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Victor Davis Hanson: Why Trump’s Iran Strike Worked

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1720 implied HN points • 23 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Military Strategy Political Risk Presidential Actions International relations
  1. Trump's strike on Iran was a bold move that few other presidents would have attempted due to past failures in the Middle East.
  2. Previous presidents faced significant backlash for their actions in the Middle East, which often damaged their political standing.
  3. Trump's unique approach and clear goals might help him avoid the pitfalls that have troubled his predecessors.

That Tariff Shit Sure Was Pointless

I Might Be Wrong • 17 implied HN points • 04 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Tariffs Trade policy Political Commentary Economic Policy Presidential Actions
  1. Recent tariffs between the US and Canada seemed pointless and were lifted without gaining anything significant. This shows how negotiations can sometimes yield very little.
  2. Trump's approach to tariffs might harm America's economic credibility in the long run. It's like he's playing a game but doesn't understand the rules properly.
  3. Congress can step in and clarify the rules about tariffs to prevent future chaos. They should take control to keep things stable and effective.

Seeking long war in Ukraine, Biden approves long-range strikes into Russia

Aaron Mate • 186 implied HN points • 18 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Presidential Actions Military Strategy International relations
  1. Biden has allowed Ukraine to use long-range missiles, even though he was worried about it before. This decision marks a big step in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
  2. Biden has privately expressed concerns that Ukrainian President Zelensky is asking for too much military support, fearing it could escalate to a larger war.
  3. With Trump set to take over soon, Biden seems to be making these choices to solidify his stance on the Ukraine situation before leaving office.

January 15, 2025

Letters from an American • 20 implied HN points • 16 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Presidential Actions International relations Legislation Political Commentary Government Structure
  1. Joe Biden announced a significant ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas after months of negotiations, focusing on humanitarian efforts and returning hostages.
  2. In his farewell address, Biden reflected on his administration's achievements, emphasizing job creation, healthcare improvements, and infrastructure modernization.
  3. He warned about the dangers of wealth concentration and misinformation in America, urging reforms to protect democracy and ensure fairness for all citizens.

OSD 299: What a president can do

Open Source Defense • 56 implied HN points • 12 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Rights Executive Power Presidential Actions Political culture Legislation
  1. Historically, pro-gun presidents haven't made major changes once in office. This shows that having the right president isn't always enough for gun rights.
  2. The president can still take meaningful actions to support gun rights, but many of these require working with Congress. Some changes can be done alone, but they're often not pursued.
  3. Eventually, culture and technology around gun rights will matter more than politics. Even if presidents don't act, gun rights may keep growing thanks to shifts in public opinion and advances in tech.
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