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In reply to the discussion: Obama says U.S. may be 'worse off' now than before Iran war [View all]

twodogsbarking

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5. Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.
Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)
Fri Jun 19, 2026, 09:56 AM
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Diplomacy is the art of telling people to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions.

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Obama says U.S. may be 'worse off' now than before Iran war [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP
Ya think? buzzycrumbhunger Yesterday #1
I bet a $1000 genxlib Yesterday #2
Word! Brother Buzz Yesterday #16
He is too kind Bayard Yesterday #3
Without a doubt. NH Ethylene Yesterday #4
Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip. twodogsbarking Yesterday #5
What's with all the mealymouthed hedging? May? ananda Yesterday #6
Yes, but I think this is the first time a former president other than Trump has criticized a sitting president. yardwork Yesterday #8
It's something at least. ananda Yesterday #11
Obama knows he is out. Need those that are in to speak up. dave99 Yesterday #12
I agree with you. The fight needs to come from currently elected Democrats. yardwork Yesterday #13
However, a whisper of criticism by Obama is karynnj Yesterday #15
He means "before Trump." surfered Yesterday #7
"May be...?" Martin68 Yesterday #9
"Maybe"? Perhaps the qualifier is just a politician's habit? pat_k Yesterday #10
President Obama is correct. J_William_Ryan Yesterday #14
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