Few people would argue that Iran's leaders don't deserve the treatment they're getting. Critical comments about the conduct of the war are attacked here as if they offer support for Iran. Trump launched a war without adequate planning. He has alienated our allies and wonders why they aren't jumping in. Read the column by Chuck Hagel and Leon Panetta in today's NYT. Read recent columns by Thomas Freidman. These are loyal Americans with career experience in warfare and the Middle East. I truly hope Trump succeeds here. However, I greatly fear he is far in over his head and may end up doing untold damage world wide.

Bill Ferguson