Iran. Oh, the irony...

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In reply to Aunburdened • 12:43p, 3/19/26

The war may benefit what Netanyahu believes to be his (and maybe Israel's) best interests, but he is mistaken, IMO. Same with his ham-handed response to October 7th.

Israels best bet is to continue to build coalitions with some of the other countries in the Middle East and Persian Gulf and to stop trying to acquire territory with the "settlements". A lot of those countries are not radical and wouldn't mind living in peace and prosperity.

Netanyahu is a remnant of the post-Holocaust "old school", where, to survive, the thought was that Israel always had to be strong and tough and never back down from any opposition.
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In reply to Big C • 12:50p, 3/19/26
Big C said:

The war may benefit what Netanyahu believes to be his (and maybe Israel's) best interests, but he is mistaken, IMO. Same with his ham-handed response to October 7th.

Israels best bet is to continue to build coalitions with some of the other countries in the Middle East and Persian Gulf and to stop trying to acquire territory with the "settlements". A lot of those countries are not radical and wouldn't mind living in peace and prosperity.

Netanyahu is a remnant of the post-Holocaust "old school", where, to survive, the thought was that Israel always had to be strong and tough and never back down from any opposition.

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In reply to Big C • 2:46p, 3/19/26
Big C said:
Netanyahu is a remnant of the post-Holocaust "old school", where, to survive, the thought was that Israel always had to be strong and tough and never back down from any opposition.

I would love to think this was just a remnant of old school Israel, but if polling is to be believed it's the whole of Israeli society that has become increasingly hard-line about military action in the region. Young people are even more hawkish than the old.
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In reply to sycasey • 2:47p, 3/19/26
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Big C said:
Netanyahu is a remnant of the post-Holocaust "old school", where, to survive, the thought was that Israel always had to be strong and tough and never back down from any opposition.

I would love to think this was just a remnant of old school Israel, but if polling is to be believed it's the whole of Israeli society that has become increasingly hard-line about military action in the region. Young people are even more hawkish than the old.

whatever, but still sickening # make it stop
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6:40p, 3/19/26
Bibi says we will put lots of boots on the ground
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6:38a, 3/20/26
What is the objective here?

What is the outcome we are seeking when we are considering lifting sanctions on IRAN oil?
To do what exactly . . . give 10 - 14 days of supply?
Help them make money?

After already having lifted sanctions on Russia?

And Trump now wants a $200 billion supplemental?

This is now beyond convoluted.

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In reply to DiabloWags • 7:57a, 3/20/26
DiabloWags said:
What is the objective here?

What is the outcome we are seeking when we are considering lifting sanctions on IRAN oil?
To do what exactly . . . give 10 - 14 days of supply?
Help them make money?

After already having lifted sanctions on Russia?

And Trump now wants a $200 billion supplemental?

This is now beyond convoluted.



The biggest threat to Trump from Iran is high oil prices causing unpopularity at home. So Trump wants supply no matter the source.
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9:32a, 3/20/26
If this is accurate, it would be terrible for the additional troops.

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In reply to DiabloWags • 9:35a, 3/20/26
It is stranger than fiction. The press should hold the administration's feet to the fire more.
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10:45a, 3/20/26
Could a $1 trillion deal reopen the Strait of Hormuz? https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5785012-reopening-strait-hormuz-costs/
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10:54a, 3/20/26


The Chief says NATO are cowards because they won't join a war that is already WON
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In reply to BearlySane88 • 11:10a, 3/20/26
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In reply to Anarchistbear • 11:50a, 3/20/26
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The Chief says NATO are cowards because they won't join a war that is already WON


Can't wait for Trump to withdraw the U.S. out of NATO.
That would start a Civil War within the GOP.

Popcorn ready.

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12:12p, 3/20/26
Again, our poor troops. All for an unwarranted, unpopular war.

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In reply to chazzed • 12:51p, 3/20/26
It's brutal.
But Trump will say they were only "headaches" like he did before in 2020.

Trump Again Dismisses U.S. Troop Injuries From 2020 Iranian Attack As 'Headaches' | HuffPost Latest News
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You have to laugh so that you don't ignite from anger.

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In reply to sycasey • 1:38p, 3/20/26
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In reply to DiabloWags • 1:58p, 3/20/26
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Can't wait for Trump to withdraw the U.S. out of NATO.
That would start a Civil War within the GOP.
Popcorn ready.

when putin shouts Jump our president's only issue is How High Sir.
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6:42p, 3/20/26
Will this turn out to be yet another LIE by Trump?






Trump Says He Has No Plans to Send Troops to Iran

Trump Says He Won't Send Troops to Iran but Leaves Wiggle Room - The New York Times
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7:56p, 3/20/26
Hey man,

America First!!
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8:01p, 3/20/26
Well, he needs 150,000 troops to secure the Strait of Hormuz and 650,000 to 1M+ to pacify Iran.
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8:02p, 3/20/26
In addition to this:


https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/iran-war-us-israel-trump-03-20-26
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In reply to sonofabear51 • 8:05p, 3/20/26
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In addition to this:


https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/iran-war-us-israel-trump-03-20-26


The Administration is getting DESPERATE.
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