I was in a 2 hour briefing today on the Iran War. All the briefings are closed, because Trump can't defend this war in public.
I obviously can't disclose classified info, but you deserve to know how incoherent and incomplete these war plans are.
1/ Here's what I can share:
Bullseye.
Reposting this. Too many people at risk. So much to worry about.
Well, we seem to be proving that on a daily basis, don’t we?
(She laughs hysterically.)
“Helpmeets” is doing a lot of heavy lifting here, Washington Post. I think the word you’re actually looking for is doormat. (I could’ve come up with a few less flattering phrases, but it’s Lent and I’m trying to clean up my language. For a while.)
NEW piece from me @goodauth.bsky.social on the disastrous consequences of Trump and Rubio dismantling U.S. diplomacy. Managing the Iran War will be much harder; so will picking up the pieces. Diplomacy is a tool of war AND of peace.
(Loosely based on thread below.)
goodauthority.org/news/trump-a...
Tell me again why we don’t need a professional, non-partisan foreign service and respected nuclear experts in the government.
I think “not a little marvelling” is perfect and I am going to use that when I am truly fed up with the world. Which is most days right now.
Can I just say: As weary as you may feel, do not turn away from the degradation and desecrations, the violations and the violence. This is what the lawless Trump regime hopes--that our fatigue will make it easier for them to consolidate their power.
Succinct, but exactly right.
Excellent piece by @edwardluce.bsky.social
Way too polite. But I guess you can only say “merde” so many times…
Interesting but not unexpected. Except-perhaps-by this clueless administration.
“When the imagery of combat begins to look like a video game highlight reel,or when a press briefing uses partisan talking points in place of strategy,we risk forgetting what war is-and what it costs the young Americans of all political backgrounds whom we ask to fight it.” @markhertling.bsky.social
Now that is a fine figure of a cat! Yay Waffkes.
He’s a blithering idiot. Always has been. Never heard an original thought or an original question from him during his various “fact-finding”visits around the region. It was whatever which way the wind blew that day.
“In this moment, it’s important to soberly recognize what we are up against. Trump is not interested in our safety. On the contrary, he is more than willing to exploit a terrorist attack at home to further consolidate his power.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-threat...
Oh, please continue to post! I really value your comments, particularly now.
So disappointed that I didn’t make my regular trip to Ely when I was in London last week. Makes your photos extra special.
This.
The silence is deafening from most “pro-life” conservatives about Trump bombing an elementary school.
If you are watching Trump's presser right now, you are seeing beyond reasonable doubt a person not mentally suited for any position of responsibility. Even running a small store.
GOP members of the House and Senate: You are seeing this too.
He’s a real shit, isn’t he? I could be more diplomatic, but why?
Interesting.
Hands off Arizona, you bastards.
By the way, FBI, how’s that intensive search for Nancy Guthrie going? We haven’t seen Party Boy Patel around Tucson recently, popping up on TV. Thank heavens.
In an ideal world, the guy who controls the nukes and the village idiot would be two separate people.
I tried to follow the wonderful @atrupar.com who is now live-posting you-know-who’s latest mutterings on Iran. But I’ve given up. Aaron gets hi marks for continuing to cover that idiot -someone must bear witness-but frankly, it’s easier (and more sane) to talk to the cat.
The markets said stop.
Wow! What a fabulous photo.
