I think you're making the assumption that he has some large goal in mind, but I don't think he does. There's literally no plan here except the military attacks. That's why he's not doing what other presidents have done in terms of selling this war.
Several months ago, an anonymous Republican insider said what surprised him most about Trump in his second term is that "just doesn't give a f*ck." This may be an example of exactly that, his utter contempt for the American people--he'll shaft his own voters as well as his political opponents simply because he can. This is the result of his improbably re-election and Congress choosing to neuter itself has brought us to.
A man who thinks like this honestly does not care about casualties. Speaking as a Gulf War veteran, I find that the scariest part of all.
This is Netanyahu's war. He stroked Trump in just the right place. His only way out of Gaza, the "Abraham accords," allowed some Arabian peninsula oil states to opt out of perpetual war with Israel over some land in the historic Canaanite area they didn't care about anyway. And it got them American weapons
But now they are paying the price for poking the Persian bear. This isn't going to go well for the US or Israel if they decide instead to sell their oil to China.
Frankly, I have appreciated Trump's simpler and more impersonal language. It is interesting how people broadcast opinions w/o waiting to see what the intentions or outcomes will be. I have learned not to project my own, even tho' I have certainly lived long enough to derive them from experience and observation.
"although it’s unclear what exactly doing Trump’s bidding would look like. (Simply not attacking the U.S.? Or moving towards democracy?)" ...OR bringing the big oil guys in for some sort of 'raid'.
"it’s unclear whether he entered the operation with a coherent strategy or reason for launching the attack." Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Trump's primary reason may be to distract from the Epstein files. (See 'Wag The Dog') And it seems to be working. Not one mention of Trump in the Epstein files by any news coverage this weekend.
Venezuela and Iran were already in chaos. Neither Venezuela nor Iran are third world countries without the wherewithal to determine their future fate.
Yesterday I reread the 9-11 Commission report—the section where in May 1998, there was a risky and fleeting chance to capture Bin Laden. Clinton was in the throes of the Monica Lewinsky scandal. No one really knows or will admit who terminated the operation. Tenet & Berger covered for Clinton saying the operation was never presented to Clinton. (Why not?) There were many political downsides to the plan but they did not involve the lives and safety of civilians. Imagine a world without 9/11. There are risks to inaction too.
I think you're making the assumption that he has some large goal in mind, but I don't think he does. There's literally no plan here except the military attacks. That's why he's not doing what other presidents have done in terms of selling this war.
Several months ago, an anonymous Republican insider said what surprised him most about Trump in his second term is that "just doesn't give a f*ck." This may be an example of exactly that, his utter contempt for the American people--he'll shaft his own voters as well as his political opponents simply because he can. This is the result of his improbably re-election and Congress choosing to neuter itself has brought us to.
A man who thinks like this honestly does not care about casualties. Speaking as a Gulf War veteran, I find that the scariest part of all.
This is Netanyahu's war. He stroked Trump in just the right place. His only way out of Gaza, the "Abraham accords," allowed some Arabian peninsula oil states to opt out of perpetual war with Israel over some land in the historic Canaanite area they didn't care about anyway. And it got them American weapons
But now they are paying the price for poking the Persian bear. This isn't going to go well for the US or Israel if they decide instead to sell their oil to China.
Trump's "sales pitch" (in so many words): "I know that some troops will die, but, that's a chance I'm willing to take."
DJT is The Cringeworthy Commander in Chief.
All first responders should be at alert to save all the innocent people that accidentally get hit
Frankly, I have appreciated Trump's simpler and more impersonal language. It is interesting how people broadcast opinions w/o waiting to see what the intentions or outcomes will be. I have learned not to project my own, even tho' I have certainly lived long enough to derive them from experience and observation.
"although it’s unclear what exactly doing Trump’s bidding would look like. (Simply not attacking the U.S.? Or moving towards democracy?)" ...OR bringing the big oil guys in for some sort of 'raid'.
"it’s unclear whether he entered the operation with a coherent strategy or reason for launching the attack." Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Trump's primary reason may be to distract from the Epstein files. (See 'Wag The Dog') And it seems to be working. Not one mention of Trump in the Epstein files by any news coverage this weekend.
Good grief. If this photograph is the most flattering of all those considered for release by the White House, I’d hate to see the ones they rejected.
Venezuela and Iran were already in chaos. Neither Venezuela nor Iran are third world countries without the wherewithal to determine their future fate.
Yesterday I reread the 9-11 Commission report—the section where in May 1998, there was a risky and fleeting chance to capture Bin Laden. Clinton was in the throes of the Monica Lewinsky scandal. No one really knows or will admit who terminated the operation. Tenet & Berger covered for Clinton saying the operation was never presented to Clinton. (Why not?) There were many political downsides to the plan but they did not involve the lives and safety of civilians. Imagine a world without 9/11. There are risks to inaction too.
Let's all pray this works out for Trump and more importantly the USA. Hopefully this is another TAW moment.