War with Iran

[jesmu84]

3rd carrier strike group headed to Iran.

Trump admin talking more about boots on ground.

$1 billion/day increasing. Plus lives lost.

We aren't a serious country.

[#UnleashThePortal]

Ahhhh.... The third Middle eastern war in my life. But who needs healthcare or social security?

[jesmu84]

Why isn't anyone asking how we're gonna pay for this?

[TSmith34, Inc.]

All of Trump's butt-kissing, including giving Putin the red-carpet treatment on U.S. soil, and this is what he gets for it. Those pee-pee tapes must be a real barnburner.

I am fairly convinced that "P tapes" refer to Pedophile Tapes and that Putin has all of them. And why wouldn't he, with Epstein having close ties with the Kremlin. I don't see any other explanation for how Trump has sold out the U.S. to Moscow.

The real tragedy is the complete failure of the media to call out his treasonous behavior.

[forgetful]

The best case scenario end goal of this was something that was already on the table.

The Venezuela solution. The best case is a religious leader, essentially the same as was already there, but agrees to work with/invest in the US.

The stupid thing. Iran already offered to work with and invest in the US. It could have been accomplished by simply taking their offer to invest in the US, increase oil trade with the US, dilute their Uranium stocks.

But we wanted to look tough. So billions will be wasted, tons of innocent civilians will die, the average US citizen will see costs rise, and troops will die.

And new leaders will still clandestinely work on weapons.

Even the best case scenario is not worth it.

[#UnleashThePortal]

I am fairly convinced that "P tapes" refer to Pedophile Tapes and that Putin has all of them. And why wouldn't he, with Epstein having close ties with the Kremlin. I don't see any other explanation for how Trump has sold out the U.S. to Moscow.

The real tragedy is the complete failure of the media to call out his treasonous behavior.

Meh, this war with iran hurts Russia more in the war with Ukraine than it hurts Ukraine.

[jesmu84]

https://x.com/i/status/2030113653215686878

[jesmu84]

The best case scenario end goal of this was something that was already on the table.

The Venezuela solution. The best case is a religious leader, essentially the same as was already there, but agrees to work with/invest in the US.

The stupid thing. Iran already offered to work with and invest in the US. It could have been accomplished by simply taking their offer to invest in the US, increase oil trade with the US, dilute their Uranium stocks.

But we wanted to look tough. So billions will be wasted, tons of innocent civilians will die, the average US citizen will see costs rise, and troops will die.

And new leaders will still clandestinely work on weapons.

Even the best case scenario is not worth it.

Plus it will confirm any negative US sentiment within the country, leading to further radicalization where there might not have been before.

9/11 didn't happen for no reason.

[forgetful]

Ahhhh.... The third Middle eastern war in my life. But who needs healthcare or social security?

There would be a lot more peace in the Middle East if it wasn't for the US.

[Scoop Snoop]

I am fairly convinced that "P tapes" refer to Pedophile Tapes and that Putin has all of them. And why wouldn't he, with Epstein having close ties with the Kremlin. I don't see any other explanation for how Trump has sold out the U.S. to Moscow.

The real tragedy is the complete failure of the media to call out his treasonous behavior.

I believe there is something that Putin has over Trump, but it is only a suspicion. "Fairly convinced...pedophile tapes" and "I don't see any other explanation"?

I absolutely hate what Orange Jesus has done and is continuing to do, but I think a rewording of this post would be a good idea. It makes you sound like Laura Loomer.   

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

My in-laws in Poland say Polish media has been reporting forever that he's compromised by the Russians.

[Scoop Snoop]

My in-laws in Poland say Polish media has been reporting forever that he's compromised by the Russians.

Oh, I do not doubt it, but I have seen no solid evidence. But why mimic the MO of people like Leavitt and Loomer? That was my point.

[Jockey]

Oh, I do not doubt it, but I have seen no solid evidence. But why mimic the MO of people like Leavitt and Loomer? That was my point.

Those people are so stone cold crazy that anyone making a rational argument against them will sound almost as crazy.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

I'm loving the Colin Jost imitation of Secretary Kegstand.  They even threw one in last night to kick off the cold open.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Meh, this war with iran hurts Russia more in the war with Ukraine than it hurts Ukraine.

I am not talking about the war, I am talking about all the actions and policies that Trump undertakes that help Russia and Putin...specifically in this case the juxtaposition of Russia helping Iran target our soldiers while simultaneously we ease sanctions on Russia.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

I believe there is something that Putin has over Trump, but it is only a suspicion. "Fairly convinced...pedophile tapes" and "I don't see any other explanation"?

I absolutely hate what Orange Jesus has done and is continuing to do, but I think a rewording of this post would be a good idea. It makes you sound like Laura Loomer.   

You can call it a crazy conspiracy theory if you would like. Trump's actions make it abundantly clear he is under Putin's thumb. So what then is this "something" Putin has over Trump that would make him act the way that he does towards Putin?

Money laundering? Almost 100% certainty. Is that enough to explain his actions, however? Not IMHO.

Video of Trump when he was in Moscow trying to pitch real estate? Again, almost 100% certainty. Pee tape? I'm not sure that would really slow Trump down since he is incapable of shame.

So what then, is this "something" Putin has over Trump? I'm placing a very large bet on proof of pedophilia.

[The Sultan]

I actually just think he likes Putin. Like every authoritarian who flatters him.

[Scoop Snoop]

You can call it a crazy conspiracy theory if you would like. Trump's actions make it abundantly clear he is under Putin's thumb. So what then is this "something" Putin has over Trump that would make him act the way that he does towards Putin?

Money laundering? Almost 100% certainty. Is that enough to explain his actions, however? Not IMHO.

Video of Trump when he was in Moscow trying to pitch real estate? Again, almost 100% certainty. Pee tape? I'm not sure that would really slow Trump down since he is incapable of shame.

So what then, is this "something" Putin has over Trump? I'm placing a very large bet on proof of pedophilia.

To repeat-I have no doubt that in addition to what is known about him, there is a mountain of evidence of a huge array of other abuses. Floating theories/stories/explanations/conspiracies is what he and his army of bootlickers do. I think that responding in kind unintentionally legitimizes their tactics. Can we agree that is NOT your intent? 

[Pakuni]

I actually just think he likes Putin. Like every authoritarian who flatters him.

Yep.
Trump admires Putin because Putin is the kind of leader Trump wishes he could be. Same with MBS, Orban, Xi and, probably to a lesser extent, Kim Jong Un.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

I actually just think he likes Putin. Like every authoritarian who flatters him.

There is no question he loves Putin. He envies Putin's dictatorial control, his ability to steal billions of dollars, and most of all his ability to murder his enemies without repercussion.

IMO, that's not enough to explain his actions.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

To repeat-I have no doubt that in addition to what is known about him, there is a mountain of evidence of a huge array of other abuses. Floating theories/stories/explanations/conspiracies is what he and his army of bootlickers do. I think that responding in kind unintentionally legitimizes their tactics. Can we agree that is NOT your intent? 

Really? We can't try to explain what the motivations behind his actions are because if we do that makes us Laura Loomer?

You say that you have "no doubt...there is a mountain of evidence of a huge array of other abuses", but if I say it's hard proof of the Epstein Files that's a bridge too far?

[Scoop Snoop]

Really? We can't try to explain what the motivations behind his actions are because if we do that makes us Laura Loomer?

You say that you have "no doubt...there is a mountain of evidence of a huge array of other abuses", but if I say it's hard proof of the Epstein Files that's a bridge too far?

I really hope you are not a defense attorney. Or a prosecutor .

[TSmith34, Inc.]

I really hope you are not a defense attorney. Or a prosecutor .

Non-answer.

If you have "no doubt...there is a mountain of evidence of a huge array of other abuses" what exactly are they, in your opinion?

[MU82]

Netanyahu Finally Got What He Wanted on Iran by Appealing to an Audience of One

https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-finally-got-what-he-wanted-on-iran-by-appealing-to-an-audience-of-one-a0d39c7b?

JERUSALEM—The Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel was the greatest security failure of Benjamin Netanyahu's career. Less than three years later, the Israeli prime minister is pursuing what may become his defining strategic achievement: toppling the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The campaign, undertaken side by side with the Americans, would transform the region's strategic landscape with Israel as an unrivaled military power. And it would mark a stunning success for Netanyahu, who has long argued that the threat from Tehran isn't only Israel's problem but America's as well.

Central to that success was Netanyahu's belief that the most important audience for Israel's case against Iran was the American president.

"He poured his efforts into an audience of one—President Trump," said Aviv Bushinsky, a former adviser to Netanyahu.

The strategy helped bring the U.S. directly into Israel's confrontation with Iran. But it also leaves both leaders exposed if the campaign falters.

The risks remain high. The American public largely opposes the campaign, and parts of Trump's MAGA base accuse Netanyahu of dragging the U.S. into Israel's war. Iran's regime could survive and draw the U.S. into a prolonged conflict blamed on Israel. If it collapses, Iran could fracture and destabilize the region.

[The Sultan]

If?

This isn't going to work. No regime change happens due to just lobbing a bunch of bombs. Instead you have just given a chaos agent country the excuse to unleash more chaos. Why would they negotiate now? And "boots on the ground" would just be a disaster.

This was never in our strategic interests. And now there is no clear way to get out of this mess.