[linedrive]

I am not confused but dazed by the reality we are denying.

I do believe everything Trump says is precisely for Iran (and surrounding Muslim countries) to consume and not the general public. Boots on the ground is the only way.

It’s not a war because we don’t have boots on the ground? When do we call it war? After Trump says the 60 days are actually used up regarding the War Powers Act? I am fairly certain the mid-term elections will occur AFTER any timeline you can create expires the War Powers Act.

I believe Trump is trying to get other Muslim nations to supply the boots on the ground. NATO won’t do it. Saudi gets nuclear power, Turkei gets F-35s, Israel gets Abraham Accords.

Sure, it won’t last but perhaps this is how it is supposed to develop.

[Night Hides Not]

Boots on the ground is the only way.

History tells us it's always been that way. It takes overwhelming public support to put our servicemembers in harm's way. Trump has burned too many bridges, he'll never reach the level of support needed.

Reprising "The Art of the Deal" is not the way to conduct foreign policy and dealing with Islamist regimes.