If I might take a slightly different tack. This is what happens when a president doesn’t follow proper processes and laws that ensure we hear from the opposition. When he acts unilaterally, so does the opposition, and he has empowered them to do so.
That being said, I’ve said it before: no other president would have done this (hold Iran accountable by military force) and no Congress would have authorized it. So when the choice becomes “do it anyway” and suffer these consequences, Trump better make sure we win and decisively. I hope we do. Then we can have Congress bless it.
"All the helicopters are in the Middle East...." This is just an incredibly apt quote. Too bad so few will appreciate its original context. Nice. Just, nice.
This has come about due to October 7th and its aftermath, including the experience Israel has dismantling these terrorist structures and a NO MORE mindset. Of course, Trump is, himself, emboldened by his success in Venezuela. He probably sees the interconnectedness of Iran, China, and Russia.
Now if he'll be tougher on Putin!
Mossad created a Farsi Telegram so Iranians can post
According to General Jack Keane, one Arab nation is involved in operations now (probably Saudi- they were furious) and 2 others are preparing to.
UAE closed the Iranian embassy.
I was glad to know Rubio contacted the Gang of Eight on Friday, per the War Powers Act requirements.
I originally saw this on FOX:
Anti-US protesters funded by pro-China tycoon mobilize as first bombs fall on Iran:
All of this begs the question of why Mandami is not , at a minimum, not required to take ,under oath , if he committed to the United States or Islam? What does he care more about?
Same for most of the Democratic Congressional caucus.
And it they can't affirm "American first" then how can they in good conscience continue in Congress?
Re: "We may soon find out if the CIA’s fears of sleeper cells in the United States, established because of Joe Biden’s open borders program, are real."
It certainly seems to be the case.
Back in 1979, I don't recall seeing or hearing about anyone in the US celebrating the Islamic Revolution in Iran.... I'm sure there were, but it was a tiny minority.
I saw a political cartoon in which protesters were trading in their Venezuela and "Free Palestine" signs for "new" "No War with Iran" signs. A pity these same people weren't all that upset when the Iran Revolutionary Government were massacring hundreds of their citizens who were protesting THEIR government.
I shudder to think what America will look like when all of these indoctrinated government schools' students come of age and to power. We Republicans better take the TIME to get educated, involved and, especially, vote to keep these radicals out of office. This is no game, folks, these people HATE America. And if we don't stand up and fight for America, it will be no more.
Nan, you win for most ironic comment of the day. "We Republicans better take the TIME to get educated." THAT is hilarious!!! Did you know that a lack of education is the most predictive factor of whether someone is a Trump supporter? It is a more prognostic factor than gender, age, race, income, or location. As Orange Jesus himself says, "Smart people don’t like me."
No, it is your lack of understanding as to who supports the President that is the issue. If you believe that all Trump supporters are uneducated, you are seriously incorrect.
As a supposedly educated man (since against Trump) you should know enough not make a definitive statement about Trump supporters. Many educated people do not have college degrees, answer polls, or limit themselves to only what is available at liberal universities and there are many types of “educations.” So far, from just protests alone, I would certainly question not just the education but the intelligence of many with those vaunted degrees and from having to work with many with them over the years I must admit not impressed anyway. That the left seems to think that there is only one way to see, feel or think about things is in itself not very smart. We all come from different backgrounds and experiences, what is the phrase “walk a mile in my shoes” first. That you feel the need to often claim to be superior to “Trump” voters simply because of “an education” speaks of insecurity and a when all else fails reply rather than a specific response to a difference of opinion. I will say we are all human tend to use “all” too much.
Not true! I know a lot of highly educated people that voted for Trump cuz they didn't want Harris! It isn't are they educated but indoctrinated! Any Democrats I talk too spouts talking points but Republicans I talk to have more thought out comments!
Your data comes from CNN? Really? My data comes from those I talk to! My sample may be smaller than a bias news outfit but it's real! Your original response was that Trump voters were uneducated! Education isn't a degree, it a mind that can think on its own! The indoctrinated are told what to think not how to think ergo, no thought of their own!
Seriously, what is wrong with you MAGAs??? The data is not "from CNN" - it was cited in an article posted on CNN. Do you not understand the difference between data and anecdote??? Here is another article, NOT from CNN.
ps. My original response was that educational level is a stronger predictor of voting behavior than gender, age, race, income, or location. The lower one's educational level, the more likely he/she is a Trump supporter, no matter what your friends say.
Sorry but you are assuming educational level and degree level mean education! Not true! The reason you assume by your standards education degree probably does equate to more leftist voters cuz the higher the degree, the more those folks spent in the indoctrination machine ergo: Marxist voters! I rest my case!
Good Morning People wow Erick you really stirred up a shit storm this morning reading all the comments today makes me wonder how many Americans we still have in America God Bless the USA the Greatest country on earth
Time to round up and deport all those who identify as supporters of Islamic countries and Progressives and send them to a Middle Eastern or North African country of their choice. Then, they can live under the religion/regimes they so want to fight for. BUT, they can never come back. Peace will return here at home and those countries will “teach” to these people as their “freedoms” are crushed under the reality of what they didn’t understand .
If the FBI is not currently knocking on some of these people’s doors then why have a FBI? These American citizens are a disgraceful lot and should be exposed and treated with complete disdain by all.
Every time I hear about the ridiculous white women championing some stupid “ cause”, I think “ Well then, go live your cause. Wear a hajib, or invite an illegal into your home to live, give away your savings, etc.” Phony posturing.
Excellent column this morning. Long time coming: Marxist-Leninism is an insidious disease that, having now captured the Democratic Party, remakes it as an Anti-American party. Republican campaigns need to start hammering on the core fact that the other party is no longer an American party at all...
All jobs have their repetitive or monotonous moments, but how does Erick never tire of returning to the same fear-based propaganda??? Inflate the threat. Blur distinctions. Cast half the country as suspect. End with a triumphant flourish. It's a full-throated performance of MAGA alarmism delivered from his knees. Here's how it works as of late.
First, Erick spotlights the most extreme quotes he can find - a radical activist, a campus group, a loud socialist online - and then not-so-subtly swaps labels so they stand in for “the Left” or the entire Democratic Party. There’s no evidence that party leaders or even mainstream Democrats endorse these views or that they reflect majority opinion. Proximity becomes proof. The margins become the face of millions. It’s efficient rhetoric, but it’s wholly without support.
Next, Erick justifies military actions in Venezuela and Iran because people cheered when despots were eliminated. Unfortunately, applause isn’t a legal or moral standard. If cheers make an action right, then any unpopular leader anywhere becomes fair game. I vote that we do Trump's besties Putin and Kim next. In fact, perhaps Orange Jesus should begin with himself!
Finally, dissenters are reminded they’re lucky Trump isn’t a true authoritarian - because if he were, protests would be crushed. This is framed as proof of his respect for freedom. In reality, it’s a warning disguised as reassurance. It suggests rights exist not as guarantees, but as indulgences granted by a restrained strongman. Or, in this case, an earthly savior for the MAGA faithful.
David, that question is far too broad for a comment thread - serious policy discussions deserve more space. But morally speaking, I try to align with the character and teachings of Jesus, not with any Republican rebranding of Him.
If we’re appealing to the character of Jesus, then how we speak matters greatly. Charity and humility should shape our tone - especially toward those we oppose. Jesus said to love our enemies.
No. Just the biblical version. I prefer policies that tend to prioritize care for the poor and marginalized, mercy and restorative justice, peacemaking over aggression, generosity toward the vulnerable, and integrity in public life grounded in truth and compassion rather than power.
No one disagrees with caring for the poor, pursuing peace, or grounding public life in truth and integrity. The real debate is how those principles are prudently and justly applied in a fallen world.
Oh I’m seeing plenty of “normal” Dems wishing for America’s failure and giddy with delight for each troop death or each military accident. Many, not all, on your side are mentally ill and hate our county unless they run it. The Dems in VA are showing if your side has power they will rule with an iron fist. Weird people who claim to embrace LGBTQ and women’s rights, but just love Islamic extremism and immigrant criminals. Your side is not friendly to freedom, liberty and the rule of law. Trump will be gone soon, but your side will be just as hateful and spiteful to the next GOP person in line. You guys have serious problems.
The Republican party is the only one that tried to violently overthrow a free and fair election. Then, to erase any doubt as to where y'all stood, once back in power your president pardoned the people who did it and were convicted of sedition. Don't take my word for it. Ask Mike Pence.
The world’s demon savages, and dare say the netherworld’s demon savages, have friends on the Left. And the Left has no problem displaying their support and union with them. The Left is telling us who they are, no need to guess. They wish us, the USA, their fellow citizens, all God fearing people, nothing but ill will. The time is over for petty squabbles and nitpicking. Focus should be on the prime enemy and not on one another.
If I might take a slightly different tack. This is what happens when a president doesn’t follow proper processes and laws that ensure we hear from the opposition. When he acts unilaterally, so does the opposition, and he has empowered them to do so.
That being said, I’ve said it before: no other president would have done this (hold Iran accountable by military force) and no Congress would have authorized it. So when the choice becomes “do it anyway” and suffer these consequences, Trump better make sure we win and decisively. I hope we do. Then we can have Congress bless it.
What "proper processes and laws" did the President fail to "follow"?
"All the helicopters are in the Middle East...." This is just an incredibly apt quote. Too bad so few will appreciate its original context. Nice. Just, nice.
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A few quick comments:
This has come about due to October 7th and its aftermath, including the experience Israel has dismantling these terrorist structures and a NO MORE mindset. Of course, Trump is, himself, emboldened by his success in Venezuela. He probably sees the interconnectedness of Iran, China, and Russia.
Now if he'll be tougher on Putin!
Mossad created a Farsi Telegram so Iranians can post
According to General Jack Keane, one Arab nation is involved in operations now (probably Saudi- they were furious) and 2 others are preparing to.
UAE closed the Iranian embassy.
I was glad to know Rubio contacted the Gang of Eight on Friday, per the War Powers Act requirements.
I originally saw this on FOX:
Anti-US protesters funded by pro-China tycoon mobilize as first bombs fall on Iran:
https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/anti-us-protesters-funded-by-pro-china-tycoon-mobilize-as-first-bombs-fall-on-iran/article_329ce8d5-2b6a-504d-875f-fc9c85d920b2.html
All of this begs the question of why Mandami is not , at a minimum, not required to take ,under oath , if he committed to the United States or Islam? What does he care more about?
Same for most of the Democratic Congressional caucus.
And it they can't affirm "American first" then how can they in good conscience continue in Congress?
Today’s Bible reading 😉
Psalm 9
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart;
I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.
2 I will be glad and exult in you;
I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
3 When my enemies turn back,
they stumble and perish before your presence.
4 For you have maintained my just cause;
you have sat on the throne, giving righteous judgment.
5 You have rebuked the nations; you have made the wicked perish;
you have blotted out their name forever and ever.
6 The enemy came to an end in everlasting ruins;
their cities you rooted out;
the very memory of them has perished.
7 But the Lord sits enthroned forever;
he has established his throne for justice,
8 and he judges the world with righteousness;
he judges the peoples with uprightness.
9 The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.
10 And those who know your name put their trust in you,
for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.
11 Sing praises to the Lord, who sits enthroned in Zion!
Tell among the peoples his deeds!
12 For he who avenges blood is mindful of them;
he does not forget the cry of the afflicted.
13 Be gracious to me, O Lord!
See my affliction from those who hate me,
O you who lift me up from the gates of death,
14 that I may recount all your praises,
that in the gates of the daughter of Zion
I may rejoice in your salvation.
15 The nations have sunk in the pit that they made;
in the net that they hid, their own foot has been caught.
16 The Lord has made himself known; he has executed judgment;
the wicked are snared in the work of their own hands. Higgaion.Selah
17 The wicked shall return to Sheol,
all the nations that forget God.
18 For the needy shall not always be forgotten,
and the hope of the poor shall not perish forever.
19 Arise, O Lord! Let not man prevail;
let the nations be judged before you!
20 Put them in fear, O Lord!
Let the nations know that they are but men! Selah
Re: "We may soon find out if the CIA’s fears of sleeper cells in the United States, established because of Joe Biden’s open borders program, are real."
It certainly seems to be the case.
Back in 1979, I don't recall seeing or hearing about anyone in the US celebrating the Islamic Revolution in Iran.... I'm sure there were, but it was a tiny minority.
Look at how that tiny minority has grown today...
I saw a political cartoon in which protesters were trading in their Venezuela and "Free Palestine" signs for "new" "No War with Iran" signs. A pity these same people weren't all that upset when the Iran Revolutionary Government were massacring hundreds of their citizens who were protesting THEIR government.
Deport, deport, deport. Not necessarily grille cooks at the local restaurant, but every muslim.
My guess is we still have a few helicopters lying in wait.
I shudder to think what America will look like when all of these indoctrinated government schools' students come of age and to power. We Republicans better take the TIME to get educated, involved and, especially, vote to keep these radicals out of office. This is no game, folks, these people HATE America. And if we don't stand up and fight for America, it will be no more.
Absolutely agree with you....America is in imminent danger and if we do not realize this, future generations are at risk
Nan, you win for most ironic comment of the day. "We Republicans better take the TIME to get educated." THAT is hilarious!!! Did you know that a lack of education is the most predictive factor of whether someone is a Trump supporter? It is a more prognostic factor than gender, age, race, income, or location. As Orange Jesus himself says, "Smart people don’t like me."
No, it is your lack of understanding as to who supports the President that is the issue. If you believe that all Trump supporters are uneducated, you are seriously incorrect.
Dan,
No, that is not what I believe. I believe that the majority of Trump supporters are well educated
RV
Rachel, unfortunately the data says differently. See links in other responses (if you'd like to be the rare MAGA who educates herself)
As a supposedly educated man (since against Trump) you should know enough not make a definitive statement about Trump supporters. Many educated people do not have college degrees, answer polls, or limit themselves to only what is available at liberal universities and there are many types of “educations.” So far, from just protests alone, I would certainly question not just the education but the intelligence of many with those vaunted degrees and from having to work with many with them over the years I must admit not impressed anyway. That the left seems to think that there is only one way to see, feel or think about things is in itself not very smart. We all come from different backgrounds and experiences, what is the phrase “walk a mile in my shoes” first. That you feel the need to often claim to be superior to “Trump” voters simply because of “an education” speaks of insecurity and a when all else fails reply rather than a specific response to a difference of opinion. I will say we are all human tend to use “all” too much.
Not true! I know a lot of highly educated people that voted for Trump cuz they didn't want Harris! It isn't are they educated but indoctrinated! Any Democrats I talk too spouts talking points but Republicans I talk to have more thought out comments!
Uhhhh....but it IS true. You are sharing anecdotes, not data:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/14/politics/the-biggest-predictor-of-how-someone-will-vote
Your data comes from CNN? Really? My data comes from those I talk to! My sample may be smaller than a bias news outfit but it's real! Your original response was that Trump voters were uneducated! Education isn't a degree, it a mind that can think on its own! The indoctrinated are told what to think not how to think ergo, no thought of their own!
Seriously, what is wrong with you MAGAs??? The data is not "from CNN" - it was cited in an article posted on CNN. Do you not understand the difference between data and anecdote??? Here is another article, NOT from CNN.
https://www.axios.com/2024/11/07/college-degree-voters-split-harris-trump
ps. My original response was that educational level is a stronger predictor of voting behavior than gender, age, race, income, or location. The lower one's educational level, the more likely he/she is a Trump supporter, no matter what your friends say.
Sorry but you are assuming educational level and degree level mean education! Not true! The reason you assume by your standards education degree probably does equate to more leftist voters cuz the higher the degree, the more those folks spent in the indoctrination machine ergo: Marxist voters! I rest my case!
Good Morning People wow Erick you really stirred up a shit storm this morning reading all the comments today makes me wonder how many Americans we still have in America God Bless the USA the Greatest country on earth
Time to round up and deport all those who identify as supporters of Islamic countries and Progressives and send them to a Middle Eastern or North African country of their choice. Then, they can live under the religion/regimes they so want to fight for. BUT, they can never come back. Peace will return here at home and those countries will “teach” to these people as their “freedoms” are crushed under the reality of what they didn’t understand .
And give them free rides!
☝️👍👏
If the FBI is not currently knocking on some of these people’s doors then why have a FBI? These American citizens are a disgraceful lot and should be exposed and treated with complete disdain by all.
Every time I hear about the ridiculous white women championing some stupid “ cause”, I think “ Well then, go live your cause. Wear a hajib, or invite an illegal into your home to live, give away your savings, etc.” Phony posturing.
Excellent column this morning. Long time coming: Marxist-Leninism is an insidious disease that, having now captured the Democratic Party, remakes it as an Anti-American party. Republican campaigns need to start hammering on the core fact that the other party is no longer an American party at all...
And Marxist-Leninist wing of the Democrat Party has also aligned with radical Islam, the outspoken enemy of Western civilisation.
"Insanity in individuals is rare, but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule" Friedrich Nietzsche
Can’t wait to see all the lefty women start wearing their new hajibs.
Well they have already been wearing keffiyehs, so yeah, why not?
All jobs have their repetitive or monotonous moments, but how does Erick never tire of returning to the same fear-based propaganda??? Inflate the threat. Blur distinctions. Cast half the country as suspect. End with a triumphant flourish. It's a full-throated performance of MAGA alarmism delivered from his knees. Here's how it works as of late.
First, Erick spotlights the most extreme quotes he can find - a radical activist, a campus group, a loud socialist online - and then not-so-subtly swaps labels so they stand in for “the Left” or the entire Democratic Party. There’s no evidence that party leaders or even mainstream Democrats endorse these views or that they reflect majority opinion. Proximity becomes proof. The margins become the face of millions. It’s efficient rhetoric, but it’s wholly without support.
Next, Erick justifies military actions in Venezuela and Iran because people cheered when despots were eliminated. Unfortunately, applause isn’t a legal or moral standard. If cheers make an action right, then any unpopular leader anywhere becomes fair game. I vote that we do Trump's besties Putin and Kim next. In fact, perhaps Orange Jesus should begin with himself!
Finally, dissenters are reminded they’re lucky Trump isn’t a true authoritarian - because if he were, protests would be crushed. This is framed as proof of his respect for freedom. In reality, it’s a warning disguised as reassurance. It suggests rights exist not as guarantees, but as indulgences granted by a restrained strongman. Or, in this case, an earthly savior for the MAGA faithful.
dan, you're very clear about what you oppose, but what do you actually stand for? (Please don't say "Not Trump")
David, that question is far too broad for a comment thread - serious policy discussions deserve more space. But morally speaking, I try to align with the character and teachings of Jesus, not with any Republican rebranding of Him.
If we’re appealing to the character of Jesus, then how we speak matters greatly. Charity and humility should shape our tone - especially toward those we oppose. Jesus said to love our enemies.
I guess the Democrat version then?
No. Just the biblical version. I prefer policies that tend to prioritize care for the poor and marginalized, mercy and restorative justice, peacemaking over aggression, generosity toward the vulnerable, and integrity in public life grounded in truth and compassion rather than power.
No one disagrees with caring for the poor, pursuing peace, or grounding public life in truth and integrity. The real debate is how those principles are prudently and justly applied in a fallen world.
David, you're clearly are unfamiliar with MAGA Jesus.
Oh I’m seeing plenty of “normal” Dems wishing for America’s failure and giddy with delight for each troop death or each military accident. Many, not all, on your side are mentally ill and hate our county unless they run it. The Dems in VA are showing if your side has power they will rule with an iron fist. Weird people who claim to embrace LGBTQ and women’s rights, but just love Islamic extremism and immigrant criminals. Your side is not friendly to freedom, liberty and the rule of law. Trump will be gone soon, but your side will be just as hateful and spiteful to the next GOP person in line. You guys have serious problems.
The Republican party is the only one that tried to violently overthrow a free and fair election. Then, to erase any doubt as to where y'all stood, once back in power your president pardoned the people who did it and were convicted of sedition. Don't take my word for it. Ask Mike Pence.
The Republican Party of which Mike Pence is a member? MAGA and Trump acolytes did, but not the Republican Party.
Dude, I LOVE you unhinged MAGAs! I am laughing so hard that tears are running down my cheeks. Thanks!!!
"Insanity in individuals is rare, but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule" Friedrich Nietzsche
We see where you stand in that, dan.
The world’s demon savages, and dare say the netherworld’s demon savages, have friends on the Left. And the Left has no problem displaying their support and union with them. The Left is telling us who they are, no need to guess. They wish us, the USA, their fellow citizens, all God fearing people, nothing but ill will. The time is over for petty squabbles and nitpicking. Focus should be on the prime enemy and not on one another.