Monday, March 02, 2026
Rambo?
Trump's militaristic approach to regime change in Iran generates questions about his strategy. He has killed the top leader and several of his henchmen but will that make a difference when real power apparently resides with the Revolutionary Guard? It is not clear at this point in the bombing campaign whether the guard has been destroyed. Secondly, Trump has called for Iranian citizens to rise up and take control of government. They did rise earlier this year and hundreds to thousands were slaughtered in the streets. Dare they do it again when the remnants of power are still willing to kill protestors? Third, as American history has shown time and again, even with boots on the ground, there is no guarantee Trump can establish a democratic government. Bombs are never enough. Is Trump a Rambo president?
Friday, February 27, 2026
Bully
No one likes a bully, but that is what Israel became in its destruction of Gaza. The American public's sympathy for Palestinians reflects Israel's disproportionate response to Hamas' original attacks.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Flipflop
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fought and litigated use of pesticides in agriculture for years, but now with an executive order from President Trump aimed at increasing their production, RFK Jr. is falling in line. Yet another toady flipflop.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Paid Too Much?
At some point one has to ask if bidders have paid too much for assets and don't have the capital left to run them.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Accountable
Associated Press is holding President Trump to account in advance of his State of the Union speech tonight. It's a sorry listing of misinformation and lies.
Monday, February 23, 2026
No Rules
Nations might abide by international law. Cartels don't and Mexico is finding out just how evil they can be.
Friday, February 20, 2026
Because It Is Me.
President Trump is poised to attack Iran without a clear explanation of why he is doing so. It is yet another example of unbridled power. I can do it because I can. It is me. There is little argument that Iran's leaders are dangerous and unsettling in the Mideast but will the American public approve of military action without explanation? We should know by the midterms.
