"In a separate report on Iran's ISNA news agency, the commander of Iran's ground forces Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi warned that "the ground war will be more dangerous and costly for the enemy", adding that "all the enemy's movements on the border are monitored, and we are ready for any scenario".

The US currently has about 50,000 troops in the region."

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We should definitely send in the MAGA Brigade first.... then the America Firsters.

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I lived out in the Forest near Salt Springs for a few years. 5 acres, a few horses. Been to Gator Joe's in Ocklawaha... and Ma Barker's House nearby, lol.

Now I'm on the other side of town, about 15 mins from my happy place:

"Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld is an American academic with a specialty in studying business leadership and management. He is the Lester Crown Professor in the Practice of Management at Yale School of Management, and Senior Associate Dean for Leadership Studies."

He was co-author of an article about an AI study of Trump quotes that noted the absence of any factual ones.

He also insults PT Barnum with a crass comparison, lol.

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BJ is not impressed... unless there is Zero Fraud rather than almost Zero Fraud, then obviously Elections are being rigged!

Because Trump said so, so it's a Fact.

There's Top Ten cities Chart at the link, including places like Myrtle Beach and Spartanburg in SC, St. George, Utah... couple of more in FL.

Lots more traffic here the last few years, but still not as bad as a lot of places. Comparatively mild weather; about an hour to either coast of the Atlantic or the Gulf. Also about that to Orlando (I refuse to drive there!) and less to Gainesville.

Rolling hills, pastures (Horse Country... with International Competitions at the World Equestrian Center) Huge National Forest complete with bears and gators.

Some of the best natural springs in the country in town and nearby. A nice old downtown with dining and artsy events. (I won't mention the Far South GA vibe... receding, but still Swamp Buggy Heaven)

You would hate it, don't move here!

"He commented more than once that, 'You know, Hitler did some good things, too,'" Kelly recalled to The Times.

Kelly said he would usually quash the conversation by saying "nothing (Hitler) did, you could argue, was good," but that Trump would occasionally bring up the topic again.

In his interview with The Atlantic, Kelly recalled that when Trump raised the idea of needing "German generals," Kelly would ask if he meant "Bismarck's generals," referring to Otto von Bismarck, the former chancellor of the German Reich who oversaw the unification of Germany.

"Surely you can't mean Hitler's generals," Kelly recalled asking Trump. To which the former president responded, "Yeah, yeah, Hitler's generals."

Related:

"Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for overwhelming violence' against enemies

Remarks come after defense secretary calls for changes to military's chaplain corps, which had been watered down'"

The defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, prayed during a religious service at the Pentagon that there be "overwhelming violence of action against those who deserve no mercy".

Use this for non-Paywall version

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"In the late 1960s, a new Second Lieutenant (platoon leader) in combat had an incredibly low life expectancy, often cited as roughly two weeks to 30 days.

Within an active firefight, some reports indicated it could be as low as seven seconds. They faced higher risks because they were top targets for enemy snipers."

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Medicare users ratings of their health care?

"Medicare beneficiaries generally report high satisfaction with their care, with 80-90% rating it positively.

Most (92%) over age 65 rate Medicare positively, while 79% of those under 65 with disabilities do. Ratings are based on 1-5 star systems for providers, hospitals, and plans, focusing on quality and patient experience."

- craven vapidity

Jeffybell (think slobberingly overweight Tinkerbell) has that on the Tshirt he wears to match his MAGA hat.

Brave Republicans joined the Lincoln Project as soon as that vile POS was elected.

The rest still kiss his arse constantly, no matter what he does.

Obviously the lies about Trump losing the 2020 Election are.... just as stupid as all the rest of this oblivious X post thread.

Here's more video...

Oh, yes, there's video... 46 secs.

Another Iraq': Nancy Mace Walks Out of Iran Briefing, Warns They' Want Boots on the Ground

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) said on Wednesday she walked out of a House Armed Services briefing on Iran and then warned against the U.S. sending troops into Iran.

Mace posted a string of comments on social media, beginning with, "Just walked out of a House Armed Services briefing on Iran. Let me repeat: I will not support troops on the ground in Iran, even more so after this briefing."

The South Carolina Republican later added, "Washington's war machine is hard at work. They are try [sic] to drag us into Iran to make it another Iraq. We can't let them." She later added:

"I will not support sending South Carolina's sons and daughters to war in Iran. I won't do it.

President Trump has been enormously successful so far.

But we cannot allow the Washington War Machine to turn Iran into another Iraq."

Mace added in another post, "The justifications presented to the American public for the war in Iran were not the same military objectives we were briefed on today in the House Armed Services Committee. This gap is deeply troubling. The longer this war continues, the faster it will lose the support of Congress and the American people."

"Trump Tirades on Iran Grow Sadistic as Crushing Polls Hit

As Trump's rants about Iran grow more vicious, a data analyst explains why the polling on his handling of this conflict is so unusually awful " and is giving him no rally-around-the-flag effect of any kind."

"13.58 EDT
White House insists Iran has not rejected US peace proposal

Asked about reports that Iran has rejected the US 15-point plan to end the war, Leavitt says "they have not" and insisted talks are continuing."

"Based on reports and studies from 2025-2026, the sweeping cuts to international USAID programs overseen by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are estimated to have caused hundreds of thousands of additional child deaths.

Key findings indicate:
Hundreds of Thousands of Deaths: Models indicated that up to 300,000 to 600,000 people died in 2025 due to the suspension of foreign aid, with estimates that roughly two-thirds of these deaths were children."

"Multiple Iranian diplomatic offices shared the government's demands on social media after Iran's state Press TV first reported them, citing an Iranian senior political security official.

The demands include safeguards against future attacks on Iran, the payment of war reparations to the country and a recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

Press TV said the U.S. proposal had been "delivered via a friendly regional intermediary." The Associated Press reported earlier that Pakistan " which has warm ties with both the U.S. and Iran " gave Iran the message.

The U.S. proposal, as first reported by The New York Times and Israel's Channel 12, included Iran's commitment to never pursuing nuclear weapons and dismantling any existing nuclear capabilities."

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Trumpty Dumpty will be lucky to get the Obama Agreement that HE tore up.

Just one more Impeachable Offense.

Our biggest Welfare Queens are billionaires and corporations:

"Trump-Backed Candidate Concedes North Carolina Race

North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger, whom President Donald Trump backed in the Republican primary for the 26th Senate District, has conceded the race to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page."

Religious wackos like Obama?

Perhaps we need more atheist wackos like Stalin?

In Western Culture, atheists actually make quite good Cultural Christians; many of them more naturally leaning towards the actual teachings we have recorded of Jesus than we see from far right politically-motivated Christians-in-name-only.

Cultural Christianity per Tom Holland

Thread already up... Drat that Rogers guy!
(shakes fist)

"Trump casts a mail ballot again in Florida even as he calls the method 'cheating'

The president cast a mail ballot in an upcoming Florida special election, according to county records."