Be kinde to folk. This changeth the whole habitat.
- Manlobbi
Halls of Shrewd'm / US Policy
No. of Recommendations: 23
THE LAW OF HOLES
I’m giving Trump 3 more weeks. If this War with Iran goes longer than 3 more weeks, I think this country and the world is in real trouble. It will be in trouble economically, politically, and environmentally. It could forever alter the world order and not in a good way.
My concern with this administration centers on the Law of Holes. For those not familiar let me explain what that is.
The Law of Holes (or First Law of Holes) is a widely used adage stating: "If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging." It serves as a metaphor for stopping detrimental behavior and preventing a bad situation—such as a financial loss, public relations crisis, or personal mistake—from worsening. It advises taking immediate action to stop making things worse.
Key Aspects of the Law of Holes:
Definition: When in an untenable position or crisis, continuing the same actions only makes the situation worse. The priority is to stop the damage, not to continue trying to "fix" it with more of the same behavior.
We all know when Trump gets himself in trouble his first inclination is doubling down on a bad situation. The Law of Holes states that is the WORST thing you can do.
Extensions of the Law:
The Second Law of Holes states: "When you stop digging, you are still in a hole". This implies that once you stop the damage, you still need to find a way out, often by fixing the damage caused.
Third Law of Holes states: “If you don't know that you are in a hole, ask someone who isn't covered with mud". This highlights the difficulty of recognizing one's own mistakes.
Why It's Difficult: The law is hard to follow because people often panic, double down on bad decisions, or lack the perspective to realize they are in a "hole".
This administration is full of zealots and blind believers just like Trump. It is virtually impossible for them to admit they are wrong. They “keep digging.”
Beware of the hole diggers and the Law of Holes.
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No. of Recommendations: 3
I’m giving Trump 3 more weeks. Three would be a bare minimum, as Trump the God is "Bibi's" b!tch.
IDF planning 3 more weeks of operations to systematically degrade Iran’s defense industry
The Israel Defense Forces’ campaign in the joint war with the United States against Iran is proceeding according to plan, and at a faster pace than initially expected, military officials said on Sunday, with strikes on Iran’s defense industries expected to further ramp up alongside ongoing efforts to reduce missile fire on Israel.
Despite being apparently ahead of schedule, the military has said it is preparing for at least three more weeks of operations in Iran, as it still has thousands more targets to hit, both in Tehran and in other parts of the country.https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-planning-3-more-...Once Iran's ability to support Hezbollah against Israel's invasion has been crushed, Israel will still need the US to keep Iran knocked down, while Israel conquers Lebanon.
Steve
No. of Recommendations: 3
This administration is full of zealots and blind believers just like Trump.
Most dictatorships eventually fall for their own propaganda.
No. of Recommendations: 2
Once Iran's ability to support Hezbollah against Israel's invasion has been crushed, Israel will still need the US to keep Iran knocked down, while Israel conquers Lebanon.
The notion that Israel intends to conquer all of Lebanon is ridiculous. At most they will try to control the territory south of the Litani river, about 20 miles north of the Israeli border, as they have done in the past.
No. of Recommendations: 5
Most dictatorships eventually fall for their own propaganda.
As do a lot of companies, that have "JCs" like Trump the Magnificent.
Steve
No. of Recommendations: 2
According to Israeli cabinet members, the intent is to take all of Lebanon and eventually most of Syria. It's in the Bible. God said to. It's theirs by divine fiat.
No. of Recommendations: 3
According to Israeli cabinet members, the intent is to take all of Lebanon and eventually most of Syria. It's in the Bible. According to scripture, Israel is entitled to everything west of the Euphrates. That can be a different take on the "from the river to the sea" slogan we hear. referring to the Euphrates, rather than the Jordan.
Israel's invasion of Lebanon is pushing a fragile nation to its 'tipping point'
Israel's rapidly expanding invasion of Lebanon will destabilise a country that is already on the brink of collapse.
"This war can really be the tipping point," said Sami Nader, director of the Institute of Political Science at Beirut's Saint Joseph University.
"That's something that is threatening the very existence of this country."https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-17/israel-inva...We need to remember: while the media, now, says the Israeli offensive is a reaction to a few Hezbollah rockets aimed toward Haifa, the fact is, Hezbollah complied with the 2024 cease fire, while Israel ignored it, continuing to bomb Lebanon nearly every day.
Steve
