The war (or “incursion” as The Trump Administration calls it) in Iran has been a disaster for the U.S. There has not been an event so important since the relaunch of Political Absurdity. The war is a loss for America. Moreover it has been a major victory for our adversaries, most especially Putin according to a recent article in The Times. Russian oil is now selling at a 13-year high. Trump has lifted the embargo on Russian oil to boot.
Perhaps more importantly for Putin, US/NATO relations have been severely strained. If the US pulls out of NATO as Trump is threatening, that would be a huge win for Putin. Russia is also enjoying much improved relations with Iran, which should live on long past the war itself.
Iran has also benefited from the war. While it’s former leader Ayatollah Ali Khamieni is enjoying his entry into Paradise, Mojtaba Khamenei has stepped right in to take over. Khomeini for Khamenei. The Regime lives on.
Everyone wins but the US.
Iran Now Commands Strait of Hormuz
Iran Wins Control Of Hormuz. Another loss for U.S.
Perhaps more importantly for Iran, it now has claimed complete control over the Strait of Hormuz. It now collects a fee as high as $2,000,000 per ship transit (there was no fee before Trump “won the war on day one.”). Ship owners’ indicate that little or nothing has changed since the “Cease-Fire”.
Iran’s Nuclear Materials Remain Intact
Now of course, Iran’s Nuclear program was “obliterated” last summer according to Trump, despite the fact that he now cites the threat of nuclear attack as one of the principal reasons for the latest “Incursion”. Trump has claimed that Iran’s uranium supply is no longer a worry to him.
The “Incursion’s” Costs (So Far)
13 US service members killed and over 530 injuries
26 Israelis killed
3,363 Iranians killed and 26,000 reported injuries. (Remember, when we first went into Iran, one of Trump’s main reasons for doing so was to support the people and protesters in the country).
3.2 MM people displaced
$33 Billion in costs to US
Huge losses in US munitions and equipment
Oh, and Iran is already claiming that the U.S. has violated the cease-fire and the US deligation has left the negotiations. Now Trump threatens that we will block the Strait ourselves rather than allow the Iranians to claim that they have done it first! A very mature move, I’m sure.
And, all of this after Trump claimed, “No more foreign Middle East Wars” during the election.
Again, a disaster for the US.
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For many Americans who support the SAVE America Act (H.R. 7296), this issue is not simply about policy—it is about trust.
Supporters believe that elections must be unquestionably secure in order to maintain confidence in democratic outcomes. To them, requiring proof of citizenship is not an extreme measure but a necessary safeguard designed to stop prevalent voter fraud and reassure voters that federal elections are conducted lawfully.
Identification requirements are already common in daily life. Americans routinely provide documentation to board airplanes, apply for government benefits, or open financial accounts. From their perspective, requiring documentation to vote is consistent with those expectations.
But beyond procedure, supporters see something deeper at stake: confidence in the legitimacy of elections themselves.
Why Many Supporters Believe Elections Are Already at Risk
Supporters of The Act See Non-Citizens as major reason to support The Act
For many supporters of the SAVE America Act, the concern about non-citizen voting is not hypothetical—it is deeply felt and widely discussed.
Among many MAGA voters, there is a strong belief that very large numbers of non-citizens have already influenced past elections and will influence future ones if stronger safeguards are not put in place. They point to rising immigration levels, strained border systems, and uneven voter verification standards across states as reasons to question whether current protections are strong enough. Many believe that leaders in the Democratic party are purposely importing voters to defeat the MAGA agenda. Moreover they believe that the 2020 election was lost largely due to fraudulent voting.
Whether those concerns are supported by official investigations remains a matter of intense debate. But for many supporters, the possibility alone is enough to create lasting doubt.
They believe that even relatively small numbers of improper votes could influence closely contested races—and that once citizens begin to question election outcomes, restoring trust becomes far more difficult than protecting it in the first place.
The Save Act would increase and complicate ID requirements
A Preventative Mindset
Supporters of the SAVE America Act often describe the bill as preventative, not punitive.
In their view, waiting until problems are fully proven is dangerous.
They argue that once public trust in elections is lost, it becomes extremely difficult to restore.
Many supporters believe the country is already at that tipping point.
To them, requiring proof of citizenship is not an overreaction at all and if it discourages some legal citizens from voting, so be it.
It is a necessary safeguard—one designed to restore confidence before doubts deepen further.
Why Supporters See This as a Growing Threat
Can elections be both secure and accessible at the same time?
Many Supporters of The Act Believe Voter Fraud Is Rampant
Many proponents of the SAVE America Act believe the risks are increasing, not decreasing.
Rising immigration levels and strained border enforcement systems have created conditions where improper registration could become more likely in the future.
Among many MAGA voters, there is a strong conviction that past elections left unresolved doubts. Those doubts—whether justified or not—have hardened into lasting mistrust. Many still believe that Trump lost the 2020 election due to voter fraud.
Supporters argue that failing to strengthen safeguards now risks allowing those doubts to grow into permanent skepticism about election outcomes.
From their perspective, requiring proof of citizenship is not an extreme step.
It is a corrective one.
Restoring Trust Is the Primary Goal
Supporters of the Act often describe the legislation as a way to restore confidence in elections—not just enforce rules.
For many, the belief that non-citizens influenced past elections has already damaged trust and lasting results.
Without visible, enforceable safeguards, future election results would continue to be questioned—regardless of the actual outcome.
In their view, the SAVE America Act represents a way to draw a clear line. Citizenship must be verified, and election integrity must be protected.
Not eventually.
Now.
The Debate Continues
The SAVE America Act remains one of the most debated pieces of election legislation in recent years.
Supporters view it as a necessary step toward restoring confidence and preventing future uncertainty.
Critics warn that stricter requirements could create unintended obstacles.
The true impact will depend not only on the law itself—but on how it is implemented in practice.
And for many Americans, the central question remains the same:
After a couple of years away, Political Absurdity is back with commentary on a chaotic landscape.
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I’m Chris Foster — Editor of Political Absurdity — and it’s time to get back to calling things exactly as we see them.
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