Following the killing of the head of the largest terrorist conglomerate in the world, Democrats were torn on the recognition that the death of Qasem Soleimani was a big win for the United States and the civilized world. It was in keeping with the celebrations attendant to the death of Osama Bin Laden and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. It was a good thing, by any measure.
But somehow, the current state of the Democrats’ irrational anti-Trump obsession could not allow any solidarity with the President – much less any praise for anything he did. Consequently, they used the “but” strategy. Soleimani was a pathological killer, but … Soleimani deserved to die, but …
Suddenly – for Democrats – process became more important than the actual facts of the event. They intimated, without a whit of evidence, that Trump acted individually and impulsively. Killing an avowed enemy of the United States and western world was suddenly secondary to the when and how congressional leaders were informed.
Even though Trump, the Department of Defense (DOD), the State Department and the intelligence community stated that the attack on Soleimani was triggered by information that showed he was actively plotting multiple international attacks on American personnel and assets, Democrats kept questioning the motivation. It was a defensive action, according to the DOD. It was the last straw by a man who had been given repeated – far too many — passes by previous administrations allowing Soleimani to continue his murderous activities.
Despite this explanation from all involved agencies, Democrats and the left-wing media repeatedly posed the question “Why now?” as a means of casting suspicion and distrust on the decision to take out Soleimani. One CNN contributor cast doubt on the rationale for the action by saying that Soleimani and Iran had not attacked the United States in years – until recently. He justified Irani-sponsored deadly attacks in recent years on Trump for provoking Tehran.
Colorado Democrat Senator Tom Udall went even further. He claims to have been briefed by individuals in the intelligence community who were not aware of the specific threats alluded to in the various statements. He said he was “suspicious” that there were no real imminent threats. In other words, Trump, the DOD, the State Department and the intel community were all lying.
It is impossible to miss the irony of Udall distrusting the same intelligence folks that they accuse Trump of distrusting. But such hypocrisy is not new to politics.
It should bother every American that Democrats – best personified by Udall – are falling in line with the propaganda emanating from Iran – that it was an unprovoked attack on a prominent military leader. From the Democrats’ and media descriptions of Soleimani as an “icon,” “charismatic,” “respected,” “genius” and “much beloved” by the people of Iran and the various terrorist cells he created and managed. They distinguished him from Bin Laden and al-Baghdadi for reasons that make no sense unless you want to disparage the military action.
Democrats and the media refuse to accept the claims of imminent threats to America at face value. They claim a right to know all the details as a condition of belief. It is nothing more than political grandstanding. They know full well that it would not be possible for our government to lay out such highly confidential and classified information. Yet, they play into the Iranian gamebook.
If the Irani propaganda agencies are not using Udall’s statements to reinforce their own claims of victimization, it is only because the have not picked up on them. Udall could not have provided better grist for Tehran’s bogus media responses if he tried.
So, there ‘tis.
Dems will do anything to trash Trump ANYTHING
Udall – ALWAYS been a complete dope.
Udall has played in the Conservation field for years. Here he is costing us many millions and American Lives by his unwise announcements. Iran’s moves up to the Embassy attacks were clear acts of War! How far could we let them go? I know more about Military than Udall and at least as much about Conservation. Any legacy he had just went up in smoke!
This same type of reasoning that some of today’s MSM and some Democrats would justify Japan’s attack at Pearl Harbor by saying the we provoke them to attack the US Pacific fleet,the American territories in the far east and both the British and Dutch colonies as well by with hold oil shipment scrap steel and food products after their alliance with the Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy and of course their war in main land China
TO READ THAT COMING OUT OF UDALL MOUTH ———GOD HELP US , WHAT A MORON HE IS. AND HE IS FROM NM WHERE I LIVE FOR ME THE DEMS ARE SUCH IDIOTS. THEY CANT SEE PAST THE DAMN NOSES. IF SOMETHING HAPPENS HERE IN THE STATES THEY WON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO. WE HAVE IRAN’S HERE IN THE STATES READY TO GIVE A REVENGE. ON US . WE HAVE HAD YEARS OF THEM DOING HITS AND RUN TACTICS AND OF CAUSE DENYING EVERYTHING THAT WE KNOW THEY DID. AND THESE DUMB DEMS WILL LET IT HAPPEN OVER AND OVER . THEY DON’T KNOW HOW TO FIGHT BACK WITH ANY MEANING THEY ONLY KNOW HOW TO SHOOT OFF THEIR MOUTH. I GUESS IF THEY ARE THEONES GETTING HURT OR KILLED ITS OK
Udall should be hung for treason for giving Iran talking points on how they were victims. He is so disgusting. What does that say about the people who voted for him???
Tom Udall is not a senator from Colorado. He is a senator from New Mexico… I am sorry to say.
When do these lying, treasonous, anti American goons get punished?
what do you expect from a TREASONISTIC TRAITOR Democrat? . . . TRUTH?!? We can tell he’s LYING – his LIPS are moving! Team Trump and his allies 2020.
Trump and the DoD were lying, no you members of the Communist party deceit is a tactic that only you enemies of true patriots use unless you are a Rat and Communist pretending to be a Republican such as the Bush clan, John McBrainless, Mitt Romney are perfect examples.
You are a fool Tom Udall. You sound like a French collaborator in WW II who said,”… the Germans weren’t so bad…” as they went around collecting the French Jews and deporting them to concentration camps. The leadership and military of Iran have been very clear. Their stated goal is “Death to America” and as one of its leaders that includes you, by the way. Trump may have saved your life.
Precisely. The question I have is what rights and courses of action do we who swore our oath have to hold Congressmen accountable on a national scale concerning US safety? They are elected locally but their actions affect the country as a whole. Not being able to contact them accordingly about national issues that impact 49 other states gives them a free ride. Before anyone says we have our own rep, ask what one rep within the current Dem structure would say to deter someone from another district. Vietnam and Afghanistan are wars about drugs. We have lost millions of brothers and sisters in arms, and our families, because of the folly of an elected government controlled by interested parties and off budget funding pursuits. We have been denied recognition of exposures and benefits. The current system is an anathema to what our Constitution is about, and that we swore an oath to protect. So, what is our legally mandated recourse? This is not a rhetorical question.
this is all fake news
As a Vet, I am so tired of the Liberal Left, they are only interested in taking over the USA, no matter what the end result will be. The only reason has to be financial, no person with a once of loving our country and our way of life, and caring for the future be taking actions against our country, I love this country and served this country and still try to keep serving as long as I am alive. God Bless America and our President, may he keep doing his part to protect us from all enemy’s foreign and domestic. If we keep the 2nd Amendment we retired military and friends will always be able to protect this country and our family, from the radical left, and their insurgents.
The only ones who had regrets taking out the fiend Soleimani were the twisted leftist Democrats who don’t know the difference between up and down. The next Democrat Convention should be help in Upside Down City Ypsilanti Michigan. They are so mixed up that going there may make sense to them.
The democrats need to stop questioning our Presidents decision. He did what he had to do. It is high time to stop defending terrorist!!
This should have been done years ago. Iran will attack if we killed him or not.
It was high time that such an action was taken. As for Mr. Horist, his account is clear, concise and to the point and right on the money. After the past eight years of the Indonesian Candidate’s coddling, cuddling and the illegal transfer of money to Iran. it had to be taken. Iran has the impression that America would, once more, roll over and play dead. But the new sheriff in town has made it known that Iran would pay for its actions. Thank you, Mr. President, it’s high time we let the enemy know their actions will no longer be tolerated. We will not have another Benghazi any time soon.
When will these Democrats be held accountable for AIDING & ABETTING our ENEMIES???? Obama gave these terrorists $150 Billion in which to spread their evil hate around the world, and now these elected representatives wish to stop President Trump from protecting & defending our people!!!! This sure sounds like TREASON to ME!!!! Plenty of room at Club Gitmo… TREASON IS A CRIME!!!! God bless President Trump!!!! Semper Fi
Oops, sorry, but do a check. Udall represents New Mexico. Wish he was from Colorado.
Put Udall on a plane, One way, and send his stupid A– to Iran. He loves Iran, that much, Iran would be the perfect place for him, NOW lets put Pelosi, Shifty , and Hummerhead, on the same plane, and don’t forget the Squad ! WE HAVE JUST MADE AMERICA BETTER !
Every Democrat that stands by Iran, should be tried for Treason, then Shot.
Another Logan Act violation?
Tom Udall is a Senator from New Mexico, not Colorado.