25 Years since 9/11 - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 12.30pm post " Watch: George Bush recalls being told news of 9/11 attack during school visit " 

Let's Get Real:

This blogger saw the 2nd plane hit the Tower on TV, at thought it was a film at first, then as the day developed saw the Towers falling and people running for their lives.  Thus as a consequence of that attack we saw the Afghanistan War, the the Iraq War, Allied lives lost due to the War of Terror, to add to the near three thousand lost on 9/11.  Also added should be the innocent people killed in Afghanistan and Iraq.  For many 9/11 was the real start of the 21st Century, we will never forget that day.

I don’t make BAD Deals - Trump - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 7.33pm post the following, " If I have make a deal with Iran, it will be a good and proper one,'  " 

Let's Get Real:

Trump is a weak President who did not sell the War to US voters. BUSH 43 did with the Iraq war, and was supported by the US Congress.  Thus no support for Trump when the war become a stand off, gas prices have risen, also inflation from the War has driven other prices.  The Mid Terms are coming, the Democrats could take the House, they will impeach Trump again, and then 2028 cycle starts.

US is working hard to reopen the Strait of Hormuz- Israeli PM

BBC News: Reports in its 7.28pm post thec following " US is working hard to open Strait of Hormuz, Netanyahu says "

Let's Get Real:

The US and Israel are working hard to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Allies should have made sure it was not closed in the first place, they should have warned that any such action would lead to the fall of the Regime and US ground troops.  The Tehran Regime is still there, and its nuclear stockpile, both must be removed, or the operation is a FAILURE.   POTUS needs to understand that end leads the destruction of Presidential credibility. Trump should recalled what happened to LBJ, Bush 43, Obama, and finally his predecessor Biden and Afghanistan.

Trump not happy with UK over Strait of Hormuz Policy - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 5.17pm post the following,  "I was not happy with the UK... they should be involved enthusiastically'  "

Let's Get Real:

The Trump Administration started this war without Allies, at Bush 43 had the UK and others in the Iraq War.  The Strait of Hormuz should have been planned for, of course Iran was going to block it, that is their main asset, the US Chief of Staff should have planned for blocking of oil.  The UK these days does not have the ships to lose to a drone or mine strike.  The US should do it first, like in late 1980s.  If it works, then we can come in.  This will shaft the Ukraine, Trump is a transactional politican, in other words you scratch my back and I will scratch yours, political decisions are tough, on thus UK PM is right at this moment.

Marines and more ships to the Middle East - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 7.12pm post the following, " Pentagon moving additional Marines and warships to Middle East - reports  " 

Let's Get Real:

The Liberal left will hear Marines are coming and think Ground Troops.  They will think this is another Vietnam, Afghanistan or Iraq.  On the issue of ground troops they could be right, if Trump Oval wants Iran's nuclear stockpile, US troops will have to dig it out and get the Uranium, that was covered by US bombing last year.   The placing of ground troops, could also help remove the EVIL REGIME, Iran does not have the men or military kit to take on the US.

The USA v. Iran - Update

Guardian: Reports " Trump’s current war on Iran picks up where a longstanding enmity left  "

Let's Get Real:

444 days will always be in the memory of this blog and haggard look on Jimmy Carter, the President during the Hostages Crisis of 1979 -81.  IRAN has been an evil presence in the International system since then.   The hostage crisis in Lebanon, and the IED's in Iraq developed by Iran.  If this is the end of the theocracy, that is good, there is an hell for the Supreme Leader and his supporters or prison for those still alive.

The Ball is is the American Court - Iran - Update

BBC News: Reports that Iran has stated the Iranian- US talks on Iran's ambitions are in the US Court.

Let's Get Real:

The Tehran Regime know that Trump is a TWACO, Trump will always Chicken Out, he does not have Presidential credibility, he likes quick  OPERATIONS, no loss of American lives, such as in Venezuela, likes good headlines, also there are elections in November, the Congress is up for elections, he is NO Reagan as mentioned in previous post, also to be honest the MAGA base after Afghanistan and Iraq do not like long and costly wars.   The exception is weak Presidents, Carter, Biden, will Trump add his name to weak holders of the Oval Office.  Trump's predecessor,  Joe Biden never recovered from the mess of the US leaving Afghanistan, image's that are iconic now! So what will Trump do about Iran.

Attack on Iran would lead to a Regional War - Tehran

BBC News: Reports that the Supreme Leader in Iran has stated that a US - Iran War would lead to a Regional War.

Lets Get Real:

The sole outcome of a war would weaken the Regime, and a political News cycle win for Trump.  The Trump Oval's constant threats mean nothing, Trump has an aversion to WAR, that lasts longer than a NEWS CYCLE, he does want another Afghanistan or Iraq, the MAGA base no longer wants to be the POLICEMAN of the World.  Trump does not want to be LBJ or Bush 43. 

Is Turkey the way OUT for the WIMP Trump - Update

Guardian: Reports " Iran seeks to avert US military action with talks in Ankara...Turkey hosts urgent mediation as Trump’s threats mount and Tehran weighs painful compromises to avoid conflict "

Lets Get Real:

The more Trump waits convinces this blog that he is a WIMP.  As the last month has show he backs down under pressure, from Greenland, his slander of British Troops in Afghanistan and now ICE killing of two Americans as they protest the Trump attempt to throw out illegal immigrants.   The Trump Oval is getting pressure from Middle East allies, and his MAG base not to attack, thus Turkey could be his way out, he has the blood of Iranian  protesters on his hands, he said he would come to the rescue and he failed them.  The Democrats should take the House in November, Americans do not like weak leaders, look at what happened to President Biden after his rash exit of Afghanistan.   Reagan and JFK were strong leaders, so in many respects were Bush 41 and Bush 43, after the failure of the peace in Iraq, Bush 43 still won in 2004 Presidential Election, LBJ had to withdraw after doing badly in the 1968 New Hampshire primary, and President Biden had to withdraw after the most disastrous  Debate in Presidential history in 2024.  Trump's poll number are in the toilet, he will get impeached by the Democratic House in 2026, and the Republicans might fancy their chances with a President Vance in the OVAL.

US has the leverages over the new Venezuela Government - Secretary Rubio

BBC News: Reports that Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has stated the US has leverage over the new Venezuela Government.

Lets Get Real:

The US Government has learned from IRAQ, they are going to use Maduro Government to get what they want, the oil and Iranian and Cuban advisors OUT, if the Government does not agree, then the US can use force. The US cannot keep the Naval force on standby forever, thus expect action either way, the new Venezuela President has stated she will play ball, we shall see the outcome.

Russia still a THREAT, - US intelligence

Sky News: Reports in its 9.45am post that   US intelligence has a negative view of Putin ambitions, he wants the WHOLE of the Ukraine and even States in NATO.

Lets Get Real:

Putin wants the USSR back, he has stated the dissolution of the USSR was the greatest tragedy of the 20th Century, he seems to have forgotten WW1, WW2, the holocaust.  Let's be clear, Putin wants Imperial Russia back, that would include Finland and the Baltic States.   PUTIN has fooled numerous President of the US going back to Bush 43, the exception was Biden.  The Russian War machine thought Ukraine would be a walk over, it was not, even with Trump in the White House.

Trump could run again 2028 - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that President Trump has hinted he might run again in 2028.

Lets Get Real:

The 22nd Amendment prevents a President running for a third term, it was done after FDR ran won four times.   It was passed by a Republican Congress, sometimes history bites you on the backside.  POTUS could resign and run again, the Courts would have a field day on that issue.  If not for the 22nd Amendment, then Reagan, Clinton and Obama would have ran again, Reagan was popular, thus his VP won, the two Democrats either saw their VP or nominee defeated by Bush 43 and Trump in 2016.  Of course POTUS could be needling the Dems and those on the left.  One hopes Trump is having fun.

Putin does not want to end the War in the Ukraime - Sir Keir Starmer

Sky News: Repots in its 5.15pm post that the UK PM Sir Keir Starmer has stated that Putin does not want to end the War in the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

The coalition of the willing should be pro active and send troops to the Ukraine, all they is react to Putin, Reagan would have taken action by now, that was why he was a great President, he was tough with USSR, he called it the Evil Empire for a reason! Putin is the new Stalin, he has played recent Presidents, they all saw what they wanted to see, from Bush 43 to Trump, with the exception of Biden, senile or not.  

VP Harris is running in 2028 OR I will eat my words - 2028 Race

 Fox News: Reports "Kamala Harris hints at possible 2028 run, says some call her 'most qualified candidate ever'....Harris said she was 'just speaking fact' after claiming some called her the 'most qualified candidate ever' to run for president  "

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The former VP and the Democratic Nominee is running in 2028, as if that is wise, the simple answer is NO, she is not the most qualified candidate ever, let's see from the modern period, the nuclear age, Truman in 1948, he dropped the bomb on Japan, the only President that has used nuclear weapons, Eisenhower planned D - Day and was a crafty President, he gave the impression that he played golf all the time, his hand was on the tiller so to speak.  Then in 1960 Nixon was the most qualified to be Ike's successor, Vice - President for 8 years and had a great mind, but he lost to the charming JFK.  LBJ has been President for a year before 1964 and was firm supporter of civil right, Senator Barry Goldwater was to right wing, in 1968 Nixon came back and beat LBJ's VP, of the two on cv it was Nixon. Thus Nixon swamped the Democratic Nominee in 1972.   In 1976 Reagan nearly beat President Ford for the nomination but lost by a 100 votes, Ford was beaten by Carter, neither was fit to be President.   In 1980 Reagan beat Carter by 44 States, he had been Governor of California and  and was more suited to being President since 1968, he was a dark horse candidates but lost to Nixon.  In 1984 Reagan beat former VP Mondale by 49 States, 525 Electoral College votes and 59% of the vote.   In 1988, Bush 41 Beat the Democratic Nominee because it was seen as Reagan's third term.  No future President has managed that kind of victory not even Obama.  In 19992 Clinton was the better politician if not the best man for the Presidency.   In 2000 VP Gore lost to Texas Governor Bush 43, either would have been a good fit for the Oval.  The 2004 election saw Bush 43 beat Senator Kerry, he was the better politician and he had been President on 9/11.   The age of Obama came in 2008 when he beat a WAR HERO, ego better than actual President, in 2012 he won re-election even if he had misjudged  Putin.  Thus we come to 2016, the election of Trump 45, he lost in 2020 to better candidate at the time, former VP Biden.   The President made a mistake of running in 2024 and the rest is history.

Tony Blair in Power Again = Gaza - Trump47

Sky News: Reports that Tony Blair, the former UK PM, could lead Gaza Government after the Israeli offensive ends.

Lets Get Real:

By some Blair is considered a WAR CRIMINAL because of the Iraq War, not by this blog, Blair did the right thing in cooperation with Bush 43.   The Baghdad regime was a threat to the region, with or without WMD.  This choice would be an excellent choice, it would give the Gaza a World renowned Statesman to lead them for a temporary period.  Depends on who Trump47 wants and trusts.

What is in a Name - Department of Defence or War - Trump 47

 The Hill: Reports " Trump blames ‘wokey’ Defense Department for US losing wars in agency rebrand "

Lets Get Real:

On this issue this blog will give Trump 47 some benefit of the doubt, if his history is a bit Putin in content, in other words WRONG.   The US won in the First Gulf War, it removed Iraq from Kuwait, in the 2nd Gulf War the US won the War but lost the peace in Iraq, the failure in Afghanistan was down to President Biden and his obsession with getting out, on the other hand, the US had been in Afghanistan for over 20 years and the Kabul Government fell over the weekend, the Saigon Government survived for two and half years before falling in 1975, and that was the fault of the Democrats in the US, who would not fund a rescue package.   Thus the far in the 2nd Trump term, the US has not gone to war, just the be the lap dog to Putin. 

What will Trump do about Putin ? - Ukraine - Russia War

Sky News: Reports " Ukraine war latest: Trump says 'you'll see things happen' if he is unhappy with Putin decision .... Donald Trump issues a warning to Vladimir Putin, and says he expects to talk to him over the coming days. Earlier, Putin claimed there was "light at the end of the tunnel" for the conflict in Ukraine. "

Lets Get Real:

There have been rumours of late about the health of POTUS, the liberal media was not that concerned about President Biden and only noticed in his debate with President Trump.  One would suggest that Trump have a full medical to see if all is all right, NO US President would have appeased Putin the way Trump has, he seems his ego cannot take the fact that he was played by Putin, this has happened to Bush 43, Obama, and Trump in his first term.   The US must bring the Russian economy to its knees, make the Russians pay for the WAR, over a million dead and no mass demonstrations in the street, even the people of Imperial Russia managed that in 1917 and bought down the Tsar.  What has happened to the backbone of the Russian people, has decades of Tyranny under Soviet Regime and Putin made them cower in their homes. 

Trump's Domestic Agenda- BBB- Trump47

BBC News: Reports on the grind in the US Senate to pass  the Big Beautiful Bill of Trump's 2nd term agenda.

Lets Get Real:

The Republicans control all three branches of Government, in the House its by a few Seats, more of a majority in the Senate.  The BBB will confirm the Trump tax cuts of his first term and cut welfare, the Democrats are fighting this with simple point that 3 trillion will be added to the National Debt.  This should be a red line to real Conservatives, but not Trump's Republicans, the US voters will see if he Trump can master Congress like FDR, LBJ, Reagan, Clinton, Bush 43, Obama, even the semi senile Biden. Developing! 

Regime Change in Iran ? -Trump47

BBC News Reports in its 9.23am post that POTUS has bought up the idea of Regime Change in Iran.

Lets Get Real:

As the article notes Trump has gone further that others in the Trump Administstion in suggesting Regime Change, he came up with MIGA, Make Iran Great Again by getting rid of the theocracy, Trump himself has gone against his own rhetoric on the Campain Trail, he opposes Forever Wars, such as Afghanistan and Iraq.  One hopes that Trump know has some respect for Bush 43, Obama if not Biden.  One hopes that the Iranian people hear his call for change.

Trump blinks on Tariffs, if not China - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that President Trump has paused his high Tariffs, with the exception of China, that is now at 125%, and set it at 10% for others.

Lets Get Real:

POTUS blinked, the stock Markets were tanking, the richest man on Earth and a close advisor was opposed, its shows Presidents can be stopped.   ONE hopes that Trump has learned his lesson, don't be a bear in a China shop.  This is why Presidents in 2nd terms spend their time on Foreign Policy, greater bang for the buck.  At least the stock markets have surged.