So tonight, John admits we have been largely frustrated and/or defeated — politically, in Iran. Literally millions of Iranians turned out for the late Ayatollah’s return to the Infinite — earlier this week. Our bombings may have actually strengthened their common man’s resolve. Charming.

Then John admits that “we broke the Strait”, but we won’t fix it, or even try to help our allies “fix it”. This may be the most deplorable thing he’s ever written on foreign relations. [These same allies helped us defeat Hitler and end World War II. What does he think will happen the next time there is a global threat?]

Updated: John has doubled down on his hatred of our European friends, late night — tonight.

Here is his most deplorable quote, in context:

…As for the Strait of Hormuz, we can leave that problem to the countries in Europe and Asia who depend on oil from that source. We don’t.

If it turns out that they collectively don’t have the military power to deal with the IRGC, they can learn a lesson from that…

Yeah, I guess the lesson is do not ever again trust the United States.

This is a deplorable display of non-statesmanship — but it is in no manner unexpected — from Hinderaker. Or Trump.

And yes, this is officially… a quagmire.

Damnation. Out.