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mike_c

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14. we had a treaty...
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 09:50 PM
Tuesday

...that they were observing, by all indications. We tore it up. They have no further obligation to not pursue nuclear weapons, if that's indeed what they're doing. They've denied it. Trump says they're lying. Somebody is, for sure.

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If Iran had nuclear weapons it might not have been attacked. David__77 Tuesday #1
And Israel would cease to exist. pcdb Tuesday #19
Like South Korea. David__77 Tuesday #21
I don't think I understand your point. pcdb Yesterday #31
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Tuesday #2
And Trump's? Kingofalldems Tuesday #3
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Tuesday #5
Why would they ever agree to that fujiyamasan Tuesday #9
The lesson in all that will be taken away is that having weapons to assure destruction will act as a shield. David__77 Tuesday #22
You're not an idiot..the only idiot is the one that tore up a hard fought for treaty that was verifiable and worked well Deuxcents Wednesday #27
Exhibit A: Ukraine. BadgerKid Tuesday #18
Exhibit B: Iraq fujiyamasan Tuesday #20
Yeah well taco agreed to it in 'a concept of a plan' tonight .... doublethink Tuesday #4
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Tuesday #6
Yep. n.t. doublethink Tuesday #7
they're victims of unprovoked aggression mike_c Tuesday #8
+1 leftstreet Tuesday #10
Except attempting to manufacture nuclear weapons is not Disaffected Tuesday #11
we had a treaty... mike_c Tuesday #14
You are right - there was a treaty Disaffected Tuesday #17
Seriously defending Trump? You know he's just being led by Bibi here fujiyamasan Tuesday #23
Not defending Trump, simply saying his position Disaffected Wednesday #25
Why just 7 countries ???? Whip-poor-will Wednesday #29
"Us" and not "them" because Disaffected Wednesday #30
How was this accepted? D_Master81 Tuesday #12
It is a serious plan. David__77 Tuesday #13
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Tuesday #15
I dunno Trump took it as a starting point and is apparently trying to muzzle Israel. Facts on the ground... David__77 Tuesday #24
Big Bag of Money..Trump Can Grasp That Then WizumbODaSage Wednesday #28
I guess he showed Obama. Norbert Tuesday #16
Fun Times! 🎉 Iran gets a better Deal with TACO!!! Bread and Circuses Wednesday #26
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