Tag: Iran
Pentagon Now Says 50 Service People Injured in Iranian Attacks in Iraq…
I mean WTF? When will the lying stop? The Pentagon now says 50 American military service members suffered traumatic brain injuries following Iran’s Jan. 8 missile attack on a base in western Iraq that was housing the U.S. military personnel. Initially the Pentagon said there were no injuries in the…
After Two Years As Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo Finally Finds Someone To Show Him Where Ukraine Is!
You’ve probably heard about the brouhaha around the NPR interview of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo conducted by Mary Louise Kelly. As long as he was deflecting about American foreign policy on Iran he was feeling no pain. But when the topic shifted to the Ukraine and former US Ambassador…
About That American Contractor and What Trump Left Unsaid.
In the past month we’ve seen an incredible number of dangerous events transpire in Iraq…between the United States and Iran…originally over the death of an American contractor. But despite the president’s actions in Iraq and his pronouncements via Twitter…he left some important things unsaid: It has been almost three weeks…
Official Injury Count From Iranian Attacks In Iraq Now at 34
And the administration just keeps on lying. Lying about our troops and their involvement in conflict and their injuries is just totally unacceptable. So now the injury count…for traumatic brain injuries…is up to 34 from the 11 reported last week. The good news is half of them are back at…
Saudi Arabia Doesn’t Need 200 American Troops
In the wake of the aerial attacks on Saudi Arabian oil fields on September 14, 2019, President Trump has decided to deploy 200 American troops along with Patriot missiles and the THAAD missile defense system in the Saudi kingdom. The rationale is the Saudi’s have these same systems that they…
Why Won’t We Believe The Houthis?
Last Saturday a series of drone attacks severely damaged Saudi Arabian oil facilities. Reports say that these facilities provide 5% of the world’s oil. The Houthi rebels in Yemen who have been in open war with the Saudis since at least 2015 took immediate credit for the attacks. They even…
Trump Vs. Iran: Where is the UN and NATO?
No, really. Two of the most effective deterrents to another world war have been the United Nations and the NATO alliance. Yes, I realize that President Trump has little or no use for them, but on the international stage they are still major players. So why the sullen silence out…
So, Exactly What Is Scott Walker Running For?
Getting ready for a rematch against Governor Tony Evers? Replace Ron Johnson in the US Senate? Hmmm…he’s been almost as active as the president on Twitter lately. A sample of today’s topics, one where he is suddenly an expert on foreign relations: Do you think, if President Trump starts a…
Tankers, Lies, And Videotape
Earlier this week two petroleum tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman. President Donald Trump is placing the blame on Iran…while naturally Iran is denying any involvement. Unfortunately neither administration can be trusted to tell the truth so it is very hard to determine who is actually responsible. And…
So We Can Share Military Intelligence with Congress But Not the Mueller Report
Apparently the Trump Regime and the Pentagon are comfortable sharing military intelligence with Congress…and not screaming bloody murder when they release it to the media. But they can’t be trusted with the unredacted Mueller report? Really? Which one is more immediately dangerous to the health and well being of Americans?…
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