Has anyone else noticed how it seems DT has completely lost the plot? I mean just read some of his posts shared from Truth Social in the past few days. Given that we're all aware of his tendencies to exaggerate along with his constant distractions this is deeper than that. It's as if this whole Israel/Iran situation is covering up something much bigger bubbling under the surface. But DT is acting as if he can't remember exactly what it is that's bubbling. Maybe I'm reading to much into it.
You’re not reading too much into it; the media is reading too little into it. HCR posted these Trump posts suggesting we need to take the keys away from a doddering old man. These are cut and pasted directly from Trump’s truth social account (if you can stomach it):
“THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!” Trump’s social media feed posted at 1:08 this morning. But within hours, Israel had struck Iran again. At 6:50, Trump’s social media feed posted: “ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” At 7:28 it posted: ISRAEL is not going to attack Iran. All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly “Plane Wave” to Iran. Nobody will be hurt, the Ceasefire is in effect! Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.”
A video on Trump’s social media feed posted at 7:15 tonight recalled Senator John McCain’s 2007 call to “bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran” to the tune of the Beach Boys’ “Barbara Ann.” Trump’s version used McCain’s “bomb Iran” chorus but was longer and had visual imagery of planes dropping bombs. In Trump’s version, the soundtrack to the video used the melody of Barbara Ann to say things like: “went to a mosque, gonna throw some rocks, tell the ayatollah gonna put you in a box,” and “old Uncle Sam, getting pretty hot, gonna turn Iran into a parking lot.”
About yesterday’s report debunking his claims re Iran: “FAKE NEWS CNN, TOGETHER WITH THE FAILING NEW YORK TIMES, HAVE TEAMED UP IN AN ATTEMPT TO DEMEAN ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MILITARY STRIKES IN HISTORY. THE NUCLEAR SITES IN IRAN ARE COMPLETELY DESTROYED! BOTH THE TIMES AND CNN ARE GETTING SLAMMED BY THE PUBLIC!”
YES! This is exactly what I was referring to when I wrote he seems to have lost the plot! I read HCR every single morning. She's a treasure because of her straight forward accurate documentation of what is currently going on here. We need more of that too.
Ann, you're not reading too much into it. It is confusion taking its toll on an old man. TV Judge Judy has a saying, "If you tell the truth, you don't need a memory." Trump has so many lies swirling in his brain that he is unable to keep up when asked simple questions. If he is not demented, he is overwhelmed with confusion.
God help us all Sabrina, not just USA, Israel, Iran and the Middle East. All of us, humankind, the planet. For the sake of my grandchild's future get rid of this demagogue and his deranged disciples, assert America's history and remove him before they gleefully unleash Armagedon.
I'm thinking at this point he really is showing genuine signs of a mental decline. As a former dementia caregiver I recognize those signs all to well. It's been so easy for our media to skim right over it because they've watched him for years behave in such an erratic manner and speak so off the cuff they really have normalized his behavior. It's a genuinely scary thought to know he is who is 'in charge'. A characteristic of people with dementia have that's even worse with his personality is if any thought pops in their mind, it doesn't matter how bizarre, they then take it as gospel truth. Once they say it out loud it's all over with.
Yes, a general strike would be valuable, as it would not only demonstrate the people’s power to Trump, but also to the Yarvinites.
I don’t think even they believe their own hype that AI/robotics are sufficiently advanced to make them *completely* unreliant on meekly submissive plebes. Yet.
(I don’t think that’s ever happening , FWIW, as “AI” might be clever & increasingly so, but “intelligent” is not possible imho as these aren’t minds, or even mind-like: they’re simply bullshit machines with layer upon layer of bandaids to cover up the most egregiously obvious bullshit).
As long as this is the case, every bunker/silo/castle/etc. is at risk of being rendered unsafe by the presence of security staff, IT staff, maintenance staff, etc. Any one of whom could assassinate (directly) the Local Big Boss, or make that siloed existence anywhere from unpleasant to uninhabitable.
I have mixed feelings toward AI. Tbh I think in part because I need to study it abit more before making an informed decision. Again you've raised a great points. I will also say this. Yarvins agenda/goals have kinda slipped under the radar for most people. Unfortunately. Thank you for the links. Will definitely read after while.
I think it’s the thrashing of a despot who already knows an internal coup is brewing.
Dangerous, but likely not as dangerous as what comes next for & in America at least, and possibly for the world.
I continue to draw some comfort from the Yarvin contingent’s seeming inability to take outside counsel (at least not from sane people: to a man they all appear to see themselves as supergeniuses).
So I suspect they’re overplaying their techauthoritarian hands. But still not good by any stretch of the imagination…
an internal coup is exactly what's needed, but I have no faith in any of the clowns surrounding him. suprisingly, to me, Joint Chief Commander Kaine seems to be an adult in the room. but his honest assessment of the damage the bombs created, which contradicted trump's bluster immediately after he issued his preposterous claims of complete destruction, will soon put him outside Trump's trusted circle.
You raise a very good point. Of course we're trapped like flies in a web just awaiting our fate as we watch this horror story unfold. We can only continue to try to hold the line. I do think a general strike would help our cause.
I don't see any reference re general strike. do you mean an internal coup, a gathering of advisers who see trump is insane, invoking art 25 and getting him the hell out of office before he kills us all?
We're on the same page (as usual) and in this instance both wrote about the claim that Trump's bunker busting bombs obliterated Iran's nuclear capacity. I took a somewhat (somewhat?) more snarky tack in what I wrote: "No Joy in Mudville: It looks like Trump's big beautiful bombs didn't achieve deep penetration. Trump was Casey. He was at the bat. He had a big beautiful bat. He struck out." As I write this Trump is on TV at the NATO meeting insulting reporters and using the word obliterate again. He threw out numerous insults including just now calling Jerome Powell a very stupid person. I can only imagine what the leaders of other NATO countries think of him and say about him in private. He just used the word obliterated twice in a row as he lectured Kelly O'Donnell, calling her "people like you." Here's the link to my Substack: https://halbrown.substack.com/p/no-joy-in-mudville-it-looks-like
Excellent substack and points. You should see how world leaders treated him at the G7. I was going to write about it, but who can keep up with all the shit coming at us on the fucking hour? Global press reported that he was put in his place by the adults in the room, and several US pundits talked about his childish early departure, including his direct and petty insults against France’s Prime Minister Macron, of whom Trump appears to be jealous, and Italy's PM's eye roll. Trump also brayed to the media that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (who picked up his dropped papers and overall seems to have sensed how best to kiss his ass to get what the UK wants)and he entered into a trade framework protecting British trade because “I like them, that’s why. That’s their ultimate protection.” What a fucking mob boss, except he's too stupid. What does that say about the republican lackeys too afraid to act?
Breaking news: AG Bondi is busted by her former employee, a highly respected lawyer under R & D administrations, Erez Reuveni, who is suing her. (The party of "law & order" is a ficiton.) NPR: "Discouraging clients from engaging in illegal conduct is an important part of the role of a lawyer," his attorneys wrote in the complaint. "Mr. Reuveni tried to do so and was thwarted, threatened, fired, and publicly disparaged for both doing his job and telling the truth to the court."
he's the atty she fired for having the balls to tell the judge the truth about Abrego Garcia's detention, namely, that it was in error. Bondi suspended then fired him immediately. she's also a dangerous clown.
As always, a well-researched piece to enlighten the readers and me. You write freely on very important and controversial issues, which is an indication that you are not fearing the journalistic bashing, the Trump administration is threatening all who disagree with their policies and decisions. The Media and Democracy Project acknowledged Scott Pelley of CBS News for his speech at Wake Forest University, defending free speech. It is a monthly award, nowhere near a Pulitzer, but an acknowledgement that we are listening and care. I would like to submit your name for the award, but I must have your permission. You may not be an awards person, or not sure, or have heard of the MAD Project. Let me know; your diligence and informative writing should be recognized by as many people who walk this earth.
Yes of course, submit my name. FYI I"m collaborating with the Media and Democracy project as we speak, about the degradation of the US constitution. I also quite enjoyed your substack yesterday about Israel and parallels, I restocked it and will post it here. For anyone who reads these comments, take a look. If the link doesn't work, click on Chris Perez, CP's Words, and read his latest.
Sorry, the "d' was to check where I should use the 6 digits security verification.
If this posts it will be one of great moments in cyber history; it will only be surpassed by the anointing of the king of America and the cementing the title of ROYAL FAMILY TO YOU KNOW WHO. Diplomacy is the art of fostering political truth to ensure Armageddon never happens. These guys clearly embrace the philosophy of an Extinction Event, much like a dystopian novel. Immense resources are expended on Immigration enforcement. Like to see the budget line item on WME, specifically nuclear weapons. But alas, that line item is classified. Finally. all the diplomatic niceties and conventions mean nothing to DRT, or anyone in his wheelhouse. Phasers are clearly not on STUN. May the road rise up to meet ye ...TN10670
I agree. it's a scary alignment of Christofascism and right wing rabbis in Israel who think god is directing them to take over governments and impose religion on all... why would they fear an Extinction Event when they'll be chosen? it's an outrage, and I'm afraid scotus backs it
Iran is now saying that their facilities were severely damaged, which is very likely a lie, because "everyone" has figured out that the way to deal with Trump is to tell him what he wants to hear, and then just silently do whatever it is you want to do. Why else would they say this?
agreed. it's in their best interest to overstate the damage to plump trump's ego while allowing themselves time to reburbish what was damaged. I truly think he's put us all in mortal danger.
The Bush/Cheney “intell” was considered by some in the intelligence community to have used cherry-picked reports that supported the desired conclusion while deliberately disregard intelligence reports that credibly undercut their desired conclusion.
of course. Iraq was a collossal mistake fed by manipulated info. but at least they HAD info, which they presented to Americans and Congress, whereas Trump has only his juvenile, ill informed, impulsive, and narcissistic ego. give Americans flawed data, let journalists do their work, and make a mistake in the end. But skipping any explanation at all is dangerous, and could get worse before it gets better.
The problem is, ma'am, is that most of the politicians in Washington live in a hermetically sealed echo chamber, where nobody actually LISTENS to anybody else.
I'm certainly not saying we should do nothing, but unless we can figure out a way to get out in front of the media without sounding like a bunch of radicals, we won't get anybody to listen to us.
I've actually reached the point, sadly, where most of my letters to my Congressman come back "Refused at delivery", mostly because I attach a delivery acknowledgement to my letters...they can't claim they didn't get them.
And I've learned that emails aren't worth the paper they're written on.
True...and too many people also subscribe to the theory proposed by the rock band Go West..."King of Wishful Thinking."
They're usually shouting stuff like "impeach! impeach!" or calling for a 25th Amendment intervention, when we're more likely to go to the Moon by standing in the back yard and waving our arms wildly.
FD Rooseveldt declared December 7th, 'A date long in infamy' after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbour. Japan declared war on the United States and the British Empire while their bombers were in the air, heading towards their target. Dastardly, devious and devastating but strictly according to then international comvention if not law, 'legitimate'. Did Trump declare war on Iran before the surprise, but not surprising attack on its nuclear plants? Does his bloviating bombast coupled with a catastrophic disregard for diplomacy, common sense and world security compound his infamy?
ACTUALLY YOU ARE A BABBLING IDIOT. THE MISSION WAS A COMPLETE SUCCESS. NEVER WILL UNDERSTAND THE LOGIC OF SOMEBODY WHO KNOWS THE TRUTH, BUT SAYS OTHERWISE. IT MEANS YOU ARE STUPID. PLAIN AND SIMPLE
First of all war is not Spectacular, second Trump lies more than any of us put together! I recall Obama had an agreement, which Iran’s leader has mentioned a couple times. Trump tore it up like he did the pandemic plan Obama had. I believe Trump needed something heroic (he thought this was) after his failed parade and the success of the No Kings. We will pay for Trump’s behavior, ignorance, lack of caring and his personality disorder, that’s saying it nice!
He wants a huge, nuclear war, and always has. He told his base what they wanted to hear, but now that he's got the chance to cause global pain, he ready to go
I loathe the Iranian regime. But we are responsible for its existence. It came directly out of the 1954 US-GB coup that overthrew Iran's democratically-elected government because the Iranians sought to nationalize their oil industry. Then, we installed a vile dictator the Shah. An authoritarian right-wing state overthrew the Shah's government. I do not want Iran to have nuclear weapons....but I ideally would like to see all of them destroyed, which of course would include the 80 to 200 nukes Israel has. Until the Israeli and US attacks, Iran was not planning to join the nuclear club...but it might do so now, just to protect itself from Israeli and US attacks.
Second, Israel and then the US attacked Iran, which---though it may have sponsored terrorist groups (the record is not entirely clear), did not attack Israel until Israel bombed them, killing hundreds of civilians. And except for responding to Israeli devastation, the Iranian government told the US when and where they would attack US facilities.
Third, we should use the term "terrorist" carefully. If Hamas, the Houris, and Hezbollah are terrorist groups , and I think that is a fair appellation, then surely the IDF, with its genocide is a terrorist group. Alas, we call non-state actors terrorists, and deny that Israel's genocide is commits acts of terrorism worse, and more systematically, than the Hamas, the Houris, and Hezbollah combined,
Many lives will be made worse over many years by Sir's many actions, but, vitally, not Sir's own life. This is the guiding principle which enables and emboldens Sir's behavior. To put it in terms Sir, as a business philosophy major first-in-class with grades-nobody-has-ever-seen-before, was taught at Wharton, "I'm rubber, you're glue."
Has anyone else noticed how it seems DT has completely lost the plot? I mean just read some of his posts shared from Truth Social in the past few days. Given that we're all aware of his tendencies to exaggerate along with his constant distractions this is deeper than that. It's as if this whole Israel/Iran situation is covering up something much bigger bubbling under the surface. But DT is acting as if he can't remember exactly what it is that's bubbling. Maybe I'm reading to much into it.
You’re not reading too much into it; the media is reading too little into it. HCR posted these Trump posts suggesting we need to take the keys away from a doddering old man. These are cut and pasted directly from Trump’s truth social account (if you can stomach it):
“THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!” Trump’s social media feed posted at 1:08 this morning. But within hours, Israel had struck Iran again. At 6:50, Trump’s social media feed posted: “ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” At 7:28 it posted: ISRAEL is not going to attack Iran. All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly “Plane Wave” to Iran. Nobody will be hurt, the Ceasefire is in effect! Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.”
A video on Trump’s social media feed posted at 7:15 tonight recalled Senator John McCain’s 2007 call to “bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran” to the tune of the Beach Boys’ “Barbara Ann.” Trump’s version used McCain’s “bomb Iran” chorus but was longer and had visual imagery of planes dropping bombs. In Trump’s version, the soundtrack to the video used the melody of Barbara Ann to say things like: “went to a mosque, gonna throw some rocks, tell the ayatollah gonna put you in a box,” and “old Uncle Sam, getting pretty hot, gonna turn Iran into a parking lot.”
About yesterday’s report debunking his claims re Iran: “FAKE NEWS CNN, TOGETHER WITH THE FAILING NEW YORK TIMES, HAVE TEAMED UP IN AN ATTEMPT TO DEMEAN ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MILITARY STRIKES IN HISTORY. THE NUCLEAR SITES IN IRAN ARE COMPLETELY DESTROYED! BOTH THE TIMES AND CNN ARE GETTING SLAMMED BY THE PUBLIC!”
YES! This is exactly what I was referring to when I wrote he seems to have lost the plot! I read HCR every single morning. She's a treasure because of her straight forward accurate documentation of what is currently going on here. We need more of that too.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
yes and when asked about details by news reporters he is obviously not understanding their questions
he confuses "sleeper cells" with "super cells'!
Next stop: "stem cells".
Exactly!
Ann, you're not reading too much into it. It is confusion taking its toll on an old man. TV Judge Judy has a saying, "If you tell the truth, you don't need a memory." Trump has so many lies swirling in his brain that he is unable to keep up when asked simple questions. If he is not demented, he is overwhelmed with confusion.
god help us all.
God help us all Sabrina, not just USA, Israel, Iran and the Middle East. All of us, humankind, the planet. For the sake of my grandchild's future get rid of this demagogue and his deranged disciples, assert America's history and remove him before they gleefully unleash Armagedon.
I'm thinking at this point he really is showing genuine signs of a mental decline. As a former dementia caregiver I recognize those signs all to well. It's been so easy for our media to skim right over it because they've watched him for years behave in such an erratic manner and speak so off the cuff they really have normalized his behavior. It's a genuinely scary thought to know he is who is 'in charge'. A characteristic of people with dementia have that's even worse with his personality is if any thought pops in their mind, it doesn't matter how bizarre, they then take it as gospel truth. Once they say it out loud it's all over with.
Thanks, Ann.
Yes, a general strike would be valuable, as it would not only demonstrate the people’s power to Trump, but also to the Yarvinites.
I don’t think even they believe their own hype that AI/robotics are sufficiently advanced to make them *completely* unreliant on meekly submissive plebes. Yet.
(I don’t think that’s ever happening , FWIW, as “AI” might be clever & increasingly so, but “intelligent” is not possible imho as these aren’t minds, or even mind-like: they’re simply bullshit machines with layer upon layer of bandaids to cover up the most egregiously obvious bullshit).
As long as this is the case, every bunker/silo/castle/etc. is at risk of being rendered unsafe by the presence of security staff, IT staff, maintenance staff, etc. Any one of whom could assassinate (directly) the Local Big Boss, or make that siloed existence anywhere from unpleasant to uninhabitable.
This reality gives me joy, honestly.
ChatGPT is bullshit
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10676-024-09775-5
Me, On Minds etc.
https://open.substack.com/pub/digitalcanary/p/on-minds-imperfection-and-the-role
I don't see Ann's reference to a direct strike. Am I missing something?
And I should take this opportunity to make my gratitude for your excellent analyses and eloquence, Sabrina 🙏
https://sabrinahaake.substack.com/p/trumps-bluster-has-been-debunked/comment/129282870
I have mixed feelings toward AI. Tbh I think in part because I need to study it abit more before making an informed decision. Again you've raised a great points. I will also say this. Yarvins agenda/goals have kinda slipped under the radar for most people. Unfortunately. Thank you for the links. Will definitely read after while.
I think it’s the thrashing of a despot who already knows an internal coup is brewing.
Dangerous, but likely not as dangerous as what comes next for & in America at least, and possibly for the world.
I continue to draw some comfort from the Yarvin contingent’s seeming inability to take outside counsel (at least not from sane people: to a man they all appear to see themselves as supergeniuses).
So I suspect they’re overplaying their techauthoritarian hands. But still not good by any stretch of the imagination…
an internal coup is exactly what's needed, but I have no faith in any of the clowns surrounding him. suprisingly, to me, Joint Chief Commander Kaine seems to be an adult in the room. but his honest assessment of the damage the bombs created, which contradicted trump's bluster immediately after he issued his preposterous claims of complete destruction, will soon put him outside Trump's trusted circle.
You raise a very good point. Of course we're trapped like flies in a web just awaiting our fate as we watch this horror story unfold. We can only continue to try to hold the line. I do think a general strike would help our cause.
I don't see any reference re general strike. do you mean an internal coup, a gathering of advisers who see trump is insane, invoking art 25 and getting him the hell out of office before he kills us all?
Ann’s simply added that a general strike among the American workforce would be helpful to the cause of bringing down Trump.
Clear, succinct, and to the point. Thank you, Sabrina.
thank you for reading.
We're on the same page (as usual) and in this instance both wrote about the claim that Trump's bunker busting bombs obliterated Iran's nuclear capacity. I took a somewhat (somewhat?) more snarky tack in what I wrote: "No Joy in Mudville: It looks like Trump's big beautiful bombs didn't achieve deep penetration. Trump was Casey. He was at the bat. He had a big beautiful bat. He struck out." As I write this Trump is on TV at the NATO meeting insulting reporters and using the word obliterate again. He threw out numerous insults including just now calling Jerome Powell a very stupid person. I can only imagine what the leaders of other NATO countries think of him and say about him in private. He just used the word obliterated twice in a row as he lectured Kelly O'Donnell, calling her "people like you." Here's the link to my Substack: https://halbrown.substack.com/p/no-joy-in-mudville-it-looks-like
Excellent substack and points. You should see how world leaders treated him at the G7. I was going to write about it, but who can keep up with all the shit coming at us on the fucking hour? Global press reported that he was put in his place by the adults in the room, and several US pundits talked about his childish early departure, including his direct and petty insults against France’s Prime Minister Macron, of whom Trump appears to be jealous, and Italy's PM's eye roll. Trump also brayed to the media that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (who picked up his dropped papers and overall seems to have sensed how best to kiss his ass to get what the UK wants)and he entered into a trade framework protecting British trade because “I like them, that’s why. That’s their ultimate protection.” What a fucking mob boss, except he's too stupid. What does that say about the republican lackeys too afraid to act?
Breaking news: AG Bondi is busted by her former employee, a highly respected lawyer under R & D administrations, Erez Reuveni, who is suing her. (The party of "law & order" is a ficiton.) NPR: "Discouraging clients from engaging in illegal conduct is an important part of the role of a lawyer," his attorneys wrote in the complaint. "Mr. Reuveni tried to do so and was thwarted, threatened, fired, and publicly disparaged for both doing his job and telling the truth to the court."
he's the atty she fired for having the balls to tell the judge the truth about Abrego Garcia's detention, namely, that it was in error. Bondi suspended then fired him immediately. she's also a dangerous clown.
As always, a well-researched piece to enlighten the readers and me. You write freely on very important and controversial issues, which is an indication that you are not fearing the journalistic bashing, the Trump administration is threatening all who disagree with their policies and decisions. The Media and Democracy Project acknowledged Scott Pelley of CBS News for his speech at Wake Forest University, defending free speech. It is a monthly award, nowhere near a Pulitzer, but an acknowledgement that we are listening and care. I would like to submit your name for the award, but I must have your permission. You may not be an awards person, or not sure, or have heard of the MAD Project. Let me know; your diligence and informative writing should be recognized by as many people who walk this earth.
Yes of course, submit my name. FYI I"m collaborating with the Media and Democracy project as we speak, about the degradation of the US constitution. I also quite enjoyed your substack yesterday about Israel and parallels, I restocked it and will post it here. For anyone who reads these comments, take a look. If the link doesn't work, click on Chris Perez, CP's Words, and read his latest.
https://cpsimon2011.substack.com/p/what-if
Well said, Sabrina. Have a blessed day.
and you.
Sorry, the "d' was to check where I should use the 6 digits security verification.
If this posts it will be one of great moments in cyber history; it will only be surpassed by the anointing of the king of America and the cementing the title of ROYAL FAMILY TO YOU KNOW WHO. Diplomacy is the art of fostering political truth to ensure Armageddon never happens. These guys clearly embrace the philosophy of an Extinction Event, much like a dystopian novel. Immense resources are expended on Immigration enforcement. Like to see the budget line item on WME, specifically nuclear weapons. But alas, that line item is classified. Finally. all the diplomatic niceties and conventions mean nothing to DRT, or anyone in his wheelhouse. Phasers are clearly not on STUN. May the road rise up to meet ye ...TN10670
I agree. it's a scary alignment of Christofascism and right wing rabbis in Israel who think god is directing them to take over governments and impose religion on all... why would they fear an Extinction Event when they'll be chosen? it's an outrage, and I'm afraid scotus backs it
Iran is now saying that their facilities were severely damaged, which is very likely a lie, because "everyone" has figured out that the way to deal with Trump is to tell him what he wants to hear, and then just silently do whatever it is you want to do. Why else would they say this?
agreed. it's in their best interest to overstate the damage to plump trump's ego while allowing themselves time to reburbish what was damaged. I truly think he's put us all in mortal danger.
The Bush/Cheney “intell” was considered by some in the intelligence community to have used cherry-picked reports that supported the desired conclusion while deliberately disregard intelligence reports that credibly undercut their desired conclusion.
of course. Iraq was a collossal mistake fed by manipulated info. but at least they HAD info, which they presented to Americans and Congress, whereas Trump has only his juvenile, ill informed, impulsive, and narcissistic ego. give Americans flawed data, let journalists do their work, and make a mistake in the end. But skipping any explanation at all is dangerous, and could get worse before it gets better.
In other words, like ALL politicians, they were like Paul Simon's character in "The Boxer."
"Well, a man hears what he wants to hear, and disregards the rest."
yes. but it heighten one's duty to listen better when millions of lives are on the line.
The problem is, ma'am, is that most of the politicians in Washington live in a hermetically sealed echo chamber, where nobody actually LISTENS to anybody else.
I'm certainly not saying we should do nothing, but unless we can figure out a way to get out in front of the media without sounding like a bunch of radicals, we won't get anybody to listen to us.
I've actually reached the point, sadly, where most of my letters to my Congressman come back "Refused at delivery", mostly because I attach a delivery acknowledgement to my letters...they can't claim they didn't get them.
And I've learned that emails aren't worth the paper they're written on.
A human condition that often extends far beyond mere politicians
True...and too many people also subscribe to the theory proposed by the rock band Go West..."King of Wishful Thinking."
They're usually shouting stuff like "impeach! impeach!" or calling for a 25th Amendment intervention, when we're more likely to go to the Moon by standing in the back yard and waving our arms wildly.
FD Rooseveldt declared December 7th, 'A date long in infamy' after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbour. Japan declared war on the United States and the British Empire while their bombers were in the air, heading towards their target. Dastardly, devious and devastating but strictly according to then international comvention if not law, 'legitimate'. Did Trump declare war on Iran before the surprise, but not surprising attack on its nuclear plants? Does his bloviating bombast coupled with a catastrophic disregard for diplomacy, common sense and world security compound his infamy?
ACTUALLY YOU ARE A BABBLING IDIOT. THE MISSION WAS A COMPLETE SUCCESS. NEVER WILL UNDERSTAND THE LOGIC OF SOMEBODY WHO KNOWS THE TRUTH, BUT SAYS OTHERWISE. IT MEANS YOU ARE STUPID. PLAIN AND SIMPLE
First of all war is not Spectacular, second Trump lies more than any of us put together! I recall Obama had an agreement, which Iran’s leader has mentioned a couple times. Trump tore it up like he did the pandemic plan Obama had. I believe Trump needed something heroic (he thought this was) after his failed parade and the success of the No Kings. We will pay for Trump’s behavior, ignorance, lack of caring and his personality disorder, that’s saying it nice!
He wants a huge, nuclear war, and always has. He told his base what they wanted to hear, but now that he's got the chance to cause global pain, he ready to go
He called Pete "the secty of war".
I loathe the Iranian regime. But we are responsible for its existence. It came directly out of the 1954 US-GB coup that overthrew Iran's democratically-elected government because the Iranians sought to nationalize their oil industry. Then, we installed a vile dictator the Shah. An authoritarian right-wing state overthrew the Shah's government. I do not want Iran to have nuclear weapons....but I ideally would like to see all of them destroyed, which of course would include the 80 to 200 nukes Israel has. Until the Israeli and US attacks, Iran was not planning to join the nuclear club...but it might do so now, just to protect itself from Israeli and US attacks.
Second, Israel and then the US attacked Iran, which---though it may have sponsored terrorist groups (the record is not entirely clear), did not attack Israel until Israel bombed them, killing hundreds of civilians. And except for responding to Israeli devastation, the Iranian government told the US when and where they would attack US facilities.
Third, we should use the term "terrorist" carefully. If Hamas, the Houris, and Hezbollah are terrorist groups , and I think that is a fair appellation, then surely the IDF, with its genocide is a terrorist group. Alas, we call non-state actors terrorists, and deny that Israel's genocide is commits acts of terrorism worse, and more systematically, than the Hamas, the Houris, and Hezbollah combined,
Many lives will be made worse over many years by Sir's many actions, but, vitally, not Sir's own life. This is the guiding principle which enables and emboldens Sir's behavior. To put it in terms Sir, as a business philosophy major first-in-class with grades-nobody-has-ever-seen-before, was taught at Wharton, "I'm rubber, you're glue."
As someone who can write and make things up, do I have a possible future in Ordnance Naming?