Division

The division among the American people is on display. While Iranians around the world, including in Iran, celebrate the passing of Khamenei, some people in the US are protesting the attack on Iran. Today in NY City both sides will be marching in the streets. While the initial efforts to end the regime seem successful, it is time to recall the way the Iraqis reacted when the US ended the Sadam government. They were ecstatic at first, proudly showing their purple thumbs as evidence of voting in a free election but they soon returned to bickering between tribes. Large numbers of soldiers in Iran have been killing civilians and they may fear retaliation if they lay down their arms. They may choose instead to just keep killing unarmed citizens. At least for the foreseeable future, the Iranian terrorist threat to the region has ended. Will this open the door for the Arab states to work with Israel to bring peace to the region. Will it mean the end of Hamas and the rebuilding of Gaza.

Policies

Trump’s critics have adjusted their position on some important issues. Instead of being opposed to what is done they are now in agreement but not with how its done. For example, they agree that the border should be secured but not how it is done. They agree that migrant criminals should be deported but not how it is being done. They agree that Iran is a threat to peace and must be neutralized but not how Trump is doing it. They agree that manufacturing jobs must be brought home but without tariffs. This is all normal politics from the opposition party but it is a different way of looking at things.