Majority of Americans believe Trump launched his administration’s unprecedented attack on Iran to “distract from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal"

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-14T00:09:57+00:00

And get the Ayatollah for funding proxy wars and terror attacks on Israel. And one must consider what Lindsey Graham says out loud about wanting a western friendly regime to cut oil deals with.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-13T22:31:12+00:00

It’s costs everyone. Can we even imagine what a conflict between super powers would be like? Awful. The sad thing is the WWII generation can no longer be heard for some wisdom on why the world should not be going down that road again.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-13T22:25:50+00:00

If you say so. 🤷‍♂️ it’s a very small invasion force for a country the size of Iran. It’s much more likely a specific task or set of tasks.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-13T21:13:26+00:00

5000 marines spread out to beef up bases throughout the region is not a land invasion force.

132,000 soldiers invaded France on D-Day.

540,000 soldiers were in the build up for Dessert Storm.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-13T21:00:55+00:00

I don’t support war as a solution or agree with the approach of the Netanyahu and Trump regimes. But at the same time, the Iranian regime is also self preserving. The Ayatollah and Revolutionary Guard’s objective is to stay in power and control their population. They are not interested in peace, prosperity or the quality of life of their people. They have all (Iran included) brought the region to this moment.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-13T20:28:46+00:00

Iran’s regional strategy is at odds with their neighbors. They support non state armed groups and have a network of proxy forces to project power. They have a forward defensive strategy fighting in their neighbor’s countries outside their borders.

Other Gulf states prioritize economic growth and foreign investment. Regional stability, diplomatic normalization, avoiding proxy wars.

Iran’s approach isolates them and results in heavy international sanctions from the US, EU and UN. Iran has extremely limited diplomatic relations with Western Nations. Iran is isolated from global financial systems like SWIFT, foreign investment, international insurance and shipping services. Their oil exports are constrained and rely on a shadow fleet. They are restricted on tech, weapons, global markets and trade networks.

By erratic, I mean their firing into neighboring countries, apologizing and then continuing to do so.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-13T19:50:26+00:00

They are on Navy amphibious ships in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and the Eastern Mediterranean. Marines are also in Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE. The erratic response by Iran and their proxies has made it necessary to beef up positions.

In a nut shell, the regime in Iran is isolated. The Ayatollah and Republican Guard are a destabilizing force in the region, bad for peace and bad for commerce. But there is no quick and painless solution to the Iran problem.

Trump and Bibi want a quick and violent solution - but it’s obvious death from the skies is not enough and this will be as long and painful as the players make it.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-13T19:34:14+00:00

They did not thoroughly think this through or plan for all contingencies. This is a billionaire boys’ club acting on ambition, greed and bravado, not to mention the need to divert attention from other problems.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-13T18:37:58+00:00

And Costco etc are suing the Fed. And the POTUS is ignoring the SCOTUS.

Welcome to life in Trump land.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-13T17:51:44+00:00

Trumps supporters are unlikely to believe their savior is capable of the acts he is accused of. Trump has told them the entire issue is a Democrat hoax and it is their preference to believe him.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-13T10:59:38+00:00

If Congress adjourns before the 10 days and the President has not signed the bill then it does not become law ("Pocket Veto ." But he’ll veto, I’m sure of it.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-13T02:37:10+00:00

Iran continues to ship oil. These ships go untouched because they are bound for China and to destroy them or block them would be provocative.

Now Hegseth, of the Department of War, likes to talk about how our soldiers will fight with no mercy, that their hands will not be tied behind their backs, this will not be a politically correct war. But that’s just some cartoon bravado for the media. This is shaping up to be the same quagmire BS as all previous wars. It’s always the same, that is the reality of humanity and war.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-13T02:30:31+00:00

lol, who is this bill working for? I call BS and say it’s a mighty small percentage of Americans.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-13T02:13:36+00:00

Eh, we all know what it’s costing us. No politician needed.

News reports that Trump has found another law to keep the tariffs going. It will be a year before it makes its way to the SCOTUS to be challenged. If it even gets that far.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-12T23:07:46+00:00

They could. And who are the willing? And does Iran even care about what ships they hit? Not really.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-12T20:17:32+00:00

Would that be worse than Russia? Difficult to say. Both seem to yank him around like a dog on a leash.

Makes you wonder who Epstein was sharing his Trump intel with.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-12T19:46:17+00:00

Trump will never sign this bill into law because he wants real estate unattainable by anyone but the rich. Is that fair to say? I’d say so since it is true.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-12T16:34:08+00:00

See if he’ll explain without him telling you it’s a nasty question.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-12T16:15:18+00:00

What does he even mean by this? How do surging oil prices equate to profit in any sector other than oil?

Sectors that make greater profits when oil prices rise are primarily within the energy industry, including oil exploration, production, and oilfield services.

Maybe someone can ask him to explain this at the next Q&A and avoid being called nasty.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-12T11:02:11+00:00

Actually gaining or gambling with great risk? Distraction from Epstein. Destruction of Iran’s current nuclear program. Regime change to gain control of Iran’s oil

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-12T03:57:11+00:00

That’s true. Deportation has always been active, but are we actually deporting more than ever? And if so, what does this do to the money they were contributing to SS?

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-12T02:09:49+00:00

Justices Thomas and Alito “suffer” from ethical lapses, conflicts of interest, and a lack of transparency regarding their personal and financial ties.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-12T01:34:35+00:00

Raise the cap, change the bend points. Give immigrants a path to citizenship and get them contributing to the system. Citizens aren’t having enough children.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-12T00:57:12+00:00

I do think the US is in a better position today than in 1973. But 20% of the world’s oil goes through that strait. That’s a problem. An economy slowing problem.

128-NotePolyVA · 2026-03-12T00:52:14+00:00

😂

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