Dennis Prager on Venezuela, Iran Uprising, and US Global Leadership

Global Instability and Understanding the World

• 🌍 It's challenging to grasp the rapid global changes occurring in 2026, making it difficult for the average person to understand current events.
• 💡 Many young people turn to social media for information, often from desperate voices, leading to a loss of trust and an inability to comprehend the world.

Venezuela: A Conduit for Threats

• 🇺🇸 The notion that America has no global interest is irrational; Venezuela's role as a conduit for drugs and a base for China, Russia, and Iran poses direct threats to the U.S.
• ⚖️ While arresting foreign leaders is unusual, Maduro is presented as an exception, with millions of Venezuelans reportedly celebrating his removal.
• 🤝 The U.S. has a responsibility as the most powerful and free country to engage with the world, a role that cannot be avoided.

Iran: A Growing Uprising

• 📈 The current uprising in Iran appears different from previous ones, with millions actively on the offensive against the regime.
• 💧 The Islamic Republic of Iran is criticized for its inability to provide basic necessities like water to its citizens, highlighting its corruption.
• 💸 The Iranian currency is virtually worthless, reminiscent of the German currency during the Weimar Republic, indicating severe economic collapse.
• 💰 The regime has prioritized funding groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis over its own people's welfare.
• ✡️ A nation becoming anti-Semitic is seen as a path to self-destruction, with Iran's actions serving as a prime example.
• 🗣️ The chants have shifted from 'Death to Israel' and 'Death to America' to 'Death to the dictator,' indicating a change in focus for the protests.
• 🧑‍💼 The current protests involve not just students but also merchants, signifying broader societal discontent and economic hardship.

Shifting Global Alliances and Leadership

• 🇷🇺 Some Iranians show more animosity towards the West than towards the Soviets, despite historical Soviet actions.
• 👑 The abandonment of the Shah in 1979 is viewed as a tragedy, with his son now being chanted for by some Iranians.
• 🇺🇸 The U.S. cannot afford to retreat from global leadership, as it carries a responsibility to maintain freedom and stability.