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Friday, February 27, 2026

Panic erupted early Friday morning after the Trump administration issued a rare order encouraging Americans in Israel to "consider leaving while commercial flights are available," sparking speculation that an all-out war may be imminent.

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We will force a vote on Rep. Thomas Massie and my bipartisan resolution to stop Trump from launching an illegal war in Iran next week. This perhaps will be the most consequential vote in Congress on war or peace since the Iraq war vote in 2002.

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-- Ro Khanna (@rokhanna.bsky.social) Feb 26, 2026 at 11:15 AM

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"Our president will start a war with Iran because he has absolutely no ability to negotiate. He's weak and he's ineffective."

Pedo47
November 2011

#1 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-02-27 01:10 PM | Reply

We got their Back.

Pinky Swear.

They should start the War themselves;

Trump has their Back. They have Nothing to Worry About,.. Trump's got this.

He's Really True to his Word.

Will Bibi Believe?

#2 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-02-27 01:12 PM | Reply


#3 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-02-27 01:21 PM | Reply

#4 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-02-27 01:35 PM | Reply

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#5 | Posted by rf4b at 2026-02-27 07:27 PM | Reply

"consider leaving while commercial flights are available,"

That's probably good advice considering the rapid decay in Trump's ability to think or act with any degree of clarity.

Crazy delusions could take control of Trump's meandering thought processes at any time . . . day or night. . . and without warning.

We really are living in the twilight zone while Trump flips and flops around between Iran, Cuba and Greenland, all the while ducking and dodging the Epstein files plus keeping Russia off his back and, at the time, plotting and scheming a way to do a work-around the Supreme Court's decision to cancel his beloved tariffs.

Also add to the above the many plots Trump is hatching to lie and cheat his way around losing the House (a near certainty) and the Senate majority in the midterms.

That a full plate for a newly minted dictator who is trying to run a one-man show with half a brain.

#6 | Posted by Twinpac at 2026-02-28 02:55 AM | Reply

Too late. The control freak for regime change in Iran has already started.

The United States is now officially at war!

#7 | Posted by Twinpac at 2026-02-28 05:34 AM | Reply

Bored of Peace!

#8 | Posted by anton at 2026-02-28 07:08 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"I'm not going to start a war, I'm going to stop the wars."

#9 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-02-28 07:32 AM | Reply

The United States is now officially at war!

#7 | POSTED BY TWINPAC

Who declared war?

Not the People.

Currently only Trumpy is officially at war. Illegally. As usual.

Americans (as represented by Congress) have not declared war on anyone.

#10 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-02-28 09:52 AM | Reply

How many Americans will die for Trumpy's illegal unconstitutional actions this time?

#11 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-02-28 09:55 AM | Reply

Who declared war?

#10 | Posted by donnerboy

The most powerful pedophile in the world.

#12 | Posted by Zed at 2026-02-28 10:11 AM | Reply

DONNER

For your info:

Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, the President can commit U.S. armed forces to hostility abroad for 60 days without explicit Congressional approval, plus a 30-day withdrawal period (90 days total). The President must notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying troops and, if no authorization is passed, remove forces within the 60-day window."

I don't know what it's called when the President short-shifts Congress on the 48 hr. part.

Also, he just blew some positive ongoing negations to smithereens.

And since he didn't give any clear policy initiatives in his speech. it raises suspicions about his real motives . . . other than the fact that he brought in the biggest military armada seen in decades and had to attack so he wouldn't look like the blundering fool that he is.

#13 | Posted by Twinpac at 2026-02-28 10:58 AM | Reply

Twin ...

The War Powers Resolution (WPR) of 1973 does not inherently authorize an attack on Iran; rather, it restricts the President's power to engage in hostilities without congressional approval. While it allows for immediate, short-term military action in self-defense or emergencies, it requires the President to terminate unauthorized actions within 60-90 days.

It's obviously an unauthorized action.

But where is the EMERGENCY?

Were we under attack?

No emergency and we were not under attack so the War Powers act does not actually protect or justify Trumps illegal action.

#14 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-02-28 11:52 AM | Reply

DONNER

I'm aware of all that which is why I question the ulterior motives. BTW, the Senate is going to vote on Trump's actions next week even if the vote is days late and after the fact.

But does it really matter? Trump sidelined the lazy-ass Senate and went rogue a long time ago . . . with their permission.

Now it's time to reap what they sow . . . if Cadet Bonespurs screws this thing up (and he will) and causes this military action to expand beyond regional.

#15 | Posted by Twinpac at 2026-02-28 12:42 PM | Reply

I'm aware of all that which is why I question the ulterior motives. BTW, the Senate is going to vote on Trump's actions next week even if the vote is days late and after the fact.

Me too. And maga thinks that authorizes him but it does not.

That's why I feel it necessary to remind us that the War Powers Resolution does not justify, authorize or protect Trumpy's from the responsibility and accountability for the results of his illegal act of war and unprovoked act of aggression.

And yes it's now up to the Senate to hold him accountable for his crimes.

Unfortunately they don't have a very good track record of doing that. So I am not very hopeful. But I am willing to be surprised.

#16 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-02-28 12:51 PM | Reply

Have we passed the 40T debt level yet? trump 2.0 bankruptcy is coming.

#17 | Posted by Yodagirl at 2026-02-28 01:45 PM | Reply

DONNER

I always expect the worst from this wishy-washy GOP controlled Senate.

Simply, even if they find the courage to vote against Trump's "no-emergency" attack on Iran, they're too yellow-bellied to follow through.

Maybe the Democrats can add this debacle to their 25th Amendment list. Because Trump is nuckin' futs

#18 | Posted by Twinpac at 2026-02-28 02:05 PM | Reply

I also wonder who among the GOP controlled Senate are grateful for a diversion from the 24/7 drip-drip-drip coverage of the Epstein files for fear it's their turn for their own name to pop up next.

I guess the names of a few lobbyists could be added to that list of gratefuls, too.

Or maybe some of Jarad Kushner's associates.

Trump has a lot to cover up. Some of whom would squeal in him to save themselves.

#19 | Posted by Twinpac at 2026-02-28 02:55 PM | Reply

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