OlDawg Posted 17 hours ago Report Posted 17 hours ago 28 minutes ago, Porter said: Yep I sometimes wonder if the powers that be make sure we have to choose from 80 year olds who—understandably—aren’t at the top of their mental capacity, or other easily controlled ‘faces.’ I remember asking my dad before he passed at 87–and still active and President of the Board of a sizeable credit union—if he thought an 80 year old could still handle the tasks required of a POTUS. His answer was quick. “No way in heck.” I know there’s no upper age limit. But, I wonder if there should be… DCT 1 Quote
Porter Posted 5 hours ago Report Posted 5 hours ago Vote on that on a stand alone bill and make politicians own their vote. SMH Quote
baddog Posted 4 hours ago Author Report Posted 4 hours ago Man, what a beautiful day. Think I’ll take the grandkids to one of their favorite places to eat. Quote
thetragichippy Posted 3 hours ago Report Posted 3 hours ago 14 hours ago, Porter said: Yep If Trump is successful in getting Iran to peace and no nuclear weapons, the history books will treat him well. No one will remember 6-8 months of high gas prices..... If he does not, this will be a bad spot on his Presidency. Personally, I used to think Trump made decisions based on his private poll teams assessment on what is popular and what side the majority agrees with. While I still believe that to a point, I truly believe the Iran issue is something he feels needs to be done, and would sacrifice losing house and senate if he can achieve the goal. He feels that strongly about it.....IMO Quote
Porter Posted 2 hours ago Report Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, thetragichippy said: If Trump is successful in getting Iran to peace and no nuclear weapons, the history books will treat him well. No one will remember 6-8 months of high gas prices..... If he does not, this will be a bad spot on his Presidency. Personally, I used to think Trump made decisions based on his private poll teams assessment on what is popular and what side the majority agrees with. While I still believe that to a point, I truly believe the Iran issue is something he feels needs to be done, and would sacrifice losing house and senate if he can achieve the goal. He feels that strongly about it.....IMO I had no problem with Trump doing what he did last summer to Iran when specifically stated that “We obliterated Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities” and chastised anyone who said differently. It’s my opinion that Trump is institutional in making a lot of his decisions. I believe Bibi talked him into this dumpster fire that we’re in right now. As far as losing the house and the senate regardless who’s in charge the debt continues to rise and the bombs continue to drop. I believe we’ve already been conquered from within. Our politicians knowingly are spending us into a financial crisis that is not sustainable. Quote
thetragichippy Posted 1 hour ago Report Posted 1 hour ago 7 minutes ago, Porter said: As far as losing the house and the senate regardless who’s in charge the debt continues to rise and the bombs continue to drop. I believe we’ve already been conquered from within. Our politicians knowingly are spending us into a financial crisis that is not sustainable. I wonder if everyone thought that in World War I and II? I guess back then maybe not, because newspapers and radio/television had such a tight hold on information, they could control the narrative of the day. I did use Grok for some information - in the 1940's (WWII) spending as a share to GDP was about 41-+45% - Recent years it has been around 23% - With that said, I'm ready to end the Iran mission and get back to normal. Quote
baddog Posted 1 hour ago Author Report Posted 1 hour ago 1 hour ago, thetragichippy said: If Trump is successful in getting Iran to peace and no nuclear weapons, the history books will treat him well. No one will remember 6-8 months of high gas prices..... If he does not, this will be a bad spot on his Presidency. Personally, I used to think Trump made decisions based on his private poll teams assessment on what is popular and what side the majority agrees with. While I still believe that to a point, I truly believe the Iran issue is something he feels needs to be done, and would sacrifice losing house and senate if he can achieve the goal. He feels that strongly about it.....IMO Great assessment. No matter what happens, you will always have the naysayers……didn’t happen soon enough, cost too much money, yada yada yada. Trump tried diplomacy to appease the masses. Except for Israel, Trump had no allied help. In fact, some turned their backs on him, but that’s another story. No one has ever told Trump what to do, although it makes great headlines and talking points. Trump is doing what no other administration had the balls to do. People also hated Truman for dropping the bombs. It had to be done. Quote
OlDawg Posted 1 minute ago Report Posted 1 minute ago 3 hours ago, thetragichippy said: If Trump is successful in getting Iran to peace and no nuclear weapons, the history books will treat him well. No one will remember 6-8 months of high gas prices..... If he does not, this will be a bad spot on his Presidency. Personally, I used to think Trump made decisions based on his private poll teams assessment on what is popular and what side the majority agrees with. While I still believe that to a point, I truly believe the Iran issue is something he feels needs to be done, and would sacrifice losing house and senate if he can achieve the goal. He feels that strongly about it.....IMO I think he went in with the noblest of intentions. Whether convinced by outside intel or not is irrelevant. He made the choice. My firm belief is he thought Iran would fold, and collapse early on. He didn't understand the regime, and has recently admitted as much when he backtracked on thinking he could negotiate with them, and called them crazy. He should have known all along. But, many Western minds just don't get it. They can't tie the religious zealot mind to something they can comprehend. Yes. I believe he feels it needs to be done. But, not for altruistic reasons, or even National Security. Now, it's his pride, arrogance, and legacy. He doesn't want the black mark. He wants to be remembered as the POTUS who stopped the terrorist regime and proxies in the Middle East, and this isn't looking good for him. He can't stop now. That being said, round up the C-130's, their escorts & about 4 MOABs, and let it rain. Then, decide if a tactical ground assault in key, specific areas is still required. Quote
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