But if you're looking for rational, there ain't nothing about this that's rational to begin with. Seeking rationality now feels pointless. We're in free fall. This is fucked. 

Also, I can't imagine any country in the region would appreciate the potential for radioactive fallout hitting them.

But yes, I do believe trump pretty much does what he wants and it would not surprise me if he did order a nuclear strike.

This doesn't sound democratic. Or lawful. It sounds like... that's right, a dictatorship. And what are Congress doing about this? You know, the body with whom the power to declare war resides. When last was there a mental health check on Trump? Because this rage over another country not doing exactly what he says is not sane behaviour. 

A spokesperson said: 'That is not what President Trump said and you should go read his statement again. President Trump was clear: 47 years of extortion, corruption and death will finally end.'

Trump's exact wording: A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.


So, according to the spokesperson, Trump doesn't want an end to extortion, corruption and death?

Doesn't seem like the spokesperson has a logical grip on the meaning of the statement.

Remember, as Hegseth said, it's time to go and kill some bad guys.   He really said that.  Bloodthirsty creep.  

Which means many people will be glued to cable news to see if he follows through with his threat or TACOs.

The crew of Artemis II picked a fine time to go out in space. If there were to be a nuclear war while they are out there, they'd be the only ones left to pick up the pieces.

Hmmm, that plot sounds familiar.......