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MineralMan

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14. They're doing it very, very diplomatically.

Reply to leftstreet (Reply #6)

Mon Mar 16, 2026, 10:57 AM

Mar 16

They know how to evade Trump's orders. They are that much smarter than he is that he doesn't even notice.

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What Is the U.S. Navy Telling Trump? [View all] MineralMan Mar 16 OP

There's a reason no other POTUS has given in to Netanyahu's wet dream before now ms liberty Mar 16 #1

The resemblance of Trump to Hitler is uncanny MadameButterfly Mar 16 #39

He did all his thinking with his gut EYESORE 9001 Mar 16 #46

I see what you did there. returnee Mar 16 #48

Credit goes to a movie -a rom-com even EYESORE 9001 Tuesday #101

Yea But modrepub Mar 16 #47

Trump has had a taste of blood. thought crime Mar 16 #84

What's to expect when Trump reportedly kept Mein Kamph by his bedside ??? Jack Valentino Mar 16 #90

He's using the beginning of "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" which gives you the fascist playbook. usonian Mar 16 #100

I dont buy that; he's NEVER read anything except subpoenas & bankruptcy notices Callie1979 Tuesday #110

High on meds. "High Hitler". By the History Channel. usonian Mar 16 #93

Fascinating MadameButterfly Tuesday #114

PRECISELY! some_of_us_are_sane Mar 16 #66

Also don't forget; he has significant business interests in the Middle East now. thought crime Mar 16 #85

Not to mention they're starting to get stretched pretty thin... Wounded Bear Mar 16 #2

Not to mention they're starting to get stretched pretty thin... Wounded Bear Mar 16 #3

So are brain cells of which he has perhaps three. efhmc Mar 16 #5

And... 2naSalit Mar 16 #36

You're likely BlueMTexpat Tuesday #107

I understand the scale of these bombings dwarf what Bush did in Iraq MadameButterfly Mar 16 #40

Now that Trump has lifted popsdenver Mar 16 #61

They are doing a lot of damage to Russia with their drones MadameButterfly Mar 16 #75

I just read that Trump Blue_Roses Mar 16 #89

Man that's how low Trump will sink to hurt everyone involved MadameButterfly Tuesday #105

Good point. Blue_Roses Wednesday #115

I'm reading that Ukraine has sent 200 drone experts to the Middle East MadameButterfly Wednesday #117

"You are a bonafide idiot. Try reading (ha) a book on naval history or talking to someone who is not a toady. efhmc Mar 16 #4

"What?!? Read a Book?" MineralMan Mar 16 #9

Thanks. Makes for a very sad, backward country. efhmc Mar 16 #30

Is this a joke? Or did he actually say that? MadameButterfly Mar 16 #41

Well, I never actually heard him say that. MineralMan Mar 16 #55

OK, so it's fiction MadameButterfly Mar 16 #76

See my edit above. MineralMan Mar 16 #78

Isn't here some book he keeps right by his bed? thought crime Mar 16 #86

Not a toady? GopherGal Mar 16 #22

Thank you for the "toady" breakdown. I need to examine the concept better. efhmc Mar 16 #28

Malignant narcissism is actually contagious MadameButterfly Mar 16 #42

If they're defying Trump, someone should leak it leftstreet Mar 16 #6

They're doing it very, very diplomatically. MineralMan Mar 16 #14

He's getting mocked by world leaders leftstreet Mar 16 #19

Exactly! MineralMan Mar 16 #20

He and Bibi Rebl2 Mar 16 #7

To his face? Yes SIR! underpants Mar 16 #8

Well, right now, they are transforming their security briefing into a brightly colored comic book. Swede Mar 16 #10

LOL! MineralMan Mar 16 #15

Well I laughed too but Nittersing Mar 16 #21

Sounds like they fully understand what they're dealing with. calimary Mar 16 #43

He had a 'feeling'. So he went to war. IMPEACH NOW. spanone Mar 16 #11

How? maxsolomon Mar 16 #33

When the Democrats get control of the House thought crime Mar 16 #87

He trapped the US armed forces...all Roc2020 Mar 16 #12

Trapped himself, as well. MineralMan Mar 16 #17

Yes he did. Roc2020 Mar 16 #18

Yep. Pretty much. calimary Mar 16 #44

I think they will either declare victory and walk away or nuke Iran thought crime Mar 16 #91

Naval drones. That's why. Happy Hoosier Mar 16 #13

Ehh...screw this ...let's go get us some Cuba... MiHale Mar 16 #16

I'm trying to figure out why he is asking other countries? GusBob Mar 16 #23

All of that. MineralMan Mar 16 #25

Most have learned after Bush. republianmushroom Mar 16 #56

LOL How clever do you have to be? thought crime Mar 16 #92

I suspect reality has set in - a little Raven123 Mar 16 #77

Has he asked Russia to join the coalition,yet? BattleRow Mar 16 #81

Cornered animals most dangerous. Two ways out lostnfound Mar 16 #24

3. The War with Iran is Over! WE WON, BIGLY! MineralMan Mar 16 #26

My feeling exactly; could go either way. thought crime Mar 16 #94

There are 3 US mine sweepers gab13by13 Mar 16 #27

They were just in the gulf area, too... Red Mountain Mar 16 #51

He'll do what he always does . . . Scubamatt Mar 16 #29

I love it when REALITY catches up with ALTERNATIVE FACTS. ffr Mar 16 #31

Good catch! Yes, that's what's happening. thought crime Mar 16 #95

Agree LymphocyteLover Mar 16 #32

Kick dalton99a Mar 16 #34

Das Limpet? BidenRocks Mar 16 #45

Limpet mines are real jmowreader Mar 16 #54

Limpets JPK Mar 16 #60

This is what happens LilElf70 Mar 16 #35

Spam deleted by MIR Team gfarber Mar 16 #37

Once again, NICE work! calimary Mar 16 #50

I don't think it matters what they tell him. Xolodno Mar 16 #38

He was really pissed when they refused to bomb hurricanes. Now this! thought crime Mar 16 #96

Gut Feelings SusieCreamcheese Mar 16 #49

And his "bone" spurs. Justice matters. Mar 16 #59

Too late now, the Navy, and the entire military complex whould have refused to invade Iran Escurumbele Mar 16 #52

Perhaps so, but most General officers would have a very hard MineralMan Mar 16 #57

Bingo! Trump is Captain Queeg. But no mutiny. thought crime Mar 16 #97

And the Idiot actually threatens NATO Cha Mar 16 #53

Navy wants to get on the board when there is a fight OC375 Mar 16 #58

Recommended. H2O Man Mar 16 #62

I remain hopeful that the TACO principle comes into effect. MineralMan Mar 16 #65

My question too. Using a nuclear weapon would make Trump feel strong and famous. thought crime Mar 16 #98

Yeah. H2O Man Tuesday #109

Netanyahu may be dead or incapacitated. John Farmer Wednesday #118

I've seen reports H2O Man Wednesday #120

Demented Donald and Petulant Pete think this is a video game. BarbD Mar 16 #63

If I knew I wouldn't say, of course gulliver Mar 16 #64

Iran still has their submarine fleet. Emile Mar 16 #67

Yes. I do not know the current state of intelligence regarding MineralMan Mar 16 #68

Persian Gulf not a good location for subs, too shallow EX500rider Mar 16 #69

Iran's submarines are primarily based in the Straight of Hormuz. Emile Mar 16 #70

Any ones not on the bottom. I imagine many got sunk dockside EX500rider Mar 16 #71

So now you're admitting they do operate Emile Mar 16 #72

Never said they didn't, just shallow seas are very bad areas for submarine combat operations EX500rider Mar 16 #73

Only one submarine has been reported as destroyed. Emile Tuesday #111

Heck, Revolutionary Guard prospective martyrs John Farmer Wednesday #119

Last Thursday Krugman interviewed a military historian Old Crank Mar 16 #74

Toll tintinvotes Mar 16 #79

Oh boy, trump is going to hate that--it's right out of his playbook. C Moon Tuesday #103

K&R red dog 1 Mar 16 #80

slow walking Maninacan Mar 16 #82

You know what's so funny about this? Iran TOLD CHUMP that's exactly what they would do FakeNoose Mar 16 #83

Doesn't matter. Trump will just dance to "In the Navy". Buttoneer Mar 16 #88

Hopefully the USN made it clear to Trump that surface warships are missile magnets thought crime Mar 16 #99

The chance he uses nukes JBTaurus83 Tuesday #102

Donald get shovels and start digging a new canal across the Emirates Peninsula thru Oman Historic NY Tuesday #104

What drugs is Donald on anyway? Aussie105 Tuesday #106

I don't know the exact words, but I know the generic term: DFW Tuesday #108

I guess he's in a Stait Jacket al bupp Tuesday #112

This important point is usually omitted. Bluetus Tuesday #113

US Navy no longer has escort ships Kaleva Wednesday #116