I think it's more than "Trump won't listen". My take is he's unable to process more than a few pieces of information about anything. Then mix that with his stubbornness on insisting the situation is exactly and only what he wants it to be. This combination puts American lives at risk both hear and abroad.
Great discussion gentleman. Existentially frightening and infuriating reality in which we are living. Don't think I will ever forgive the 77 million morons who put this insane, deranged idiot in charge of our government again. I only hope that someday, our European allies will forgive us, and allow us to repair the broken bonds.
The Save Act is heinous! We already provided those documents for a Real ID! By we, I mean women in America who have to dig up a marriage license to show the name change!
Thank you. It's so great to see two intelligent and informed people discuss the issues and help us understand the situation. I also wanted to suggest that folks watch this interview with Nelson Mandela from 1990. In it, he describes how to stand up to racists and terrorists. He shares that the USA did not help his organization to stand against the apartheid So. African regime when he asked for it. It gives great historical perspective and he is such a dignified statesman. The world needs more Nelson Mandelas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bNb3kQVxFQ
Trump has bad mouthed NATO since he began running the first time. (He might have before that. but a lit;e bit of Donald goes a long way_) In my mind it would not take a lot to get some republicans to sign on for impeachment. If he, Steven Miller, and about 20 of his MAGA friends were in jail and denied the chance to get on media and spew more of their corruption crap, the legislators should not be afraid of them, but rather afraid of people who see through Trump. We talk about his decisions (made from the perspective of a 5th grader) but we would see many more upset people if his corrupt businesses and perks for family and friends were revealed. Thanks for being a brave republican. I grew up in your district, but moved to Missouri the year before you were elected. I was Supt. at Mendota HS when I retired. I was at Woodland when Jason Barackman was a student. John Maitland was a good friend.
Trump's Iran war vision tips from side to side, from Peter to Paul, like a swing in a playground. One, he demanded Tehran’s 'unconditional surrender'; two he also has signaled that he might abruptly declare victory and leave. Neither scenario is likely to end this war, because neither reflects any real understanding of the adversary. Washington egged on by Zionist pimp Israel, begun the conflict on the assumption that sustained military pressure would either collapse the Iranian regime or force its leadership to concede to fundamental political and strategic demands. But the Islamic Republic had. demonstrated a remarkable capacity to survive crises. And render a tit for a tat, three weeks into a war without an issue. And yet today, 20 March 2026, under falling bombs, Iranians find a way, limited, are resourceful and find ways to get around difficulties, to celebrate Norwaz and the Eid-el-fitr, signaling the end of Ramadan, both falling on the same day this year. In spite of the situation, Iran and allies are giving Trump and Bibi Netenyahu as good as they get on all fronts.
Thanks Adam & Phillips P. OBrien: Great rap session. It appears the US will be sending more troops to the middle east. Trump has opened a can of worms and he hasn't got a fishing pole. The fact that Trump knows Putin is giving Iran targeting advise makes me sick. How does the average soldier feel about that. They should have a military coup and arrest the moron.
When Trump says Democrats don’t want SAVE America act because they will cheat
For 259 years no cheating. Less than 1/100000ths of 1% every fraudulently voted.
But Trump and Musk cheated in last election by not depositing mailin ballots from 100% liberal democratic precincts in just enough to alter votes in 5 of 7 swing states
Trump won by 1-2%.
Easy to do and maybe 1000 total mail men who are MAGA were paid off
Remember Musk said he spent $280 million to help Trump win
Now of course Trump knows the DNC found out and will counter what Trump did.
Remember when Trump says they will use mail in ballots to win is BECAUSE he did already!
Think about it
“I did not draw that picture or write those words on Epsteins birthday card
Meant 100% he did
If he complains about insider trading it is because he and Jared are champs at it
And on and on
Just recognize his TELLS
Sleepy joe would fall asleep all the time. I never do
Look at Obama he played golf 80 times in 8 years. I would never be caught dead doing that
So he played golf or went to his club
280 times in the four years his first term
During his first term (2017–2021), Donald Trump is estimated to have played approximately 261 to 295 rounds of golf. He visited one of his own golf properties over 400 times, averaging a visit every 5.6 days and often playing golf, which totaled over $140 million in estimated taxpayer travel costs.
WOW. Watch what he says and expect the opposite
Can’t wait for him to say “I am not a crook. I am not a pedophile”
To listen to these two is scarier than reading anything in the NY Times. A few more aircraft carriers and 5,000 marines more -- Trump is betting on Kharg Island.
We have become such an unreliable defense partner. I think it is quite possible if Russia attacked a NATO country on their border, Trump would not honor the USA commitment to NATO. For that doubt to even exist speaks to the damage Trump has caused to America’s reputation.
I'm vaguely remembering a history class where King Xerxes marched 10,000 soldiers (give or take) off a cliff for a visiting dignitary- just to prove he could. Maybe the Orange Jesus is channeling Xerxes?
And FYI, in the US NE, I can say that with those I come across, Ukraine is not even a vague recollection. Zero.
I think it's more than "Trump won't listen". My take is he's unable to process more than a few pieces of information about anything. Then mix that with his stubbornness on insisting the situation is exactly and only what he wants it to be. This combination puts American lives at risk both hear and abroad.
I think he doesn't listen...plus what you've mentioned here. A killer combo...
Yes, I agree, Beth; listening is too complicated for his mind to absorb and process.
Great discussion gentleman. Existentially frightening and infuriating reality in which we are living. Don't think I will ever forgive the 77 million morons who put this insane, deranged idiot in charge of our government again. I only hope that someday, our European allies will forgive us, and allow us to repair the broken bonds.
The Save Act is heinous! We already provided those documents for a Real ID! By we, I mean women in America who have to dig up a marriage license to show the name change!
Thank you. It's so great to see two intelligent and informed people discuss the issues and help us understand the situation. I also wanted to suggest that folks watch this interview with Nelson Mandela from 1990. In it, he describes how to stand up to racists and terrorists. He shares that the USA did not help his organization to stand against the apartheid So. African regime when he asked for it. It gives great historical perspective and he is such a dignified statesman. The world needs more Nelson Mandelas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bNb3kQVxFQ
Trump has bad mouthed NATO since he began running the first time. (He might have before that. but a lit;e bit of Donald goes a long way_) In my mind it would not take a lot to get some republicans to sign on for impeachment. If he, Steven Miller, and about 20 of his MAGA friends were in jail and denied the chance to get on media and spew more of their corruption crap, the legislators should not be afraid of them, but rather afraid of people who see through Trump. We talk about his decisions (made from the perspective of a 5th grader) but we would see many more upset people if his corrupt businesses and perks for family and friends were revealed. Thanks for being a brave republican. I grew up in your district, but moved to Missouri the year before you were elected. I was Supt. at Mendota HS when I retired. I was at Woodland when Jason Barackman was a student. John Maitland was a good friend.
I would *like* to tune in to the live videos, but I never get an email about that. All I get is an email announcing "Live with Phillips P. OBrien
A recording from Adam Kinzinger and Phillips P. OBrien's live video." Apparently others are getting the live offer, but not me.
Trump's Iran war vision tips from side to side, from Peter to Paul, like a swing in a playground. One, he demanded Tehran’s 'unconditional surrender'; two he also has signaled that he might abruptly declare victory and leave. Neither scenario is likely to end this war, because neither reflects any real understanding of the adversary. Washington egged on by Zionist pimp Israel, begun the conflict on the assumption that sustained military pressure would either collapse the Iranian regime or force its leadership to concede to fundamental political and strategic demands. But the Islamic Republic had. demonstrated a remarkable capacity to survive crises. And render a tit for a tat, three weeks into a war without an issue. And yet today, 20 March 2026, under falling bombs, Iranians find a way, limited, are resourceful and find ways to get around difficulties, to celebrate Norwaz and the Eid-el-fitr, signaling the end of Ramadan, both falling on the same day this year. In spite of the situation, Iran and allies are giving Trump and Bibi Netenyahu as good as they get on all fronts.
If you leap into Trump's body you could REVERSE ALL THE DAMAGE HE's CREATED!!!!
Has nobody thought about how buddy buddy 47 and Putin have been?? What “COULD” this mean???
Trump does NOT have a plan!!
Thanks Adam & Phillips P. OBrien: Great rap session. It appears the US will be sending more troops to the middle east. Trump has opened a can of worms and he hasn't got a fishing pole. The fact that Trump knows Putin is giving Iran targeting advise makes me sick. How does the average soldier feel about that. They should have a military coup and arrest the moron.
When Trump says Democrats don’t want SAVE America act because they will cheat
For 259 years no cheating. Less than 1/100000ths of 1% every fraudulently voted.
But Trump and Musk cheated in last election by not depositing mailin ballots from 100% liberal democratic precincts in just enough to alter votes in 5 of 7 swing states
Trump won by 1-2%.
Easy to do and maybe 1000 total mail men who are MAGA were paid off
Remember Musk said he spent $280 million to help Trump win
Now of course Trump knows the DNC found out and will counter what Trump did.
Remember when Trump says they will use mail in ballots to win is BECAUSE he did already!
Think about it
“I did not draw that picture or write those words on Epsteins birthday card
Meant 100% he did
If he complains about insider trading it is because he and Jared are champs at it
And on and on
Just recognize his TELLS
Sleepy joe would fall asleep all the time. I never do
Look at Obama he played golf 80 times in 8 years. I would never be caught dead doing that
So he played golf or went to his club
280 times in the four years his first term
During his first term (2017–2021), Donald Trump is estimated to have played approximately 261 to 295 rounds of golf. He visited one of his own golf properties over 400 times, averaging a visit every 5.6 days and often playing golf, which totaled over $140 million in estimated taxpayer travel costs.
WOW. Watch what he says and expect the opposite
Can’t wait for him to say “I am not a crook. I am not a pedophile”
To listen to these two is scarier than reading anything in the NY Times. A few more aircraft carriers and 5,000 marines more -- Trump is betting on Kharg Island.
Danger, Will Robinson. Danger.
Good talk, i appreciate your insight into the situation. Your experience and degree of circumspection is nice for a change
We have become such an unreliable defense partner. I think it is quite possible if Russia attacked a NATO country on their border, Trump would not honor the USA commitment to NATO. For that doubt to even exist speaks to the damage Trump has caused to America’s reputation.
I'm vaguely remembering a history class where King Xerxes marched 10,000 soldiers (give or take) off a cliff for a visiting dignitary- just to prove he could. Maybe the Orange Jesus is channeling Xerxes?
And FYI, in the US NE, I can say that with those I come across, Ukraine is not even a vague recollection. Zero.