To back away now would leave Iran as the new hegemon in the region. We would face profound economic and strategic consequences as the petrodollar is rerouted to China, and the Gulf states realign their loyalties, policies and investments.
This would impact us with mounting interest rates, inflation and slower growth. U.S. credibility as an ally and global force would be shattered. Withdrawing from NATO would only deepen the problem.
This war has fucked the US over.
This warTrump has fucked the US over.Republicans.
It’s not just Donny, the Republicans in congress could stop him the second they wanted to. But they don’t want to and we must not forget it - ever
“… don’t want to …” and lack any backbone to stand up to Trump.
My view is that it’s 50-50
50% they know it’s a political (and maybe actual) suicide to go against Dear Leader
50% is that they get insider tips for polymarket etc before major Donny T announcements and make MAD money with safe bets on the market
Trump voters have fucked the US over.