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displacedvermoter

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23. I am quite sure that whomever Iran has negotiating

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 10:02 AM

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for them will be smarter, better versed in maritime and military law, the petroleum trade, and advanced diplomacy, than Vance and his handlers. And, they will likely be fluent in both English and Farsi.

I don't doubt we will be outclassed at the negotiating table.

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Sending JD Vance to negotiate a peace agreement is an exercise in futility. [View all] no_hypocrisy Saturday OP

This asshole has ZERO qualifications to negotiate ANYTHING. spanone Saturday #1

Perhaps He was the only unqualified official available Raven123 Saturday #2

I like your mother's description of a successful agreement. It strikes me as perspicacious and wise. NNadir Saturday #3

Vance.... MarcoZandrini Saturday #4

Hey, quit insulting tapioca, which at least tastes good. niyad Saturday #6

To put it mildly. paleotn Saturday #16

He will judge what everyone is wearing. twodogsbarking Saturday #5

And if they seem manly enough! Nt Hope22 Saturday #12

He's the fall guy. When the missiles start flying again, it won't be Trump's fault, it will be JD's. Vinca Saturday #7

They just misspelled it and meant "piece" agreement. ananda Saturday #8

Iran's response... paleotn Saturday #17

Wasn't there a GOP lawmaker called Adam Kinzinger? jfz9580m Saturday #9

Sending the representation we do signifies contempt for political/international allegorical oracle Saturday #10

From his appointments throughout government.... paleotn Saturday #19

These people are so far out of their depth. Martin68 Saturday #11

It's not supposed to succeed OC375 Saturday #13

He would have much more luck if he were sent to a Javaman Saturday #14

Vance never even held public office or ran for public office until 2022 Diamond_Dog Saturday #15

Who can trust Jared and Witkoff? Kid Berwyn Saturday #18

JD Vance: "You know how my wife has a right to do stuff, but she's not allowed to do them?" Prairie Gates Saturday #20

They're all so out of their depth it's mind boggling. paleotn Saturday #21

I saw Vance on an airport tarmac 2 days ago calling the Iranians stupid right before he was going to ... Botany Saturday #22

I am quite sure that whomever Iran has negotiating displacedvermoter Saturday #23

As an aside, JD is endorsing GOP candidates in Ohio's campaign ads Raven123 Saturday #24