Digital Puddleglum
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*Suppose this black pit of a kingdom of yours is the only world. Well, it strikes me as a pretty poor one* - Puddleglum, The Silver Chair, by C.S. Lewis
The 57 Republicans who voted No on the amendment to STOP the government from controlling your car. Mark E. Amodei (NV) Don Bacon (NE) Stephanie Bice (OK) Gus Bilirakis (FL) Mike Bost (IL) Ken Calvert (CA) John R. Carter (TX) Tom Cole (OK) Mario Diaz-Balart (FL) Neal Dunn (FL) Chuck Edwards (NC) Jake Ellzey (TX) Randy Feenstra (IA) Randy Fine (FL) Brian Fitzpatrick (PA) Chuck Fleischmann (TN) Vince Fong (CA) Andrew Garbarino (NY) Carlos A. Gimenez (FL) French Hill (AR) Jeff Hurd (CO) Brian Jack (GA) John James (MI) David Joyce (OH) Thomas Kean Jr. (NJ) Mike Kelly (PA) Jen Kiggans (VA) Kevin Kiley (CA) Young Kim (CA) Kimberlyn King-Hinds (MP – Northern Mariana Islands) Darin LaHood (IL) Nick LaLota (NY) Mike Lawler (NY) Frank Lucas (OK) Nicole Malliotakis (NY) Celeste Maloy (UT) Brian Mast (FL) Dan Meuser (PA) Max Miller (OH) Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA) Tim Moore (NC) Blake Moore (UT) James Moylan (GU – Guam) Greg Murphy (NC) Dan Newhouse (WA) Zach Nunn (IA) Hal Rogers (KY) Maria Elvira Salazar (FL) Mike Simpson (ID) Elise Stefanik (NY) Glenn Thompson (PA) Mike Turner (OH) David Valadao (CA) Derrick Van Orden (WI) Rob Wittman (VA) Steve Womack (AR) Ryan Zinke (MT)
The fastest way to end the war with Iran is to actually defeat the regime or make a deal that doesn't defeat the regime but attempts to contain it. The truth is that it cannot be permanently contained for several reasons, including that if a Democrat becomes president, or even an isolationist or establishment Republican, the necessary military force will not be used to ensure compliance because the regime itself is fundamentally and ultimately incapable of honoring a deal given its fundamentalist Islamist ideology. Also, the public will tire of it over a course of years (a forever war) and there will be other enemies that will require some form of attention, thereby requiring our military resources to also deal with them in some form -- perhaps an even bigger foe, like Red China. To defeat the regime requires: 1. continued military operations aimed at obliterating the IRGC and perhaps key dual use infrastructure; 2. continued maximum economic pressure, especially continuation of the blockade; AND 3. arming the people in Iran, a very important and necessary resource (we've done this before during the Reagan administration and I presume the CIA is still up to the task). The president will be criticized regardless of how he proceeds, as the Democrats and their media are rooting for the enemy and hope to gain advantage in the midterms. So, they must be ignored. But a real victory will not only ensure our security from a nuclear-obsessed terrorist regime beyond the Trump presidency (as it won't exist any longer), but the American people will ultimately praise it as victory has a way of focusing the mind and the heart (which should have political benefits as well). I am concerned that waiting for the enemy to come forward with some kind of an offer, which might be framed as a victory, could be problematic. I must caution, however, as I have before, that I am not privy to all the information. And I also underscore that President Trump is never to be underestimated. He is a truly gutsy and great leader. Indeed, he has done more than all previous seven presidents who preceded him combined to deal with the Iranian regime's grave threat. And for this alone he will be remembered long after most of us are gone. That's my 2 cents worth, again.
1913 “trust us” they said. “The federal income tax will only apply to a few people and it won’t be much.” Repeal the 16th amendment.
I don’t know how accurate the reporting is regarding Iran’s supposed new offer to end the war by lifting the blockade, opening the strait and dealing with the other issues later. But all I can say is I understand why Iran would make that offer. I am confident not only would that offer be unacceptable, but it also tells you all you need to know about the true state of play regarding negotiations. This is an offer that ignores the strong positions President Trump has rightfully taken regarding Iran’s nuclear operations and desire to be the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism. To have a successful negotiation you have to have two willing partners. Clearly, if this offer is accurate, Iran is playing games. Mr. President, stick to your guns for the good of the nation and the world. The Iranian regime and their behavior is the problem, not you. wsj.com/livecoverage/i…
@barnes_law Wrong, we Latinos will keep voting Republican because they align with our values: strong borders, deportations, family values that includes two genders, and with Rubio on a 2028 ticket we are all in.
Ilhan Omar gives a history lesson: “The last time the Alien Enemies Act was invoked it was used during World War ELEVEN.”
Every new car in the U.S. will be required by law to have tech that puts constant surveillance on the driver by 2027. AI in your car will determine if you're sober and fit to drive, automatically turning off the vehicle if it determines you're a danger on the road.
BREAKING: Susie Wiles rejected efforts by former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to implement additional Secret Service reforms earlier this year.
Build the White House Ballroom.
