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Trump advisers ‘would prefer if Israel bombs Iran first as the politics are better’ (www.independent.co.uk)
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“There’s thinking in and around the administration that the politics are a lot better if the Israelis go first and alone and the Iranians retaliate against us, and give us more reason to take action,” one of the sources told Politico under the condition of anonymity.

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[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 32 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

So the same strategy they're trying with ICE at home. Do little actions to get a reaction that gives an excuse to hit back harder. Sounds fascist. Because it is.