{"id":32528,"date":"2026-02-27T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vicsocotra.com\/wordpress\/?p=32528"},"modified":"2026-02-27T18:05:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:05:39","slug":"razin-cane-regime-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vicsocotra.com\/wordpress\/razin-cane-regime-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Razin’ Cane & Regime Change"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThe version suitable for polite circulation.<\/p>\n

This is how Miles would like you to view the Socotra House Daily meeting: studied, dressed, composed. Ready to deliver informed commentary to help navigate the tumult of the day with calm sophistication.<\/p>\n

As you know, that is largely a charade designed to conceal what the 4th Floor Conference Room actually resembles. With abbreviated commentary, of course.<\/p>\n

Actual conditions may vary.<\/p>\n

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\nWe were fortunate this morning that The General stopped by on his way to the Pentagon.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll right, you guys,\u201d he began \u2014 glancing at Melissa. \u201cBullets only. I\u2019ve got important things to manage now that the Iranian negotiations are on pause. Not today \u2014 that would look eager. There\u2019s new trouble elsewhere.\u201d<\/p>\n

He produced an impressive tablet device glowing with short phrases:<\/p>\n

Pakistan\u2013Afghanistan war. WTF?<\/p>\n

U.S. forces in Mid-East shifting to launch posture<\/p>\n

Former President Clinton testifies today<\/p>\n

\u201cNever met him.\u201d Seventeen White House visits<\/p>\n

Chelsea wedding guest = \u201ccasual association\u201d<\/p>\n

Iran threatens chem-bio strike on U.S.\/Israeli bases<\/p>\n

Midterms turmoil shadows Olympic gold<\/p>\n

China dumps Treasuries \u2014 $1.5T \u2192 $600B<\/p>\n

Taiwan next?<\/p>\n

Cuba = regime change rehearsal?<\/p>\n

Ninety miles from Key West \u2014 instability?<\/p>\n

Iran pause\u2026 or transition chaos?<\/p>\n

\u201cAny questions? Keep them short. I\u2019ve got things to do at the five-sided playground where I work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Miles grinned. \u201cThank you, Sir. There\u2019s a lot to cover. We\u2019ll run a couple pictures with the bullets. Looks like we intend to raise some Caine in the next week or two. March will show up eventually.\u201d<\/p>\n

The General smiled, rose, and headed for the door.<\/p>\n

\u201cLater, guys.\u201d<\/p>\n

The elevator doors closed.<\/p>\n

The table went quiet.<\/p>\n

Miles lifted his white mug.<\/p>\n

\u201cI guess we can start getting ready for lunch.\u201d<\/p>\n

AI-assisted visual satire for Socotra House Daily, \u00a9 2026 Vic Socotra.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 Vic Socotra<\/p>\n

Vic Socotra \u2013 Purveyor of glib words to the world<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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