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PikaBlue

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2. If the war was ending

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 11:32 AM

Apr 1

then why would an additional air craft carrier be heading to the region? It feels like the "war is ending" is a bluff. Then, again, I have no qualifications that would permit me to make declarative statements about conflict strategy.

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Will Iran Be Another Vietnam? Trump Sends Mixed Messages on Ending the War [View all] Uncle Joe Apr 1 OP

Yes! Ray Bruns Apr 1 #1

+1 peppertree Apr 1 #4

If the war was ending PikaBlue Apr 1 #2

They are also sending about 12 A-10's to the region. You know, the planes used for ground support. Ray Bruns Apr 1 #5

Bottom Line: Trump is crazy & unpredictable. BarbD Apr 1 #3

Big difference --- Trump had a personal exit plan for VN. Norrrm Apr 1 #6