Comments by "Hugh Jorgan" (@HughJorgan1) on "US strikes 5 facilities in Iraq and Syria linked to Iranian-backed militia" video.

  1. 2:00..."President Trump has made it clear that he will not tolerate attacks against US forces" Nice to hear CNN telling it like it is for once.
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  2. We're defending American forces who've been attacked. Heck, even CNN agrees it's necessary: 2:00..."President Trump has made it clear that he will not tolerate attacks against US forces" .
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  3.  @christopherhorn1161 ..I respect your honesty in answering my question. And we disagree. Aside from our ubiquitous naval presence throughout the world, our boots-on-the- ground in the Middle East, Europe, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Japan, South Korea, and Northern Africa is CRITICAL to world peace. And it's critical to our allies. Trump has struck a great balance between helping maintain world peace and protecting our forces on the ground. If we let Iran-backed militias attack our troops in Syria and Iraq without retaliation it wouldn't end well for our allies, or for world peace. I respect your American First views (Libertarian philosophy is similar in context) but we won't have much of country without protecting world peace.
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  4.  @DavesCoolStuff ...Trump has indeed lied. But the vast majority of the 15,000 are simply examples of him misspeaking, exaggerating, or using hyperbole. CNN has tried hard to push the "lie" narrative, but have failed. This is primarily because rational people know politicians lie and exaggerate daily. And it's especially because we live in an era where the egregious lies of past Presidents are a matter of record. For example, Clinton was impeached (and convicted) for perjury and Obama's many lies on healthcare were Politifact's "Lie of the Year" for 2013. I have an honest question for you: Please name a single Trump "lie" that has hurt the country?
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  5.  @DavesCoolStuff ...Firstly, you're wrong to make generalizations as to how the world views Trump. Leave that garbage to CNN. You don't have a shred of valid proof to back up such claims. Secondly, a couple of your examples aren't lies, they're personal opinions, past business dealings, and foreign policy decisions, And I hope you realize that none of those examples could be construed as truly hurting the country, which is why I asked the question in the first place. Regarding the Syria issue, you really need to do some research on the geopolitical issues of the region. Turkey is a NATO ally and has been dealing with Kurdish terrorist groups based in Northern Syria for years. As well, remember that there's about 20 million Kurds living in Turkey as citizens. Moreover, both Russia and Turkey are fellow enemies of ISIS. It's great they're taking a more active role containing them. Trump's Syria strategy will go down as one of the best foreign policy legacies from his first term. I agree some of the things Trump said has "hurt others". He's said some idiotic things. But I could list dozens of examples of past Presidents saying similar stuff that hurt others. And I'll bet you could as well. Lastly, the point of my question on what Trump lies have 'hurt the country" is for you to look at the big picture. Don't buy into the CNN propaganda and ludicrous "15,000 lies" crap. Ask yourself what really matters to the country and our well being. Trump has done an excellent job...flaws and all. I look forward to his second term. And let's face it, the Democrat alternatives are nothing short of scary for the country.
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  6. Defending American troops is insanity? Nope.
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  7.  @christopherhorn1161 ...Just to be clear on the basis for your opinion, please tell me if you support the removal of all American forces currently stationed in the Middle East? If no, why not?
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