Can we stop pretending every Middle East flare-up is some 4D chess move for America? If Trump turns Iran into another open-ended fight, the people cashing in first won't be working families in Ohio or Texas. It'll be defense contractors, oil traders, and every swamp creature that suddenly rediscovers "national security." Strong doesn't mean stupid. Pick a target, define the goal, or don't start it.

Sunday thought: Who’s Winning from Trump’s War? Follow the Money

Trump, his biggest backers, and Vladimir Putin

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