OlDawg

According to the article in the WSJ I posted above, Senate Republicans have—apparently—finally had enough.

Many older folks (not the only ones, but more susceptible) are easily fooled by AI. AIPAC aligned ads falsely portrayed Massie in numerous ways. They didn’t vote for Gallrein because they knew what he stood for because they never even heard him debate or campaign. He was an unknown who said he would do whatever Trump wanted, and reinstate the draft. Yes. Money made a big difference.

The voters that voted for Gallrein didn’t care that he wanted to bring back the draft. They didn’t care he was a rubber stamp for Trump. The majority of Gallrein’s voters were white, 56+, and fairly well off financially. Everyone under 56 went big for Massie. With the demographics in KY-4, 56 and unders outnumber those 56 and above. That tells me the Boomers turned out to vote, and the younger crowd didn’t. Incidentally, other articles point out that older folks are the only group that still believes the U.S. should always aid, support, and believe Israel unconditionally. Younger folks are a little more skeptical. [Hidden Content]

Good WSJ article about tension between Senate Republicans and the White House. [Hidden Content]

Regardless of our assistance, and the IDF's tech, they still only field manpower of around 660,000. Iran fields manpower of almost 1.2 Million. Israel can't commit the entire strength of the IDF manpower to Iran. That would leave them open to their north. They can't do it alone. Interesting numbers for those interested. I can guarantee our folks are aware of this information. Problem is, I think Iran's resolve was severely underestimated. You can't negotiate with crazy. (You can select from various different categories and countries.) Global Firepower - 2026 World Military Strength Rankings EDIT: A side-by-side comparison between Israel and Iran from the above link. [Hidden Content]

Try almost $3500. Yes, we get some back. But, the bill for the privilege of having a card is still over $2000/mo. That's for a spouse who has a condition where there is no treatment or cure. But, I want coverage in case she falls ill due to the common side effects of pneumonia, falls/broken bones (which she just had Monday), choking, etc. Her Botox shots to try and help with her palsy run $5000 a pop.

This is all theater. There's no way there will be enough votes to override a POTUS veto.

Agree also. Used to see people promised food, and then bussed in. Not sure if that still happens or not.

Any person who is concerned about election integrity, is for voter ID and/or the SAVE Act, should also be against allowing any organization that primarily lobbies for a foreign power to contribute to political campaigns. This should be as common sense as voter ID.

Another Wednesday morning Trump tantrum. I’m at the point I just don’t think he can help himself. [Hidden Content]

My honor, and thank you.

They should love most POTUS’s (or is it POTI)? lol They generally receive over $6 Billion/year in military aid, and have for as long as I can recall. We basically built their vaunted Iron Dome. They have acted as a frontline buffer for us.

Maybe so. But, you can bet POTUS is watching them. He even knew his rating in Israel. So, they do affect policy.

Trump is a populist with some conservative leanings in social areas. Not in fiscal or government overreach areas. Nothing wrong with that. But, that’s what he is. I vehemently disagree with his taking stakes in multiple private companies. That’s socialism. But, that’s me. He has other policies that I do agree with. Typical of any POTUS I can remember as far as my views. Too much government ownership to me though. Very slippery slope.

I don’t remember if a Fox poll ever predicted a Hilary landslide or not. I would say probably not. But, I’d be lying if I said I remembered off-hand.