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9. My concern is that Iran will call his bluff and he'll go ballistic.

Tue Apr 7, 2026, 12:38 PM

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I envision him in a frenzy, insisting that he personally gets to "push the button" killing thousands.

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His aides are complicit and cheering him on. spanone Yesterday #1

Add that to my anxiety.... CTyankee Yesterday #4

Mine too. spanone Yesterday #6

Presidential Day Care bucolic_frolic Yesterday #2

Unfortunately, he is being egged on by miller, hegseth mwmisses4289 Yesterday #3

I worry about Hegseth too. This has that Dr. Strangelove feel to it... CTyankee Yesterday #7

Are you just a bit anxious yourself? CTyankee Yesterday #8

Yes. Aristus Yesterday #10

My concern is that Iran will call his bluff and he'll go ballistic. Totally Tunsie Yesterday #9