Subject: Re: How to end a war
The goal of reducing the US budget deficit is not without merit, though...

While that is the stated goal, because that goal is hard to dismiss out of hand, IMO it is just the talking point to increase acceptability of the actual goal, which is first and foremost increasing the power and net worth of The Orange Jesus and his disciples. It's hard not to attack the Liar in Chief, precisely because it's almost impossible to determine what his motives actually are, and if his stated goals are just pablum for the voters or actual policies.

IP