When I first heard about the multitude of complaints about commanders claiming the Iran war was “God’s plan” and that “Trump was anointed by Jesus” I had to check to see if it was true. Because of how crazy this administration is, I was not surprised to see it was true. I’m sure you’ve all seen the photo of people praying over Trump… gross!
I’m sure I’m not being super coherent this morning… the disgust is too much!
Wars fought in the name of religion have not been looked upon kindly by historians.
Witness the Crusader cross tattoos on Secretary Hegseth, to see how the separation of church & state is faring here these days. 🧨 Armageddon the heck•seth outa this mess!
I share your disgust for this administration. Hopefully we can take solace that each person in the government, no matter what level, will be targeted for his or her complicity in this nightmare. Votes against those elected officials in particular will serve as coffin nails in their careers and aspirations for self-gain and fame.
We have a volunteer military. No one has to enlist. We need to honor their service. First, last and always. When they make the ultimate sacrifice, we need to know their names and honor not only them, but their families. Additionally, there is something in this country called separation of church and state. Perhaps the President needs to have that explained. This war is a power trip, a distraction from the Epstein Files, and a left turn from the Ukraine-Russia war. Not only was there no justification for this war with Iran, but there is no plan. Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran. Trump is a Russian agent. We can draw no other conclusion. Measles! I got a booster last year because I was afraid. Will someone please tell me how we are making America great again? Olivia, on a 1-10 scale of humanity, you are a 1000! Your thoughtful comments every Saturday remind me there are people willing to shine the light on the good, the bad, and the very ugly.
Olivia, Thank you for this and for all the reporting you have given us.
Re. Your.
“And in a moment that didn’t go unnoticed in Washington, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was seen entering the White House this week, something my national security circles have definitely been buzzing about.”
O-M-G … I’m old enough to remember the oil tanker named for her in pre-Bush Administration days when she worked for EXXON. I also remember her dress shoes fetish and her Broadway show attendance at the height of Hurricane Katrina.
What happens to a country with a profoundly ignorant and profoundly immoral President? The country becomes a shithole-that’s the trajectory for the US until Trump is gone. Every morning when I wake up I check the headlines with the hope that one of them proclaims “Trump is Dead”
I have, in my daily prayers, a slight variation on your sentiment, adapted from Metta meditation. It goes like this: May Donald Trump find Peace, & may he Rest in it.👼
Those commanders using "God's plan" to motivate troops to battle should be demoted at the very least, but apparently, Kegsbreath's white Christian nationalism has gotten to some of them.
The Kurds, who represent only 10% of Iran's population, have a right to be wary. They have been betrayed before and will be again, especially by this amoral/immoral regime who will only use them and set them up for Turkey's retaliation and hate for them.
The irony of asking for Ukraine's help is beyond words. They are the very country that needs our support, since Russia is the biggest enemy here. Everything tRump said (missiles/nukes) about Iran were lies. But felon tRump, in all his fake wisdom, chose Putin as his friend, as he was too stupid to recognize he was Putin's useful (and willing) idiot).
US will have tRump to thank for the next few future years of Iranian terrorist attacks on America seeking revenge. Since Patel just fired a dozen FBI Iran spy specialists with decades of experience, he has made that much easier and predictable.
It was abominable the treatment those service members that lost their lives received at the hands of the completely incompetent Secretary of Defense. B
Just like in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, the enemy is using much cheaper weapons to attack. They used Improvised Explosive Devices to blow up our Army vehicles. so the Army added more armor and the enemy just made bigger bombs cheaply. And the cycle continued.
Thank you Olivia for recapping these important stories of the week. The Guardian’s report of United States military commanders asserting that the attack on Iran is justified by biblical prophecy is deeply disturbing.
Re: Baby Westgate. Thank you for reminding us of the good among us amidst those with a disregard for the people outside themselves.
When I first heard about the multitude of complaints about commanders claiming the Iran war was “God’s plan” and that “Trump was anointed by Jesus” I had to check to see if it was true. Because of how crazy this administration is, I was not surprised to see it was true. I’m sure you’ve all seen the photo of people praying over Trump… gross!
I’m sure I’m not being super coherent this morning… the disgust is too much!
Wars fought in the name of religion have not been looked upon kindly by historians.
MAGA, go read history books!
Witness the Crusader cross tattoos on Secretary Hegseth, to see how the separation of church & state is faring here these days. 🧨 Armageddon the heck•seth outa this mess!
An overarching note here:
The dead Americans, the school that was bombed, the $1B/day price tag, the rambling sociopathic incoherence of Trump and Hegseth, the measles …
40% of the country doesn’t care
In fact, they support it all
The direct result of decades of right wing media, going back to Limbaugh
Trump isn’t the CAUSE
He’s the RESULT of their decades of dry rot
I share your disgust for this administration. Hopefully we can take solace that each person in the government, no matter what level, will be targeted for his or her complicity in this nightmare. Votes against those elected officials in particular will serve as coffin nails in their careers and aspirations for self-gain and fame.
We have a volunteer military. No one has to enlist. We need to honor their service. First, last and always. When they make the ultimate sacrifice, we need to know their names and honor not only them, but their families. Additionally, there is something in this country called separation of church and state. Perhaps the President needs to have that explained. This war is a power trip, a distraction from the Epstein Files, and a left turn from the Ukraine-Russia war. Not only was there no justification for this war with Iran, but there is no plan. Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran. Trump is a Russian agent. We can draw no other conclusion. Measles! I got a booster last year because I was afraid. Will someone please tell me how we are making America great again? Olivia, on a 1-10 scale of humanity, you are a 1000! Your thoughtful comments every Saturday remind me there are people willing to shine the light on the good, the bad, and the very ugly.
Olivia, Thank you for this and for all the reporting you have given us.
Re. Your.
“And in a moment that didn’t go unnoticed in Washington, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was seen entering the White House this week, something my national security circles have definitely been buzzing about.”
O-M-G … I’m old enough to remember the oil tanker named for her in pre-Bush Administration days when she worked for EXXON. I also remember her dress shoes fetish and her Broadway show attendance at the height of Hurricane Katrina.
Advance to the rear!
She was a failure, trotting out every few weeks to mumble something about “we don’t want a mushroom cloud here” as justification for the Iraq war.
She was the National Security Advisor.
SHE LET 9/11 HAPPEN, caught totally flat footed, despite intel reports warning of an al Qaeda strike here.
So yes … she’s a perfect fit for this administration. Welcome back Condi. Cocktails with Hegseth at 5:00
Mike … A “perfect fit” just like pair of expensive designer dress shoes.
Oh, man!!
What happens to a country with a profoundly ignorant and profoundly immoral President? The country becomes a shithole-that’s the trajectory for the US until Trump is gone. Every morning when I wake up I check the headlines with the hope that one of them proclaims “Trump is Dead”
I have, in my daily prayers, a slight variation on your sentiment, adapted from Metta meditation. It goes like this: May Donald Trump find Peace, & may he Rest in it.👼
Condoleezza Rice? Oh my god!!! Now that's flat out weird! Thanks Olivia, keep it coming please.
Those commanders using "God's plan" to motivate troops to battle should be demoted at the very least, but apparently, Kegsbreath's white Christian nationalism has gotten to some of them.
The Kurds, who represent only 10% of Iran's population, have a right to be wary. They have been betrayed before and will be again, especially by this amoral/immoral regime who will only use them and set them up for Turkey's retaliation and hate for them.
The irony of asking for Ukraine's help is beyond words. They are the very country that needs our support, since Russia is the biggest enemy here. Everything tRump said (missiles/nukes) about Iran were lies. But felon tRump, in all his fake wisdom, chose Putin as his friend, as he was too stupid to recognize he was Putin's useful (and willing) idiot).
US will have tRump to thank for the next few future years of Iranian terrorist attacks on America seeking revenge. Since Patel just fired a dozen FBI Iran spy specialists with decades of experience, he has made that much easier and predictable.
It was abominable the treatment those service members that lost their lives received at the hands of the completely incompetent Secretary of Defense. B
Hegseth prefers the term, "Secretary of War," never to be confused with the dearly departed (from her job) Kristi Noem, Secretary/Whore. 🐶
Just like in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, the enemy is using much cheaper weapons to attack. They used Improvised Explosive Devices to blow up our Army vehicles. so the Army added more armor and the enemy just made bigger bombs cheaply. And the cycle continued.
It's nice to get the truth every Saturday.
Thanks
Thanks Olivia for this information. Hard to believe so many people actually believe Trump, Hegseth, etc.
WAR crimes do not hide SEX crimes!
Thank you, Olivia!
Thank you Olivia for recapping these important stories of the week. The Guardian’s report of United States military commanders asserting that the attack on Iran is justified by biblical prophecy is deeply disturbing.