Is Operation ‘Epic Fury’ already an Epic Failure?

The U.S. & Israel have begun their Illegal War on Iran, & succeeded in killing the Supreme Leader- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mainstream Media says that the Ayatollah & his Inner Circle were caught unaware in the early hours of the U.S.- Israeli joint strike. Scott Ritter & other Geopolitical Experts believe Khamenei & his circle of Leaders KNEW what was coming. Ritter described the Ayatollah as an 86Yr Old Man in bad physical health (Stage 4 Cancer?). Khamenei stated that he didn’t want to die a feeble Old Man; he wanted to die a Matyr. His Inner Circle knew that Iran was going to be struck. Ali Khamenei didn’t run into a bunker like Benjamin Netanyahu, he stuck to his schedule & didn’t hide his movements.

In the wake of his Martyrdom, Sunni & Shi'a Muslims appear to be coming together to honor the fallen Ayatollah & his Inner Circle as Heroes. Some say that Ali Khamenei will be compared w/ Qasem Soleimani or even Husayn ibn Ali. Donald Trump hinted that he has a Plan for Iran, but didn’t want to go into details; It’s common knowledge that the U.S- Israeli goal for Iran, is Regime Change. The current narrative involves installing the Son of the former Shah of Iran- [Prince] Reza Pahlavi, as the new Shah of a 'Democratic Republic of Iran’. Mainstream Media reports that Pahlavi has a following that is poised for his return to Power, but Geopolitical Experts all agree that he doesn’t have much of a following in Iran, & those onboard are being financed by Mossad & the CIA.

Iran’s 'Assembly of Experts’ are tasked w/ selecting the next Supreme Leader. Ali Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei & Hassan Khomeini- the Grandson of (Iran’s 1st Supreme Leader) Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, seem to be the frontrunners. Mojtaba Khamenei shares his father’s philosophy, & is expected to continue Iran’s current Nuclear Platform. Hassan Khomeini, is described as being more 'centrist’ & open to Iran developing a Nuclear Weapon for defensive purposes. All things being said & done, Ali Khamenei was not popular (before the '12 Day War’), & the idea of a son succeeding his father would set a precedent in the Islamic Republic of Iran. We also have to factor in public support for a Nuclear Weapon, following the 12 Day War. Khomeini’s philosophy resonates more w/ Iranian Citizens.

Both Trump & Netanyahu were boastful about their joint illegal Act of War, but have downplayed the Iranian Response. Israel is being bombarded by 'wave after wave’ of ballistic missiles. American Military Bases & their Host Nations throughout the Arabian Peninsula are also experiencing waves of bombardment. Trump warned of American casualties, but the Pentagon admits they were surprised by Iran’s initial response. To be blunt, the U.S.- Israeli narrative of Iran is ridiculously flawed. They are enacting a game plan that affords them to 'hit it & quit’; Trump says that he expects his Operation to last 4- 5 Weeks. The Interim Iranian Government says that they are prepared to go on for Years- 'the Air Sirens & regret making Strikes will not stop’.

Geopolitical Experts- from Scott Ritter & Jeffrey Sachs, to Larry Wilkerson, John Mearsheimer, & Vijay Prashad are collectively laughing at the U.S. Government. They say that Trump & his Cabinet are stuck in the 20th Century. The U.S. has been 'Big Man On Campus’ for 80Yrs, & behaved like the School Yard Bully throughout. Iran, is that Child who was bullied through Elementary & Junior High School; now he’s a H.S. Freshman, who plays Defensive Lineman on the Junior Varsity Football Team. He no longer fears the blows that the Bully dishes out, but wonders if that Bully can handle what HE dishes out. The Global South, remind me of the others being bullied; I imagine that they may also wonder if Iran can back the Bully up.

The Trump Administration is already caught in a Crisis of Accountability. The MAGA Minions aren’t happy w/ this 'Operation’. Folks like Marjorie Taylor Green & Nick Fuentes have joined Democrats in questioning Donald Trump’s legal right to start a War w/o an Act of Congress. The U.S. launched the 1st Strike, while Jared Kushner & Steve Witkoff were negotiating w/ Iran in Geneva. Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi said they were ’close to reaching an Agreement’ less than 24 hours before the Attack. Geopolitical Analyst, Patrick Henningsen remarked: 'The Missiles beat the Iranian Delegation back from Geneva’. When questioned about the 1st Strike, Marco Rubio replied: 'We knew that Israel was going to strike 1st, & We didn’t want to wait for Iran to strike Us in retaliation’.

It doesn’t take much head scratching to conclude that this illegal attack on a Sovereign Nation, is nothing more than a distraction. Donald Trump & his cronies cannot escape their association w/ Jeffrey Epstein. We understand Benjamin Netanyahu’s motivation for attacking Iran, but it’s a Zero Sum Gain for the U.S. to get involved. At best, engaging Iran will necessitate redeployment of necessary vessels & equipment from vital positions. Another issue, is Ordinance. Donald Trump spoke of a 4- 5 Week engagement, but Geopolitical Experts are in agreement that Israel & Ukraine have depleted U.S. stockpiles. Pete Hegseth has a less than 4 Week supply of missiles. Meanwhile, the Iranians have been able to inflict consistent damage on Every Nation that hosts a U.S. Military Base. Hezbollah, Ansar Allah, & Shi'a Rebels in Iraq have sided w/ Iran; Collectively, they are compounding the damage & economic uncertainty in the Region.

It is rumored that the U.S. reached out to the Transitional Iranian Government, to begin Peace Talks. The Iranians were in negotiations w/ the U.S. when they were assaulted by 'Operation Midnight Hammer’ (The 12 Day War), & again w/ 'Epic Fury’; did ANYONE expect Iran to fall for the [fake] Olive Branch a third time? Iran has become immune to the assassination of their Leaders & Scientists; Prof. Sayed Marandi has done several interviews from Tehran- he says that Iran’s Underground Military Bunkers are intact, & Iran’s ability to launch Missile Strikes remain undeterred. Iran seems intent on inflicting Real Pain on EVERYONE INVOLVED in the attack on their Sovereignty. Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will have real consequences! The Effect on the World Economy can’t be ignored. We heard about China’s (heavy) reliance on Iranian Oil, but India is also dependent on regular shipments from Iran.

While the Masses follow the Mainstream Media narrative, few are looking at the moving parts (beyond Iranian Oil) that may have motivated Trump’s preemptive strike:

• Rumors of an 'Islamic NATO’ predicated on adding Turkey to the current 'Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement’ between Saudi Arabia & Pakistan.
• A growing movement amongst BRICS- Plus Nations to prop up a Member Nation’s currency to replace the American Dollar as the World’s Reserve Currency.
• Iran’s example to the Global South as a defiant Nation that refuses to crumble under sanctions imposed by Israel, the U.S., & E.U.
• Donald Trump’s commitment to Zionism & the Greater Israel Agenda.

The Trump Administration already had a growing internal conflict between Christian Zionists & MAGA Minions; this unsanctioned Act of Aggression against Iran during ongoing Nuclear Talks only added gas to the fire. Trump promised: 'No more Regime Change Wars’. He also promised to 'Make America Affordable Again’. So far, We have seen Billions go to Ukraine, Israel, & the Military Industrial Complex; while We have to fight to receive Federal Funding already allocated to Infrastructure Projects under Biden’s 'Build Back Better’ Legislation. Trump’s biggest mistake, may have been exposing America’s duplicitous & dishonorable nature in front of The World. He sent Jared Kushner & Steve Witkoff (both hardcore Zionists) to negotiate w/ Iran, in good faith; meanwhile, they were using these 'Talks’ to set Iran up for another Joint Strike. The U.S. is now seen as a Rogue Aggressor Nation. Scott Ritter has repeated on several Platforms: 'America lost this War, the moment they launched the 1st 6 Missiles at Ali Khamenei’.

The Trump Administration has effectively ENDED the U.S. Military presence in Arabia & Western Asia. Donald Trump will be lucky to be a Lame Duck President after this.

-Just My 2 Cents

Happy Foundational Black American History Month.

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Happy FBA History Month. ABC cannot erase History or the Acheivements and accomplishments of FOundational Black Americans.

Honoring contributions of Foundational Black Americans!

Author Theresa Almon joins ABC News Live on how she spotlights Foundational Black Americans.

HAPPY FOUNDATIONAL BLACK AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH!

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Ms. Theresa Almon was featured on ABC!

James Baldwin | 1965 debate

We’re speaking about expense. I suppose there are several ways to address oneself, to some attempt to find what that word means here. Let me put it this way, that from a very literal point of view, the harbors and the ports, and the railroads of the country–the economy, especially of the Southern states–could not conceivably be what it has become, if they had not had, and do not still have, indeed for so long, for many generations, cheap labor. I am stating very seriously, and this is not an overstatement: I picked the cotton, I carried it to the market, and I built the railroads under someone else’s whip for nothing. For nothing.

The Southern oligarchy, which has still today so very much power in Washington, and therefore some power in the world, was created by my labor and my sweat, and the violation of my women and the murder of my children. This, in the land of the free, and the home of the brave. And no one can challenge that statement. It is a matter of historical record.

In another way, this dream, and we’ll get to the dream in a moment, is at the expense of the American Negro.

A quick word about Don Lemon’s Arrest

The saga of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, & Nekima Levy Armstrong is a Test Case in Staying ON CODE. Black America has made it CLEAR that: We’re NOT going out in those Streets. Democratic Operatives & their ‘Civil Rights’ Organizations have been trying 2 gaslight the Black Grassroots, but 2 no avail. Don Lemon & Georgia Fort have a 1st Amendment Right to report on protest activity, but they crossed a Line when they entered Private Property uninvited.

Their background story of reporting on pre- protest planning can be interpreted as conspiring 2 promote propaganda; they can be seen as a 'personal’ [Media] arm of the protest organizers. We heard a similar story recently in Iran. Mainstream Media reported on an 'Uprising’, but We now know that Mossad was behind it; Israeli Newspapers & Mike Pompeo confirmed it. Reporters in Tehran also claimed that they were just showing what they saw, but it was a false narrative.

Don Lemon DOESN’T have a history of Pro- Blackness; in fact, he has been critical of Black Men & Black American Culture over the Years. His rhetoric on 'The Don Lemon Show’ goes against Our Collective agreement to STAY OUT of Mainstream Society & their Politics. His attempt at martyrdom was ill timed at best. Blackfolk AREN’T going out 2 protest for the Right of Millions of Anti-Black Racists to enter America ILLEGALLY & absorb resources that were meant for American Citizens.

Like Paul Birdsong, Don Lemon & Georgia Fort may get accolades from Non-Black Communities, but they shouldn’t expect much from This Side of The Tracks. Nekima Levy Armstrong could’ve arranged a Town Hall w/ that Church Minister & asked real questions, instead of 'Pulling Up’ at a Church & disrupting Sunday Mass. Blackfolk have a DEEP reverence for Religious/ Spiritual expression; conducting a Protest during Sunday Service is just plain tacky to most of Us.

-Just My 2 Cents

Adapting To TikTok Shop’s 2026 Seller Shipping Policy Changes

TikTok Shop Sellers: Seller Shipping ENDS Feb 25, 2026! 🚨

TikTok just dropped a bombshell—US local sellers MUST switch to centralized TikTok Shop Logistics (FBT, Upgraded TikTok Shipping, or CBT). No more choosing your own carriers. Phase-in starts Feb 25, full compliance by March 31—or your account gets throttled/suspended.

Key Deadlines:

• Feb 9: Last day to onboard with Seller Shipping access
• Feb 25: Transition begins (PST)
• March 31: Mandatory or bust

Hit these metrics or risk suspension:

• Valid Tracking Rate: ≥95%
• Late Dispatch Rate: ≤4%
• On-Time Delivery: ≥80%
• Seller-Fault Cancellations: ≤2.5%

Only 6 ERPs integrate: AfterShip, 4Seller, ECCANG, LINGXING ERP/WMS, ShipHero. Manual workflows? Good luck scaling viral orders.​

Pro Move: Partner with a 3PL like AMZ Prep—ShipHero integrated, handles spikes, keeps you compliant so you focus on sales. (They manage $2B+ revenue, 50+ centers.)​

Don’t scramble! Audit your metrics NOW. Read the full guide: TikTok Shop Sellers: Seller Shipping ENDS

Kanye’s Apology, Tariq’s FBA Debate, Taharka Bey Moors | UEOA Calls for…

UPDATE:

Paul Birdsong came out & said that Aaron Dixon withdrew his support for their Organization. According 2 Birdsong, Dixon told him that ‘his Cause’ is not his concern. Birdsong went on 2 say that his Organization will No Longer B called: The Black Panther Party, but will now B called: 'The Black Lion Party 4 International Solidarity’.

Clearly, the O.G. Panthers told dude 2 'Cease & Desist’ w/ using their name. Dude could’ve started w/ 'The Black Lion Party….’, but he was obviously clout chasing.

We can speculate on WHO sent him, but it’s obvious that SOMEONE sent him out 2 Philly. It’s ironic how the SAME PEOPLE that R quick 2 spew Anti-Black stereotypes R now working overtime 2 gaslight Us into Hitting the Streets…

I’m confused- these people were so quick 2 tout their Intellectual & Cultural Superiority over Us; surely they can navigate the Wilderness of North America better than Us.

-Talk IS Cheap!

$102,393 Amazon FBA Brand Breakdown: 22% Margin, 31x Multiple, Ads-Heavy

Quick Snapshot

• Asking price: $102,393
• Avg monthly revenue: $15,120
• Avg monthly profit: $3,304
• Margin: 22% (profit divided by revenue is ~21.9%, so 22% checks out)
• Multiple: 31x monthly profit (31 x $3,304 = $102,424, so the list price is basically rounding)
• Age: started making money Dec 1, 2022 (about 3 years)
• Catalog: 64 SKUs, 6 parent ASINs, Brand Registry + trademark
• TACoS: 26% (ads are a meaningful part of the engine)

Here is the full business listing if interested

What You’re Actually Buying

Brand + moat signals

• Trademark + Brand Registry matters because it protects the listing layer that drives compounding reviews and conversion.
• 4.6-star average reviews is the “trust asset” here, not the website.

Assets included (high value vs nice-to-have)

• High value: Amazon account, listings, brand assets, suppliers
• Nice-to-have: Shopify store, email list (300), ad accounts, domain

Traffic and Demand Reality Check

The big flag

This model is paid-driven, not organic-driven.

Here’s the user mix shown:

• Cross network: 29.57%
• Paid search: 24.96%
• Display: 21.44%
• Direct: 18.44%
• Organic search: 3.07%

If ads blink, revenue can blink. That’s not “bad,” it just changes what you’re buying.

The Workload and Ongoing Maintenance

They claim under 4 hours/week, which is believable for a mature FBA setup, but only if:

• Inventory stays in stock
• PPC stays under control
• Suppliers stay consistent

Weekly cadence I’d expect

• Reorder timing and stock planning
• PPC checks and keyword pruning
• Customer messages and review monitoring
• Listing upkeep (images, A+ content, variation hygiene)

The Pricing and Negotiation Angle

31x monthly profit is in the normal band for a clean, stable FBA brand.

But I’d push back on price if these stay true:

• Organic traffic is tiny (3%)
• Ad efficiency is the business
• The “extra channels” (Shopify/Etsy) are not proven in the financials

Where I’d try to land

• 27x to 30x monthly profit feels more justified with the current traffic mix
• 27x = $89,208
• 30x = $99,120

If the seller can show PPC stability, repeat buyers, and clean inventory cycles, the higher end makes more sense.

Growth Playbook

1) Make the catalog behave like a system

• Add new planner variations that map to real intent (student, teacher, fitness, ADHD-friendly, budgeting, wedding)
• Build bundles (planner + accessories + refills) to lift AOV and reduce TACoS pressure

2) Make ads less fragile

• Separate defense vs discovery campaigns so winners are protected
• Build brand search volume so you stop renting every customer

3) Build “off-Amazon” proof the right way

• Use Shopify as email capture + reorder hub, not as the main store day one
• Push a digital add-on (printables, templates) to create a cheap lead magnet and feed repeat purchases

4) Expand channels that match the product

• TikTok and Instagram UGC (planner flips, desk setup, before/after organization)
• Corporate gifting and wholesale (office managers love this category)
• International expansion once logistics and compliance are mapped

My Honest Take

This is a real, focused FBA brand with solid margin and trust signals.

The main risk is simple: you’re buying a paid acquisition machine, not an organic flywheel. If you like PPC and inventory ops, this can work. If you want “set it and forget it,” ads will eventually make you pay attention.

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