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ProfessorGAC

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57. Agreed

Wed Apr 8, 2026, 08:57 AM

7 hrs ago

Given the source, the leap from idiotic bluster to nuclear annihilation is too great for me.
The simplest explanation is that Trump is just a flailing idiot who got blindsided by the great lack of approval of his misadventure in Iran.
He HAS to find a solution (a way out) but there was never a plan, no contingency if it wasn't instant, no consideration of economic impact, and no thought as to how Americans would perceive it.
Back to throwing stuff against a wall & seeing what sticks. The opposite of leadership.

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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 23 hrs ago #44

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

Yes. MineralMan Yesterday #8

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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

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

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No doubt. MineralMan Yesterday #15

There's little to nothing moonscape 23 hrs ago #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

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Excellent orangecrush Yesterday #42

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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

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Ben Rhodes made a perceptive comment Deminpenn Yesterday #18

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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

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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

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Yes GoodRaisin Yesterday #35

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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

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The mere utterance of such madness FraDon 23 hrs ago #50

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Abuse............... Lovie777 7 hrs ago #56

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