An underlying motive for Trump to bomb Iran

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4. Along similar lines, I think he couldn't sit by and let Israel do our dirty work

He thinks attacking equals strength, and he couldn't sit by and let Israel look stronger (in his mind) than him. He thinks that makes him look weak.

For decades, Israel has been doing things on our behalf in that region and they take the heat and we can pretend we're not involved or responsible. It's a cynical but clever arrangement.

Donnie doesn't do clever. He has to feel like he's the biggest bully around, and I think he thought bibi was upstaging him, and he couldn't stand that. he had to step in and swing his little dick around so he can feel strong.

All he's done is put a target on us. It may take years, but this will be the basis for another 9/11 at some point.