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markpkessinger

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6. It's worth noting that the U.S. has, under Trump -- TWICE used negotiations as a ruse to stall for time . . .

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Mar 16, 2026, 11:16 AM

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. . . in order for him to amass the resources he needed to carry out what had been his true intent all along with respect to Iran. Frankly, I don't see why any other country was place any stock at all in what Trump, or anybody negotiating on his behalf, might say.

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Iranian foreign minister says "we don't see any reason why we should talk with Americans" [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

Trump kills for sport, much like the Gilgo beach guy Blues Heron Yesterday #1

"as President Trump has claimed Iran is seeking a deal to end the war between the U.S. and Iran" Ray Bruns Yesterday #2

;-{)....... Goonch Yesterday #3

Just declare victory and leave already!!!!!! groundloop Yesterday #4

Seriously. It's TACO time. travelingthrulife Yesterday #5

It's worth noting that the U.S. has, under Trump -- TWICE used negotiations as a ruse to stall for time . . . markpkessinger Yesterday #6

Perhaps, even they remember a time when Americans were honorable. Even if they were not, they were angry with those efhmc Yesterday #7

The little orange "EGO" has a serious problem now. republianmushroom Yesterday #8

Per that last paragraph posted, Bayard Yesterday #9

Will have to see if he throws Kegsbreath under the bus. BumRushDaShow Yesterday #10

What a fucking mess this asshole has gotten us into. KPN Yesterday #11