The Titanic thread

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How do you fuck that up?

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Efficient

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Lack of Strategy: Vexler contends that the U.S. approach has been defined by a lack of coherent strategy, fueled by Trump's desire for "narcissistic" and "grandiose" results. The initial hope for regime decapitation has failed, leaving the administration frustrated and bored
The Escalation Risk: Despite recent reports suggesting a pause, Vexler suggests that the deployment of troops to the region indicates that ground action is a serious possibility
Democratic Vandalism: Vexler warns that using the military without articulating a clear, public-facing strategy is a form of "democratic vandalism." He argues this is toxic for three primary reasons:
It undermines trust within the military
It erodes trust in the military as an institution
It destroys trust in institutions themselves, perpetuating a "post-truth" collapse
Global Consequences: Vexler briefly touches on the confusion within European leadership, noting that many allies are failing to realize that the current U.S. administration is no longer functioning as a traditional ally but rather as an unpredictable force that necessitates a total reconceptualization of Western relations

[Dr Strangelove]

US has never been weaker than it is now