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@Real_RobN he was around during neo-con years. neocons did a lot to undo greatness of US. the first thing we should have done after 9/11 is pass SAVE not the Patriot Act... back then Trump likely identified as Democra before uniparty turned dems into neo-libs
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John Thune, in his own words—served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997–2003 and has been a U.S. Senator since 2005, with his current term running through 2029. He is the Senate Majority Leader (since 2025) and has held GOP leadership roles since 2009. That’s thirty fucking years by 2029.
The U.S. national debt in 1997 was approximately $5.4 trillion.
The U.S. national debt in 2026 is approximately $38,862,000,000,000.
In other words, when he reaches his daddy’s age—Mitch McConnell in the Senate—the U.S. government will be utterly bankrupt.
Now, what kind of Republican praises BLM, mourns the death of a criminal who overdosed on fentanyl, and blames the very people who protected him?
Or better yet, what kind of leader endorses a coup d’état—a color revolution?
Across X right now, you can feel two things at the same time: Americans are exhausted from 50 years of the same war sales pitch… But they’re also noticing that this time the strategy looks different.
To understand what’s happening right now, you have to look at it by generation - because every generation experienced American wars differently.
The consistent doctrine for 5 decades
For about 50 years, every administration basically sold military action the same way, just with different messaging depending on the audience:
To hawks: Defend American power and leadership
To doves: Promote freedom, stability, humanitarian goals
To the public: Quick, necessary, limited cost
But over time, people noticed something: The wars were rarely quick, rarely cheap, and rarely simple.
That’s where today’s skepticism comes from.
Baby Boomers (born ~1946–1964)
They grew up with Vietnam - stopping communism, domino theory, draft cards, body bags, massive protests.
Then later they saw Gulf War 1991 - quick, decisive, Kuwait liberated, U.S. dominant.
So many Boomers still believe: Military power works, but you have to use it decisively and not get stuck.
Gen X (born ~1965–1980)
They grew up after Vietnam, during the rebuilding of American military confidence.
They saw:
Gulf War 1991 (quick win)
Somalia
Balkans
“Humanitarian interventions”
The rise of the “new world order” idea
Gen X tends to be pragmatic: They saw the military work when missions were clear and short. They also saw missions drift when objectives weren’t defined.
Millennials (born ~1981–1996)
This generation was shaped by 9/11.
They watched:
Afghanistan
Iraq
WMD arguments
Democracy building
20-year wars
Trillions spent
Veterans coming home broken
No clear definition of victory
This is the generation that really became anti–nation-building and very skeptical of foreign wars.
A lot of the isolationist voices online come from this group.
Gen Z (born ~1997–2012)
They don’t remember 9/11. They grew up with:
Drone strikes
Syria
Endless Middle East involvement
Massive U.S. debt
Infrastructure problems at home
Social media showing every war mistake in real time
Their mindset is very simple: “America First means fix America first.”
They are the most skeptical generation about foreign intervention overall.
The isolationist argument (and why it’s growing)
This movement isn’t really anti-military. It’s anti endless wars.
Their argument is:
Iraq cost trillions
Afghanistan lasted 20 years
Thousands of American lives lost
Middle East still unstable
Meanwhile U.S. debt exploded and infrastructure declined
So their position is: Only fight when America is directly threatened. Otherwise stay out.
After the last two decades, that argument is not fringe anymore.
Now why people say this moment feels different
The overall U.S. goal hasn’t changed for decades: Maintain American strength, influence, and global dominance.
What people think has changed is the method:
Hit the threat hard and fast
Clear objective
No nation-building
No 20-year occupation
Neutralize threat → negotiate or leave
Strength first, diplomacy second
Right now, many people feel like this is the first time in a long time that the objective looks limited instead of open-ended.
But here’s the reality check
Every war in history started with limited objectives. Not all of them stayed limited.
That’s why the country is divided right now. Not because people love or hate war - But because nobody wants another Iraq or Afghanistan.
Where America is now
This is the real split in America in 2026:
Not Left vs Right
Not Republican vs Democrat
It’s this: Isolation vs Intervention
Stay out vs Act early
Focus at home vs Maintain global power
And that debate is only going to get louder from here.
Bottom line
America is tired of endless wars.
But America also knows ignoring threats doesn’t make them disappear.
So the real question now isn’t: Should America use military power?
It’s: How fast?
How hard?
And how long?
And that’s the argument you’re watching all over X right now.
@TRUMP_ARMY_ he exposed a whole lot has for sure . I'd give him and his team a B+,or A-. a bit more transparency I guess. I can't imagine difficulty though. comparing to Biden years it's breath of fresh air.
@LeahRain77@5am1am_6 I love it as long as it helps makes cost of gas go down enough and it go to like a post-office of some kind , not direct to houses...
Thoughts on delivery drones ?
Have you seen any where you live ?
New drone delivery system being deployed by Walmart
Walmart said they will have over 270 drone enabled locations by the end of 2027, from Los Angeles to Miami..
@ksorbs the fact that our Ivy league schools aren't having campus wide level protests about this sort of stark inconsistency is why we don't value these institutions as much.
There are 42 states that punish bartenders for over serving customers if that customer breaks the law.
There are 0 states that hold judges accountable for criminals they release breaking the law.
Make it make sense.
@twc_health eating meat, especially meat you didn't hunt yourself. I think bears are healthier than most people and that they eat like 85%+ mostly plants.
@DerrickEvans4WV it's 2026 we can legit grow all the crops here. I saw this old guy grow oranges in Nebraska on YouTube using geothermal energy. there is abundance if we work smart
🚨 JUST IN: Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins addresses concerns over U.S. food supply and domestic farming.
"If we continue to import a lot of our food supply, if we keep losing these farmers and ranchers... we will lose freedom as we know it."
Good morning from South Texas!☕️
Coffee in hand, devotional time, and making a plan for this beautiful day. It’s already 70 degrees and staying in the low 70s.
I’m praying for all the brave souls fighting for our freedoms today.
Lately I’ve been focusing more on gratitude practices, and it’s made a difference in how I start my mornings Instead of rushing through the day, I pause to intentionally recognize the good things, big and small.
This morning I’m especially grateful for my life, my health, and the friendships that bring so much joy and laughter.
Gratitude isn’t just saying “thank you”. It’s a practice. Some days I write down specific things I’m thankful for in a journal. Other times I speak them out loud throughout the day. This shifts my mindset and helps me see blessings I might otherwise overlook.
What are you grateful for this morning?
Today’s reminders: Be kind, lend a hand, be a friend, smile often, and laugh as much as you can.
Wishing you a peaceful and joy-filled day!❤️
WHAT HAS CHANGED ABOUT SPRING BREAK?
Do these people actually go to college?
Spring Break used to mean sunscreen and bad decisions… now it apparently comes with police tape and crime scene markers.
People packed Daytona expecting beach parties… not a real-life episode of “Cops: Spring Break Edition.”
Spring Break in Daytona is supposed to be sunshine, music, and packed beaches. But this weekend the vibe flipped fast. In just 48 hours, multiple shootings turned the party atmosphere into pure crazy.
One minute crowds were walking the strip, the next minute people were running for cover. Shots rang out near bars, on Main Street, and near the beachside crowds. Thousands scattered near Ocean Walk as panic spread.
What was supposed to be a wild Spring Break turned into something else entirely…sirens, flashing lights, and people asking one question: how does a beach party turn into a crime scene this fast?
It's time to fix public school education!
"The Death Of Recess" EXPOSES why public school education is FAILING American children! It's a film on Angel Studios, go watch it!
It’s been widely reported that when Obama chose his VP, he wanted someone who couldn’t outshine him. He picked Biden.
Biden used the same criteria. He picked Harris.
Harris used the same criteria. She picked Walz.
On March 4, Walz sat before Congress answering for $9 billion in stolen taxpayer funds. Rep. Fallon named the reason he was sitting there at all.
Elite accommodation — dominant leaders systematically select successors who pose no threat to their status. Not the most capable. The most deferential. Three cycles of that and the institution loses the ability to produce excellence.
Biden’s decline was an open secret for two years. Staffers hid the polling. Nobody said anything. The ticket went out the door.
Per Catalist post-election analysis:
Democrats lost 22 points with Black voters, 27 with Latinos, 14 with young people. 2012 to 2024.
Three cycles of selecting deference over competence produces that number.
Fallon named it in one line. Political scientists documented it for a decade. Voters ended it in November.