John James Dillard

Not only *did* they start this war, they have no idea how to finish it.

A competent president would (1) not have started an illegal action after being egged on by Saudi Arabia; and (2) would, anyway, have known if our (formerly) closest ally would support us beforehand.

Alas, we don't have a competent president. Not even close.

Live Updates: U.S. Closes 2 Gulf Embassies as Iran Steps Up Retaliation

Not America First, but America Alone.

Live Updates: U.S. Closes 2 Gulf Embassies as Iran Steps Up Retaliation.

By Aaron Boxerman, Helene Cooper and Yan Zhuang.

"...closed U.S. embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait after they were hit by drones...."

www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03...

I want a democratic Iran. And I won’t shed a tear for the Ayatollah’s death.

But my first concern will always be the national security of the United States.

Trump is putting our troops and all Americans in danger without any real reason he can explain.

CNN put together a montage of the regime's incoherent talking points about Trump's war on Iran

HAYES: “Trump’s war with Iran is illegal, reckless, and wrong. We’re only on Day 3 and it is already an indelible stain on this country.”

Our taxes

Our taxes are paying for this instead of healthcare.

Trump Administration Abandons Efforts to Impose Orders on Law Firms

POTUS loser?

Trump Administration Abandons Efforts to Impose Orders on Law Firms.
By Jonah E. Bromwich and Michael S. Schmidt.

"The decision is the White House’s most significant acknowledgment that the executive orders cannot be successfully defended in court."

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/u...

Trump's trade war is still crushing Indiana. The worst is ahead. | Opinion Hoosier steel manufacturers were supposed to be the biggest beneficiaries of Trump's trade war. They've lost hundreds of jobs.

Are tariffs a stealth sales tax?

Trump's trade war is still crushing Indiana. The worst is ahead. | Opinion.
By Michael J. Hicks.

"Trump's trade war was supposed to be good for factories and farms. Instead it was a disaster — and much of the damage is permanent."

www.indystar.com/story/opinio...

Putin is very proud of his special Agent Trump & his continued efforts to weaken the defenses & governmental operations of the USA. This may be the favor Donny boy is doing to keep Putin from releasing the Epstein files & other “video tapes”
he possesses.

Trump stands dressed in a commodore uniform with nonsensical medals all over his chest under a “Mission Accomplushed banner. One Trump speech medL reads: “Operation Epstein Distraction Has Begun!” A second speech bubble reads: “All Epstein News Has Been Obliterated”.

Trump On Fence About Attending Ayatollah’s Funeral WASHINGTON—Carefully weighing the implications of his presence at a particularly tense moment in relations between Iran and the United States, President Trump told reporters Monday that he remained on...

POTUS behind a tall fence or a big tall wall.

Trump On Fence About Attending Ayatollah’s Funeral — theonion.com/trump-on-fen...

Nick Anderson @Nick_Anderson_ on #Trump #IranWar #Iran – political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com

Cartoon by
John Deering

Cartoon by @deadder.bsky.social.

Mideast war risks sending global economy into stagflation - Breitbart An extended conflict in the Middle East after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran could trigger global stagflation -- a troublesome blend of high

Republican recession?

Mideast war risks sending global economy into stagflation - Breitbart.

"The conflict has nearly halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20 percent of global seaborne oil passes, with several ships attacked."

www.breitbart.com/news/mideast...

Are tariffs a stealth national sales tax on US consumers?

Trump tariff refund fight in motion as small businesses take helm.
By Ella Lee and Zach Schonfeld.

"A Michigan auto parts store and New York wine importer are leading the charge, and they’re moving fast."

thehill.com/regulation/c...

Federal appeals court rejects Trump administration's push to delay start of tariff refund process after Supreme Court ruling The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.

Federal appeals court rejects Trump administration's push to delay start of tariff refund process after Supreme Court ruling.
By Jacob Rosen and Melissa Quinn.

"...process of crafting relief for the small businesses that successfully challenged ... tariffs...."

www.cbsnews.com/news/federal...

Is the US in a recession? What the war in Iran means for US economy Is the US in a recession right now, and did the US-Iran war trigger one? Here's what a recession is and what it means to you.

Republican recession?

Is the US in a recession? What the war in Iran means for US economy.
By Lori Comstock.

"...has sent gas prices higher in a crude oil price shock that could tip the global economy into a US recession...."

www.northjersey.com/story/news/2...

Let them eat protein fortified cake?

Another price increase to push up inflation?

The US State Department on Monday urged US citizens to "DEPART NOW" from countries throughout the Middle East "due to serious safety risks."

Read more: https://cnn.it/4rK397D

Live: Middle East war spreads to Lebanon as US sets out objectives The United States and Israel are continuing to launch strikes at Iran as Tehran becomes increasingly isolated after attacking neighbouring countries. Follow live.

Two more dead bringing the total to six so far. This is a costly distraction.

US confirms two more military personnel have been killed.
By Elissa Steedman.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

YouTube video by CNN New CNN poll reveals how Americans feel about Iran strikes

Unpopular war?

youtube.com/shorts/ApjES...

As a Dane I find the 'Greenland distraction from the Epstein list' more distracting than the 'Iran distraction from Epstein list'.

Opinion | Trump’s Attack on Iran Is Reckless

Trump’s Attack on Iran Is Reckless.

"In his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised voters that he would end wars, not start them."

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/o...

Cartoon by @deadder.bsky.social.

"The Peace President." [Cartoon by Benjamin Slyngstad]