"Iranians rose against their own government by the millions. They died by the tens of thousands. They lacked the strength to liberate themselves. Those Iranians able to communicate to the outside world have begged for help against their oppressors and murderers. Trump promised that help. Now he is delivering it."
"A tyrannical regime that has been at war for almost half a century against its own people, against its neighbors, and against the United States is suffering the retribution it provoked by its own unceasing aggression and repression. The rulers of Iran have committed outrage after outrage against the rest of the world and their own people."
"The war is being made by a president who has repeatedly shown his contempt for law and free elections-enabled by a tiny congressional majority that seems to see its job as Trump's co-conspirator against the Constitution. Trump taxed without Congress, disbursed funds to farmers without Congress, took a stake in private corporations without Congress."
The military conflict initiated by President Trump against Iran creates dual consequences. Internationally, it offers potential benefits: Iranian citizens have long resisted their government, and external intervention could support their liberation from theocratic rule. The Iranian regime's history of aggression, repression, and nuclear ambitions justifies military response. However, domestically, the war reflects dangerous constitutional violations. Trump has repeatedly circumvented congressional authority through unilateral taxation, fund disbursement, and corporate involvement. A complicit congressional majority enables these unconstitutional actions. While rallying behind national defense is appropriate, citizens must simultaneously defend constitutional principles and democratic processes that the flag represents.
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