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Kathy Hughes's avatar

Trump and Kegseth are not known for their strategic abilities or their abilities to anticipate obstacles. Killing the current leadership of Iran doesn’t guarantee regime change will take place. In addition, bombing tends to stiffen support for the existing government and to create additional antagonism toward the people doing the bombing.

Trump’s failure to strengthen homeland defense simply compounds the problems we can expect to face as a result of bombing Iran. I don’t like Iran’s authoritarian government or military, but we can expect Iran’s government to retaliate by attacking our foreign bases or causing a domestic attack. This is another example of Trump being able to do something and to do it regardless of the probable negative consequences.

Kenneth Gilbert's avatar

The Epstein War may start as "conventional," but won't end that way, if at all.

Linda (Evanston IL)'s avatar

Senator Andy Kim (Dem - NJ) warned of exactly this threat to our national security on MS Now on Saturday. Senator Kim has a background in national security. Perhaps you could interview him for DEFIANCE.news. This would be a really important interview since his appearance on MS Now was brief.

Martha's avatar

What happens when a President with the intellect and attention span of a gnat launches a war with no purpose or plan? We are about to find out.

Jennifer Raymond's avatar

Yes, but Hegseth has assured us that this is a decisive military action, "not an endless war."

Marlene Green's avatar

Miles, as long as Traitor Trump has the taxpayer-funded Secret Service detail around him 24/7, he doesn’t care and will never care about the safety, security & well-being of anyone else on the planet.

He was never a concerned and caring public servant, and never will be.

Charles's avatar

My concern mirrors Miles concern. I cannot see the Iranians taking what they see as a supreme insult without retaliating. I do not mourn the death of Khamanei; he was a brutal and ruthless religious fanatic. I do not believe that Trump is a skilled or even sensible strategist. DHS and FBI have incompetent and unprepared "leadership". I fear Iranian retaliation for their humiliation. It will almost certainly be "asymetrical" in a form we may not anticipate. I hope I am wrong!

CA Productions/Carol Ann's avatar

America is now a target.....he fucked up Royally. Incompetent and reckless, unqualified and ignorant and now pulling in other peaceful countries like Dubai and Cutter a huge mistake. I have been to Dubai.It's beautiful and full of ex-pats from around the Globe. Trump and his uneducated, insolent group of idiots are asking for big trouble. I live close to Mara-Shit-Hole I wouldn't be surprised to here fighter jets scramble

sit_with's avatar

Trump is certifiably a danger to Americans.

Kat Hudy's avatar

And has always been. He’s certifiably Unfit to be our President!

return to normalcy's avatar

Why am I not surprised by this post? We've watched that supposed 'stable genius' in the White House, oops, Mar-a-Lago, make some wild statements based on his own 'genius' you know that 'gut feeling' that he likes to rely on. Well, his gut is filled with McDonalds & KFC so my guess it is bogged down with all those worthless calories which makes for worthless assessments by that 'big brain' of his. (Hmm, am I wrong, didn't he brag about his 'big brain' some years ago?)

So now we have at a minimum as of this moment 3 dead soldiers, 5 seriously injured, many more with minor injuries & concussions. (How they call conscussions minor is beyond me but that's a different discussion.) And I just read the we lost 3 jets to friendly fire over Kuwait. The pilots, we are told bailed out successfully & are being looked after but that's 3 jets that are gone!. Since human life means absolutely nothing to the POS, oops, POTUS, I'm guessing that will go by without much fuss but even trump has to admit that losing top line fighter jets is a pretty big chunk of change. The article didn't identify the type aircraft but let's just say that each or is worth 20-30 million dollars give or take, that $100 million already in that type of lost asset. But then again I'm sure there are plenty more of those to take the place right?

So, he isn't worrying about deaths because those just happen don't they in conflict & there will probably be more, such a heartfelt sentiment by the POS. So worrying about the 'homeland' ,you know America First, is the last thing on his mind when he can make money off of this 'adventure'.

It's all about the money & power for this dipshit so we'll just have to rely on "If you see something, say something." As for me I'm going to get out my crystal ball & check my horoscope to see if I should go out today!

Star Aasved's avatar

“No” is never an acceptable answer to Trump. He will do as he wishes, no matter the consequences, no matter the cost—physical or financial—to project himself as a strong man.

Marc Panaye's avatar

When drump decided to manage some casino's he hadn't really thought it through.

When drump decided to launch drump steaks and drump water he hadn't really thought it through.

When drump decided to start a university he hadn't really thought it through.

When drump decided to cheat on all his wives he hadn't really thought it through.

When drump decided to rape Ms Carroll he hadn't really thought it through.

When drump decided to pay hush money to a porn star he hadn't really thought it through.

When drump asked for 11.780 votes in Georgia he hadn't really thought it through.

When drump launched his violent minions on the Capitol on JAN 6th he hadn't really thought it through.

When drump started his global tariff spree he hadn't really thought it through.

Am I the only one seeing a pattern here?

Linda (Evanston IL)'s avatar

Senator Andy Kim (Dem - NJ) warned of exactly this threat to our national security on MS Now on Saturday. Senator Kim has a background in national security. Perhaps you could interview him for DEFIANCE.news. This would be a really important interview since his appearance on MS Now was brief.

My son worked for a Democratic Senator. He was there for September 11. He resigned after about six years. Those attacks involved planes flying into buildings. This situation is even more dangerous and extremely threatening. Iran is using drones to attack in places such as UAE, Kuwait, Cyprus.

Rick Young's avatar

The Hump & Netanyahu are willing to do whatever it takes to keep out of a cage. They have & will continue to commit many crimes as they are both PSYCHOPATHS that see themselves as DICTATORS. Both rely on SYCOPHANTS to keep their snouts above water.

Linda Griffin Fox's avatar

Yes this is the chilling thought we had this weekend after hearing Trumps announcement of the strike that killed the elderly leader. Within a day the younger members of same regime stepped forward to lead. Of course Trump had NO preplanning which would have attempted to gather a pro democracy administration to take over.

P J Johnston's avatar

You are truly correct Miles. NEVER in all my born days has a President of our Nation had so much corruption under his belt. The law breaking is through the roof all to gain more power (and now he's double crossing people he "cozied" up to in the the first year of his second term. I believe the more folks he ticks off the more enemies he's going to make. He truly now will have a target on his back. Oh I forgot one other thing, they DON'T have a back up plan either. Who does this crap?

Colleen Wetteland's avatar

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-congress-begin-drafting-articles-of-impeachment-against-trump <done for you letter to your Congress/Senate people to Demand IMPEACH djt NOW! Killing us in the streets, trying to silence our 4th Estate, Tulsi STEALING voter records in Fulton County (this one tells me they intend to eff with our elections.) If you have a Republican rep. tell them djt is NOT an asset, and they can be fired too! NOTE: Democrat just won in RED, RED TX district where djt won by 17 pts. This man won by 14 pts, so 31 pt. swing! If you would rather call the number is 202-224-3121. Come on people now WE need to stand up for our country and our democracy. Add 2 illegal wars (remember Venezuela).