Let's talk about Trump considering ground forces while US intel says he's lying.... - Belle of the Ranch

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Well, howdy there Internet people. It's Belle again. So, today we're going to talk about Trump considering ground forces while US intel says he's lying.

In a pretty expected turn of events, Trump said his personal mission into Iran could go on far longer than he initially said and added that, "Oh, hey, ground troops aren't off the table” and is pushing for an expansion of a conflict, he is still not actually justified to the American people because every time he provides an explanation, it's quickly shown by his own government's reports to be completely made up.

Trump said, "Whatever it takes, we will always and we have right from the beginning. We projected four to five weeks, but we have the capability to go far longer than that. We'll do it.” He then added, “I don't get bored. There's nothing boring about this.”

Well, I'm glad he isn't bored attending the parties at Mar-a-Lago while getting the Cliff's Notes of the conflict he started that has cost countless civilians and four Americans so far. I say so far because like the man says, “there will likely be more before it ends.”

So far, Trump has given three reasons for the conflict. The good old WMD line, which people laughed at, and his own intelligence assessments said was a lie. Then he said it was a rush to stop ICBM production, which his own intelligence assessments produced to support the Golden Dome said was a lie. When all that failed, administration officials said Iran was going to preemptively attack the US while providing no evidence to back up their claim and apparently forgot that they reportedly told Congress on Sunday that according to US intelligence, there was no threat of imminent attack.

Trump also refused to rule out sending ground forces into Iran, saying, "I don't have the yips with respect to boots on the ground. Like every president says, there will be no boots on the ground. I don't say it."

I'm glad he doesn't have the yips with regards to boots on the ground. I'm glad it isn't scary for him to say he'll send someone into combat to put boots on the ground. which is cute since he couldn't wear boots when he was younger because his footsies hurt. Again, I have no problem with people avoiding service. But if you do, then maybe don't tell the world that you have no problem sending working-class kids to fight for a cause you can't even define.

But the reality is Iran is begging for him to do that. They want US boots on the ground. Their ground defensive doctrine is purpose-built for dealing with a US invasion. Trump threatening this likely steeled their resolve because they can hope he does it, which gives them a chance at a direct military victory instead of just having to wait Trump out. Trump's statements aren't making him look tough. They're making him look uninformed about his war that is unapproved, undefined, unnecessary, and unpopular.

Anyway, it's just a thought. Y'all have a good day.