LAMP @ #3

why did they cast those votes

$$$$$$$$$$

That's probably true. Trump has been playing "Eeny, meeny, miny, moe" with his choice of targets for weeks.

He thinks it keeps people confused as to what he's really going to do.

Moving the aircraft carriers to Iran was a dead giveaway.

Now we're wondering if those big ships can make a U-turn or do they have to back out in reverse gear.

Trump is a failure at projecting himself as a great leader. He tries, but everything he touches dies on the vine.

Amazing that he can't see himself as the world sees him.

Just a big, fat laughingstock whose only claim to fame is how much money he has bilked for himself and his family out of the presidency.

Trump shared a re-post from a group who claim they are in close coordination with the White House.

Yeah (LOL), I'm sure they are.

His "grunts" are hard at work.

Amazing how shallow Trump is. Who da thunk it.

Iranian strategery is to hit civilian sites in Dubai

Isn't Dubia the premier tourist megacity where son-in-law Jarad Kushner is building a new Trump Tower?

It would be a shame if an Iranian missile hit that civilian site./s

MODER8 @ #117

"If Iran does have any sleeper cells in the US, I would expect them to be activated."

The New York City Police Department agrees with you. A news report about suspected Iranian Sleeper Cells (Assassination) have been present in NYC for a long time.

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.

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

Now I wonder how Mr. Putin is going to feel about this "regime change."

I read recently that Russia is heavily invested (almost $20 Billion) in Iran's energy programs, not to mention lucrative contracts for Russian oil companies to pump in Iran's oil fields.

Then there's that joint 20 year pact (Year 2025) called a Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with key security elements focuses on deepening military, intelligence, and defense industry cooperation to counter Western sanctions.

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.

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.

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

The United States is now officially at war!

"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.

That they have, DOC. That they have.

Mike Johnson: "It would be the end of the Trump presidency ...."

Good job of making our point. Thanks for the plug. LOL

The country says that's exactly what they want to happen.

A desperate plea for help. He must feel like he's sinking in quicksand and the end is nigh.

TRUMP CRIME FAMILY

"Charles Kushner, a real estate developer AND FATHER OF JARED KUSHNER, pleaded guilty in 2004 to 18 federal counts, including tax evasion, witness retaliation, and illegal campaign contributions. He was sentenced to two years in prison, serving 14 months before being released in 2006. President Trump issued a full pardon in December 2020. In 2025, he was confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to France."

Department of Justice (.gov)

That should ruffle some feathers.

QCP

We still don't know if the "promise" was a quid pro quo verbal agreement with Cannon . . . or something she hoped she could achieve by demonstrating her unwavering devotion to Donald Trump.

Or was it made up out of whole cloth because it seemed to "fit" (with ample evidence) Trump's modus operandi.

NIXON

How do you spell PROOF?

Rumors, inuendo and personal opinions about a promise of a seat on the Supreme Court won't hold up in court.

It's going to take a majority with a conscience in the Senate to rid the judicial system of this miscreant. If Trump nominates Cannon, the Senate has the only personal opinion that counts.

Trump does have a history of using and abusing his most ardent female supporters. Her fate may be determined on whether Jack Smith can get her ruling overturned on appeal by the 11th Circuit. The odds are Smith will succeed, based on Cannen's opinion that Jack Sith's appointment as Special Council was unconstitutional and therefore, illegal.

If Cannon gets overturned that's the point when Trump will throw her on the scrap heap. Maybe not immediately but, esentially, her career will be in the dumpster.

If you all recall, Trump doesn't like losers.

I have a doubt. I doubt that even if Alito resigned today Trump would still not be able to browbeat enough Republican Senators to confirm Judge Cannon.

Some who can are already jumping ship because of Trump's declining approval numbers . . . at last report have dropped into the teens.

Just a thought.

DARDVADER

It's like CORKY said.

Cannon still thinks Trump is going to show his gratitude by appointing her to the U.S. Supreme Court.

But there's only 8 months to go before he loses support in the Senate and she can't get confirmed. Plus, Alito has to be the sacrificial goat.

Trump is walking a fine line and daylight's burning.

Sending a "boat?" (how typical)

It appears that Trump doesn't know the difference between a "boat" and a ship.

Nonetheless, and knowing Trump's penchant for lying when it's easier to tell the truth, my guess is this announcement was made purely for effect. He wants to change his image from a ruthless murderer to a humanitarian.

Too little, too late.

Once again, on topic, it's possible that the Supremes feel that Trump is treating the overthrow of a democratic republic like it's a sprint. The Supremes know, in fact, it's going to be a long and arduous trip.

Therefore, they haven't turned over a new leaf. They only yanked on Fido's choak chain.

IDEPENDANT

Get used to the idea that not all posts are a response to you.

As it was, I barely scanned your post because it was too long and, presumably, boring.