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Trump's new plan for Iran doomed to backfire
Trump’s new plan for Iran doomed to backfire
As the administration reportedly prepares to arm Kurds, history shows the risks of using militias for regime change
By Heather Digby Parton
Columnist
Published March 5, 2026 6:45AM (EST)
(Salon) In 2018, on the eve of the massive blue wave in the midterms that gave the Democrats a congressional majority, Donald Trump seemed to acknowledge for the first time that Republicans might actually lose. At a rally in Huntington, West Virginia, airport hangar, he told the ecstatic crowd, “It could happen. And you know what you do? My whole life, you know what I say? ‘Don’t worry about it, I’ll just figure it out.’”
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Now, as he wages war against Iran in a widening conflict that is quickly engulfing the entire Middle East, Trump is putting that preternatural resilience to what may be its greatest test. The Islamic Republic is proving an able military enemy, and with only one ally — Israel — at his side and tepid public support, the president has no plan for how win or for what comes next. Apparently, he’s just going to “figure it out.”
Part of that, the nation discovered on Tuesday, is an old method: using the CIA to arm and train unorganized opposition. The Wall Street Journal reported that the administration is in talks about arming Kurdish forces to lead an effort to “dislodge the regime.” According to CNN, the CIA is already engaged on the ground and Trump has been speaking with Kurdish leaders.
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Trump has said that he hopes Iran will be another Venezuela, a simple decapitation mission in which the people who replace Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the regime’s supreme leader who was killed on Saturday in an air strike, would be eager to be bought off and do his bidding under threat of more bombing and carnage. But a problem emerged. Trump complained that the people he’d apparently been told were good candidates to become his puppets have all been killed. “I guess the worst case is we do this and then somebody takes over who is as bad as the previous person,” he said to reporters in the Oval Office. “That could happen.” ....................(more)
https://www.salon.com/2026/03/05/trumps-new-plan-for-iran-doomed-to-backfire/
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And everything will work itself out! Like Venezuela!
He seems to have a "God complex"/"hubris syndrome." I'm no shrink and I don't know anything about this writer but I tend to agree with them:
The God complex, also known as hubris syndrome, is a psychological phenomenon where an individual exhibits an exaggerated sense of power, omniscience, and invincibility. This condition is often observed in individuals who hold positions of authority, power, or influence.
Individuals with a God complex often display the following traits:
...some examples of famous individuals who suffered from the God Complex:
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https://reflections.live/articles/2199/the-god-complex-unpacking-the-psychological-phenomenon-article-by-rupsha-bose-15271-lvdr0wdf.html
Individuals with a God complex often display the following traits:
Excessive self-confidence and arrogance
A sense of entitlement and superiority
Lack of empathy and compassion
Inability to accept criticism or feedback
Tendency to manipulate others for personal gain
Grandiose ideas and plans
Disregard for rules and conventions
...some examples of famous individuals who suffered from the God Complex:
Napoleon Bonaparte - The French emperor's military conquests and political dominance fueled his sense of invincibility, leading him to make disastrous decisions that ultimately led to his downfall.
Adolf Hitler - The Nazi leader's extreme arrogance and belief in his own superiority led to the devastation of World War II and the genocide of millions of people.
Muammar Gaddafi - The former Libyan dictator's eccentric behavior, grandiose projects, and brutal suppression of dissent were hallmarks of his God Complex.
Donald Trump - The former US President's controversial tweets, divisive rhetoric, and disregard for criticism have been attributed to his inflated sense of self-importance.
Steve Jobs - The Apple co-founder's innovative genius was accompanied by an abrasive personality, dictatorial management style, and a tendency to ignore criticism.
Vladimir Putin - The Russian President's authoritarian rule, suppression of opposition, and aggressive foreign policy have raised concerns about his growing God Complex.
Kanye West - The musician's outspoken confidence, erratic behavior, and claims of genius have led to public controversies and criticism.
Alexander the Great - The ancient Macedonian king's military conquests and vast empire fueled his belief in his own divinity, leading to reckless decisions and ultimately, his early death.
Joseph Stalin - The Soviet leader's brutal suppression of dissent, purges, and catastrophic policies were driven by his extreme paranoia and sense of infallibility.
Idi Amin - The Ugandan dictator's erratic behavior, human rights abuses, and economic mismanagement were symptoms of his God Complex.
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https://reflections.live/articles/2199/the-god-complex-unpacking-the-psychological-phenomenon-article-by-rupsha-bose-15271-lvdr0wdf.html
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