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18. Trump never intended...

Wed Apr 8, 2026, 05:34 AM

19 hrs ago

to go through with the bombing. This is just another ploy that includes a vague reference to "an Iranian official" agreeing to open the strait. The real story will begin to unfold today as we see whether the Iran government will actually open the waterway to all shipping or tell Trump to pound sand.

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'Trump always chickens out'? NOT THIS TIME..... I don't think we should use that term tonight-- [View all] Jack Valentino Yesterday OP

That has been true every time the term TACO jas been used. Ms. Toad Yesterday #1

OK..But If He Wears A Tan Suit or Melania Turns Out WizumbODaSage 23 hrs ago #9

Tan suit yes, Melania turns out to be a man - NO. Ms. Toad 22 hrs ago #13

I'm Talkin' 'Bout MAGA'S Post Pres Treatment of Obama WizumbODaSage 22 hrs ago #15

I draw the line at ridicule which hurts others who are forced to witness it - Ms. Toad 17 hrs ago #23

Do you really think he's doing the "right" thing by manipulating markets fujiyamasan 22 hrs ago #12

that's true...he only does the "right thing" agingdem 12 hrs ago #28

I didn't KNOW that he WOULDN'T try to go through with it---- he's getting Jack Valentino 3 hrs ago #37

The THREATS are WAR CRIMES too pat_k Yesterday #2

I'm not a lawyer, so I won't dispute your supposition.... Jack Valentino Yesterday #4

It was good to hear Lawrence make the point on Last Word last night. pat_k 11 hrs ago #30

quite apart from the fact that taunting the psychopath stopdiggin Yesterday #3

He should be removed from office for making the statement. 1WorldHope Yesterday #5

YES, he SHOULD HAVE been removed from office LONG ago, but too many Republicans Jack Valentino Yesterday #6

At this point, he is pulling them down like an anchor. pat_k 11 hrs ago #32

He put himself into a lose/lose situation with his ludicrous, reckless threats HesNotHere 23 hrs ago #7

He Also Met His Match. Messianic Islamists Who WizumbODaSage 22 hrs ago #11

Not sure the late-night comedians will do that... Justice matters. 23 hrs ago #8

I don't think he was planning to follow through with this. LeftInTX 22 hrs ago #10

When I Read That B-52's Had Left The UK I Smelled A Rat DallasNE 22 hrs ago #14

Iran isn't the only one being threatened with bombardment I'm sure. Buddyzbuddy 21 hrs ago #16

Its simplistic messaging Cosmocat 20 hrs ago #17

Trump never intended... BH liberal 19 hrs ago #18

He should be mocked and criticized for the things he said in itself. JI7 19 hrs ago #19

Threats like this are a form of "abuse". (I don't know if they meet the war crime level) LeftInTX 13 hrs ago #25

Good point about the sabre rattling fujiyamasan 11 hrs ago #34

It is primarily a verbal abuse against US citizens. LeftInTX 10 hrs ago #35

Trump is a bluffoon and... BH liberal 19 hrs ago #20

NPR has released this as part of their coverage of the so-called "deal"... BH liberal 19 hrs ago #21

That's crazy! LeftInTX 13 hrs ago #26

Seems that Trump threats work better against U.S. Republican politicians Jack Valentino 3 hrs ago #38

Not a fan of TACO Sea Turtle 19 hrs ago #22

I'm afraid he'll see the ridicule and decide to bomb them anyway to prove his manhood. Scrivener7 17 hrs ago #24

It's accurate for the sake of accuracy. Torchlight 12 hrs ago #27

I was glad yesterday turned into TACO Tuesday MustLoveBeagles 12 hrs ago #29

TABO Johnny2X2X 11 hrs ago #31

Let's see if I understand Cirsium 11 hrs ago #33

NOT grateful TO the bully--- just glad that our country didn't commence a genocide Jack Valentino 2 hrs ago #39

not to mention that would immediately create a new global situation. One that is especially dark and where the themaguffin 8 hrs ago #36