What seemed evident has occurred, as Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel have this morning waged war on Iran, throwing the Mideast into chaos, and endangering stability of not only that area, but also the entire world, and also, endangering American national security itself!
Negotiations were going on with Iran, which was having discussions with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, neither officially in the government, to prevent them from trying to develop nuclear power that could, in theory, but without substance, someday lead to nuclear weapons. So what is clear is that “Regime Change” is the goal of this military intervention.
But all of a sudden, war is waged in the midst of the negotiations, and it seems clear it is designed to take pressure off Donald Trump regarding the “Epstein Files”, with the growing indication that Trump engaged in rape and abuse of underage girls over the years with the support of the despicable Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell.
Trump did not go to Congress to gain backing for what he is doing, violating the War Powers Act, and he has demonstrated that his earlier professed “isolationist” views on foreign policy in his first term, have now been obliterated as he has proved to be an extreme aggressor in his year and more of his second term, including:
removing Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela without allowing opposition leaders to replace him;
threatened seizure of Greenland from Denmark;
has spoken of retaking the Panama Canal from Panama despite the Panama Canal Treaty that gave it back to Panama in the year 2000;
talked about Canada becoming the “51st State”;
has waged tariff wars against all nations, and in so doing, alienated our NATO allies and our Asian allies;
and has been belligerent toward international organizations, including the United Nations, but also so many other groups.
This development can be seen as promoting the goal of Trump to rally American “patriots” in support, and therefore, allow him to insure that his Republican Party, with the additional plan for action to interfere in the Midterm Elections of 2026, insure that the Democratic Party would be unable to gain control of either house of Congress. That would guarantee that Trump’s determination to control absolute power escalates ever more.
What is perfectly clear is that the war waged on Iran will not resolve itself in the short term, will not be equivalent of a Venezuela situation, and likely will require combat troops in the Middle East once again, at potential great cost of life on all sides including Americans, and will be a massive budget buster, harming our long range economic outlook.
So what millions of Americans did by electing Donald Trump, demonstrates how short sighted, lacking in knowledge, and often pure ignorance they were. So the long term battle for America for the long term, the battle for democracy and the rule of law, suffers ever further!
Trump ripped up Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran in 2017 to set up today’s scenario!
Bob, you are absolutely correct! 🙁
Iranian state TV is confirming that the Supreme Leader is dead.
Three U.S. service members have been killed.
https://www.ms.now/news/three-american-military-personnel-killed-in-u-s-and-israels-operation-against-iran
Austin mass shooting may have been motivated by Iran strikes, officials say.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/02/us/austin-mass-shooting-ndiaga-diagne-wwk-hnk
Who benefits from Trump’s war in Iran? The answer is disturbingly clear
https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/why-trump-war-iran-benefits
Now Israel and Hezbollah are trading blows with each other.
Push from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack Iran
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/28/trump-iran-decision-saudi-arabia-israel/
Congress to vote on Trump’s war powers in aftermath of Iran strikes
https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/28/politics/iran-strikes-congress-war-powers-trump
The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/01/us/politics/cia-israel-ayatollah-compound.html
Only 21% of Americans Support the United States Initiating an Attack on Iran
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/us/politics/poll-americans-support-iran-attack.html?unlocked_article_code=1.PlA.gJ8K.ZGyQZacCFM5M&smid=url-share
Vance Humiliated as Trump Freezes Him Out Over Iran Split
https://www.thedailybeast.com/jd-vance-humiliated-as-donald-trump-freezes-him-out-over-iran-split/
Trump Loses It in Midnight Post After Iran Threatens Retaliation
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-loses-it-in-12-am-post-after-iran-threatens-retaliation/
Trump’s Decision to Strike Iran Opens New Fissures in Midterms
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/us/politics/trump-iran-attack-midterms.html
Trump Hosts Big-Money Party as Missiles Are Fired at Americans
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-hosts-big-money-party-as-missiles-are-fired-at-americans/
Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/01/business/oil-prices-us-attack-iran-vis
Trump Says War Could Last Weeks and Offers Contradictory Visions of New Regime
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/01/us/politics/trump-iran-war-interview.html?unlocked_article_code=1.QFA.1jfe.otpWeiAnFdOr&smid=url-share
Just one in four Americans supports US strikes on Iran, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/just-one-four-americans-support-us-strikes-iran-reutersipsos-poll-finds-2026-03-01/
Crazy.
Hunkered at Mar-a-Lago, Trump makes his club a makeshift Situation Room
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/01/politics/mar-a-lago-trump-iran
CIA closely watched Khamenei for months before fatal strikes in Iran
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/01/politics/cia-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-strike
The money behind the new Iran War
“In private calls over the last several weeks, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) reportedly urged President Trump to attack Iran. Iran is a top regional rival of Saudi Arabia, and MBS had become concerned about Iran’s growing military capabilities.”
https://popular.info/p/the-money-behind-the-new-iran-war
“He Could Be Impeached.” Donald Trump’s Base Revolts Over War With Iran
“MAGA leaders are expressing dismay and anger at the president, who campaigned on isolationism and ‘no new wars’”
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/maga-reaction-donald-trump-iran-attack-war
Trump is insane.
Trump news at a glance: Congress divided on Iran attack as Trump appears to link operation to 2020 election loss
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/02/donald-trump-iran-news-latest-today
The irrational strongman we’ve been warned about is here
“His name is Donald J. Trump.”
https://www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-iran-strikes-rationale
US Says Three Fighter Jets Downed in ‘Friendly Fire’ Over Kuwait
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2026-03-01/iran-latest?srnd=homepage-americas
Khamenei’s death brings Khomeini’s grandson into focus
“Hassan Khomeini has a track record of urging reform; Founder’s grandson has never served in government; Khomeini is a mid-ranking cleric with ceremonial role; Some politicians see him as a rival to hardline candidates”
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/khameneis-death-brings-khomeinis-grandson-into-focus-2026-03-02/
Lindsey Graham Names ‘Next’ Country On Trump’s Hitlist: ‘Their Days Are Numbered’
“‘Cuba is next,’ said Graham. ‘They are going to fall. This communist dictatorship in Cuba, their days are numbered.’”
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lindsey-graham-who-is-next-trump_n_69a55822e4b0d383f503f3de?origin=home-latest-news-unit
Israeli military says “all options” on the table for potential ground operation in Lebanon
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/iran-israel-us-attack-03-02-26-intl-hnk?post-id=cmm8xhrg500003b6s7a5co14b
Republicans Cite Iran Attacks to Pressure Democrats on Shutdown
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/us/politics/dhs-shutdown-impacts.html
F*** them.
White House says it’s “deeply unserious” to suggest Trump comments on judges may lead to threats. Here’s what judges say.
“Federal District Judge John Coughenour was unprepared for what happened after he temporarily blocked President Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order last year and called it “blatantly unconstitutional.” He said he faced “dozens if not hundreds” of death threats.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/threats-federal-judges-trump-60-minutes/
Arrest every single one of the people making those threats!
Democrats’ Hopes of Retaking the Senate Could Get a Major Boost This Week—Thanks to the Texas GOP
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/03/texas-senate-republicans-primary-whos-the-favorite.html?pay=1772451287277&support_journalism=please
Trump, in the middle of a Medal of Honor ceremony where he was explaining about his rationale for getting rid of Iran’s supreme leader, started talking about picking out curtains for his White House ballroom.
Well….We know where his priorities lie.