Many on the Isolationist Right are revealing themselves as, well, Leftists—not against war but against power of any kind and the idea that the U.S. has the right to wield it in our own defense.
"He is insisting on our right not to be afraid of standing up for ourselves, our right to believe that this nation and its values are worth defending and protecting."
Thank you for saying this simple truth. Iran has committed hundreds of offenses, including killing over a thousand Americans, in the past 47 years. Putting Israel aside, Iran should have been dealt with long ago. Thankfully, Trump has the fortitude to do it.
You forgot to include the PA who according to this morning’s C&C are siding with the Saudi’s against Iran. Funny how rats don’t have much loyalty. They want the 17 billion dollars dangled by the Board of Peace.
There is a certain kind of guy I've noticed who can't hold their own opinion if it's opposite to what their wife believes. They are swayed over time by this one person. I wonder if Kent's change to now being against being tough on Iran and to being an Israeli hater is because of his far left, second wife.
No country has infinite power, resources, money, soldiers, etc. This is just common sense. Every nation has to choose its battles. There is nothing woke about that. Of course a robust debate is needed about whether it is in our interest to defend Taiwan and how much we are prepared to sacrifice to do so.
You can phrase it however you want, but Russia and China also have power. That is just recognizing reality. And they don't have power because we "shared" ours with them. That is a silly misunderstanding or distortion of the semantics.
We "share" the continent with Canada and Mexico. Again, just a way of describing reality, not a directive.
First of all, I didn't say that. Of course they have power. What I'm saying is that China is power-hungry (e.g., the belt and road initiative) they're not honest brokers and won't be in Tucker's dream multi-polar, kumbaya scenario.
I didn't see Tucker outline any kumbaya scenario, or say that the multipolar world is his dream. Just that it is the reality, whether anyone likes it or not. You and Batya are engaged in a classic is-ought fallacy.
Michael Shellenberger did a phone interview with Joe Kent....You could hear the frustration from Michael...as Joe kept waffling on what details he really knew...came off as totally uncredible...it was a really bad look for Joe...
In analyzing “the news” one has to use some critical thinking skills. Sadly a large proportion of the electorate whether D or R don’t for one reason or the other. Joe Kent is severely damaged in this arena of Iran by the death of his first wife at the hands of ISIS. He blamed Israel. So it’s very hard for me to be influenced by his conversation about Iran.
Except, it’s not. Republican base is and always has been as pro-Israel as is possible to be, and the left has always been anti-Semitic. This is not debatable. Are there some kooks on the right who horseshoe right around to the left? Of course- but they’re not even close to being the base. Has your head been in the sand for all these years? Have you not heard the myriad discussions of confusion over why Jewish Americans would vote left so faithfully, when it was so obviously against their own interests? This is a commonly known fact. The vast majority of the republicans have always been the friendliest and most pro-Jewish. KKK was the democrats, buddy.
"He is insisting on our right not to be afraid of standing up for ourselves, our right to believe that this nation and its values are worth defending and protecting."
Thank you for saying this simple truth. Iran has committed hundreds of offenses, including killing over a thousand Americans, in the past 47 years. Putting Israel aside, Iran should have been dealt with long ago. Thankfully, Trump has the fortitude to do it.
You forgot to include the PA who according to this morning’s C&C are siding with the Saudi’s against Iran. Funny how rats don’t have much loyalty. They want the 17 billion dollars dangled by the Board of Peace.
Great analysis, thank you.
Joe, as well as his father, are/were CIA, according to Chat GPT. Another factor to consider
There is a certain kind of guy I've noticed who can't hold their own opinion if it's opposite to what their wife believes. They are swayed over time by this one person. I wonder if Kent's change to now being against being tough on Iran and to being an Israeli hater is because of his far left, second wife.
No country has infinite power, resources, money, soldiers, etc. This is just common sense. Every nation has to choose its battles. There is nothing woke about that. Of course a robust debate is needed about whether it is in our interest to defend Taiwan and how much we are prepared to sacrifice to do so.
Sure but the whole sit down and hare power with Russia and China is ridiculous. But so is Tucker these days.
You can phrase it however you want, but Russia and China also have power. That is just recognizing reality. And they don't have power because we "shared" ours with them. That is a silly misunderstanding or distortion of the semantics.
We "share" the continent with Canada and Mexico. Again, just a way of describing reality, not a directive.
First of all, I didn't say that. Of course they have power. What I'm saying is that China is power-hungry (e.g., the belt and road initiative) they're not honest brokers and won't be in Tucker's dream multi-polar, kumbaya scenario.
I didn't see Tucker outline any kumbaya scenario, or say that the multipolar world is his dream. Just that it is the reality, whether anyone likes it or not. You and Batya are engaged in a classic is-ought fallacy.
Maybe Joe wants his job back?
Probably shouldn’t have resigned if he still wants to offer advice.
Watching the clip of Tucker hurts my head!!....
Michael Shellenberger did a phone interview with Joe Kent....You could hear the frustration from Michael...as Joe kept waffling on what details he really knew...came off as totally uncredible...it was a really bad look for Joe...
Tucker: "I think we’ve reached the limits of our power, and power has limits. Like, that’s another thing just to keep in mind: Power is not infinite."
Kamalaesque!
Analysis is SPOT ON!
In analyzing “the news” one has to use some critical thinking skills. Sadly a large proportion of the electorate whether D or R don’t for one reason or the other. Joe Kent is severely damaged in this arena of Iran by the death of his first wife at the hands of ISIS. He blamed Israel. So it’s very hard for me to be influenced by his conversation about Iran.
You might have a rational argument if you dropped the pathetic "Lefty" crutch and actually analyzed the situation.
You can start with your comment that "anti-Zionism is a gateway drug to Leftism". It also seems to be the gateway drug to the republikkklan base.
Except, it’s not. Republican base is and always has been as pro-Israel as is possible to be, and the left has always been anti-Semitic. This is not debatable. Are there some kooks on the right who horseshoe right around to the left? Of course- but they’re not even close to being the base. Has your head been in the sand for all these years? Have you not heard the myriad discussions of confusion over why Jewish Americans would vote left so faithfully, when it was so obviously against their own interests? This is a commonly known fact. The vast majority of the republicans have always been the friendliest and most pro-Jewish. KKK was the democrats, buddy.
How much does Israel pay you to be a warmonger?