Insanity on stilts . . .

The New York Times here:-

• For Trump, the Iran attack is the ultimate war of choice
• There was no immediate threat from Iran.
• There was no race for a bomb. Iran is further from the capability to build a nuclear weapon today than it has been in several years.
• Trump saw a chance to push a weakened government over the edge, and is betting he can spark a popular uprising.
• He never built a case for war. He never presented evidence of an imminent threat, or answered the question of why a nuclear program he claimed he had “obliterated” 8 months ago was now on the brink of revival.
• He seems to link his attack on Iran to his 2020 election loss. Claims that Iran tried to ‘stop Trump’ and now ‘faces renewed war with United States’
• He hasn’t explained why Iran is a bigger threat to the USA [cf. Israel] than North Korea, China or Russia

The results . . . All so predictable . . .

See here.

• The war spreads.
• Trump admits it won’t be over in days.
• Refuses to answer questions (unprecedented).
• Makes deranged and callous comments (very precedented) about the dead US soldiers
• Oil prices surge (as expected)

See also here: Quick, early updates.

• Not only Israel but also Saudi Arabia pressured Trump to attack Iran
• The Straits of Hormuz are closed, as (easily) predicted.
• Trump blusters. Claims Iran’s new leaders want to negotiate a ceasefire but shows no evidence of this

See also: Trump’s physical and mental health is clearly deteriorating.

• Makes ludicrous comments re the Supreme Court’s decision on tariffs.
• Talks again of a ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba.
• Lies about the stock markets
• Makes bizarre comments re a New York cop
• Congratulates a sex pest
• Obsesses re Obama
• Lies about the economy
• Claims China and Russia love and respect the USA and him.

Finally . . .