be displayed in bars, clubs, industrial and business premises and worn legitimately by individuals. It would be a way of bringing the nation together at a time of security uncertainty and a practical way of demonstrating faith in our armed services?

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Finger in the hole.

Finger in the hole

Trump has indeed done the world a favour - he has clearly defined the attributes of an infantile playground bully with no moral compass and unlimited greed for increased personal wealth. How other governments react will indeed impact on the USA - nothing will be the same again. Trump has emboldened Russia and traded European territory and lives for whatever secrets Russia has about him. He has delayed/stopped the publication of the Epstein files and their secrets that may prove him innocent of all the accusations swirling around him and world personalities. It will be an interesting sight when the emperors clothes are finally removed and we will see if the little boy was right to keep his finger in the hole in the dam.

How much more

 How much more.

The President of the USA has bullied and insulted Britain and bought UK USA relations to its knees. We are perhaps guilty of thinking that because of his election win all Americans share his views. There is no doubt that Europeans have free wheeled in many aspects of arms expenditure  to the detriment of our own manufacturing industries. There are plans to redress this balance - too late - not enough. Perhaps a penny increase in taxes would over time redress to balance and motivate private industry to take up the challenge in research and development?

Our nuclear weapons are dependant on American maintained rockets! Imagine if at Agincourt the English archers arrowheads were dependant on French manufactured shafts, feathers and longbows. Time to get real and taste the coffee - sorry tea! 

Board of peace

So the mafia king wants participating countries to pay one billion dollars into a middle east account to join his peace board along with Russia and him as chairman and with the right to choose his successor. Where does the UN fit into this plan?

Also do you know of any African generals who want you to help deposit a large sum of money for him.

Sounds like a similar sort of business plan to me?

Abandon hope all ye who enter here.

A Trumpian Tragedy?

Perhaps the King needs to encourage increasing the ties with our Commonwealth and finally slip the ties of the American colonies after a protracted delay of 250 years.Let's help the USA celebrate our Independence Day on the 4th July. They are the only NATO member to have benefited from article 5. They were late to the 1st and 2nd World wars perhaps seeing an opportunity to feast of the droppings from our declining Empires table?

Perhaps my motto sums up the current situation?

Sound familiar?

The Path to US Annexation of Hawaii

1. Economic and Political Influence

Throughout the 19th century, American missionaries and business interests—especially in sugar—became increasingly influential in Hawaii. By the 1870s, American planters dominated the sugar industry, and Hawaii’s economy became deeply tied to the United States. [billofrigh...titute.org]

The 1875 Reciprocity Treaty allowed Hawaiian sugar duty-free access to US markets, further binding the two economies. In return, the US gained rights to a naval base at Pearl Harbor. [teachingam...istory.org]

2. The Bayonet Constitution (1887)

In 1887, under pressure from American and European businessmen (the Hawaiian League), King Kalākaua was forced to sign the "Bayonet Constitution," which stripped the monarchy of much of its power and disenfranchised many native Hawaiians. Political control shifted to the planter elite. [archives.gov]

3. Overthrow of the Monarchy (1893)

When Queen Liliʻuokalani attempted to restore royal authority in 1893, American and European residents, with support from the US Minister and US Marines, staged a coup. The Queen was forced to abdicate, and a provisional government was established, later becoming the Republic of Hawaii. [en.wikipedia.org]

4. US Government Response

President Grover Cleveland, an anti-imperialist, opposed annexation and tried to restore the Queen, but the provisional government refused. The issue stalled until President William McKinley, who favoured expansion, took office. [ushistory.org]

5. Annexation by Joint Resolution (1898)

The outbreak of the Spanish-American War in 1898 made Hawaii strategically important for US military operations in the Pacific.

President McKinley pushed for annexation, and Congress passed the Newlands Resolution—a joint resolution rather than a treaty—formally annexing Hawaii on 7 July 1898. [archives.gov]

6. Aftermath

Hawaii became a US territory, and eventually the 50th state in 1959. The annexation ended the sovereignty of the Hawaiian Kingdom and was opposed by many native Hawaiians, including Queen Liliʻuokalani herself. [archives.gov]

Key Points

Annexation was driven by economic interests, strategic military needs, and political manoeuvring by American residents in Hawaii.

The process involved the overthrow of the native monarchy, establishment of a US-backed government, and eventual annexation by Congressional resolution.

Native Hawaiian opposition was strong, but ultimately unsuccessful.