its hard to know where to start because it was one thing. I said we put the Mullahs in power in the 50s, instead of saying the Shah. I even admitted to being wrong, so its not likely I am burying my head and refusing to acknowledge where I was wrong, like you on Chamberlain not wanting a new war in 1941.
you realize the war is still on going right? its not over, until then its impossible to speak towards any of that. at this point in Afghanistan I am pretty sure al qaeda was pushed back to the mountains, and somewhere near Iraq there was a "Mission Accomplished" banner flying.
the border crossing fix is only temporary. Trump could support and help push thru legislation to change that flood to avoid future problems. but he isn't because he isn't actually changing the game.
you really think the tariff income in 2026 is going to be 300%, or within a reasonable percentage of that, more than 2025? before the refunds that was a tall ask, now after the tariffs I see it as pretty much a mathmatical impossibility.
Russia's influence was already gone. Trump hasn't done anything to reduce China, if anything they got more influence due to Trump's tariffs pushing nations TO china.
once again, the US doesn't not control ALL the major choke points. you couldn't even point to a single one we have noticeably increased OUR control of.
Panama is less Chinese, not more American.
Hormuz WAS open, now its closed.
seriously what choke point do we control?
dude we have been displaying our power for the better part of 3 decades. anyone who hasn't noticed it now is too stupid to appreciate it now.