Today is the 84th Anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, which brought America into World War II.
There are only 12 survivors of that attack, all at least 102 years of age.
Their sacrifice, and that of all those who perished on that day in 1941, led to America’s role in world affairs, after the crazy isolationism of the 1920s and 1930s.
And yet, now, we have an incompetent and unstable occupant of the Oval Office, who is only too willing to be charmed by authoritarian figures, as he works to model himself on them and their evil doings.
Donald Trump has worked to destroy American foreign policy, and is now condemning democratic leaders in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, as well as allies in Asia, and democracies elsewhere.
The danger is that with our naivete in the White House, we could see another intelligence failure that leads to a disaster far worse than Pearl Harbor or even the September 11, 2001 attacks.
We have an incompetent Secretary of Defense in Pete Hegseth, and a Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, only too willing to bend to the wishes of Donald Trump, and the entire Trump Cabinet are a bunch of lackeys, only too eager to be sycophants.
US may end support for Ukraine war effort, says Donald Trump Jr
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/07/us-may-end-support-for-ukraine-war-effort-says-donald-trump-jr
Trump Jr. is probably even more evil than his father.
Trump’s new doctrine confirms it. Ready or not, Europe is on its own.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/08/trump-doctrine-europe-us-coercion-economic
It sounds like China is kicking Trump’s butt in the stupid trade war.
https://apnews.com/article/china-trade-tariffs-trump-exports-953ab5e9056cf7b21c00c54bec1d79dd
FIFA’s phony “peace prize” can’t redeem Donald Trump.
“Trump is an incompetent warmonger, and an elderly man in obvious decline. A made-up medal won’t change that”
https://www.salon.com/2025/12/08/fifas-phony-peace-prize-cant-redeem-donald-trump/
Trump is considering moving on from Kristi Noem – and the change could happen ‘really soon,’ report says.
“Noem’s potential exit may come as Trump wants to start the New Year with a clean slate, according to the report. On top of this, Trump may be considering tapping Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who is set to leave office in January, for any potential cabinet openings.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-kristi-noem-dhs-secretary-b2879743.html
New National Security Strategy Is Heavy on Rhetoric, Light on Detail
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-national-security-strategy-ways-means-ends-trump-foreign-policy-china-iran-russia-north-korea
Trump appears not to know the difference between making a deal and making peace.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/08/donald-trump-difference-making-deal-and-making-peace
‘Yellow line’ that divides Gaza under Trump plan is ‘new border’ for Israel, says military chief.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/08/yellow-line-that-divides-gaza-under-trump-plan-is-new-border-for-israel-says-military-chief
Trump threatens to raise tariffs on Mexico over Rio Grande water deliveries.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/08/trump-tariffs-mexico-rio-grande-water-00682220
Speaking of unstable…
Trump, 79, Freaks Over ‘Sinister’ Forces in Late-Night Rant
https://www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-79-freaks-out-about-dark-and-sinister-forces-in-late-night-meltdown/
US threatens new ICC sanctions unless court pledges not to prosecute Trump.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-threatens-new-icc-sanctions-unless-court-pledges-not-prosecute-trump-2025-12-10/
FIFA chief accused of breaking ethics rules after Trump peace prize award.
https://www.axios.com/2025/12/10/fifa-gianni-infantino-trump-peace-prize-ethics-complaint
Insane!
U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History
“Even visitors from countries like Britain and France, whose citizens don’t need visas, would have to share five years’ worth of social media.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/travel/social-media-tourists-visa-border-patrol.html?unlocked_article_code=1.7k8.Jytd.OxeH-dyCBD-p&smid=nytcore-ios-share
Trump’s Speech on Economy Veers Into an Anti-Immigrant Tirade
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/us/politics/trump-somalis-immigrants.html
At the first stop on his affordability tour, Trump mocks affordability.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/09/trump-affordability-pennsylvania/
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Imposing New Limits on Immigration Enforcement
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/us/illinois-immigration-legislation-pritzker.html
All other blue states need to do the same.
Ugh!
Project 2025 architects lay out 2026 policy vision.
https://www.axios.com/2025/12/09/trump-china-project-2026-2025-policy-heritage-foundation-abortion
Trump’s ‘Absolutely Crazed’ Threat To Those Who Question His Health Sparks Outrage
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-health-questions_n_69391ebae4b0fb6244b11ad5?origin=home-latest-news-unit