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The decision to potentially strike Hezbollah, Ferguson contends, is driven by a desire to act preemptively, rather than waiting for the group to further build up its arsenal. He sees this as a calculated risk, given the potential for a bloody conflict, but one that the Israeli government believes is necessary to address the growing threat.
The U.S. Political Landscape: Dueling Machines and Personality Cults
Turning to the U.S. political landscape, Ferguson argues that the upcoming 2024 election remains highly unpredictable, despite the current state of the polls. He believes that both the Republican and Democratic party machines are highly effective at delivering most states and counties to their respective parties, leaving little contested ground.