Trump’s passive war strategy: Letters – Latest News
The Issue: President Trump’s hands-off method to the Iran war, now in its sixth month
President Trump has put us in a quagmire place with the remainder of the world (“Trump’s ‘low-key’ Iran plan,” Aug. 10).
His downfall with the Iranians is no completely different than what we skilled in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. The president thought he had all of the playing cards. Obviously he didn’t; too many jokers within the deck.
He will most probably back down on his calls for and America will return home in shame.
Pete Sena
Naples, Fla.
After Operation Epic Fury, retired Gens. Jack Keane and Keith Kellogg instructed Trump to complete the job. He felt he knew higher than them, so right here we’re months later with him begging for a deal from people he as soon as demanded an unconditional give up from.
Michael Shapiro
Massapequa
Although I genuinely admire and help Trump, I’m dismayed together with his seemingly infinite second probabilities for the monsters in Tehran.
Yes, he’s going through political ramifications that may be best described as a Hobson’s selection: Either destroy the regime or give up, tail between our legs. In both case, the cynical Democrats will use it in opposition to him within the upcoming midterm elections.
I sincerely hope that this president, who has proven outstanding resolve and braveness prior to now, can rise to the event, put politics apart, and destroy this murderous regime.
Mitchell Schwefel
Barnegat, NJ
It’s apparent the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps runs Iran. It ought to have been eradicated long in the past.
Trump is afraid to make use of ground forces as a result of the Democrats will use each casualty in opposition to him within the midterms. Isn’t close fight precisely what our troops are skilled to do? I’m wondering if Trump can depend on NATO for help.
Or possibly the Saudis, Turks and Pakistanis can show him the “art of the deal.” I’m glad he wasn’t president during World War II.
Don Whitman
Cross River
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Dear Mr. President: We each grew up in Queens; I voted for you 3 times however I’m now feeling purchaser’s regret.
I imagine the explanation to your reluctance to tug the set off is you pondering you possibly can win the Nobel Peace Price. But you’ll by no means win it since you are so disliked world wide. So, please grow a pair and pull the set off to finish this fiasco.
James Crean
Congers
The Issue: DiJonai Carrington tweeting “white privilege” after her flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham
WNBA homeowners, executives and coaches are cowards (“Foul Race Bait by WNBA Bully,” Kirsten Fleming, Aug. 11).
All they care about are their salaries. They won’t ever admit that the group is loaded with entitled gamers like DiJonai Carrington.
I’d quite sell my TV than watch this rubbish.
David Porrini
Port Orange, Fla.
How ironic that Carrington is ranting about white privilege however has had more alternatives than most white ladies on this nation, with personal faculties from day one then admission into Stanford University.
It’s simply her jealousy over a white lady being a significantly better particular person and basketball participant than her.
Can you think about the rampage if the actions have been reversed? Sickening hypocrisy.
Kevin Judge
Naples, Fla.
The disgusting assault by Carrington on Sophie Cunningham jogs my memory of the brutal harassment Jackie Robinson endured. The solely distinction is that the bigotry is being perpetrated by a black particular person.
Given the highly effective forces supporting this habits within the WNBA, don’t anticipate justice to prevail anytime quickly.
Stuart Ellison
Brooklyn
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