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Katinfl

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25. Remember that children's story about the boy who cried "wolf" all the time?

Tue Apr 7, 2026, 02:06 PM

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He cried “wolf” so many times and when nothing happened they stopped paying attention. But then when something really was about to happen and he cried “wolf” no one believed him. That story comes to mind when I think of what we are living through right now.

As long as he is allowed to get away with his threats we will never be sure of what is to come. Like tonight. Will he TACO out again? All talk, no action? Who the hell knows……

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There Is a Fairly Strong Probability That Trump [View all] MineralMan Yesterday OP

A blood clot. niyad Yesterday #1

Well, there is always that when you're dealing with someone MineralMan Yesterday #5

When I had a blood clot TBF Yesterday #44

I think this will be another TACO instance. spooky3 Yesterday #2

Yes. MineralMan Yesterday #8

Operation Epstein Distraction groundloop Yesterday #49

That IS a possibility. Aristus Yesterday #3

Not completely surrounded. MineralMan Yesterday #9

Yes, it's quite possible the military will just use "soft" bombs Stargleamer Yesterday #4

Israel is already bombing rail roads and bridges JBTaurus83 Yesterday #6

You're right, of course... WarGamer Yesterday #7

There is a strong tendency toward dooming here at times. MineralMan Yesterday #10

I'm sure there's a psychological theory somewhere that fantastic beliefs are formed as a result of perceived trauma WarGamer Yesterday #12

No doubt. MineralMan Yesterday #15

There's little to nothing moonscape Yesterday #47

I wonder why? Kid Berwyn Yesterday #20

when the pythoness at delphi told the king that "a great empire would fall" rampartd Yesterday #11

Persia isn't Persia anymore... WarGamer Yesterday #16

My daughter married into an Iranian family yellowdogintexas Yesterday #53

Excellent orangecrush Yesterday #42

It could also very well be an attempt to manipulate the markets. bearsfootball516 Yesterday #13

That is also a possibility. I think we've seen that in the recent past. MineralMan Yesterday #21

This!! WestMichRad Yesterday #30

I think (hope) he's doing another TACO. His MO in almost all situations is to bluster, exaggerate, Ocelot II Yesterday #14

Yes. Delusions of Grandeur are part of his mental disorder, it seems. MineralMan Yesterday #19

A commenter I heard: Its like an Apprentice teaser ad on TV with Trump GusBob Yesterday #17

Ben Rhodes made a perceptive comment Deminpenn Yesterday #18

Yes. Whoever is in charge in Iran is someone he doesn't really know at all. MineralMan Yesterday #23

To the new Ayatollah and the IRGC, this is a holy war Deminpenn Yesterday #28

Always be wary of would-be martyrs, for sure. MineralMan Yesterday #29

I generally agree with you -misanthroptimist Yesterday #22

Well, no matter how many Generals have been fired, MineralMan Yesterday #24

That is possible and utterly worth hoping for. -misanthroptimist Yesterday #26

That is an outcome I'm hoping for, although I doubt GoodRaisin Yesterday #32

Remember that children's story about the boy who cried "wolf" all the time? Katinfl Yesterday #25

We need to believe him when he makes these threats. Sometimes he follows through. Walleye Yesterday #27

Yes GoodRaisin Yesterday #35

Our search and rescue team worked great rescuing the pilot. He had to claim credit for that. Walleye Yesterday #40

He does but... lame54 Yesterday #31

His stating what he said is a war crime. LuvLoogie Yesterday #33

I completely agree with you. 1WorldHope Yesterday #39

Don't underestimate Iran and their allies capabilities. IzzaNuDay Yesterday #34

As far as I can see... returnee Yesterday #36

He'll TACO out. Emile Yesterday #37

I am calling representatives quoting this threat & urging them to do all they can snot Yesterday #38

This market manipulation will continue until the land invasion begins. IrishAfricanAmerican Yesterday #41

There's usually some truth among the lies and word salad. live love laugh Yesterday #43

To be frank angrychair Yesterday #45

His threat alone is sufficient to remove him from office. nt Trueblue Texan Yesterday #46

Absolutely MustLoveBeagles 9 hrs ago #58

If he does, the military leaders that carry out that order will need to be prosecuted. Bev54 Yesterday #48

I came of age at a time when the chant "hell no, I won't go!" was the protest of the day Grim Chieftain Yesterday #51

The mere utterance of such madness FraDon Yesterday #50

At 7:51 The Wizard Yesterday #52

Fuck it! PuraVidaDreamin Yesterday #54

He's a terrorist ecstatic Yesterday #55

Abuse............... Lovie777 11 hrs ago #56

Agreed ProfessorGAC 11 hrs ago #57