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The president will start a war with Iran because he can't negotiate and is weak. Saddam was believed to be developing nuclear weapons, but claims of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq were false. Removing Saddam was expected to positively impact the region, but going into Iraq is considered by some to be the worst presidential decision in US history. The war resulted in countless deaths, including journalists, humanitarian workers, US service members, contractors, Iraqi police/military, and civilians who died from bombings, crossfire, and being targeted. The precision targeting capabilities used were impressive, with care taken to minimize unintended casualties. Some characterized involved states and allies as an axis of evil, with a struggle of good versus evil. Images emerged showing the personal cost of war, such as a blood-splattered girl next to a US soldier, evoking historical and emotional responses. Some believe the Christian right, or American fascists/Christian nationalists, are bankrolled by billionaires to promote magical thinking over reality, undermining labor unions and healthcare. This shift could intensify in future administrations.

Six months in, campaign promises are being reversed, and Iran was bombed on behalf of Israel. This is leading to a potential World War Three, which will involve the entire world. The people currently cheering this on will change their tune when flag-draped coffins start appearing on the news. Fox News brainwashes baby boomers, as does CNN, and this is exactly how the situation will unfold.

We contributed to the problem we're currently facing. When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, we decided to help by training and arming Mujahideen fighters in Pakistan. This plan worked, and the Soviets eventually left Afghanistan. However, we then left these well-equipped and fanatical fighters behind, causing a messy situation. It's ironic that the same people we supported in the past are now our adversaries.

I am a disabled veteran who questions why anyone would go to war for a system that mistreats its service members. The military brainwashes you, makes you pay for your uniform, and then discards you like trash. They don't take care of the American people, service members, or veterans. It's a betrayal.

We're heading toward war with Iran, with few Republicans pushing back. Bombing Iran's oil infrastructure, as Senator Graham suggests, could lead to disaster. About 20% of the world's oil passes through the Straits of Hormuz and Iran has missiles that can reach as far as 1,200 miles. If we attack Iran, our bases in Iraq and Syria will be targeted. Hezbollah, with a presence in Mexico, could cause trouble here at home. Our sanctions haven't stopped Iran from developing advanced missiles and cyber warfare capabilities. Our military isn't in a strong position to respond to a war with Iran, and our naval power may not have the impact we desire. The army is depleted and lacks the capacity for rapid deployment. Destroying Hamas means systematically rooting them out and likely causing mass civilian casualties. The support for Israel will erode as more destruction is captured coming out of Gaza.

I've evolved by watching what's been going on. I supported it because I thought they were telling us the truth. It was all lies. They lied us into that war. The war did nothing to improve American security. We destabilized the Middle East. We turned Iraq into an Iranian proxy state. We created a huge, again, destabilization, which created a huge, refugee problem that spilled over into Syria. We got involved in Afghanistan. We were told that we were winning, and the country was being transformed into a, you know, democracy. And everything turned out to be just a lie. Cost us around $8,000,000,000,000, and almost a million direct deaths, with excess mortality numbers as high as five million. The foreign policy establishment, the blob.

If conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East continue unchecked, the destruction seen on television could reach America. Without clear goals, these conflicts may escalate, straining an economy unprepared for major war. Our military, reliant on outdated Cold War strategies, is overstretched and not suited for modern challenges. Americans desire a society focused on homes, education, and safety for their children, free from abuse and exploitation. As we reflect on Veterans Day, we must honor those who sacrificed for our freedom while ensuring our military engagements are just and necessary. Our forces should only fight for clear national interests, supported by a healthy economy and society, as was the case in 1991. Thank you for listening. God bless you and the United States.

I've looked into both Assad and the opposition, but the problem is we don't know who the opposition really is. They could be even worse than Assad. We supply them with weapons and resources, but we're essentially in the dark about who they are. Why are we involved in this conflict at all? Of course, getting rid of ISIS is important, but Assad seems like the lesser of two evils. We've backed the wrong side before, and it ended in disaster. Russia seems to support Assad, so maybe we should let them handle ISIS and let them fight it out.

The weak strategic leadership of the 25-year-old staffers in the White House over the past four years is concerning. Lloyd Austin's performance is disappointing, and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mark Milley, should be recalled to active duty and court-martialed for his actions in Afghanistan.

We need to have empathy for those dying on the front lines, and consider how long this has been going on and what they are dying for. The line of engagement hasn't moved in two years, how many people have died in trenches for nothing? It's for the biggest graft machine I've ever seen. These poor guys are being sent into a meat grinder for money. It needs to stop. Trump is pragmatic on this issue.

After 9/11, a general told me the decision to go to war with Iraq was made without evidence linking Saddam to Al Qaeda. Plans were revealed to take out 7 countries in 5 years, starting with Iraq, then Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Iran. Military operations began in Iraq and Syria. The situation in Syria was discussed, acknowledging the distressing images coming out of the country.

Republicans claim that Ron Paul's plan to bring troops back from around the world is dangerous. However, it is even more perilous to engage in unnecessary wars with other nations. Iran and Israel, for instance, are both capable of handling their own affairs. Unfortunately, our tech connection was lost.

The speaker opens by citing James Madison, who wrote to Thomas Jefferson in 1789 that “the constitution supposes what the history of all governments demonstrates, that the executive branch of power is the most interested in war and most prone to it,” and notes that the constitution itself vests in the legislature the question of war (Article I, Section 8, Clause 11) while giving the president operational powers of war (Article II, Section 2, Clause 1). Even if one claimed the 1973 War Powers Resolution supersedes the constitutional language, the speaker argues the president has not met its conditions: the president may only introduce U.S. armed forces into hostilities under three circumstances—declaration of war, specific statutory authorization, or a national emergency created by an attack on the United States—none of which exist today because Iran has not attacked the United States, Congress has not declared war, and Congress has not granted specific statutory authorization. Beyond this constitutional framing, the speaker asks why the United States would go to war with Iran and emphasizes that servicemembers deserve a clear mission. He questions how such a war would help American families with groceries, housing, or safety in schools and neighborhoods. He cautions against past interventions in the Middle East, arguing they have produced a debt of at least $8 trillion from wars in Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Afghanistan, and contends a sustained war with Iran will not stabilize the region but will radicalize new generations of terrorists and generate more refugees to Europe and the United States. The speaker argues Iran is not Venezuela, and that Ayatollah Khomeini was not a president but a religious leader in a region notorious for radical Islamists; he asserts that the United States and Israel turned him into a martyr, contributing to broader conflict and casualties, including six American families who have lost loved ones. He claims the administration cannot provide a straight answer for why the preemptive war was launched, noting contradictory statements about imminent Iranian strikes and the rationale of stopping a nuclear program. A candid answer, he says, came from the Secretary of State, who said Israel forced the United States to act, implying that Congress must decide war. If American lives are to be risked, that decision must be debated and voted on by representatives, and the debate should be arduous with a hard vote. He offers a theory that colleagues do not want to go on record due to a poor track record of meddling in the Middle East and a desire to avoid their names being associated with an unfavorable outcome. The speaker asserts Congress is not here to declare war today; the vote on the War Powers Resolution is to reassert that Congress must decide questions of war. Some say war is authorized by paying for it through the budget, but the speaker asserts that defining the mission for the troops is not included in the budget and has not been done. He thanks the men and women engaged in combat, prays for their safety, and states that the resolution is written for them—to ensure they know when they achieve their mission and can come home.

I will demand the resignations of all senior military officials involved in the Afghanistan disaster. I expect these resignations on my desk by inauguration day. This situation has severely damaged our country's reputation, and it is unacceptable. This house cleaning will send a clear message to the world and the American military that accountability for failure and incompetence is necessary.

Your country is in big trouble, you're not winning. However, you have a good chance of coming out okay because of us. We are staying strong in our country from the beginning of the war. We've been alone, but we are thankful. You haven't been alone! This cabinet member doesn't belong in this cabinet. We gave you 350 billion dollars worth of equipment through this president. What if you didn't have our military equipment? This war would have been over in two weeks.

I wanted to prevent terrorism in our country, but I couldn't talk about it before. However, now I talk about it all the time. We had no attacks like the World Trade Center or those in other countries. Now we're getting involved in the Middle East again, spending trillions of dollars and causing death and destruction. It's a shame. We defeated ISIS in just four months, beating their caliphate completely.

The speaker highlights a big story he says is not being covered by the Pentagon or CENTCOM. He notes Israel’s war on Iran is in its tenth day, and says CENTCOM confirmed the seventh American soldier killed in this war, but asserts that “the KIA numbers are … not accurate.” He questions how many Americans have actually been wounded, pointing to a dispute over the casualty figures. He cites sources claiming that the number of medevac helicopter flights in the past seventy-two hours has been flying around the clock, “stocking up medical facilities in many of the outlying countries,” including the Dubai area. Based on these sources, he estimates the injured at “well over a 135 soldiers,” noting that this is “the most conservative number possible.” He adds that some estimates from different outlets and sources suggest “well over a thousand,” but he states his figure as the conservative estimate. The speaker suggests that the large number of flights allows wounded personnel to be transported to floating hospitals and aircraft carriers, which function as massive triage centers, enabling authorities to “keep it very quiet.” He asserts that flights land on the aircraft carriers as part of this process. He mentions reports from Stuttgart, Germany, where there is a major NATO and US base, and notes that Germany is where Netanyahu fled to, though he is unclear whether Netanyahu is still in Germany or has returned to Israel. He claims American wounded are being treated inside Germany and says he would like to know those numbers. Finally, he urges a brave Pentagon reporter to ask questions about this, implying that these numbers and movements are being concealed.

We seem to be heading to war with Iran, with little pushback from Republicans. War with Iran could mean Armageddon, with no appreciation for the implications for the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Twenty percent of the world's oil passes through the Straits of Hormuz, and Iran has missiles that can reach 1,200 miles with precision. If we bomb Iran, our bases in Iraq and Syria will be targeted. Hezbollah has a large operation in Mexico, and their agents could cause trouble here at home. If we attack Iran, Russia will not sit by quietly. Sanctions haven't stopped Iran's military development. Our military is at a weak point. If the US enters this conflict, it will be difficult for Russia and Turkey not to also come into this fight against us.

Your country is in big trouble. You're not winning this. You have a good chance of coming out of this okay because of us. We are staying strong in our country from the beginning of the war. We've been alone, and we are thankful. You haven't been alone. We gave you $350 billion for your military, but they had to use our military. If you didn't have our military equipment, this war would have been over in two weeks.

More trouble, no one has caused more harm, no one has caused more wars in my lifetime than Israel. Israel is not our ally. At this point, they are our enemy. They take money from us. They incriminate us to the whole world. They implicate us in their immoral war crimes. No one has hurt this country more than Israel has. Israel is our top enemy. Enemy.

The speaker stated the world would be better off with Saddam Hussein and Gaddafi in power. Iraq used to kill terrorists immediately, but now it's the "Harvard of terrorism." The speaker said that while Hussein was a horrible guy, Iraq was better then than it is now, as it is currently a training ground for terrorists. The speaker stated nobody even knows Libya, and there is no Iraq and no Libya anymore because it's all broken up. Human rights abuses are happening now and are worse than under Hussein or Gaddafi. Libya is a catastrophe, Iraq is a disaster, and the whole Middle East blew up around Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.

The United States has lost control over the situation in the Middle East, where serious problems are occurring. These issues could have been easily prevented if we had taken action. If we don't handle the situation with strength and precision, it could lead to a catastrophe. The same applies to the situation between Russia and Ukraine, which may be even more critical. We need to focus on fixing our country and bringing peace because we are in a dire situation.

We spent $8 trillion on the war in Iraq and got nothing in return. We killed more Iraqis than Saddam Hussein, created ISIS, and caused millions of refugees. Then we spent $16 trillion on the pandemic with no results. Now we're doing bank bailouts regularly. The government cut Medicare for 15 million Americans while sending extra money to Ukraine. A friend had his food stamps cut by 90%, leaving him with only $25 a month. 30 million Americans are starving, which is unacceptable. We're failing to take care of those who played by the rules and promised to be taken care of in old age.

The speaker argues that the war in Iraq resulted in an enormous, unrecoverable cost: “we spent $2,000,000,000,000, thousands of lives,” and that the outcome left the United States with nothing to show for it. The speaker contends that Iran is now taking over Iraq, describing it as having “the second largest oil reserves in the world,” and asserts that this outcome proves the involvement in Iraq was a mistake. The speaker states that George Bush made a mistake and that the United States “should have never been in Iraq,” claiming that the intervention destabilized the Middle East. Regarding accountability, the speaker questions whether Bush should be impeached and suggests a preference for letting the other party decide how to label the issue, saying, “So you still think he should be impeached? I think it's my turn, ain't it? You do whatever you want.” The speaker emphasizes a belief that those responsible “lied,” specifically about weapons of mass destruction, asserting, “They said there were weapons of mass destruction. There were none, and they knew there were none. There were no weapons of mass destruction. Alright.” In sum, the speaker presents three core assertions: (1) the Iraq War was extraordinarily costly in financial terms and human lives, and produced no tangible gain; (2) the war destabilized the Middle East and empowered Iran to increase influence in Iraq, which the speaker frames as a mistaken outcome; and (3) the leaders claimed WMDs existed when they did not, asserting that there were no weapons of mass destruction and that those claims were knowingly false. The dialogue also touches on impeachment as a potential consequence for the leadership involved, framed through the speaker’s yes-or-no stance and interjections about accountability.

10 days after 9/11, a general informed me that we were going to war with Iraq. When I asked why, he didn't have a clear answer but mentioned that our military was capable of taking down governments. Weeks later, while we were bombing Afghanistan, I asked if we were still going to war with Iraq. To my surprise, he showed me a memo from the secretary of defense's office outlining a plan to take out 7 countries in 5 years. The countries listed were Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Iran.