Trump's Wars

[Coach is Back!]

I found a way that we can play this to our advantage!

Lmao 😂😂😂

[Fuzzy Nuts]

Yes, I will continue to believe the facts. 

Obama may not have been a draft dodger, but he was an incompetent Commander in Chief.  The worst of my lifetime. 

Trump's grade as CIC is incomplete.  We'll see how he performs over the long haul, but I cannot imagine he will not be an improvement over that disaster we had the last eight years. 

That's funny because I think the whole republican party have been totally incompetent going on 9 years now.

[Dos Equis]

That's funny because I think the whole republican party have been totally incompetent going on 9 years now.

No argument there. 

[TuHolmes]

Mattis is the man. Here's what a man says about Korea.

"You don't shoot at people in this world unless you want to bear the consequences," Mattis told reporters
"The bottom line is we will defend the country from an attack -- for us that's war," he said.

No instigation. Just a simple A+B = C.

Best thing Trump has done is pick this guy.

[Dos Equis]

Mattis is the man. Here's what a man says about Korea.

"You don't shoot at people in this world unless you want to bear the consequences," Mattis told reporters
"The bottom line is we will defend the country from an attack -- for us that's war," he said.

No instigation. Just a simple A+B = C.

Best thing Trump has done is pick this guy.

Yeah I love that guy. 

[Dos Equis]

 

Mattis tells sailors they'll make a difference as military men because 'you're not some p***y sitting on the sidelines'
By David Martosko, Us Political Editor For Dailymail.com
PUBLISHED: 15 August 2017

Secretary of Defense James Mattis praised a group of sailors last week by telling them they'll never regret military service because it's a sign they're 'not some p--y sitting on the sidelines.'

The Pentagon's official transcript of Mattis' August 9 remarks includes the line, which went unnoticed at the time.

'Thanks for sticking with the Navy,' he said at the Naval Base Kitsap in the state of Washington, adding that the experience would change them 'for the better for the rest of your life.'

'So you'll never regret, but you will have some of the best days of your life and some of the worst days of your life in the U.S. Navy, you know what I mean? That says – that means you're living. That means you're living.'

'That means you're not some p***y sitting on the sidelines, you know what I mean, kind of sitting there saying, "Well, I should have done something with my life",' he said.

'You're not some p***y sitting on the sidelines!' Secretary of Defense James Mattis praised the crew of a nuclear submarine last week in his typical salty language

'Because of what you're doing now, you're not going to be laying on a shrink's couch when you're 45 years old, say "What the hell did I do with my life?" Why? Because you served others; you served something bigger than you.'

It's unclear if any women were among the sailors in Mattis' audience, who were all crew serving on the USS Kentucky nuclear missile submarine.

The U.S. Navy has allowed females to serve on submarines since 2010. A Pentagon spokesman did not have information available about whether any women are among the sub's crew members.

Mattis referred to his audience last week as 'guys' and 'fine young men.'

The retired Marine Corps general, is known for his salty language.

In a quotation widely attributed to him, he supposedly advised servicemen about how to handle anti-military activists on American soil.

'When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look at him in the eyes and shake his hand,' Mattis reportedly said. 'Then, wink at his girlfriend because she knows she's dating a p***y.'

And Mattis once recalled telling Iraqi military leaders in 2003 that 'I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I’ll kill you all.'

His latest invocation of the 'p' word comes at a time when America's military is puffing out its chest in a standoff with North Korea, and with gender politics occupying some headlines.

President Donald Trump said last month that he would ban transgender Americans from serving in uniform.

But on Monday Mattis said the issue was far from decided.

'We are going to study the issue,' he told reporters at the Pentagon. 'The policy is going to address whether or not transgenders can serve under what conditions, what medical support they require, how much time would they be perhaps non-deployable, leaving others to pick up their share of everything.'

'There's a host of issues and I'm learning more about this than I ever thought I would and it's obviously very complex to include the privacy issues which we respect.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4793458/Mattis-praises-sailors-Not-p-y-sidelines.html#ixzz4ps5vOSun

[Skeletor]

Mattis tells sailors they'll make a difference as military men because 'you're not some p***y sitting on the sidelines'
By David Martosko, Us Political Editor For Dailymail.com
PUBLISHED: 15 August 2017

Secretary of Defense James Mattis praised a group of sailors last week by telling them they'll never regret military service because it's a sign they're 'not some p--y sitting on the sidelines.'

The Pentagon's official transcript of Mattis' August 9 remarks includes the line, which went unnoticed at the time.

'Thanks for sticking with the Navy,' he said at the Naval Base Kitsap in the state of Washington, adding that the experience would change them 'for the better for the rest of your life.'

'So you'll never regret, but you will have some of the best days of your life and some of the worst days of your life in the U.S. Navy, you know what I mean? That says – that means you're living. That means you're living.'

'That means you're not some p***y sitting on the sidelines, you know what I mean, kind of sitting there saying, "Well, I should have done something with my life",' he said.

'You're not some p***y sitting on the sidelines!' Secretary of Defense James Mattis praised the crew of a nuclear submarine last week in his typical salty language

'Because of what you're doing now, you're not going to be laying on a shrink's couch when you're 45 years old, say "What the hell did I do with my life?" Why? Because you served others; you served something bigger than you.'

It's unclear if any women were among the sailors in Mattis' audience, who were all crew serving on the USS Kentucky nuclear missile submarine.

The U.S. Navy has allowed females to serve on submarines since 2010. A Pentagon spokesman did not have information available about whether any women are among the sub's crew members.

Mattis referred to his audience last week as 'guys' and 'fine young men.'

The retired Marine Corps general, is known for his salty language.

In a quotation widely attributed to him, he supposedly advised servicemen about how to handle anti-military activists on American soil.

'When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look at him in the eyes and shake his hand,' Mattis reportedly said. 'Then, wink at his girlfriend because she knows she's dating a p***y.'

And Mattis once recalled telling Iraqi military leaders in 2003 that 'I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I’ll kill you all.'

His latest invocation of the 'p' word comes at a time when America's military is puffing out its chest in a standoff with North Korea, and with gender politics occupying some headlines.

President Donald Trump said last month that he would ban transgender Americans from serving in uniform.

But on Monday Mattis said the issue was far from decided.

'We are going to study the issue,' he told reporters at the Pentagon. 'The policy is going to address whether or not transgenders can serve under what conditions, what medical support they require, how much time would they be perhaps non-deployable, leaving others to pick up their share of everything.'

'There's a host of issues and I'm learning more about this than I ever thought I would and it's obviously very complex to include the privacy issues which we respect.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4793458/Mattis-praises-sailors-Not-p-y-sidelines.html#ixzz4ps5vOSun

Mattis is by far the best cabinet appointment Trump has made.

[Dos Equis]

Trump's Afghanistan address: What to watch for
Published August 21, 2017
Fox News

In an address to the nation Monday night, President Trump is expected to reveal his strategy in Afghanistan – and America’s longest war.

Trump’s speech comes after he huddled with his top national security aides Friday at Camp David, the secluded military retreat outside of Washington, D.C. The president tweeted on Saturday that “many decisions” were made at Camp David, “including on Afghanistan.”

Trump didn’t offer any clues on social media as to what specific decisions were made pertaining to Afghanistan.

Donald J. Trump ✔ @realDonaldTrump
Important day spent at Camp David with our very talented Generals and military leaders. Many decisions made, including on Afghanistan.
1:47 AM - Aug 19, 2017
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Read on for more information about his Monday address.

What are Trump's options for Afghanistan?

In a statement about the speech, the White House said Trump will “provide an update on the path forward for America’s engagement in Afghanistan and South Asia.”

Trump has several options when it comes to Afghanistan, from withdrawing troops and ending America’s longest war to sending additional military personnel.

TRUMP TO ADDRESS NATION ON AFGHANISTAN

The challenge for Trump – which tested former President Barack Obama as well – is how to continue to fight terrorism and the Taliban while still promoting peace.

The administration’s Afghanistan strategy is expected to be shaped by a review of its approach to the broader region – including Pakistan and India.

Defense Secretary James Mattis, who visited Afghanistan over the weekend, declared himself satisfied with how the administration had formulated its new strategy. But he refused to discuss details before Trump's announcement.

What do other Republicans want?

Among elected leaders in the U.S., opinions are mixed about America's future role in Afghanistan.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich favors withdrawing the approximately 8,400 U.S. troops currently in Afghanistan — not sending in more.

AFGHAN POLICE: TALIBAN ASSAULT UNDERWAY IN AFGHANISTAN

“I want our people to be able to come home,” Kasich said during an interview with CNN on Sunday.

Sen. John McCain, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, unveiled his own plan for Afghanistan last week – which would increase ground and air forces in the Middle Eastern country.

He said the U.S. needs to put strict conditions on continued assistance to Afghanistan and require the Kabul government to demonstrate "measurable progress" in curbing corruption, strengthening the rule of law and improving financial transparency.

What about the Pentagon?

The Pentagon months ago settled on a plan to send nearly 4,000 additional troops to aid the Afghan Army. It is awaiting a final announcement from Trump on the proposal.

MATTIS TIGHT-LIPPED ON NEW AFGHANISTAN WAR STRATEGY

Ahead of Trump’s speech, Gen. John Nicholson, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, hailed the launch of the Afghan Army’s new special operations corps and declared that “we are with you and we will stay with you.”

His comments suggested that the Pentagon may have won its argument that the U.S. military must remain engaged in Afghanistan to ensure terrorists aren’t able to threaten the U.S., according to the Associated Press.

Where can you watch the speech?

Trump will give the address from the Army’s Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington, Va. The base sits next to Arlington National Cemetery – the final resting place for many U.S. troops who died fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The address is expected to begin at 9 p.m. EDT and can be viewed on the Fox News Channel with special coverage, anchored by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, followed by "Hannity" at 10:00pm ET and "The Five" at 11:00pm ET.

Follow along online via FoxNews.com’s live blog.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/21/trumps-afghanistan-address-what-to-watch-for.html

[Primemuscle]

Yes, I will continue to believe the facts. 

Obama may not have been a draft dodger, but he was an incompetent Commander in Chief.  The worst of my lifetime. 

Trump's grade as CIC is incomplete.  We'll see how he performs over the long haul, but I cannot imagine he will not be an improvement over that disaster we had the last eight years. 

So you think he will be in it for the "long haul"? I'm not so confident of this.

[Dos Equis]

So you think he will be in it for the "long haul"? I'm not so confident of this.

I know some people are trying speak him quitting into existence, but I think that's foolishness.  As things stand now, I'll be surprised if he isn't reelected.  Have to see what dud Democrats are going to nominate and a lot can happen between now and 2020, but as of now I see him getting a second term. 

Interested to see how he approaches Afghanistan.  No easy answers. 

[Dos Equis]

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[polychronopolous]

Would love to see Trump stay pretty well hands off and see what Defense Secretary Mattis can do over the next 7 years.

[Fuzzy Nuts]

Gotta feed the military contractors.

[Top Poodle]

Gotta feed the military contractors.

this

wtf is up with mcmaster, the guy has the intellect of a hs gym teacher