A military response to Assad's latest war crime is not in itself unreasonable, if carried out by a legitimate administration with care and thought, after preparing both Congress and the public. But this administration is neither legitimate or rational, and no effort was made to consult with Congress or outline plans to the public. What this really is is an attempt to boost Trump's approval ratings with the usual "rally round the flag" effect, and in the short run, with the help of an always incompetent MSM, I expect it will do just that.

But the bounce won't last, and this is a card with limited ability to replay.