I was with you all till "vote blue" part. They have proven they are not worthy of our votes. Vote individual, if you find a good one else don't legitimize it with your vote.
Republicans have control of house, senate, SCOTUS, ignore the rule of law, accepted deporting American and took us to war….should I continue? Are dems without fault? No, but choosing four more years of a wildly incompetent party is madness.
I agree wholeheartedly. The question is if Democrats recognize this and the madness. When are they going to start looking at their own people and put them ahead of Israel. There are a few of them that are doing that and I will support them completely but not if they are taking AIPAC money and asking me for my vote.
You agree but blame democrats? I am 74 years old. I am a democrat committee person. Last year I was a voting poll greeter, poll watcher, food runner for poll workers, and assisted in delivering voting results to the county seat for tabulation. I will do the same this and subsequent years. You can and should be involved. You have no excuse. Stop waiting for DC democrats to match your every whim. Sorry - you have to do better.
I supported gave money to and voted for and encouraged others to vote for Fetterman, in a way I regret it bitterly, the option was Dr. Oz. One wonders if the problem is a bit deeper and not solved by a binary choice between two equally bad candidates, or ones that then pull away the ball like Lucy does to Linus every single time. That is what Biden did, he threw the last Presidential election, or his team did in a variety of ways.
I voted for Fetterman...not happy...but would again vote for him or anyone "blue". The alternative is far worse.
Biden? You're kidding? I predicted in 2023 that Trump would win in 2024 regardless of candidate. Why? authoritarian form of governance was slowly replacing "traditional" center-left. The perception, and I repeat, PERCEPTION that Immigration and inflation were the primary justification to vote for the opposition. (I've done the research)
So, there's a May primary and a midterm in November. What are you doing to help democrats retake the midterms and whitehouse?
There are Americans that cannot name the three branches of government yet are self appointed Israel / Gaza experts. We have United States citizens that are trafficked, abused, beaten, raped and so on. I admit. I am no expert on the Israel/Gaza war.
yes, my wife was just talking with a neighbor who did not know who Pete Hegseth is while she was defending Israel. But in this day and age, ignorance is not an excuse anymore.
Like for breakfast at a hotel, muffins or mueseli, only choice but what if one is gluten intolerant and will get sick from either...
It is the only choice I agree, but I am starting to wonder if that is the way this 'managed democracy' works? I am really starting to wonder. And really, in our electoral system a third party is always a wasted vote in our totally ridiculous electoral system, designed 250 years ago for a small sliver of the East Coast.
Harris rolled over and conceded….. I have numerous evaluations of election fraud… some of them very detailed; further independent organizations have also stated there are issues in many states…not one has done a hand count or verification.
In my feed I have re-stacked several of the studies.
Democrats do not want to do a “trump” and complain…they have rolled over and let trump kick them
Harris rolled over and conceded? What were her choices? Democrats have rolled over and let Trump kick them? What would have you have done to prevent the ass kicking?
Do a trump but Les lying and BS! Harris could have challenged super results and requested hand counts! (If the data I read is half correct, illegal activity would show-up and then other states voting could be hand counted….
Sorry, but I think it's time for Democrats who claim to be public servants to meet the public where they are, not the other way around. Eat the shit sandwich because it's the only choice you have to stay alive and continue to exist in a system that shuts you out of the process is not a choice. It's survival for survival's sake. I will happily vote blue if "blue" gives me a better product than a shit sandwich. Yeah, the other option is cyanide. But that doesn't make the shit sandwich any more palatable.
Not sure what you're getting at here. I'm always up for a spirited debate. But I was just expressing my disappointment in a political party. I simply don't see a need to debate why I choose to feel the way I do about a political party. The "better product" to which I refer would be a party that serves its constituents instead of one that asks them to vote for their candidates because they're not "the other guy." I appreciate your enthusiasm for a debate. But, again, I just don't see the need for one here. I'm disappointed. If you were sad about something in your life, I wouldn't try to debate you about why you are sad and tell you that I have the research to show you why you shouldn't be upset. I would instead try to listen and empathize.
Why blame the DC democrats? Since when does one need “parental guidance” from a DC Democrat? I subscribe to Reuters, pew research, BROOKINGS, AP, WAPO, NY times, and of course, Substack. I attended yet another Democrat meeting last night to discuss methods to elect a Democrat in November. Just a sampling: It takes a lot money, petitions, phones calls, door to door visits. We do not point fingers at DC democrats - WE take responsibility. Can WE count on you to be a vote greeter, poll watcher, food runner for poll workers or maybe assisting in delivering voting results to the county seat for tabulation? Last night I volunteered to call democrats to be poll greeters. I’ve never volunteered for this but I’m excited. Hopefully, I’ve encouraged your active participation in the midterms and 2028. We need help - not finger pointing!
No. I'd go into more detail, but your shield of unbridled optimism seems to be blocking all arguments from reaching you. Your assumptions about my lack of direct participation in the campaigning process tell me all I need to know about your "argument" and the echo chamber in which it exists. I would say that I hate to burst your bubble, but I can't. It seems reinforced with the impenetrable shield of partisan political propaganda. So I'll just bid you a fond farewell on your journey to reform politics from within a system that has abandoned any recognizable form. You can reply to this if it makes you feel all giddy with a false sense of intellectual superiority. I wouldn't want to deny you that warm, fuzzy feeling. But I won't be responding any further. I honestly mean no offense. But your argument has brought me to peak boredom.
Thank you, I like an interview that I should have watched a while ago. My power went out tonight. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Especially the book the gentleman read he wrote. My answer is yes. Please subscribe, ZETEO.
I can’t say that Donald Trump has “lost” militarily, but his demand that other countries participate by escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz suggests that the strategic narrative — and the timing — may be slipping away from him.
If shipping remains stalled while allies remain cautious about joining a U.S.-led naval effort, a simple question emerges: why should they?
Iran has indicated that its restrictions are aimed primarily at U.S. and Israeli-linked vessels rather than global shipping as a whole. Countries such as Japan and Australia, for example, have not been singled out for restriction. In that context, it is understandable that those governments would hesitate before committing naval forces to an operation that could pull them directly into a conflict that does not currently target their own ships.
That hesitation should not be confused with support for Iran. It reflects a basic geopolitical calculation: nations are generally reluctant to enter a military confrontation unless their own interests are directly threatened.
The United States still possesses overwhelming military power in the region. But power alone does not create a coalition. If allies remain cautious while Washington publicly pressures them to participate, the result may be a situation in which the United States retains military strength yet struggles to build the international alignment needed to translate that strength into strategic control of the crisis.
In moments like this, the issue is not simply who has the most military power. The issue is who controls the momentum of the situation. If other nations conclude that the conflict is limited to the United States and Israel, rather than a threat to global shipping, the burden of securing the Strait may increasingly fall on the very country now asking others to step in.
There is also a deeper irony at play. For years, Donald Trump has openly criticized and belittled alliances such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, questioning their value and the commitments the United States has made to them. Yet in a moment of crisis, Washington is now urging many of those same allies to help shoulder the risk.
Alliances, however, are not transactional tools that can be activated only when convenient. They are built over time through trust, shared responsibility, and consistent leadership. When those foundations are weakened, the consequences often become visible not in times of calm, but in moments of crisis — when the call for collective action is met with hesitation rather than unity.
How is it possible to say whether a war is won or lost if there was no aim or objective stated in the first place? How is winning or losing this war against Iran going to be measured?
Trump has been counted out, dismissed, mocked and impeached - twice. He has more lives than a cat. Never, ever count him out. Vote blue, stay focused.
I was with you all till "vote blue" part. They have proven they are not worthy of our votes. Vote individual, if you find a good one else don't legitimize it with your vote.
Republicans have control of house, senate, SCOTUS, ignore the rule of law, accepted deporting American and took us to war….should I continue? Are dems without fault? No, but choosing four more years of a wildly incompetent party is madness.
I agree wholeheartedly. The question is if Democrats recognize this and the madness. When are they going to start looking at their own people and put them ahead of Israel. There are a few of them that are doing that and I will support them completely but not if they are taking AIPAC money and asking me for my vote.
You agree but blame democrats? I am 74 years old. I am a democrat committee person. Last year I was a voting poll greeter, poll watcher, food runner for poll workers, and assisted in delivering voting results to the county seat for tabulation. I will do the same this and subsequent years. You can and should be involved. You have no excuse. Stop waiting for DC democrats to match your every whim. Sorry - you have to do better.
I supported gave money to and voted for and encouraged others to vote for Fetterman, in a way I regret it bitterly, the option was Dr. Oz. One wonders if the problem is a bit deeper and not solved by a binary choice between two equally bad candidates, or ones that then pull away the ball like Lucy does to Linus every single time. That is what Biden did, he threw the last Presidential election, or his team did in a variety of ways.
I voted for Fetterman...not happy...but would again vote for him or anyone "blue". The alternative is far worse.
Biden? You're kidding? I predicted in 2023 that Trump would win in 2024 regardless of candidate. Why? authoritarian form of governance was slowly replacing "traditional" center-left. The perception, and I repeat, PERCEPTION that Immigration and inflation were the primary justification to vote for the opposition. (I've done the research)
So, there's a May primary and a midterm in November. What are you doing to help democrats retake the midterms and whitehouse?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Gbri1jSfIg4
There are Americans that cannot name the three branches of government yet are self appointed Israel / Gaza experts. We have United States citizens that are trafficked, abused, beaten, raped and so on. I admit. I am no expert on the Israel/Gaza war.
yes, my wife was just talking with a neighbor who did not know who Pete Hegseth is while she was defending Israel. But in this day and age, ignorance is not an excuse anymore.
You’re honor, I rest my case. 🤷🏻♂️
In another word AIPAC is my only option and to that I say, hell NO.
Like for breakfast at a hotel, muffins or mueseli, only choice but what if one is gluten intolerant and will get sick from either...
It is the only choice I agree, but I am starting to wonder if that is the way this 'managed democracy' works? I am really starting to wonder. And really, in our electoral system a third party is always a wasted vote in our totally ridiculous electoral system, designed 250 years ago for a small sliver of the East Coast.
trump has lots of ENABLERS in high places; his biggest fraud is stealing the 24 election w/ democratic help
“….stealing 24 election w/democratic help? Explain.
Ok
Harris rolled over and conceded….. I have numerous evaluations of election fraud… some of them very detailed; further independent organizations have also stated there are issues in many states…not one has done a hand count or verification.
In my feed I have re-stacked several of the studies.
Democrats do not want to do a “trump” and complain…they have rolled over and let trump kick them
Harris rolled over and conceded? What were her choices? Democrats have rolled over and let Trump kick them? What would have you have done to prevent the ass kicking?
Do a trump but Les lying and BS! Harris could have challenged super results and requested hand counts! (If the data I read is half correct, illegal activity would show-up and then other states voting could be hand counted….
If you felt that strongly, you should have contacted the Harris camp.
Sorry, but I think it's time for Democrats who claim to be public servants to meet the public where they are, not the other way around. Eat the shit sandwich because it's the only choice you have to stay alive and continue to exist in a system that shuts you out of the process is not a choice. It's survival for survival's sake. I will happily vote blue if "blue" gives me a better product than a shit sandwich. Yeah, the other option is cyanide. But that doesn't make the shit sandwich any more palatable.
".....better product"? Explain. Be prepared for a spirited debate. I've done the research!
Not sure what you're getting at here. I'm always up for a spirited debate. But I was just expressing my disappointment in a political party. I simply don't see a need to debate why I choose to feel the way I do about a political party. The "better product" to which I refer would be a party that serves its constituents instead of one that asks them to vote for their candidates because they're not "the other guy." I appreciate your enthusiasm for a debate. But, again, I just don't see the need for one here. I'm disappointed. If you were sad about something in your life, I wouldn't try to debate you about why you are sad and tell you that I have the research to show you why you shouldn't be upset. I would instead try to listen and empathize.
Why blame the DC democrats? Since when does one need “parental guidance” from a DC Democrat? I subscribe to Reuters, pew research, BROOKINGS, AP, WAPO, NY times, and of course, Substack. I attended yet another Democrat meeting last night to discuss methods to elect a Democrat in November. Just a sampling: It takes a lot money, petitions, phones calls, door to door visits. We do not point fingers at DC democrats - WE take responsibility. Can WE count on you to be a vote greeter, poll watcher, food runner for poll workers or maybe assisting in delivering voting results to the county seat for tabulation? Last night I volunteered to call democrats to be poll greeters. I’ve never volunteered for this but I’m excited. Hopefully, I’ve encouraged your active participation in the midterms and 2028. We need help - not finger pointing!
No. I'd go into more detail, but your shield of unbridled optimism seems to be blocking all arguments from reaching you. Your assumptions about my lack of direct participation in the campaigning process tell me all I need to know about your "argument" and the echo chamber in which it exists. I would say that I hate to burst your bubble, but I can't. It seems reinforced with the impenetrable shield of partisan political propaganda. So I'll just bid you a fond farewell on your journey to reform politics from within a system that has abandoned any recognizable form. You can reply to this if it makes you feel all giddy with a false sense of intellectual superiority. I wouldn't want to deny you that warm, fuzzy feeling. But I won't be responding any further. I honestly mean no offense. But your argument has brought me to peak boredom.
Boredom? So you don’t like being on the receiving end of criticism but ok with criticizing? That’s just lazy. Too bad.
Thank you, I like an interview that I should have watched a while ago. My power went out tonight. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Especially the book the gentleman read he wrote. My answer is yes. Please subscribe, ZETEO.
I can’t say that Donald Trump has “lost” militarily, but his demand that other countries participate by escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz suggests that the strategic narrative — and the timing — may be slipping away from him.
If shipping remains stalled while allies remain cautious about joining a U.S.-led naval effort, a simple question emerges: why should they?
Iran has indicated that its restrictions are aimed primarily at U.S. and Israeli-linked vessels rather than global shipping as a whole. Countries such as Japan and Australia, for example, have not been singled out for restriction. In that context, it is understandable that those governments would hesitate before committing naval forces to an operation that could pull them directly into a conflict that does not currently target their own ships.
That hesitation should not be confused with support for Iran. It reflects a basic geopolitical calculation: nations are generally reluctant to enter a military confrontation unless their own interests are directly threatened.
The United States still possesses overwhelming military power in the region. But power alone does not create a coalition. If allies remain cautious while Washington publicly pressures them to participate, the result may be a situation in which the United States retains military strength yet struggles to build the international alignment needed to translate that strength into strategic control of the crisis.
In moments like this, the issue is not simply who has the most military power. The issue is who controls the momentum of the situation. If other nations conclude that the conflict is limited to the United States and Israel, rather than a threat to global shipping, the burden of securing the Strait may increasingly fall on the very country now asking others to step in.
There is also a deeper irony at play. For years, Donald Trump has openly criticized and belittled alliances such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, questioning their value and the commitments the United States has made to them. Yet in a moment of crisis, Washington is now urging many of those same allies to help shoulder the risk.
Alliances, however, are not transactional tools that can be activated only when convenient. They are built over time through trust, shared responsibility, and consistent leadership. When those foundations are weakened, the consequences often become visible not in times of calm, but in moments of crisis — when the call for collective action is met with hesitation rather than unity.
Very good job. Thank you.
How is it possible to say whether a war is won or lost if there was no aim or objective stated in the first place? How is winning or losing this war against Iran going to be measured?