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GoodRaisin

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32. That is an outcome I'm hoping for, although I doubt

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #24)

Tue Apr 7, 2026, 02:19 PM

17 hrs ago

if that happens we would be told about it, at least until it leaks.

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A blood clot. niyad 17 hrs ago #1

Well, there is always that when you're dealing with someone MineralMan 17 hrs ago #5

When I had a blood clot TBF 15 hrs ago #44

I think this will be another TACO instance. spooky3 17 hrs ago #2

Yes. MineralMan 17 hrs ago #8

Operation Epstein Distraction groundloop 14 hrs ago #49

That IS a possibility. Aristus 17 hrs ago #3

Not completely surrounded. MineralMan 17 hrs ago #9

Yes, it's quite possible the military will just use "soft" bombs Stargleamer 17 hrs ago #4

Israel is already bombing rail roads and bridges JBTaurus83 17 hrs ago #6

You're right, of course... WarGamer 17 hrs ago #7

There is a strong tendency toward dooming here at times. MineralMan 17 hrs ago #10

I'm sure there's a psychological theory somewhere that fantastic beliefs are formed as a result of perceived trauma WarGamer 17 hrs ago #12

No doubt. MineralMan 17 hrs ago #15

There's little to nothing moonscape 15 hrs ago #47

I wonder why? Kid Berwyn 17 hrs ago #20

when the pythoness at delphi told the king that "a great empire would fall" rampartd 17 hrs ago #11

Persia isn't Persia anymore... WarGamer 17 hrs ago #16

My daughter married into an Iranian family yellowdogintexas 14 hrs ago #53

Excellent orangecrush 15 hrs ago #42

It could also very well be an attempt to manipulate the markets. bearsfootball516 17 hrs ago #13

That is also a possibility. I think we've seen that in the recent past. MineralMan 17 hrs ago #21

This!! WestMichRad 17 hrs ago #30

I think (hope) he's doing another TACO. His MO in almost all situations is to bluster, exaggerate, Ocelot II 17 hrs ago #14

Yes. Delusions of Grandeur are part of his mental disorder, it seems. MineralMan 17 hrs ago #19

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

Ben Rhodes made a perceptive comment Deminpenn 17 hrs ago #18

Yes. Whoever is in charge in Iran is someone he doesn't really know at all. MineralMan 17 hrs ago #23

To the new Ayatollah and the IRGC, this is a holy war Deminpenn 17 hrs ago #28

Always be wary of would-be martyrs, for sure. MineralMan 17 hrs ago #29

I generally agree with you -misanthroptimist 17 hrs ago #22

Well, no matter how many Generals have been fired, MineralMan 17 hrs ago #24

That is possible and utterly worth hoping for. -misanthroptimist 17 hrs ago #26

That is an outcome I'm hoping for, although I doubt GoodRaisin 17 hrs ago #32

Remember that children's story about the boy who cried "wolf" all the time? Katinfl 17 hrs ago #25

We need to believe him when he makes these threats. Sometimes he follows through. Walleye 17 hrs ago #27

Yes GoodRaisin 17 hrs ago #35

Our search and rescue team worked great rescuing the pilot. He had to claim credit for that. Walleye 16 hrs ago #40

He does but... lame54 17 hrs ago #31

His stating what he said is a war crime. LuvLoogie 17 hrs ago #33

I completely agree with you. 1WorldHope 16 hrs ago #39

Don't underestimate Iran and their allies capabilities. IzzaNuDay 17 hrs ago #34

As far as I can see... returnee 16 hrs ago #36

He'll TACO out. Emile 16 hrs ago #37

I am calling representatives quoting this threat & urging them to do all they can snot 16 hrs ago #38

This market manipulation will continue until the land invasion begins. IrishAfricanAmerican 15 hrs ago #41

There's usually some truth among the lies and word salad. live love laugh 15 hrs ago #43

To be frank angrychair 15 hrs ago #45

His threat alone is sufficient to remove him from office. nt Trueblue Texan 15 hrs ago #46

If he does, the military leaders that carry out that order will need to be prosecuted. Bev54 15 hrs ago #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 14 hrs ago #51

The mere utterance of such madness FraDon 14 hrs ago #50

At 7:51 The Wizard 14 hrs ago #52

Fuck it! PuraVidaDreamin 13 hrs ago #54

He's a terrorist ecstatic 12 hrs ago #55