Horrendous."We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there -- We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now." ~ Trump post #1,539
If it's true it's a grotesque betrayal of sources and methods, placing in mortal jeopardy anyone within Iran's regime that may have helped U.S.
It's possible it's an outright lie, and Trump was just blustering in hope of throwing the Iranians off kilter. Is Trump sophisticated enough for that?
I thought Secretary Rubio said the U.S. was not directly involved. So Israel performs the military mission, and Trump claims credit?"We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran." ~ Trump post
Every U.S. president has prioritized the U.S. as first. Trump is the first to say so explicitly, thereby undermining fundamental diplomatic conventions.
Yet more diplomatic blunder, a finger in the eye to every ally & or trade partner that isn't the UK."The UK is very well protected. You know why? Because I like them, that's why. The ultimate protection." ~ Trump at G7
This and other statements Trump has made suggest rather than Trump ordering battle plan proposals from the Pentagon,"I may do it, I may not do it, nobody knows what I'm going to do." ~Trump, on attacking Iran
instead Trump may be detailing specific U.S. military actions, independent of military advisability.
This is a very bad time to volunteer for U.S. military service.
As a child of single digit age I watched Bugs Bunny cartoons, whether as a fan, or out of boredom, not sure.To quote Bugs "What a maroon!" #1,539
But it was my father that pieced it together for me: - Maroon? Maroon is a color. MORON! ... -
I'm not sure even in adulthood I'd have deciphered correctly. Kudos to Mel Blanc.