Trump's Multi-dimensional Thinking Confounds his Critics

[IM2]

Many of President Trump's critics are unable or unwilling to understand his multi-dimensional thinking. Instead, they become fixated on individual components of his Iran policy instead grasping the strategic concepts involved.

For example, the timing of his attack was not solely based on a precise calculation of threat level. Although Iran's persistent production of offensive weapons made armed intervention inevitable, it did not lend itself to a specific date for the attack. Just like with the D-Day invasion, other factors (e.g., weather) had to line up to maximize the probability of success.

These factors included a general assessment of Iran's negotiating position and specific information about the whereabouts of Iran's top leadership. Taken together, these factors led to a rational conclusion as to when the attack would be most propitious. So far, this was a brilliant decision.

 

[TheGreatSatan]

He's playing three dimensional chess, right?

What all this Iran raz had exposed is the extent of control Israel has over America.

 

[TheGreatSatan]

Big whoop....That's like you winning the Special Olympics.

If Kamala won, we would be fighting the same war.

At least all this Trump stuff has exposed the extent of control Israel has over America.

 

[Crepitus]

Many of President Trump's critics are unable or unwilling to understand his multi-dimensional thinking. Instead, they become fixated on individual components of his Iran policy instead grasping the strategic concepts involved.

For example, the timing of his attack was not solely based on a precise calculation of threat level. Although Iran's persistent production of offensive weapons made armed intervention inevitable, it did not lend itself to a specific date for the attack. Just like with the D-Day invasion, other factors (e.g., weather) had to line up to maximize the probability of success.

These factors included a general assessment of Iran's negotiating position and specific information about the whereabouts of Iran's top leadership. Taken together, these factors led to a rational conclusion as to when the attack would be most propitious. So far, this was a brilliant decision.

 

[Crepitus]

Trump's critics are mental midgets.

 

[Crepitus]

They think he's brilliant. They seriously, absolutely do.

It would be hilarious if it wasn't so damaging.

 

[Crepitus]

How many hotels have you built

How many has tRump built?

 

[Winston]

Look, there was no thinking here, at least in a a strategic military sense. Like I have said, it makes no damn sense, could not have picked a worse time. Politically, well even there, it is a questionable move, little to gain, everything to lose.

The status of our fleet, stretched thin and overworked utilizing aging equipment and faulty new equipment. New equipment falling behind schedule and over-running cost estimates. An Air Force that is at barely a 50 readiness level. And all the while, Trump is discarding missiles at an absolutely unsustainable pace.

They completely miscalculated Iran's ability to strike back, especially their use of drones. The Trump team, probably not the career military leadership, but the Trump team thought they could shock and awe their way to a quick victory. Now, it becomes increasingly apparent that we are in a protracted conflict. Strategic command has already asked people to expect September at best.

Boots on the ground are almost inevitable. We just don't have the munitions to conduct a long-term missile barrage. Already, we have switched away from the Tomahawks and went to less precise missiles. And we have no way to defend air superiority for an extended period of time against even a mid-level opponent.

Nope, this is China and Russia playing rope-a-dope with the US.

 

[IM2]

How many hotels have you built

The Worst Businessman in America​

The revelations about Trump's taxes prove he was a grifter and a fraud, a braggart and a blowhard. In other words, he was the same man he is today.​

The Worst Businessman in America

The revelations about Trump's taxes prove he was a grifter and a fraud, a braggart and a blowhard. In other words, he was the same man he is today.

newrepublic.com

 

[Cassandro]

Look, there was no thinking here, at least in a a strategic military sense. Like I have said, it makes no damn sense, could not have picked a worse time. Politically, well even there, it is a questionable move, little to gain, everything to lose.

The status of our fleet, stretched thin and overworked utilizing aging equipment and faulty new equipment. New equipment falling behind schedule and over-running cost estimates. An Air Force that is at barely a 50 readiness level. And all the while, Trump is discarding missiles at an absolutely unsustainable pace.

They completely miscalculated Iran's ability to strike back, especially their use of drones. The Trump team, probably not the career military leadership, but the Trump team thought they could shock and awe their way to a quick victory. Now, it becomes increasingly apparent that we are in a protracted conflict. Strategic command has already asked people to expect September at best.

Boots on the ground are almost inevitable. We just don't have the munitions to conduct a long-term missile barrage. Already, we have switched away from the Tomahawks and went to less precise missiles. And we have no way to defend air superiority for an extended period of time against even a mid-level opponent.

Nope, this is China and Russia playing rope-a-dope with the US.

You get a participation award for at least addressing the OP. However, you provide no substance other than unsupported conclusions and predictions. Want to try again?

 

[BluesLegend]

Trump's critics are mental midgets.

AOC types and even dumber.

 

[BluesLegend]

The Worst Businessman in America​

Whooped your ass twice boy.

 

[Zincwarrior]

How many hotels have you built

I have bankrupted less than he has.

 

[Oddball]

If Kamala won, we would be fighting the same war.

At least all this Trump stuff has exposed the extent of control Israel has over America.

If worms had machine guns, birds wouldn't f*** with them.

Trump won and he's going back on his word.