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Rhiannon12866

(258,151 posts)
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 08:55 PM Apr 3

'He does NOT know how to get out of this': Fmr. Marine pilot SLAMS Trump's erratic Iran policy - Deadline - MS NOW



A military search operation is currently underway for one of two people aboard the U.S. fighter jet shot down over Iran earlier today. Ayman Mohyeldin – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Ret. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Amy McGrath and Ret. Army Major General Randy Manner for analysis. - Aired on 04/03/2026.
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'He does NOT know how to get out of this': Fmr. Marine pilot SLAMS Trump's erratic Iran policy - Deadline - MS NOW (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Apr 3 OP
He will leave the blue-wave Apr 3 #1
And, given the history, he should have known better to have attacked such a populous country for no reason Rhiannon12866 Apr 3 #2
Iran will keep fighting IbogaProject Apr 3 #3
It isn't complicated. He can get out the same way he got in. Just leave. Bluetus Apr 3 #4
It's not that simple for the ego-driven felon. He's afraid of being seen as a "loser" Rhiannon12866 Apr 3 #5
Right. But the media doesn't have to play that game. Just leave. Bluetus Apr 3 #6
The other Gulf states in the region beg to differ. n/t callous taoboy Apr 4 #7
Please explain. Bluetus Apr 4 #8

blue-wave

(5,483 posts)
1. He will leave the
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 08:58 PM
Apr 3

mess, as all republicans do, for the next Democratic administration to clean up.

Rhiannon12866

(258,151 posts)
2. And, given the history, he should have known better to have attacked such a populous country for no reason
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 09:05 PM
Apr 3

What a mess he's leaving this country with - on all fronts. But this may be the worst.

IbogaProject

(6,042 posts)
3. Iran will keep fighting
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 09:34 PM
Apr 3

They have clearly stated they are fighting until they get concessions and reperations.

Bluetus

(3,038 posts)
4. It isn't complicated. He can get out the same way he got in. Just leave.
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 10:22 PM
Apr 3

Last edited Fri Apr 3, 2026, 11:46 PM - Edit history (1)

Nobody wants us there, other than Putin and Netanyahu.

Europe doesn't want us there because we are only making matters worse for them.

Our "friends" in the region (bonesaw et al) don't want us there, because this is just making Iran attack the countries that host US bases.

The American people don't want a war in Iran.

The American military doesn't want to be there because it is a loser in every respect. Nobody can even define what "winning" would be. There is no upside to this thing.

The Iranian people don't want us there. Even though they have lived under a repressive, fanatical religious regime, we are just making it worse for the average Iranian people.

So, the way out is to get on your horse and ride out of town. Simple as that. I don't know why the media would spend even a minute acting like it is any more complicated than that.

Rhiannon12866

(258,151 posts)
5. It's not that simple for the ego-driven felon. He's afraid of being seen as a "loser"
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 10:28 PM
Apr 3

Not that half the world and most of the American people don't already think that...

Bluetus

(3,038 posts)
8. Please explain.
Sat Apr 4, 2026, 10:21 AM
Apr 4

Are you saying they welcome having Hormuz shut down?

Are you saying they welcome the drones and missiles being fired into their countries at US bases?

Are you saying they welcome the Iranian people gaining more incentive than ever to brink their nuclear weapons to full capability?

Please name which countries you think welcome these things.

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