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Disaffected

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25. Not defending Trump, simply saying his position

Reply to fujiyamasan (Reply #23)

Wed Apr 8, 2026, 01:20 AM

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on the matter happens to be correct no matter what his beliefs and motivations.

No-one should be "allowed" to have nuclear weapons but the fact is some do and it is a pipe dream to think the major powers especially will give all of them up simply because it would be impossible to be certain each had actually done so. That Gennie is out of the bottle and will never be put back in any realistic scenario.

And no, it is not a matter of whites, browns and blacks - race is immaterial as it should be. Several "white" countries BTW have renounced possession of nuclear weapons (Canada among them) for the very reasons No other country should have them.

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Iran's 10-point plan for ending war calls for 'acceptance' of uranium enrichment, removing all US sanctions [View all] doublethink Tuesday OP

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 3 hrs ago #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 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #25

Why just 7 countries ???? Whip-poor-will 23 hrs ago #29

"Us" and not "them" because Disaffected 17 hrs ago #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 Yesterday #28

I guess he showed Obama. Norbert Tuesday #16

Fun Times! 🎉 Iran gets a better Deal with TACO!!! Bread and Circuses Yesterday #26