I’m not saying there isnt such evidence, but given our history in starting a war with Iraq on faulty intel, where is the EVIDENCE to support the military attack against a foreign state? Why isnt that what the UN and every responsible person shd be seeking in order to justify the military attack?
The intel was not faulty. Iran was building a nuke. The only question was how close they were. The biggest factor in the timing is that Iran is weaker and more isolated than it has been in decades. Hamas is destroyed. Hezbollah is neutralized. Assad is deposed. Now was the time to attack.
If he acted on the basis of Israeli intelligence, why does that not seem consistent with whatever intelligence Gabbard had?
No evidence was given. This was an abomination.
Definitely. Unfortunately, this administration is run on whim and on whatever the goons in power think is a good photo op or a powerful tweet. It is disgusting in the extreme. But where is Congress???
Here’s the thing. At this point, it would appear that unless Republicans are willing to step up (highly unlikely) nothing will be done. Period. The current Democratic leadership is rudderless and ineffective.
Sounds like this administration went with their gut feelings.
Also "faulty evidence" wrt Iraq is outrageously euphemistic and effectively gas-lighting for the knowing use of discredited evidence dismissed by the IC then falsely "validated" by Douglas Feith sham intelligence office in Rumsfeld's DoD. Stop being deferential to evil.
Unless and until such evidence is presented the only rational posture is to assume it does not exist. This president is a known pathological liar and law breaker. The impulse to give him the benefit of the doubt is unjustified -- and something he relies on and exploits. Don't do it.
They’re pleading with Dick Cheney to tell them where Curveball is, and frantically digging up Chalabi’s corpse in hope of reanimating it.
I remember they said nukes would keep peace…America has an anxiety problem. Fear drives irrational acts We need leaders with integrity not reality tv stars or entertainment news
There probably isn’t evidence
Tulsi said there was none.
In 1992, Netanyahu said that Iran was a few years away from nuclear capabilities. In 2012 they were 6 months away from nuclear capabilities. So in 2025 he and Trump have decided now is the time. We have trumped up so much misinformation, who knows the truth?
Do you think because of the intel given to Bush is why he doesn't believe the USA intel now?
Well, they maybe perhaps kinda could be that they possessed weapons of mass destruction.
Um. Bc they don’t follow the Constitution?
I have had the thought and feeling that Putin started World War Three using cyberwarfare. Although I believe Putin started WWIII several years ago, I do not believe he made an announcement about it. Power to the positive people!
There is none.. He said he did it on 'vibes."
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Marco Rubio solved the problem by saying “It doesn’t matter if there is evidence or not. It’s irrelevant” to Margaret Brennan this morning.
Guess we gotta put boots on the ground to actually “find” that evidence. Again. Maybe Khameni is already hiding in his own Sadaam-esque underground bunker.
Evidence? That’s so 2010’s
The intel on Iraq wasn’t faulty; it was fabricated.
"faulty intel" that was the basis for the Iraq War? it was out right lies meant to persuade us to invade
BB and Trump. There’s a quid pro quo deal somewhere in this.
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Takes time, but we all know there isn't any
Y’day reports were shocking that Donald did not consult with/tell Congress until *after* our pilots left 🇮🇷 air space on the way back. Unconstitutional. Today’s reporting: Donald likely recklessly gave Iran advance warning, putting the op in jeopardy, and our military assets/troop lives in danger.
Turns out the entire operation was more about Donald’s ego and his narcissistic injuries from being laughed at than anything about national/international security, world peace, and 🇮🇷 having nukes. Donald: “I should get a Nobel Peace Prize.”
The danger from 🇮🇷 was not imminent, the requirement for DJT’s action to be lawful. Netanyahu essentially hijacked our military for the low low price of stoking Donald’s ego. I’ve seen reporting that Bibi was facing a coalition inside 🇮🇱govt that was about to vote to oust him.
That's what makes you America.
Exactly right. And don't get me started on Vietnam.
And Vietnam
Exactly!
Doesn’t Congress simply have to put Gabbard under oath to confirm (or reject) her prior testimony about what American Intel knew about the state of play in Iran and then task Trump, Rubio and Hegseth with testifying about what intelligence they had that undercut what American Intel was saying?
Where is the evidence for anything T and his groupies say? Lying 24/7 is all he knows.
100%
Ok 10yrs…
What’s sad is he will only do something like this, what would normally be reasonable, if he is forced to this by public backlash. We’ve known him at least 15yrs now. We should know by now he doesn’t seriously wait for permission. He acts as if he believes he can do what he wants w/out consequences.
Who is Telling the Truth about Nuclear WMD in Iran & Where is the Evidence from Trump to USA & The World about Iran has Nuclear WMD & had plan to attack US Troops & USA and Why USA can start war in IRAN against Iran? Where are the evidence Iran was making Nuclear WMD? www.yahoo.com/news/trump-t...
And little Marco said to ignore the intelligence. Why ignore intelligence that told you they were close, unless...
Especially with an administration that lies and lies and lies and lies…
And lies
Impeach and remove
Iran on the brink of developing nuclear weapons is just a pretext the USA is using to decapitate Iran’s ability to ever retaliate against Israel for the genocide Netanyahu and Trump are going to complete on Gaza.
Bibi said - what more evidence does trumps need?
You mistakenly assume that the Rule of Law is applicable. Ancient history my friend.
If they had evidence they would of ask Congress.
Exactly!
They don't care about evidence or facts. Reality is whatever gibberish comes out of the Big Cheeto's pie hole today.
Justifying it after the fact isn't really justifying it. There can be no justifying an operation that had input ONLY from the Republican Yes-Men.
There is none.
✅ Pentagon ✅ 18 *acknowledged* intelligence agencies ✅ CIA privatization under Gina Haspel
Per @rollingstone.com reporting, there is no evidence. Trump had a “vibe”. Joining a war of choice without seeking Congressional authorization based on a vibe …
Best distraction ever. "Wag the Donald" --
We have a rogue president and administration!
We didn't start a war with Iraq on faulty intel. W wanted to take out Saddam Hussein, and they were using whatever excuse they could to that.
We didn’t. It was the second Gulf war. Iraq invading Kuwait triggered the first ones by invading when he thought everyone was distracted
Nothing to see here, just Donald J. Trump personally declaring war against a foreign nation. Nothing at all like Putin declaring war on Ukraine because the Nazis have overtaken it.
Tulsi said the only intelligence we have said the opposite
Glad to be following you Andrew. Reasoned, intelligent observations never get old. They just get more relevant.
They are lieing. Nothing is truth.
There is none. Even the DNI, Tulsi Gabbard said there was no evidence of Iran making bombs. Trump called her a liar to the press, then tickled Bibi’s balls with his reckless machismo shitshow.
There is no evidence and you question is rhetorical. His polling was tanking. Start a war comes from the republican playbook.
All failing GOP Administrations fallback to violence 😏
Yes, a responsible person would want evidence to support a military attack- that’s not Trump!
Looking for an invisible enemy
You must be kidding.
Oil
I'm saying there isn't such evidence
The faulty intel line is total bs, as was well known at the time of the Iraq invasion. If you don't know history that occurred during your lifetime, sit out the commentary.
Maybe it’s on their deleted hard drives? Oh wait that was you ! 🤣
I'm guessing that doing what's right no longer matters on any issue, where Trump is concerned.
Whatever the reason is today it will change to accommodate new actions in the future.
If there were evidence, Trump would have bragged and presented it to Congress.
The intel cited to justify attacking Iraq was not faulty; it was manufactured. Mobile chemical weapons labs, my ass.
The Trump administration kept saying “No Americans were hurt” in the attack, but how many Iranians were killed? They have colored skin so they don’t count for our MAGA government.
We’re not talking about the big billionaire budget are we?
Wait....you mean "intuition" isn't evidence?
There isn’t any.
Who died and appointed Trump dictator of the world? What if he decides Canada needs "regime" change?
Thats not yhe point. Trump needs war to stay out of jail. Simple
There is no evidence. Trump saw the nuclear weapons in his dreams, so he had to act. He was punked by Netanyahu bcuz Netanyahu knew he was an easy target.
And not one word from the Democratic leadership today!
There you go again. Being all logical and stuff.
Sadly, I believe he looked weak and thought this made him look strong. Plus, his partner in war crime, wanted him to. After all, the promise of a trump hotel & condos on the Mediterranean Sea is the goal, isn’t it?
