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July 30, 2018

Once Republicans start losing Texas because of the Hispanic vote a lot will change


Once they realize they can't keep winning by just courting white voters they will suddenly and miraculously be "okay" with blacks and hispanics and start courting the strong religious types in those demographics. So the split between race will start to be less noticable but they will use abortion and religion as their main weapon. That's when we will have to start worrying more about the threat of a theocracy.

Any other thoughts on how this would change the political landscape?
July 30, 2018

Donald Trump could be ready to order a strike against Iran, Australian Government figures say

ABC News Australia
Exclusive by political editor Andrew Probyn and defence reporter Andrew Greene


Senior figures in the Turnbull Government have told the ABC they believe the United States is prepared to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, perhaps as early as next month, and that Australia is poised to help identify possible targets.

It comes amid intense sabre-rattling by US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani.

The ABC has been told Australian defence facilities would likely play a role in identifying targets in Iran, as would British intelligence agencies.

But a senior security source emphasised there was a big difference between providing accurate intelligence and analysis on Iran's facilities and being part of a "kinetic" mission.

More:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-27/donald-trump-may-be-prepared-to-strike-iran-sources-say/10037728

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