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cab67

(3,730 posts)
17. Like I said a couple of days ago -
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 07:39 PM
Tuesday

it's the stupidity, stupid.

Trump spent much of his first term and a lot of his second treating America's allies like dirt. He's insulted, disrespected, and offended them. He's treated them as a burden more than an asset.

He then starts a war (with Israel, our only ally to think this was a good idea) with a country whose military infrastructure, though minuscule compared with ours, is substantial compared with those of the countries we've attacked since the Gulf War. Anyone with common sense and a map could see that Iran was going to attack US bases throughout the region. It was equally obvious that Iran would close off the Strait of Hormuz. It was so obvious, it might as well have been walking around on a beach wearing a neon sandwich board announcing its reality.

Apparently, people told Trump these things. He didn't think they'd happen, and the brainless wonders in his circle went along with it.

So what does he do now? Beg those allies he's spent so much time bad-mouthing for help.

Never mind the fact that any naval vessel in that area would be highly vulnerable to attack. Never mind that the Strait of Hormuz is narrow enough to preclude naval escort of freighters and tankers. Never mind that Old Colostomy didn't try to build a coalition before the attacks started. I have issues with both Presidents Bush, but they at least made the pretense of trying diplomacy before starting something stupid, and the elder Bush was even successful at it. Trump? We don't need allies. Except that we do. To help win the war that's already been won.

In the future, the definition of "incompetence" in the dictionary will be accompanied by a picture of Trump.

May his presidential portrait never be displayed at the White House. That would besmirch the building and all it's represented.

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;-{)....... Goonch Tuesday #1
What in hell did TSF expect? greatauntoftriplets Tuesday #2
He thought he'd be greeted as the conquering hero. COL Mustard Yesterday #42
bullies who treat people like dirt often do not get the responses they expected lol msongs Tuesday #3
Colin Powell: LakeVermilion Tuesday #4
Poor Lindsey. Trying to pleasure the big boy only being told it ain't working. erronis Tuesday #5
I think I threw up a little.... COL Mustard Yesterday #43
Nobody wants to get drawn into this quagmire Pisces Tuesday #6
Most other countries are COL Mustard Yesterday #44
Shut the fuck up, Lindsey, you oily little turd... GiqueCee Tuesday #7
solid post GC....Graham is such an utter shit stain democratsruletheday Tuesday #29
Astonishing Lack of Self Awareness by 2 grown men. delisen Tuesday #8
He's begging for help in an illegal war he started without consulting them. thought crime Tuesday #16
The worst part of this is that Chump has no friends, and he doesn't realize that HE's the REASON why FakeNoose Tuesday #18
These countries are not victims of repeated domestic abuse BattleRow Tuesday #30
I think IT is finding out that the only people afraid of him are the Congressional Republicans. LoisB Tuesday #9
I doubt the majority of them are afraid. I think they are happily enabling and even directing him. chowder66 Tuesday #12
Could be. LoisB Tuesday #23
Fucking idiots Solly Mack Tuesday #10
Trump says fuck you. Then he says unfuck you. Then he says help me and fuck you. twodogsbarking Tuesday #11
Then gets angry when they tell him to go fuck himself. thought crime Tuesday #13
They can both go fuck themselves durablend Tuesday #14
Europe needs to arm itself Johnny2X2X Tuesday #15
Agreed popsdenver Tuesday #34
Like I said a couple of days ago - cab67 Tuesday #17
"May his presidential portrait never be displayed at the White House." BumRushDaShow Tuesday #19
Cool, maybe he'll stroke out from rage. Queso Delicioso Tuesday #20
One can hope! 2naSalit Tuesday #24
When someone puts their hand in your pocket, without permission, it's normally called theft. dickthegrouch Tuesday #21
aaaaaaand the blame-shifting has already started Skittles Tuesday #22
Graham and Trump with their kabuki theater bullshit can fuckoff nt BootinUp Tuesday #25
Is Lindsey dead yet? What about Mitch? BigmanPigman Tuesday #26
Oops! Posted a photo of the Emperor with no clothes on? Gosh, Lindsey, try to keep up! Martin68 Tuesday #27
Lindsey was told MW67 Tuesday #28
When someone does the bluff and bluster thing . . . Aussie105 Tuesday #31
One conservative on substack posts usonian Tuesday #32
Hey, Donny, maybe they're just not that into you. tclambert Tuesday #33
Alliances made on the idea of defense, not offense! MustBeTheBooz Tuesday #35
Good VanceFan Tuesday #36
How can he hear drumpf at all? Takket Tuesday #37
Each and every day, he is more obtuse and clueless than the day before. Marie Marie Tuesday #38
STFU, Lindsey... You know how the PEDO Bully Cha Yesterday #39
As is always, he ruins everything he touches. Get rid of the mf'r, gop. It's over! C Moon Yesterday #40
"I have never heard him so angry in my life." LudwigPastorius Yesterday #41
That's what happens when NAZIs start an illegal, unnecessary and disastrous war. Kid Berwyn Yesterday #45
The Art of the Squeal. nt City Lights Yesterday #46
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