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When doubling down gets a new meaning: Note, I was also thinking of a "We heard you like blockades, so we blockaded your blockade. Now you can blockade while you get blockaded."

Didn't know grandpa Facebook memes were leaking here as well.

Didn't ask about choking off the oil. Asked about opening it. Which Trump was unable/unwilling to do and was rejected when he asked for assistance.

You guys have a shit load of time to write. Damn.

You forgot no more shoes off at TSA for their security theater.

This seems a bit overzealous - https://www.regulations.gov/document/OPM-2025-0206-0049?ftag=MSF0951a18 The meat - "OPM is collecting service use and cost data from FEHB and PSHB Carriers, including medical claims, pharmacy claims, encounter data, and provider data. This data will enable OPM to oversee health benefits programs and ensure they provide competitive, quality, and affordable plans. OPM requires Carriers to report necessary information and permit audits and examinations to manage the FEHB Program effectively. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule permits covered entities, including carriers, to disclose protected health information (PHI), including service use and cost data, to health oversight agencies, such as OPM, for oversight activities authorized under 45 CFR 165.512(d)(1)." I'd rather not give (if I was a GS) OPM my pharmacy claims, encounter and provider data. What the fuck does my docs notes have to do with "competitive, quality and affordable plans."

Be interesting to see how firing the CoS of the army came about. In the middle of operations no less.

Always with photoshops of this fat 80 yr old yoked out like Stallone.

I remember that as bipartisan second guessing which got us to the Patriot Act. But maybe my memory is bad

Anyone watch the speech?

It's an internet forum dude. While I have had some/many antagonistic posts on here, this wasn't one and I really tried to frame it that way. I know we don't all agree, even among you guys that are for the Iran engagement. But I ain't trying to live in a echo chamber, so that's why I phrased the question that way and put in my 2 cents. I'm thought it was pretty clear I was asking for everyone's opinion, I guess not. Easy way out of your answer for Iraq and Afghanistan - we had a AUMF and allies that fought along side us. But, I thought about it all the time in the end it was a big contributor to me retiring when I did. I legit prayed a lot about it. Finally, I'm an American so I can and will question everything. I'm sure some of you gents/ladies think I lap up everything the DNC drops outta its ass, but I don't. I thought questioning the government was the whole point of this country? Thanks for the responses, enjoyed the reading.

Appreciate this input. Legit question for all following: This has been framed as a limited engagement, therefore not requiring Congressional approval. Trump's made some comments on why that phrasing has been used, but I do wonder from the members of this board: When, in your opinion, does the timing under "limited operation" exceed executive authority and need to require Congressional approval? Would it be a time period (ex. >2 months), funding amount, assets utilized (ex. # of troops, or x number of MEFs/squadrons/carrier groups)? And/or is there a operation type (ground invasion, targeting power generation, etc.) which also leads this to requiring Congressional approval? Would a Kharg island invasion be a crossed line? For my part, this already exceeds a limited operation (I would consider Venezuela that), funding is well beyond what I consider within the bounds of law (not a lawyer). I could see a week as a limited operation as well, but would want more Congressional involvement even at that level.

Seems like the Republicans in the Legislature also aren't happy with how it's going and/or the "objectives" we've been told. (https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/25/politics/iran-war-gop-lawmakers-trump-administration-briefing) Seems like an overall lack of planning for second and third order effects. Most here spent at least 20 years of GWOT, we know people die, things get broken, and the enemy gets a say. The lack of strategic preparation is...concerning. The President declaring victory already...concerning. The Sec Def crashing out at journalists because they're asking hard questions and not writing propaganda...concerning. But you wanna rah rah around the flag pole? You're in the minority (unless your MAGA) on this "limited operation" going into its second month.

This is why all the AI identification and Palantir shit (ICE, DHS, cops, whatever) is so concerning. These mouth breathers think since a phone/app identified someone then it's right 100% of the time.

Always find stats interesting and this just dropped from one of the better folks out today (I think). Haven't read it yet, no opinion on my part, just wanted to share - Iran War support: Latest Polls | Silver Bulletin

Doing this during the trail is hilarious - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4AiuqQpB1U

https://v.redd.it/d30sxsl18hpg1 Trump, "They weren't supposed to go after all these countries in the middle east. Those missiles were set to go after them. So they hit Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait. Nobody expected that. We were shocked."

Also, this was amusing - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/us/politics/farm-labor-trump-migrant-workers-h2a.html

Can I be outraged at the hat, or is there someone else I should blame?

Not to take away from the fact that he's a old man, but the shoes like that are pretty in style right now with suits.

Excuse me, that's Kim Jong-Clinton to you!

Oh, you care what a politician says now? Noted.

Such a great game!

Dumb question from a non-flyer - "super major" is a large airline? I'm assuming and we know how that goes. I think it could also be a oil company?

Watched the press brief...doesn't look like it.