OlDawg

Where did I say that? Do you think they should be taxed more, why, and what do you consider rich? Whatever number you pick will only get lowered every year or so to pay for another pet program. It’s the epitome of socialism, and running out of other people’s money. Of course, the one’s asking for the extra money from the taxpayers always have a way around paying themselves. Sort of like their health plan.

Remember they start at the billionaires, next the millionaires, then they come for you? The rate was to pay for the war effort. Not waste on crap we shouldn't be spending on--or even involved in--from a Federal government perspective. The productivity and benefit to the create the massive middle class was due in large part to the advances in production line technology developed as a need for war production. The Baby Boom--of which we are a part--also created a great deal of wealth because of the support needs and necessary innovations. Over $518,000.00 to study how cocaine affects the sexual behavior of Japanese quail? More than 20 years and over $3 Million to study hamster fights? Leases the government owns that cost over $1.7 Billion every year that haven't been used in decades? You and I know the list goes on and on. The GI Bill was--and is--payment for services rendered. Our 'Socialist' education system as it currently stands stinks. Yes. He's a Socialist and a Statist.

True. But, his big pledges were tax the rich, and term limits. Tax the rich is straight from the socialist playbook, and if you really believe he’ll sponsor term limits if he is elected, you’re fooling yourself and you and I both know it. So, will you call him a liar and jump all over him when he doesn’t sponsor a term limits bill within his first year? Or, are those type attacks and short time lines simply for Trump? Basically, you have a Socialist liar before he’s even elected. Does it make it better or worse that he’s a pastor who knows he’s lying? You know I’m not a Trump voter. But, will you hold Talarico to the same standards—or even higher—since he’s professing a higher moral ground?

Why? Listen to his campaign ad.

Definitely HuntersLaptop. Even using the same ‘hook, line & sinker’ line.

Kinky passed too soon. We could really use him right now. He could make sense of this whole situation.

As bad as the choices may be, I still just don’t see a majority of Texans voting for a Socialist candidate. There’s enough fodder out there from Talarico that the Dems won’t be able to pass him off as moderate. He’s firmly in the Bernie/AOC/Warren wing.

Kurdish dissident groups say they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US support [Hidden Content]

I’m still trying to figure out how Iran is going to bomb anyone with no Air Force. She’s a wack job seeking relevance and clicks.

I just hope the people voting D right now, realize they’re actually voting S or C.

Green & Menefee have a runoff in May. Not a Dem voter, but it looks like Menefee has the energy & the more progressive movement behind him while Green has the donors, history & seniority on committees. Not sure what Green has really done in all his years though. He’s just been the default incumbent for seems like forever. Menefee has all the crypto backers behind his campaign.

Also forgot Operation Just Cause. There are also untold number of operations going on regularly in Central America. How many people are even aware we have regular activity via Costa Rica against all sorts of issues? Costa Rica has no military. They are a declared neutral country. But, we regularly 'train' in country, and perform various 'training ops.' We have since at least the early '80's. There are multiple ops going on in many areas on a regular basis. They're not headline grabbing. They're not supposed to be headline grabbing. They're not supposed to be noticed at all. That means success.

I would think his votes would go to Cornyn.

Yep. Light does travel faster than sound. Scooby Scooby Doo!

Interesting reading the paper from the UAE to see their views. Here’s their take on the reasons for U.S. involvement. Unfinished business: How the US strikes on Iran came about [Hidden Content]

US Air Force to 'quadruple' its bomber strike power to hit Iran Nature of air campaign 'about to change' with more B-52s and 'daddy of bombers' going into action, analysts say [Hidden Content]

Now Syria is beefing up their border to keep Hezbollah remnants out! Another move by a regional player putting pressure on Iran's proxies. Wow! These actions are a definite change from the past. Syria sends elite troops to border with Lebanon as Iran war spreads Rise of US-friendly government in Damascus has robbed Hezbollah of its base in Syria [Hidden Content]

Congrats Eagles!

Lady Dawgs had a great year. But, I figured Glenn was going to be too much.

This is why I said conflicts. I also said what was key that was missed. The U.S. military has never lost a conflict ON THE ACTUAL BATTLEFIELD. The politicians have caused some embarrassing withdrawals when they’ve lost their will after handicapping the military all during the engagements. Y’all can’t imagine the ROE’s that were thrown out by politicos that haven’t a clue. I don’t know how it is now. But, I doubt it’s any better. Sometimes, we wondered whose side they were on. It was literally that bad.

It really looks like all the moderate Arab players in the region have had enough. I saw something earlier today where Lebanon had told Hezbollah "No more missiles fired from our country." We'll have to see if they actually enforce it. But, this type of alliance by the locals is definitely what everyone should want--except China, Russia, & the terrorists themselves of course. No idea what will happen to the Houthis. But, if they don't get support, it's not as if they can engineer ballistic missiles on their own. I'm becoming a little more optimistic than I was before this started. Like you, and almost everyone else, I still wish for safety for those in harm's way. I still think we have a ways to go. But, can't stop now and leave things half done again. If Saudi & others are on board & willing to form almost like a 'Gulf NATO', our best interest is to help them, finish this quickly, and get out except for our normal relations. I remember posting a response to Reagan in another thread that I trusted our planners and military, but I didn't trust this Administration with the 'after the fact' issues. Maybe, by Iran attacking it's neighbors, this issue has been solved, they are ready to step in, and we won't have to worry about the messy part. I'm sure most of the Iranians would prefer to work with their neighboring countries anyway as they rebuild. They have a lot more in common with them than they do the U.S.

Seemed odd to me also. I guess BH grew that much real fast. That's a lot of growth. Leander Glenn looks tough.

If news reports are true, and the Saudi's and other Gulf States have decided to join in the offensive attacks against Iran, it's the game-changer I was hoping might happen if we did wind up getting into this conflict. It would be the first time they've ever actively joined the U.S. and Israel against another Arab country. Saudi Arabia and Israel are both tied into the U.S. CentCom system now, so they can all coordinate. This would be a best case scenario where the Arab nations take the active role in shaping their own region after Iran is demilitarized. Trump's visit earlier last year to the Gulf States and Saudi Arabia to patch back relations from the Biden Administration might pay big dividends for lasting peace in the region. Sounds like the more moderate/secular Muslim nations/states are finally fed up, and willing to step in. (If news reporting is true. Might be early yet to confirm.)

Let me put it in a way you should understand. If I thought it would keep my grandkids safe from terrorist attacks, I’d be willing to give some years, part of my body, and part of my soul. Oh wait…

Too early to tell. I will say this from my perspective. If Iran and their proxies are removed as an impediment to regional unrest, and--as payback for assistance--Israel will accept a Palestinian State due to more stability, it may provide the basis for Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords. THAT would be the biggest factor towards getting long-term stability in the ME. If the Saudis join, many others will follow.