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Prof Pape's View Of The Long Term
Yesterday I listened to Professor Robert Pape present his view on the long term outlook for Trump’s war on Iran.
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War Or What?
We’ve been busy with some medical appointments over the last few days—nothing serious, but time consuming.
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All Over But The Crying?
The news this morning—the Wednesday after TACO Tuesday—is that Iran has seized two tankers that were trying to evade Iran’s blockade of Hormuz.
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An Indefinite Ceasefire? What's That?
Just yesterday, I speculated that Trump’s room for maneuver has been exhausted and that he’s attempting to set up some sort of TACO:
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The Coming Disaster--World Economy Edition
I’ve been harping on this theme for a while.
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Prof Pape: The 'Ceasefire' Is Working!
Just not the way most people think ceasefires are supposed to work.
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Trump Looking To TACO Finally?
This morning I quoted Professor Pape to the effect that there appears to have been a subtle but significant shift in the terms of discussion regarding…
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Trump: I Am Not A Stooge Of Israel!
What PR genius convinced Trump it would be smart to tweet this from his isolation in the White House?
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Trump In A Box
Colonel Jacques Baud put it well, speaking to Danny Davis: Trump thought he’d have a quick victory against Iran, but instead he got a quick defeat.
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Things To Think About--War, Politics, Money 4/19/26
A lot of people talk about not voting, and I’ll admit I’ve been tempted in that direction lately.
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Trump About To Double Down On Failure
That’s the betting—more bigger war tomorrow.
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Who's On First?
How’s this for a concept?
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