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[Joe Kent @joekent16jan19]

POTUS is laying out two courses of action—a negotiated settlement, or a major escalation.

There is a third option, and he should take it: recognize there is no way to force a positive outcome and simply leave.

The region is not ours to fix. President Reagan chose this path in Lebanon in ‘84, withdrawing U.S. forces after the Beirut barracks bombing once it became clear the mission’s stabilization goals could not be met, effectively ending direct American military involvement and avoiding a deeper quagmire and long-term entrenchment in the region.

A negotiated settlement is unlikely to work or be taken seriously by the Iranians unless we make concessions on the enrichment issue. As we saw yesterday in the SOH, the IRGC is empowered to act without the consent of the civilian leadership, so it’s likely they won’t honor any deal reached.

A major escalation will lead to a very destructive outcome for Iran, the region, and eventually the U.S. If POTUS chooses brute force and targets civilian infrastructure, we will create another generation of radicalized Iranians who will rally around the regime and escalate the war by any means possible.

If POTUS opts to strike the civilian infrastructure, declare victory, and then leave, we will only further erode our standing in the world, the petrodollar, and eventually our status as the world’s reserve currency holder. We need to get out now.

Don’t double down on failure. Avoid the sunken cost trap, leave now, and put America’s interests first.

[RS @RSTalkAtlanta]

@EWErickson It's permanent damage. Trump messed up the GOP's chances of success. His language and tone are so disrespectful to people and countries. He doesn't get that it's not a reality show, it's reality. Respect (even to enemies) must be the foundation.

[RS @RSTalkAtlanta]

@EWErickson He's gonna cause the GOP their biggest loss ever.

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

For everyone who criticized Trump for this war (for good reason), you should praise him for making the decision to walk away

Walking away in such circumstances is not easy whatsoever, and many other leaders may have gotten themselves bogged down in another forever war

[Joe Kent @joekent16jan19]

Trump believes he is threatening Iran with destruction, but it is America that now stands in danger.

If he attempts to eradicate Iranian civilization, the United States will no longer be viewed as a stabilizing force in the world, but as an agent of chaos—effectively ending our status as the world’s greatest superpower.

This would upend our economy and shatter the global order. The process is already underway, yet we still have time to avert catastrophe if Trump finds the courage to pursue serious negotiations rather than reckless rage and destruction.

[RS @RSTalkAtlanta]

@EWErickson Supporting this is crime. Stop acting like God.

[John Bolton @AmbJohnBolton]

Trump should push China to pressure the Iranian regime to back off the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. could encourage China and Russia to cease any assistance they are currently providing to Iran. If they fail to respond, our support for Ukraine and Taiwan should increase, hard as that may be for Trump to swallow.

https://t.co/jyIqHqcmOk

[QE Infinity @StealthQE4]

MTG rips a nice rant here.

We need to start asking questions.

Spot on 🔥

[Sally @MustangSally_12]

@FmrRepMTG @DawnDoesNot Isn’t it ironic and sad that the leader of India - a primarily Hindu nation - posts a more loving, Christian, Easter message than our POTUS does?

[RS @RSTalkAtlanta]

@FmrRepMTG @jeffreytucker That's really sad. He let me down with that language. I had high hopes for him. He turned out to be an angry guy. Maybe he's acting like Biden and others around him are using him.

[RS @RSTalkAtlanta]

@EWErickson When you start defending wrong because of personal bias, you don't deserve to be on radio. Listeners need honesty. At least put a disclaimer that because I support Israel, I support president Trump, etc.

[Joe Kent @joekent16jan19]

The purpose of POTUS’s speech this evening was to show that we can declare victory when we choose.

This is only possible if POTUS restrains the Israelis 1st. Israel needs us committed indefinitely, we are seeking a quick end to the war.

We have drastically different goals than Israel & must act accordingly.

[Bruce Fenton @brucefenton]

I’m a Republican. I supported Trump. I raised money for him, I voted for him. I donated $60,000 to his campaign.

Trump lied. He rugpulled us all. I didn’t vote for Lindsey Graham / America Second policies.

You can disagree with me if you want. It’s your right to be fooled. But if you say I have “TDS” or am a “liberal” you need a new argument. There are millions of conservatives and members of the now torched “broad coalition” just like me.

The only ones left supporting him are MAGA always Trumpers who place the man above the policies and our country.

[RS @RSTalkAtlanta]

@tedcruz America needs to move beyond its Israel-first policy. There are different ways to help Israel, not just by starting wars.

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

I’m pissed!

Trump gave Iran a pause on strikes against their energy infrastructure until April 6. So what did Israel do?

They bombed all three of Iran’s largest steel plants simultaneously, which are crucial to their economy

And if that wasn’t enough, they also struck Iran’s Khondab heavy-water reactor facility as well as uranium production and uranium-conversion sites

All on the same day

Why did Israel do this? And was it in coordination with the U.S.?

If it’s in coordination, it means Trump lied to Iran. If not, than Israel is lying.

If you take into account the report today that JD Vance yelled at Netanyahu over the phone this week, upset at being dragged into the war by misleading intelligence, then I think you have your answer

Israel seems to be trying to sabotage these negotiations, and it serves their interests to do so.

[RS @RSTalkAtlanta]

@SecRubio Stop this non sense. You have done max damage of your chance for a presidency nomination. This war is utter non sense from all angles. Please be the adult in the room and step back.

[RS @RSTalkAtlanta]

@ricwe123 Isn't this against Christian faith... controlling and killing people. JD might not get another shot at the presidency after this pointless war that's undone all their progress. When things go bad, no one can stop, and brains just freeze up, like what's happening with Trump & team

[RS @RSTalkAtlanta]

@RpsAgainstTrump That's scary. He totally did a U-turn on what we voted him for. He spoiled his reputation and his family's by getting into this war that was totally based on bad advisors. His team is incompetent and wants him to fail. All the gains he made have reversed. The GOP is in trouble.

[RS @RSTalkAtlanta]

@EWErickson You are no different by spreading misinformation. Everyone is biased so no complaints, enjoy reading your sources.

[Ankit Mayank @mr_mayank]

BREAKING : 🇺🇸 Trump’s own Senator gave him brutal reality check

Trump — We need $2 billion a day to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

US Senator — But the SOH was already open before the war? So what was the point of whole war?

You have created a Global Crisis OUT OF NOTHING” 🔥🔥🔥