@akarlin@mattyglesias And even if a nuclear deal is reached, the case would have to be made convincingly that we could not have achieved a similar outcome short of a very expensive and destructive war that could still, at this moment, trigger a global energy crisis as we head into winter.
@akarlin@mattyglesias In what way is this a victory? What exactly has the US achieved? We have essentially retreated from our forward bases in the Gulf, revealed how vulnerable we are to ballistic missiles, and blown through huge amounts of armaments. All to achieve...what? A weakened Iran?
@mattyglesias In the rhetoric coming from the Iran hawks, victory has been defined downward to mean a return to the prewar status quo. What have we achieved, exactly, for all of the blood and treasure expended? (Besides retreating from our undefendable Gulf bases?)
@demewill79@mattyglesias "a typical Democrat who performs very well in a bellweather swing state." Gosh, I guess no lessons could possibly be drawn from him. Should definitely keep a popular and competent swing state governor on the shelf.
@infantrydort I know you blame feminists and the left for this, but it's rightwing slop accounts that bombard these young men with the message that everything is so unfair for them and that there's no hope of being successful, getting married and owning a home. Which are, of course, lies.
@davehvol@magi_jay The Gaza Omnicause Theory does not actually explain what's happening. It's not a central or top issue for the vast majority of people.
@Patriots@GilletteStadium Storage for sniper ammunition is very important for all the rounds the snipers will be firing from the arch down into the streets of DC. Sure!
@MagaWheels@neerajadeshp This is obviously*not* the idea that this country was built on, if you knew the slightest bit about our history. No one is being dispossesed, and having lighter skin does not grant you special privileges.
@migold When the Obama administration tried to exclude a fox news reporter from a pool interview, all the other major news outlets threatened a boycott. Fat chance any of you will do that again, because Trump butters all of your bread. Pathetic.
@philipaklein If they collectively stopped covering his little news sprays in the oval office and tried him of attention, he'd change his tune very quickly. It's all he cares about.
@AsteadWH@BenjySarlin I mean Democrats do NOT want Hasan anywhere near a camera. This is not 5 dimensional chess to take out AOC. They're worried about this toxic dude dragging down candidates in tough but winnable races.
@skupor@POTUS And yet we are looking at a massive budget deficit, despite that farcical "return" on investment. So we slashed government services to save money but we're just spending even MORE money than we were under Biden? Interesting.
@tarro1209@KatTimpf I'm not sure you appreciate how ridiculous this string of comments reads to a normal person. You'll enjoy a lifetime of taxpayer benefits, which, of course, you think you deserve! Nevermind that your benefits will far outpace