Our national security is in crises-mode. Everyone needs to be ‘on-guard’. U.S. troops are in danger wherever they’re deployed; and there are approximately 50,000 troops stationed throughout the Middle East. Worldwide travelers are vulnerable. American infrastructure is at risk, and terrorists abound! A phenomenal blunder of major proportions! Factions are coalescing throughout Iran, Iraq and among other proxy-actors. Trump wanted to change the conversation from the impending Impeachment trial and project strength: with his “decisive action to eliminate a top terrorist”. So, Trump authorized the targeted-killing of Iranian major-general Qasem Soleimani, 1/3/20, in an airstrike near Baghdad international airport. Iran vowed revenge and dropped several ballistic missiles on two Iraqi bases, housing Iraqi and American troops; no deaths reported. Pelosi’s House is expected to pass a War Powers Resolution this week to curb this lawless president’s inclinations. What happened to Trump’s campaign promises: to “Stop Endless Wars” and bring our service-people home? As predicted, Trump is easily baited into brash, reckless actions.
Trish Forsyth Voss
Jan 10 2020
Was killing Qasem Soleimani in the U.S. interests?
Our national security is in crises-mode. Everyone needs to be ‘on-guard’. U.S. troops are in danger wherever they’re deployed; and there are approximately 50,000 troops stationed throughout the Middle East. Worldwide travelers are vulnerable. American infrastructure is at risk, and terrorists abound! A phenomenal blunder of major proportions! Factions are coalescing throughout Iran, Iraq and among other proxy-actors. Trump wanted to change the conversation from the impending Impeachment trial and project strength: with his “decisive action to eliminate a top terrorist”. So, Trump authorized the targeted-killing of Iranian major-general Qasem Soleimani, 1/3/20, in an airstrike near Baghdad international airport. Iran vowed revenge and dropped several ballistic missiles on two Iraqi bases, housing Iraqi and American troops; no deaths reported. Pelosi’s House is expected to pass a War Powers Resolution this week to curb this lawless president’s inclinations. What happened to Trump’s campaign promises: to “Stop Endless Wars” and bring our service-people home? As predicted, Trump is easily baited into brash, reckless actions.
Trish Forsyth Voss
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