Reprinted from Bracing Views with the author’s permission. On March 19 I was on “Judging Freedom” to discuss the Iran War, America’s soaring national debt ($39 trillion and rising), the Pentagon’s call for another $200 billion to bankroll this disastrous war, Joe...
The Human Costs of War
Reprinted from Bracing Views with the author’s permission. Command Chief Master Sergeant (ret.) Dennis Fritz went on “Judging Freedom” yesterday and spoke with force and eloquence about the human costs of war. Every American should watch and heed this video....
Insane Headline of the Day: Trump Weighing Several Options for US Troops Inside Iran
Reprinted from Bracing Views with the author’s permission. Here’s the lede at NBC News this morning: Discussions about possible ground troops have focused on missions aimed at escalating the war in attempt to end it, sources say, but no decisions have been made....
William Astore on Joe Kent’s Principled Resignation
Reprinted from Bracing Views with the author’s permission. Joe Kent’s principled resignation letter, in which he calls out the influence of Israel and AIPAC on President Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran, illustrates the nature of power and dissent in government...
William Astore: The American Experiment Is Failing
Reprinted from Bracing Views with the author’s permission. Here’s a recent podcast I did with Jim Wohlgemuth and Harvey Bennett, Vietnam War veterans both, about the Iran War. With a bonus song at the end. Here’s a different link if the above doesn’t work:...
War Prayer in the White House
Reprinted from Bracing Views with the author’s permission. I wasn’t aware that evangelical leaders came to the White House to pray over Trump until I saw this article by Matt Bivens. Here’s a short video clip shared by the White House: I’ve been in oval churches,...
William Astore on The Many Perils of America’s War on Iran
Reprinted from Bracing Views with the author’s permission. Reading NBC News Wednesday morning, I saw where the U.S. “is winning decisively, devastatingly and without mercy,” so claimed self-styled Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. “We are only four days in,” he added,...
Bill Astore’s Quick Thoughts on the Iran War
Reprinted from Bracing Views with the author’s permission. Here are some macro ideas and thoughts about America’s latest war of choice with Iran: 1. It’s a war so call it that. It’s not “strikes” or “major combat operations.” 2. It’s an unconstitutional, illegal,...
Yet Another Illegal Regime-Change War
Reprinted from Bracing Views with the author’s permission. I woke to the news that Israel/USA is launching attacks (New York Times) and strikes (NBC News) against Iran. The BBC used “joint attack” for the Israeli/U.S. war plan. Three sources, and all three avoiding...
Another Undeclared Unconstitutional War?
Reprinted from Bracing Views with the author’s permission. From the New York Times this morning: In Israel, the two defense officials said that significant preparations were underway for the possibility of a joint strike with the United States, even though no decision...


