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Dr. Steve Turley on Operation Midnight Hammer, Polls, and Mythic Leadership

Dr. Steve TurleyJune 23, 202515 min169,214 views
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Operation Midnight Hammer Success

  • πŸš€ The Operation Midnight Hammer against Iran's nuclear sites is described as an astonishing success, with planes flying 18 hours from Missouri and multiple aerial refuelings.
  • 🎯 The mission involved the US military in multiple theaters, using a decoy to the Pacific to distract from the main operation.
  • ⚠️ The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs confirmed no Iranian planes flew and no shots were fired at US military jets, highlighting the operation's flawless execution.
  • πŸ“° Even MSNBC acknowledged the success, with polls showing President Trump's approval ratings soaring in conjunction with the operation.

Trump's Polling Surge

  • πŸ“Š Latest polls from Trafalger show Trump at 54.4% approval, with RMG also placing him at 53% approval over the weekend.
  • πŸ“ˆ A significant driver of these numbers is younger voters (18-39), with Insider Advantage showing Trump with a 61% approval rating in this demographic.
  • πŸ“‰ Voters aged 40-64 also show strong support, nearing supermajority levels, while older demographics show less enthusiasm.
  • 🌟 Trump's approval ratings are consistent with previous polls from Ras Mussen and Insider Advantage, indicating he has found a "sweet spot" in the polling.

Avoiding Presidential Pitfalls

  • ⚠️ Trump must avoid the appearance of an operational disaster, akin to Iraq under George W. Bush or Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal.
  • ⚠️ He also needs to avoid appearing indifferent to the cost of living crises faced by ordinary Americans, a pitfall that doomed Bush Sr.'s presidency despite Desert Storm's success.
  • βœ… Trump appears to have successfully navigated these pitfalls by conducting a successful operation and immediately pivoting to the domestic agenda.

Mythic Leadership and Geopolitics

  • πŸ’‘ The speaker posits that Trump's mass appeal is "mythic" in nature, transcending ideology, politics, or economics.
  • 🌌 This "mythic" appeal is linked to a period of "remythologization", where societies reconceptualize dominant myths during times of disruption.
  • βš”οΈ Operation Midnight Hammer is framed as a mythic act, with Trump acting as a "god emperor" suppressing chaotic forces, drawing parallels to ancient Babylonian and Egyptian myths.
  • 🎭 The operation's stealth mirrors ancient beliefs about warfare as a divine tool, with Trump playing a role akin to Loki, the Norse god of mischief and deception.
  • 🌍 Iran faces limited retaliation options, with regional proxies defanged and potential sleeper cells being a concern, suggesting international humiliation if they continue resistance.

The Golden Age Summit

  • πŸ’° The video promotes the Golden Age Summit on Thursday, June 26th, at 4:00 PM Eastern, featuring stock market expert Mark Wilburn.
  • πŸ“ˆ Wilburn's recommendations have reportedly led to returns of over 200%, aiming to help everyday Americans participate in the current economic prosperity.
  • 🎟️ Registration is limited, and viewers are urged to click the link to register for an event promising to change their life.
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