Hypocritize much?

double vision

Like all Democrats, Jim Himes foreign policy, as well as domestic, comes down to this: “Whixh sie is Trump on, ‘cause I’ll take the opposite.

Compare and contrast — first, the peace advocate:

Press Releases

Himes Statement on Conflict Between Israel and Iran

Washington, June 17, 2025

Washington, DC — Today, Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes released the following statement:

“Preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is critical to the security of the United States, Israel, and the world. I had been hopeful that the Trump Administration might reach a deal for a ‘stronger’ JCPOA. The JCPOA was the one mechanism that succeeded in halting Iran’s progress towards a nuclear weapon. While I unequivocally support Israel’s right to defend itself, I am troubled by the decision to launch a major military campaign against Iran amid the ongoing diplomatic effort. History has proven that conflict in the Middle East is unpredictable and dangerous. I am deeply concerned by the potential for further escalation in a region in which thousands of American personnel are stationed, as well as the potential for major economic disruptions. If the Administration has a compelling rationale for the United States to take direct military action against Iran, the President must make his case to Congress and seek an authorization.”

Now the warmonger: this showed up in my email box today:

News from Representative Himes

Dear Friend,

I want to share with you my recent experience traveling to Ukraine with Senator Richard Blumenthal. I have long believed that the United States’ support for our Ukrainian allies has come too little too late—just enough to keep them from losing the war without empowering them to actually win it. In the last few years, Republican support for the cause has waned even further; and we all watched with horror as Donald Trump and JD Vance lambasted President Zelenskyy in the Oval Office for not “holding the cards.”

With these political tensions as the backdrop, it feels more critical than ever to reaffirm our country’s commitment to the Ukrainian people. It was a particular honor to meet with President Zelenskyy, whom I consider to be a generational hero. We were received warmly and with a newfound optimism as Russia continues to cede ground and suffer staggering losses of life. In return, we assured him that, despite a loud minority, the majority of Congress and of the American people remain fierce supporters of the Ukrainian cause.

Two weeks ago, Senator Blumenthal and I traveled to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Over the course of a week, Senator Blumenthal and I also met with other military and political leaders, humanitarian groups currently working on the frontlines of the war, and sanctions experts from the Kyiv School of Economics who stressed the need for additional sanctions on the Russian government and nations that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas products.

The message was clear: this is a war that can be won, but not without help.   

Since my return, Democrats were able to force a House vote to pass the Ukraine Support Act, which reaffirms our diplomatic efforts, authorizes funding for defense and security, and imposes new sanctions against Russia. I hope that the Senate and the President will move swiftly to pass this legislation—and that we go further in assuring that our allies receive the full support they need to end Putin’s authoritarian warmongering once and for all.

Sincerely,
Jim