While everyone is focused on the bombing

[choie]

the disastrous cuts to SNAP and Medicaid will be passed and ICE”s kidnappings will continue at full throttle.

We are fucked.

[liberal N proud]

1. Create a diversion

[AllaN01Bear]

8. my thoughts exactly

[gab13by13]

2. SNAP and Medicaid and Medicare and Social Security.

[no_hypocrisy]

3. Not necessarily.

There may be SOME Republicans who will metaphorically ask, "But who will 'bell' the cat?".

HOW WILL THIS COUNTRY PAY FOR A WAR AND ITS AFTERMATH WHEN TAX CUTS ARE BEING GIVEN TO GAZILLIONAIRES?

We can't afford this war even without tax cuts.

[choie]

4. We always find the money to wage war.

Helping people in need not so much.

[no_hypocrisy]

7. Again, not necessarily

Republicans in Congress are apprehensive about re-election in 2026.

This country is not leaning toward coalescing to support a war with Iran. This is not Iraq via 9/11. (USA! USA! USA!)

[berniesandersmittens]

12. Tupac "They got money for wars, but can't feed the poor"

[Walleye]

5. Oh, all of the wealthy who support this should be taxed extremely high

[homegirl]

10. How about to the

DDE (Ike) (R) era, corp and business tax rate of 90%...!!!

[Walleye]

14. We definitely need to raise that tax rate. I remember when things were good back in the 50s and 60s.

Jobs were plentiful, education was free. Those days are gone, gone forever I don’t know.

[Linda ladeewolf]

24. More importantly

They should send their offspring into the wars he’s starting.

[paleotn]

16. Not going to be a war, in the Gulf War sense anyway.

Iran is a vastly harder nut to crack than Iraq, so no boots on the ground. The cost will be Navy and Air Force assets trying desperately to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Good luck with that, and good luck filling your gas tank for less than your monthly mortgage.

[homegirl]

18. Americans will

learn to ride bicycles!

If boots hit the ground-the GOP will bring back the draft!!!

[paleotn]

20. They'd have to.

It's a big country with few viable invasion routes. Really no viable invasion routes. And a populace who generally think we're assholes.

Not like Iraq with its virtual super highway from Kuwait to Baghdad. Anyone who'd even consider it needs to be locked up.

[Kaleva]

6. Will the outcome change if we were focused on cuts to Snap and Medicaid?

[allegorical oracle]

9. Absolutely. If there's one expert grifting skill, it's djt's ability to divert attention. Not only

from the BBBill, but from the deportations, the military occupation of cities, and arrests of gov't officials. Also enhances his own sense of machismo -- he's probably having trouble walking today.

[Timeflyer]

11. Agree. He's a master of distraction. So much sh*t at one time--it's impossible to stay focused on the latest

when the next one will probably be worse. And despair and worry can feel immobilizing. Hard to keep resisting.

[Igel]

22. Actually, the distraction was well done in this case.

We all read about B-2 bombers heading west towards Guam.

Yes, tankers were flying east, and that was suspicious. But most eyes were pointed west.

The tankers were the real information.

Then there was the ambiguous "within 2 weeks" or "maybe as much as two weeks." But 3 days is within 2 weeks, and "maybe as much as two weeks" doesn't rule out 3 days--many reporters read "as much as 2 weeks" as "at least as 2 weeks." Wordsmiths.

Meanwhile ... No leaks.

Didn't think that possible of Trump or Hegseth. Or those under him.

[debsy]

13. IMO, the bombing was, among other things, part of a deal with senate "republicans"

My opinion: Donnie dumpster bombs Iran and this week the senate republicans who were holding out on the big bad bill will now vote yes. And, voila, another win for the global elite. This is being orchestrated by the morbidly wealthy. Everything Donnie does is about money. It would be interesting to track financial maneuvers made by GOP members on Friday.

AI Overview

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Financial benefits from the US involvement in the recent bombings of Iran's nuclear sites are primarily seen in two areas: defense contractors and energy markets.
1. Defense Contractors:
Increased Demand for Military Hardware: The escalating tensions and military actions have triggered a surge in demand for advanced military hardware and cybersecurity solutions.
Boost to Defense Stocks: Companies involved in the production of missiles, drones, electronic warfare systems, and cybersecurity services stand to benefit financially.
Examples: Companies like Lockheed Martin (LMT) and Raytheon Technologies (RTX) are identified as key beneficiaries due to increased defense spending and potential procurement deals.
2. Energy Markets:
Potential Oil Price Spike: The US attack on Iranian nuclear sites is expected to cause a rise in oil prices due to concerns about supply disruptions, especially through the Strait of Hormuz.
Benefit to Energy Contractors: Higher oil prices could be financially advantageous for energy contractors.

[TBF]

15. I'm glad I filled up my tank yesterday -

pure coincidence, but those prices will go up tomorrow (if they haven't already). I live in Houston and I know who makes money off this. Iran Parliament already voted to close the Strait.

[IbogaProject]

17. All this taking from the poor for the wealthy is bad policy

This reverse Robin Hood slows economic activity and will reduce economic growth. This will leave us all with increasing Debt. The wealthy spend more slowly, and often just slowly shuffle the loot amongst their own ilk. The difference isn't a few percent, it's the top 2% can't spend their money once in a year, where the bottom 40% create close to 10 times more economic activity.

[homegirl]

21. The bottom 40%

must learn to buy ONLY absolute necessities, share less frequently used tools with family, friends and neighbors. Shop the thrift stores, make do and do without. Avoid the chain stores and food chains!
Stay at home vacations, visit the museums and attractions where you live!
Use public transportation, walk, ride a bike.
Build your savings account.

If you have garden space, grow your own vegetables and herbs. Plant a fruit tree...

[sweetapogee]

23. first and most important is

pay off debt, in particular credit cards. Redirect your investments into defense, mining and energy sector ETFs and index funds.

[dalton99a]

19. Kick

[Skittles]

25. we're not repukes, we can multi-task

yup

[Runningdawg]

26. Im 65 and newly diagnosed CPTSD and Bi Polar 2

For the past 6 months before I turned 65 I had to rely on Soonercare for health care. They gave me a great team, life was getting better. Until last Friday. No more mental health care for you!! Now Im going cold turkey off all the drugs and life is falling apart. Im afraid Im going to get so crazy someone calls the cops.