Trump tantrum left Iran stronger

A WISE philosopher once wrote “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”.

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Unfortunately, President Trump is clearly not a fan of the works of George Santayana — in fact the way he’s been behaving, he probably struggles with the story of Santa Claus at the moment.But his capricious and calamitous behaviour as the Iranian conflict is poised to enter its seventh week is proof positive of the accuracy of that doctrine, because the President’s ever-changing and often incoherent tactics have proved a betrayal of both America and its history.

Fewer than 18 months ago Trump was swept to power by his adoring Maga base promising “no more foreign wars”.

Now, it’s a case of reality bites, as the price of “gas” has rocketed to more than $4 a gallon. Americans — who view affordable fuel as part of their DNA - are growing increasingly restless.