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I'm not sure what is going on, but it is clearly evident that somebody is "managing" this presidency. It is ridiculous to leak that he told Netanyahu to "take the win." Stupid and unnecessary. That, along with other leaks that claim that the US/administration would not support certain Israeli retaliation military actions vis a vis Iran, is intentional, and not something a president normally does. We are in full reelection mode, and this stuff is counterproductive and purely political. Not good.

I like them all. I didn't like McCain and I don't like Trump. I don't think Biden should be in any position or responsibility.

The suggestion that Trump's stupid comments about McCain insulted other POW's, or that they or other military folks ever cared is ridiculous. A hearty breed, they don't get offended, outraged or otherwise bothered over stupid crap. Besides, McCain was strongly disliked in the Navy. Just a fact. Nothing to do with his honorable POW time,. No dispute there, but most were honorable.

I am interested in accuracy. Israel did not "destroy a country's embassy." That is a BS claim. Ironically, Iran did this exact thing in 1979. Israel struck a consulate, killing weapons dealers responsible for providing and facilitating weapons shipments designed to be used against its civilians. Just to be clear, I have never politicized this as a Trump/Biden thing. To the point, if any US asset or individual is in any way harmed or threatened by this retaliation, I think it would be wise to take out any and all drone production facilities in Iran, and within 24 hours. We have that capability. Either way, I'd bet the guys on the Eisenhower are on alert this evening. My thoughts are with them. This is Iran doing what Iran does.

Expected this. Defensive system saturation. Will be interesting to see the outcome. They clearly didn't heed the "don't" admonition from our executive branch.

More of you claiming you know what people think. I think you're a total goof. I can either continue to respond to nonsense, or not. I know what my choice is.

I have no interest in reading what you write.

I have come to the conclusion that you have the mind of a ten year old. WHEN YOU TAKE HOSTAGES, AKIN TO KIDNAPPING, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEM. Other than gross disregard, which nobody has ever accused the Israelis of, and shouldn't, It is not on the other party, trying to liberate them, to be held accountable. You have already demonstrated your ignorance of the reason for 2000# bombs, which I explained, and that has nothing to do with kidnappers stealing hostages.

Unbelievable post. Any accusation that Israel may be responsible for killing hostages, taken by Hamas during a barbaric attack and held for months, is disgusting.

I think it's time to reconsider our relationship with Kuwait. Kuwait expelled 287,000 Palestinians after we kicked Iraq out because of the PLO's support of the Iraqi invasion. I was also told that Kuwait billed the US for any fuel needed during our leadership of the coalition that liberated their country. Not a fan, and they need to understand that they have no capability to use international waters to export their fuel without US Navy support against Iran or others willing to deny that. Time for a B word slap.

Regarding what you post or silly suggestions of irritation? No. I lost interest in anything you have to say when you first called me a coward, and I offered to donate a significant amount of money to the charity of your choice if I could not prove bona fides. You disappeared like a cockroach in the light. Since then, you post nothing indicating any objective, informed view. It is simply hanging Dem talking points upon Dem talking points. Nada. Simply Nada.

Post makes no sense, as usual. You have averred a false premise and continue to attempt justify it. It is nonsense. You have no ability to excite anyone, least of all me. I think you are an uninformed class clown who offers nothing of substantive value. A Democrat spokesperson who damages your obvious intent, because the stupid posts are so juvenile.

Of the two belligerents, one has carved an incredibly successful democracy in the desert. Scores of objective metrics support that, from patents to pharmaceuticals to electronics and it goes on and on. The other is beholden to a nut country that supplies them unguided weapons to kill neighbors with. Seventeen years of control and Hamas has done nothing other than build an underground war machine. Nothing other than the promise of death and poverty. Now, as they are getting their asses kicked, again, they plea for the international community to impose a ceasefire which they broke. It is exactly as it was in the six day war and yom kippur.

I have no concern and no interest in silly quotes from people. Israel has had nuclear weapons for decades. They have not used them. They are not trying to overthrow a nation. They have not sworn to eliminate a neighbor. They are not actively shipping scores of weapons to moron surrogates to attack civilian populations. They are not disrupting shipping in international waters, and preventing weapons being shipped to Hezbollah for attacks on Israeli citizens is not a valid argument. Iran is doing all of this, including attacking US combatants, and our administration is doing nothing to prevent the attacks. Responding to them, at incredible expense, is not preventing them, and a senseless posture. It is quite likely that something is going to cross the line. Maybe its the Iranian response to the assassination of Iranian weapons dealers in Damascus, whatever that might be.

I have no issue with Israel having them. I am aware of when they achieved that capability and aware of the restraint since then. Israel was attacked on the first day of its existence by a multi nation consortium. They have been threatened and attacked ever since. They are not going to be eliminated without massive response. That is the reality and I have no problem with that posture. On the other hand, I have serious concerns about a lunatic regime that does little other than export death and terror. I wish the majority of sane people there would get rid of their scourge, but the don't seem willing. Additionally, there seems to be pretty good evidence that the rogue group with significant weapon access, the IRGC, is somewhat uncontrolled. This is going to get hotter. The Biden admin should authorize the US Navy to sink the Iranian ship that is providing targeting information, and they should sink it yesterday. Daily defending against attacks on shipping is a foolish posture, and further encourages them.