What's the proper role of the US federal government?
Here is the story of a powerful thought provoking discussion between Davy Crockett & one of his constituents
https://t.co/CC9ew119lk
The most powerful thing President Trump can do right now is to just walk away— it’s his best option to end the war with Iran.
To do so effectively, he has to be prepared to dismiss the inevitable onslaught of pressure campaigns and screaming from the pro-war, Israeli lobby neocon crew he’ll undoubtedly face.
They’ll tell him he’s surrendering & hurting his legacy, that he’s endangering American lives—never mind, of course, the Americans already killed and wounded, or those who are still in harm’s way as this foolish war drags on.
Their narrative is nonsense. Until Iran, Trump was on track to right the ship domestically. The reality is, this warmonger class has always hated Trump, & they talked him into this mess hoping it would destroy his legacy and derail his administration’s promise to finally put the needs of the American people first.
Trump’s power lies in walking away now and refusing to bow to the pressures of the machine, proving he can’t be controlled. His supporters will understand that this the right call.
President Trump clearly understands that there is no viable military solution to this war.
Hopefully, by now he also sees that Iran will not present a formal deal he can realistically accept. Again—we MUST consider the effect our killing the Ayatollah & bombing the girls’ school has had on radicalizing the Iranians. It’s very likely that both for the sake of its national honor & for deterrence, Iran will feel compelled to drag us back into the war in order to force the U.S. to a humiliating retreat.
Notice that the Iranians will not commit to opening the SOH. This is by design: as long as our assets remain in the region, they have leverage. Hardliners in Iran want Trump stuck so they have the excuse to escalate— it’s critical to not take that bait.
Choosing to maintain the naval blockade is inviting a disaster that will ultimately force that escalation, and on Iran’s terms. Iran has proven its ballistic missiles can reach our ships—we are one failed interceptor away from a mass casualty event that propels us into a broader war. The blockade, just like our bases in the region, quickly becomes a liability, not an asset.
This is why NOW is the time to leave. Declare victory, then quietly offer sanctions relief & the unfreezing of assets in exchange for Iran opening the SOH.
Trump has the political power to frame this maneuvering as a win, but his time to do so successfully is running out.
@ChrisRossini This was Oct 7th, 2023. It was a different time & mindset of the American populace.
He also ran for POTUS for the 2024 election year.
I don't put heavy stock in this clip.
Vivek's BIG thing was to contrast himself from Nikki Haley's warmongering. HE was the America First vote.
@DanielLMcAdams Who spends 3 wks in a hospital in a cognizant state yet, being a public figure and all, doesn't have a phone conference with the media?
This photo makes it look like he will be discharged at any moment.
I'm not buying it!
@LibertyLockPod@tedcruz One thing I don't understand is when people "pray for" people who have died. Is there a time after death before final judgement is given to which place one spends eternity? Is final judgement swayable by prayers for the dead?
@JDVance This, to me, is proof that YOU are a politician & NOT a peace candidate... why would you pray for a person who is already dead? Is there a waiting period for judgement after death to see if one goes to Heaven or Hell? Are YOU trying to sway which place he resides in eternity?
@MsImmigrant@henrymcmaster Graham's only loved ones are Ukrainian & Israeli warmongers that would wring their hands at the sway Graham had for the U.S. finance machine funding their causes