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Blue_Roses

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12. I'm not so sure McCain

Reply to JBTaurus83 (Reply #11)

Sun Mar 29, 2026, 11:35 PM

Mar 29

would have the same thoughts today. For one, he hated Trump. 2)The reason for invading Iran then and now are no longer viable. 3) McCain would not support this chaotic "strategy" and he would be very vocal about it. Just some thoughts...

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If Trump wants to send ground troops to Iran: [View all] Chasstev365 Mar 29 OP

I think we will start seeing China JBTaurus83 Mar 29 #1

China had a long track record of doing precisely the opposite. David__77 Mar 29 #13

We have to assume he is sending US troops into an ambush. Irish_Dem Mar 29 #2

Why is that? whathehell Mar 29 #14

Because Iran is expecting them. Intractable Mar 31 #21

No, and since that post is more than whathehell Mar 31 #22

There was no sarcasm. Intractable Mar 31 #23

Iran doesn't seem to need any intel leftstreet Mar 29 #3

He will, of course. But I'm not sure that is even necessary Bluetus Mar 29 #4

The only thing I can see, Wednesdays Mar 29 #9

Russia already sent Iran the satellite information, gab13by13 Mar 29 #5

Was it Prince Sultan air base about 100km (62 miles) south-east of the Saudi capital Riyadh? House of Roberts Mar 29 #6

Since Israel and Saudi pushed TACO to go to war...send their soldiers Bread and Circuses Mar 29 #7

Totally agree JBTaurus83 Mar 29 #8

Why would Iran need any tip-off AT ALL from the Russians?? Jack Valentino Mar 29 #10

McCain comes to mind JBTaurus83 Mar 29 #11

I'm not so sure McCain Blue_Roses Mar 29 #12

Indeed... although I never thought McCain 'neo-con', Jack Valentino Mar 29 #16

NOT his 'best moment'--- Jack Valentino Mar 30 #18

I'm sure T is expecting a beach landing. Something movie quality! Hope22 Mar 29 #15

"Movie quality"--- somehow the opening scenes of 'Saving Private Ryan' come to mind.... Jack Valentino Mar 30 #19

I'm not sure! Hope22 Mar 31 #24

Of course Putin will, but Trump wouldn't care if he does. Fil1957 Mar 30 #17

I think Krasnov is bluffing the landing threats. GoodRaisin Mar 30 #20