Nice to hear that about the thread; mostly I get negative reviews. ☺️

Problem is this...it IS a political forum, but is used for current events, but I think some feel so secure and cozy, the understanding of what could occur is not in their world.

Before WW1 and WW2 and Korea,and Vietnam....this country felt secure for one big reason. Our location; in those days it would be next to impossible to reach our land so in both world wars,with that security blanket we simply dawdled before we got involved.

I am in no way comparing the situation other than our blasé attitude.

Today, the world is smaller, we have pourous borders, weaponry is much more sophisticated and we have lost that advantage to progress.

There is no country or group that wants to conquer. Worse, those we watch closely simply want to kill us. Killing even one American is a victory; they want massive casualties. They also, since 1948 are figuring ways to destroy a country they do not even recognize...Israel.

Of course, I am not at the center of intelligence, but the "chatter" as they refer to it is growing. I think in the last two weeks, a significant member of our intelligence has warned about large attacks.

Again, none of us are privy, but knowing this and seeing Iran already begin to flaunt disrespect for any rule or law, and seeing what this new deal will bring, and there will be a deal.

We then maximize, even without nukes, the ability for Iran or one of the sponsored groups to have access to ICBMs from Russia, a ton of cash, reduced sanctions, and most importantly still a vocal hatred for the USA and Israel, and ramp up the pressure on our security folks, who have no idea of what secret deal has been made with the group we are entrusting with those inspections we brag about.

Meanwhile, here at home, our President likens anyone who speaks against this deal as just like them, he basically said anyone who opposes this deal is a liar or stupid. He has enlisted POLITICAL ACTIVIST GROUPS to pressure people to vote...not to vote their conscience but to bow to pressure from activist groups.

This entire thing bothers me. I hope I am wrong but the set up here is a bit scary.

I agree with you...how we allow ourselves to be trapped into what Trump said recently or any of much of the conversations and ignore this subject is troubling to me.

I am however not surprised. I started a thread a few years ago on the gassing of children in the streets and got exactly NO replies. The President drew a red line and was cheered. They crossed it...I began another thread and got, I think one response. Today look at Syria and tell me a way out of that place. We ruined Libya and Yemen...we still call Yemen a success story and simply ignore Libya. Don't know if anyone read as a result of our actions how many thousands of Libyian refugees have died and will continue to die.

I hate war, will never speak for war, but there was a post on here recently that mentioned our allies in the ME are giving up on us. We recently blocked our Allies from bombing in the region.

Anyway, it bothers me and while I realize the political tweets posted here and the polls are important, I find this as important.