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Trump: If Iran Begins Shooting the Protesters Challenging Their Corrupt Terrorist Rule, I'll Take Their Asses Out
The Iranian people are rising up again, like they did in 2009, when Obama was president.
But Obama isn't president any longer.Iranians in occupied Iran are burning down religious institutions because they're sick of Sharia Law.
— Goldie Ghamari | گلسا قمری (@gghamari) January 2, 2026
Meanwhile terrorists in western countries are complaining about "Islamophobia" 😂😂😂
Burn it all down.
Destroy the cancer once and for all.
Iran is not a Muslim country. pic.twitter.com/o0ZyX5kMXg
Day 4 of protests in Iran.
— Sina (@SinaMihandoost) December 31, 2025
The people are chanting for the return of the King.
No chants against the West.
No chants against Israel.
Iran was hijacked by terrorists in 1979, and the people want their country back. Is the media only interested when protests attack Israel? pic.twitter.com/YkAhxUuUXm
A brave woman in Iran publicly removes her hijab, defying her country’s oppressive Islamic regime that kills women for not wearing it.
— Dr. Maalouf (@realMaalouf) January 2, 2026
This is true empowerment, unlike modern feminists in the West who defend Islamist rapists like Hamas.pic.twitter.com/uUxzT9pPvW
BREAKING: Islamic Republic forces are retreating, as more Iranians flood the streets of Iran. pic.twitter.com/onZVnSNEbj
— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) January 1, 2026
The White House
@WhiteHouse 4h
"If Iran shots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue. We are locked and loaded and ready to go. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" - President DONALD J. TRUMP
Gummi
@gummibear737 8h This is a threat the US could have never made if Iran still had nuclear weapons An Iran free from the Mullahs would be a gift to the entire world Thank you President Trump for that
But the treasonous clowns who pretend to be "patriots" by always blaming America first -- just like the left does, just like Obama did -- insist that we should embrace Obama's pro-Mullah policy. They claim we have problems here in the US. Well yes, we do. But the US Armed Forces do not make or enforce immigration policy and only a very small number of craft are involved in drug interdiction. Steve Bannon's and Tucker Carlson's dishonest claim that we cannot take care of foreign problems because of fentanyl and Muslims in NYC is just bullshit cover for their real agenda and real motivation. Trump is currently running the largest deportation effort in American history and is on the verge of toppling a huge foreign fentanyl-exporting regime. (More on that later.) He's plainly not distracted, so stop with the bullshit that any time he even looks at a foreign country he's too distracted to deport illegals or interdict drug boats. Bannon, of course, blames the Jews, citing "Tel Aviv (Mark) Levin" as behind the novel idea that we should oppose the world's largest terrorist funder and trainer, Iran, and support the people rising up against them. The Nazis, both of the pseudoright and Islamofascist variety, have been screaming about Trump meeting with his "boss" -- Noted Jew Netanyahu -- and are now claiming the protests are fake and Jewish.
An0maly
@LegendaryEnergy 5h Netanyahu hangs out with Trump for two days and he’s already back to regime change in Iran. Everyone knows we fund fake protests in other countries when we want to stage a coup.
Western Patriot
@TheDitko83 45m And Steve Bannon talks about Israel and the Jews! What a moron. Try using your own eyes and facts on the ground. You ain't losing your cities to the Jooos!
AGEven Vance, who is constantly playing footsie with Nazis, chides Bannon and Tucker Carlson for their Qatar-funded propaganda:
@AGHamilton29 1h We really should revisit just how badly clowns like Dave Smith and Tucker Carlson whiffed on their commentary around the Iran strikes and why they got it so wrong because it demonstrates how ignorant/dishonest they are on these subjects. The regime in Tehran is now weaker than ever, the nuclear threat is substantially degraded, the proxy threat is substantially lower, and the entire world is safer because Trump ignored these schmucks.
Vance calls out the woke right who spent months lying about President Trump’s Iran strikes.
— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) December 31, 2025
“The people who accused the president of wanting to get into a regime-change war for Israel — I wonder if they’ll step back and admit they were wrong about that.”pic.twitter.com/z4JVBqgtVi
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FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:24 PM (Zz0t1)
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Interesting
Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 02, 2026 01:24 PM (0U5gm)
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Woot!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:24 PM (Zz0t1)
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Lum has been nooded.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:25 PM (Zz0t1)
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If the clerics are deposed in Iran, a whole lot of antisemitism is going to be defunded.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 02, 2026 01:26 PM (0U5gm)
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Drop the Wookie b0mb on them.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at January 02, 2026 01:27 PM (abIsI)
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Prayers. Cause this can spiral out of control and we will be lucky to live thru it ...
Posted by: Adriane the Lack of Vacuum Critic. . . at January 02, 2026 01:27 PM (RqRK2)
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It is off putting to see people oppose dealing with a longstanding enemy of the United States because doing so might also allow Israelis to live longer.
Posted by: Methos at January 02, 2026 01:27 PM (vSvIl)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:27 PM (GBKbO)
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Bad idea.
Let the Persians figure it out. No way should the US use military power to help either side.
Nope.
Let the Persians figure it out. No way should the US use military power to help either side.
Nope.
Posted by: nurse ratched at January 02, 2026 01:28 PM (W2Pud)
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Drop the Wookie b0mb on them.
You think Big Mike telling the protestors they are privileged white people is going to help?
You think Big Mike telling the protestors they are privileged white people is going to help?
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:28 PM (sKqQm)
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Killing IRGC is always a good thing.
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 02, 2026 01:28 PM (jc0TO)
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Trump is currently running the largest deportation effort in American history and is on the verge of toppling a huge foreign fentanyl-exporting regime. (More on that later.) He's plainly not distracted, so stop with the bullshit that any time he even looks at a foreign country he's too distracted to deport illegals or interdict drug boats.
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The executive branch of the federal government is very large. An operation to bomb Iranian nuclear sites doesn't distract ICE from doing its job.
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The executive branch of the federal government is very large. An operation to bomb Iranian nuclear sites doesn't distract ICE from doing its job.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:29 PM (GBKbO)
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Experts agree, Trump will shoot Iranian protesters in the ass.
Posted by: CBS News at January 02, 2026 01:29 PM (7Q0e+)
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Judge Boasberg orders Trump to provide the Ayatollah with US Weapons to preserve the "Peace Loving" and "Mostly Peaceful" Iranian "RAGHEAD" Regime that treats women like Trash and Booty Calls..
Posted by: CNN Breaking News at January 02, 2026 01:29 PM (J9q9v)
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I like Vance’s style. The content is pretty good too.
Posted by: tubal at January 02, 2026 01:29 PM (pDt9x)
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Will the military turn. That's what will decide this.
Posted by: Don't blame the alligators at January 02, 2026 01:29 PM (1Nv0l)
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Trump- "what was that, walk softly and carry a big dick?"
Aid- Actually sir, its carry a big stick
Trump- Well that sucks, I'm going with my version.
Aid- Actually sir, its carry a big stick
Trump- Well that sucks, I'm going with my version.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 02, 2026 01:29 PM (snZF9)
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Restore Iran as a Zoroastrian state.
Posted by: Oglebay at January 02, 2026 01:30 PM (GPa4z)
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I don't want us involved in a war in Iran, and if Iranians aren't retarded, they don't want us involved, either. Just how valuable are American security guarantees, anyway? Just ask the Kurds.
I am all for putting pressure on Iran, but there's not *much* more we can do that on that front short of getting into a war. We've already isolated them in every venue we can, and it's cracking up. Encourage it to fall and even consider hurling some special favors at the new regime if the old one falls. But deploying military force against Iran? Why? There was an argument to be made for hitting their nuclear facilities, since Iran made it very clear that to get a bomb is to use a bomb against us and our allies. But this isn't that. The Iranian regime is awful and monstrous, but where is the US benefit to intervening?
I am all for putting pressure on Iran, but there's not *much* more we can do that on that front short of getting into a war. We've already isolated them in every venue we can, and it's cracking up. Encourage it to fall and even consider hurling some special favors at the new regime if the old one falls. But deploying military force against Iran? Why? There was an argument to be made for hitting their nuclear facilities, since Iran made it very clear that to get a bomb is to use a bomb against us and our allies. But this isn't that. The Iranian regime is awful and monstrous, but where is the US benefit to intervening?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 01:30 PM (avHHk)
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The people are chanting for the return of the King.
.....
This must really chap the hide of the lefties in America.
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This must really chap the hide of the lefties in America.
Posted by: wth at January 02, 2026 01:30 PM (UjdFS)
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Not a fan of Bannon
Posted by: It's me donna at January 02, 2026 01:30 PM (VE6XX)
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I'd like to see a locality try experimenting with completely voluntary taxes.
They'd get nothing. And they wouldn't like it.
From the last thread....this is why I want to see an experiment. The AWFLs that declare everything needs government dollars would have the opportunity to do so...or not.
And when they don't actually poney up it would be there in plain text. "Karen McAWFL said we needed to increase the school budget. Since the start of the year she personally has given $0"
They'd get nothing. And they wouldn't like it.
From the last thread....this is why I want to see an experiment. The AWFLs that declare everything needs government dollars would have the opportunity to do so...or not.
And when they don't actually poney up it would be there in plain text. "Karen McAWFL said we needed to increase the school budget. Since the start of the year she personally has given $0"
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:30 PM (sKqQm)
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But the treasonous clowns who pretend to be "patriots" by always blaming America first -- just like the left does, just like Obama did -- insist that we should embrace Obama's pro-Mullah policy.
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Laughable, if they think that. They may well, especially if Qatar is stroking checks to them.
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Laughable, if they think that. They may well, especially if Qatar is stroking checks to them.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 01:30 PM (avHHk)
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 02, 2026 01:30 PM (emBoF)
Posted by: Oglebay at January 02, 2026 01:31 PM (GPa4z)
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The Return of the King. Aragon is back?
Posted by: tubal at January 02, 2026 01:31 PM (pDt9x)
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The people are chanting for the return of the King.
I hope they don't cut the Scouring of the Shire this time.
I hope they don't cut the Scouring of the Shire this time.
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 02, 2026 01:31 PM (jc0TO)
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He's plainly not distracted,
Under Shrub I remember being told the president could only do one thing at a time. And then watching Barky do every thing the left could want all at once...
Under Shrub I remember being told the president could only do one thing at a time. And then watching Barky do every thing the left could want all at once...
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:31 PM (sKqQm)
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20 I don't want us involved in a war in Iran, and if Iranians aren't retarded, they don't want us involved, either. Just how valuable are American security guarantees, anyway? Just ask the Kurds.
I am all for putting pressure on Iran, but there's not *much* more we can do that on that front short of getting into a war. We've already isolated them in every venue we can, and it's cracking up. Encourage it to fall and even consider hurling some special favors at the new regime if the old one falls. But deploying military force against Iran? Why? There was an argument to be made for hitting their nuclear facilities, since Iran made it very clear that to get a bomb is to use a bomb against us and our allies. But this isn't that. The Iranian regime is awful and monstrous, but where is the US benefit to intervening?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 01:30 PM (avHHk)
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Considering Trump's past interdictions, I suspect he'd bomb the shit out of mullah hiding spots as his retort to mullah shooting of protestors.
And, considering the mullah financing of terrorism around the world, it is in the US interest to see that financing stopped.
I am all for putting pressure on Iran, but there's not *much* more we can do that on that front short of getting into a war. We've already isolated them in every venue we can, and it's cracking up. Encourage it to fall and even consider hurling some special favors at the new regime if the old one falls. But deploying military force against Iran? Why? There was an argument to be made for hitting their nuclear facilities, since Iran made it very clear that to get a bomb is to use a bomb against us and our allies. But this isn't that. The Iranian regime is awful and monstrous, but where is the US benefit to intervening?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 01:30 PM (avHHk)
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Considering Trump's past interdictions, I suspect he'd bomb the shit out of mullah hiding spots as his retort to mullah shooting of protestors.
And, considering the mullah financing of terrorism around the world, it is in the US interest to see that financing stopped.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:31 PM (GBKbO)
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and next, I want Cuba freed
and after (or before) that, I want Venezuela freed
it sucks that NYC has gone commie but we can still help these countries be free of it.
it's all the same war
and after (or before) that, I want Venezuela freed
it sucks that NYC has gone commie but we can still help these countries be free of it.
it's all the same war
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 02, 2026 01:31 PM (emBoF)
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Well, sadly I think its a given that the Mullahs will start murdering people because thats what they do
Posted by: Skip at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (Ia/+0)
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Not a fan of Bannon
Posted by: It's me donna at January 02, 2026 01:30 PM (VE6XX)
It seems most of the 'conservative pundits' have gone off the deep end, for some reason.
Posted by: It's me donna at January 02, 2026 01:30 PM (VE6XX)
It seems most of the 'conservative pundits' have gone off the deep end, for some reason.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (Zz0t1)
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28 The people are chanting for the return of the King.
I hope they don't cut the Scouring of the Shire this time.
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 02, 2026 01:31 PM (jc0TO)
Tom Bombadil for Shah!!
I hope they don't cut the Scouring of the Shire this time.
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 02, 2026 01:31 PM (jc0TO)
Tom Bombadil for Shah!!
Posted by: tubal at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (pDt9x)
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The Return of the King. Aragon is back?
There is a Catalan independence movement in Spain. But the Euro-niks threw their leaders in prison so...no, not yet
There is a Catalan independence movement in Spain. But the Euro-niks threw their leaders in prison so...no, not yet
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (sKqQm)
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I saw something on the Internet years ago saying that Iran could still be trouble in the Middle East even without the mullahs. They see themselves as the heirs the ancient Persians and might still try to throw their weight around accordingly.
Posted by: Bulg at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (77rzZ)
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Bad idea.
Let the Persians figure it out. No way should the US use military power to help either side.
Nope.
Posted by: nurse ratched
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100%. I'm pretty sure they got rid of the Shah on their own. Wasn't it Helpful Westerners who escorted Khomeini back to Tehran?
Bad idea.
Let the Persians figure it out. No way should the US use military power to help either side.
Nope.
Posted by: nurse ratched
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100%. I'm pretty sure they got rid of the Shah on their own. Wasn't it Helpful Westerners who escorted Khomeini back to Tehran?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (n7rxJ)
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"the United States of America will come to their rescue."
I guess it all mainly depends on what that exactly means. How do we 'rescue' the Iranian people?
I guess it all mainly depends on what that exactly means. How do we 'rescue' the Iranian people?
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (GHIyr)
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Marxist get caught stealing, and they'll justify the crime or say important documents were stolen.
Posted by: thug dolphin at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (EyfuW)
Posted by: Oh noes!! at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (HcoTw)
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I don't have an issue with us using remote tech to assist the counter-revolutionaries. Boots on the ground: no way. But I doubt that's what DJT is talking about.
Posted by: Don't blame the alligators at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (1Nv0l)
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Bomb bomb bomb......bomb bomb Iran.....
Posted by: Zombie John McCain at January 02, 2026 01:33 PM (Zz0t1)
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32 Well, sadly I think its a given that the Mullahs will start murdering people because thats what they do
Posted by: Skip at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (Ia/+0
Pray the Military turns on the Mullahs
Posted by: Skip at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (Ia/+0
Pray the Military turns on the Mullahs
Posted by: It's me donna at January 02, 2026 01:33 PM (VE6XX)
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>Let the Persians figure it out. No way should the US use military power to help either side.
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we could leave a big pile of rifles and grenades somewhere, and maybe the revolutionaries just happen to find it
oops
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we could leave a big pile of rifles and grenades somewhere, and maybe the revolutionaries just happen to find it
oops
Posted by: Don Black at January 02, 2026 01:33 PM (ZxPkt)
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I hope they don't cut the Scouring of the Shire this time.
Stranger Things ended with a similar sort of post the big climax story.
It wasn't nearly as good as Tolkein though.
Stranger Things ended with a similar sort of post the big climax story.
It wasn't nearly as good as Tolkein though.
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:33 PM (sKqQm)
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Will the military turn. That's what will decide this.
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Maybe Trump's actually ready to bomb them (again). I think the value here is helping the Iranian military's thought process on "who wants to be the last to die for a lost cause?"
That calculation is a bit different if you're considering a mob in the street or possible US intervention. Particularly if you've got (or had) pals in Venezuela.
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Maybe Trump's actually ready to bomb them (again). I think the value here is helping the Iranian military's thought process on "who wants to be the last to die for a lost cause?"
That calculation is a bit different if you're considering a mob in the street or possible US intervention. Particularly if you've got (or had) pals in Venezuela.
Posted by: Methos at January 02, 2026 01:34 PM (vSvIl)
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Bannon is a weird guy, and somewhat a grifter too
luckily he's also a slob, so PDJT isn't likely to take him very seriously
luckily he's also a slob, so PDJT isn't likely to take him very seriously
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 02, 2026 01:34 PM (emBoF)
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Considering Trump's past interdictions, I suspect he'd bomb the shit out of mullah hiding spots as his retort to mullah shooting of protestors.
And, considering the mullah financing of terrorism around the world, it is in the US interest to see that financing stopped.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:31 PM (GBKbO)
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After living through the last forty years of US foreign policy and seeing what happens when we go to war, please forgive my skepticism. I understand your point and even, in a different world, would probably agree with it.
I just have little faith in that happening. It rarely ends with strikes, even if they can be justified. Another damn forever war is more likely.
And, considering the mullah financing of terrorism around the world, it is in the US interest to see that financing stopped.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:31 PM (GBKbO)
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After living through the last forty years of US foreign policy and seeing what happens when we go to war, please forgive my skepticism. I understand your point and even, in a different world, would probably agree with it.
I just have little faith in that happening. It rarely ends with strikes, even if they can be justified. Another damn forever war is more likely.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 01:34 PM (avHHk)
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Does this count as a land war in Asia?
Posted by: Count Vizzini at January 02, 2026 01:34 PM (7Q0e+)
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I hope they don't cut the Scouring of the Shire this time.
I'll settle for a flaming Ayatollah running off a cliff
I'll settle for a flaming Ayatollah running off a cliff
Posted by: Halfhand at January 02, 2026 01:34 PM (edbiH)
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41 I don't have an issue with us using remote tech to assist the counter-revolutionaries. Boots on the ground: no way. But I doubt that's what DJT is talking about.
Posted by: Don't blame the alligators at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (1Nv0l)
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We already have 300,000 armed troops in Iran after the Fordow bombing.
Duh.
Posted by: Don't blame the alligators at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (1Nv0l)
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We already have 300,000 armed troops in Iran after the Fordow bombing.
Duh.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:34 PM (GBKbO)
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Experts agree, Trump will shoot Iranian protesters in the ass.
Posted by: CBS News
The soul of humor is unexpected juxtaposition. This is a good example.
Posted by: CBS News
The soul of humor is unexpected juxtaposition. This is a good example.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 01:34 PM (Riz8t)
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NO MORE MULLAHS
Posted by: BlackOrchid
Barbers everywhere will thank you.
Oh, I may have misread that.
Posted by: BlackOrchid
Barbers everywhere will thank you.
Oh, I may have misread that.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 02, 2026 01:34 PM (0U5gm)
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I saw something on the Internet years ago saying that Iran could still be trouble in the Middle East even without the mullahs. They see themselves as the heirs the ancient Persians and might still try to throw their weight around accordingly.
Posted by: Bulg
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As long as they throw their weight our way and not in the direction of China or Pakistan, I'm okay with them being some sort of regional power.
I saw something on the Internet years ago saying that Iran could still be trouble in the Middle East even without the mullahs. They see themselves as the heirs the ancient Persians and might still try to throw their weight around accordingly.
Posted by: Bulg
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As long as they throw their weight our way and not in the direction of China or Pakistan, I'm okay with them being some sort of regional power.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at January 02, 2026 01:35 PM (n7rxJ)
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>>I am all for putting pressure on Iran, but there's not *much* more we can do that on that front short of getting into a war.
I heard the same thing before Trump blew up their nuclear program, WWIII was on the horizon. But it wasn't.
Iran has zero potential to exert power. They can't even put down a rebellion of their own, unarmed people. And they sure as hell won't be sending Hezbollah at us from Venezuela, we've got that front covered.
We don't need to send ground troops. We have big, stealthy planes. Removing the mullahs hasn't been this possible since the late 1970s and it would change one of the most troubled regions in the world. I'm ok with killing terrorists.
I heard the same thing before Trump blew up their nuclear program, WWIII was on the horizon. But it wasn't.
Iran has zero potential to exert power. They can't even put down a rebellion of their own, unarmed people. And they sure as hell won't be sending Hezbollah at us from Venezuela, we've got that front covered.
We don't need to send ground troops. We have big, stealthy planes. Removing the mullahs hasn't been this possible since the late 1970s and it would change one of the most troubled regions in the world. I'm ok with killing terrorists.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 02, 2026 01:35 PM (viF8m)
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I guess it all mainly depends on what that exactly means. How do we 'rescue' the Iranian people?
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (GHIyr)
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It can't be bombing, right? It seems like it the US military would need to get up close and personal with the mullahs.
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (GHIyr)
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It can't be bombing, right? It seems like it the US military would need to get up close and personal with the mullahs.
Posted by: Oglebay at January 02, 2026 01:35 PM (GPa4z)
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I appreciate her bravely removing her hijab.
Can she bravely remove her COVID mask?
'cuz they look kinda silly.
Can she bravely remove her COVID mask?
'cuz they look kinda silly.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 02, 2026 01:35 PM (2Ez/1)
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people are chanting for the return of the King.
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They need a DVD, or something?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:27 PM (GBKbO)
They can go to the theater on Jan 18 for the extended edition.
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They need a DVD, or something?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:27 PM (GBKbO)
They can go to the theater on Jan 18 for the extended edition.
Posted by: BruceWayne at January 02, 2026 01:35 PM (MGB5H)
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Trump meets with Netanyahu for 2 days, Iran erupts in protest and chaos. Israel already admitted that the recent bombings of the nuke facilities and the pager explosions were assisted by IRANIANS turning against the regime.
But we still think Trump is suggesting American troops go in country and attack?
But we still think Trump is suggesting American troops go in country and attack?
Posted by: Zombie John McCain at January 02, 2026 01:35 PM (Zz0t1)
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48 After living through the last forty years of US foreign policy and seeing what happens when we go to war, please forgive my skepticism. I understand your point and even, in a different world, would probably agree with it.
I just have little faith in that happening. It rarely ends with strikes, even if they can be justified. Another damn forever war is more likely.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 01:34 PM (avHHk)
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If we hadn't lived through this same argument with Solami in Trump's first term and the Fordow site bombing just a few months ago, I'd be more sympathetic.
Except, we know how Trump operates American military power, and it's not invasions and nation building.
I just have little faith in that happening. It rarely ends with strikes, even if they can be justified. Another damn forever war is more likely.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 01:34 PM (avHHk)
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If we hadn't lived through this same argument with Solami in Trump's first term and the Fordow site bombing just a few months ago, I'd be more sympathetic.
Except, we know how Trump operates American military power, and it's not invasions and nation building.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:36 PM (GBKbO)
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Damn.....
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:36 PM (Zz0t1)
62
Too bad they have nothing we want, like cheap flying carpets or something.
Posted by: wth at January 02, 2026 01:36 PM (UjdFS)
63
I kinda want the US/Trump to give the mullahs that final shove over the cliff's edge
this is a generational opportunity
a restored Iran, as a constitutional monarchy, no longer an exporter of terrorism. would be a sea-change in the Middle East
to tell me all the ways I'm wrong, please form a line.
this is a generational opportunity
a restored Iran, as a constitutional monarchy, no longer an exporter of terrorism. would be a sea-change in the Middle East
to tell me all the ways I'm wrong, please form a line.
Posted by: Don Black at January 02, 2026 01:36 PM (ZxPkt)
64
thank the Good Lord above for this President
not just an undeserved gift to the United States, but to the entire globe
not just an undeserved gift to the United States, but to the entire globe
Posted by: kallisto at January 02, 2026 01:36 PM (dCxaZ)
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Let's just make sure the 'rescue' doesn't go the way our rescue of the people of Iraq went.
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 01:36 PM (GHIyr)
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If the clerics are deposed in Iran, a whole lot of antisemitism is going to be defunded.
Fuck those bitches.
Fuck those bitches.
Posted by: Magic-Users, Fighters, and Thieves at January 02, 2026 01:37 PM (FDqrU)
67
Another damn forever war is more likely.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
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I think highly unlikely. The nation has zero appetite for this. Times have changed. Radically. Our pointless adventures in Iraq and Afghanistan saw to that.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
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I think highly unlikely. The nation has zero appetite for this. Times have changed. Radically. Our pointless adventures in Iraq and Afghanistan saw to that.
Posted by: Don't blame the alligators at January 02, 2026 01:37 PM (1Nv0l)
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we could leave a big pile of rifles and grenades somewhere, and maybe the revolutionaries just happen to find it
Near the end of Shrub's run, after Iran had been identified as not only arming and controlling "the Iraqi resistance" but that Iranian special forces had entered Iraq and killed American soldiers, some in the Bush admin considered giving aid to MEK, which is an independence movement in Iran.
You'll be shocked to learn the angle that the FNM decided to cover this was that Shrub was going to arm terrorists and this of course got his people to back down.
Near the end of Shrub's run, after Iran had been identified as not only arming and controlling "the Iraqi resistance" but that Iranian special forces had entered Iraq and killed American soldiers, some in the Bush admin considered giving aid to MEK, which is an independence movement in Iran.
You'll be shocked to learn the angle that the FNM decided to cover this was that Shrub was going to arm terrorists and this of course got his people to back down.
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:37 PM (sKqQm)
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Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Never gets old
Never gets old
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at January 02, 2026 01:38 PM (xT8gx)
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 01:38 PM (eZwyX)
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 02, 2026 01:38 PM (emBoF)
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10 Bad idea.
Let the Persians figure it out. No way should the US use military power to help either side.
Nope.
Posted by: nurse ratched at January 02, 2026 01:28 PM (W2Pud)
I don't want to assume that just because prior administrations did a piss-poor job in taking out the people that should have been taken out that the lesson should be no foreign interventions ever. The Mullahs of Iran have been an unalloyed bad thing for America and for the world. They were directly responsible for the deaths and maimings of thousands of our soldiers over the decades - this is not in any sort of dispute, like the search for WMDs.
If we can help the Iranian people get free from the mullahs, I think we should. By the way, they wouldn't have had to deal with this if Jimmy Carter had left them alone in the first place, when he opened the door wide open to let Ayatollah Khomeini in to run the place in the 70s. I say we owe them.
Let the Persians figure it out. No way should the US use military power to help either side.
Nope.
Posted by: nurse ratched at January 02, 2026 01:28 PM (W2Pud)
I don't want to assume that just because prior administrations did a piss-poor job in taking out the people that should have been taken out that the lesson should be no foreign interventions ever. The Mullahs of Iran have been an unalloyed bad thing for America and for the world. They were directly responsible for the deaths and maimings of thousands of our soldiers over the decades - this is not in any sort of dispute, like the search for WMDs.
If we can help the Iranian people get free from the mullahs, I think we should. By the way, they wouldn't have had to deal with this if Jimmy Carter had left them alone in the first place, when he opened the door wide open to let Ayatollah Khomeini in to run the place in the 70s. I say we owe them.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at January 02, 2026 01:38 PM (0CU3H)
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67 Another damn forever war is more likely.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
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I think highly unlikely. The nation has zero appetite for this. Times have changed. Radically. Our pointless adventures in Iraq and Afghanistan saw to that.
Posted by: Don't blame the alligators at January 02, 2026 01:37 PM (1Nv0l)
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Despite the entire establishment's need for America to be directly involved in Ukraine, we never sent a single soldier (in the open) even during Biden's presidency.
The forever war specter is going to haunt American foreign policy for a long time, but I don't think it's an immediate concern.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
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I think highly unlikely. The nation has zero appetite for this. Times have changed. Radically. Our pointless adventures in Iraq and Afghanistan saw to that.
Posted by: Don't blame the alligators at January 02, 2026 01:37 PM (1Nv0l)
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Despite the entire establishment's need for America to be directly involved in Ukraine, we never sent a single soldier (in the open) even during Biden's presidency.
The forever war specter is going to haunt American foreign policy for a long time, but I don't think it's an immediate concern.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:38 PM (GBKbO)
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Bad idea.
Let the Persians figure it out. No way should the US use military power to help either side.
Nope."
fuck that. we owe them for lebanon. some toasted mulluhs would be a nice start.
Let the Persians figure it out. No way should the US use military power to help either side.
Nope."
fuck that. we owe them for lebanon. some toasted mulluhs would be a nice start.
Posted by: 5 miles to nowhere at January 02, 2026 01:38 PM (G+z4C)
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It can't be bombing, right? It seems like it the US military would need to get up close and personal with the mullahs.
I seriously doubt the mullah boltholes are even better protected underground than their nuke program was, so I suppose a few bunker busters would be efficacious.
I seriously doubt the mullah boltholes are even better protected underground than their nuke program was, so I suppose a few bunker busters would be efficacious.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 01:38 PM (Riz8t)
76
Can she bravely remove her COVID mask?
'cuz they look kinda silly.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty
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Mask is probably in hope that she remains anonymous.
'cuz they look kinda silly.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty
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Mask is probably in hope that she remains anonymous.
Posted by: Don't blame the alligators at January 02, 2026 01:39 PM (1Nv0l)
77
But please, no boots on the ground for this one.
Posted by: Eromero at January 02, 2026 01:39 PM (Slgjz)
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It can't be bombing, right? It seems like it the US military would need to get up close and personal with the mullahs.
Look at the Serbian model.
The US caused regime change in Serbia by specifically targeting their elites, their infrastructure, and their economy.
It is interesting that in the years since then we've never tried that model again.
Look at the Serbian model.
The US caused regime change in Serbia by specifically targeting their elites, their infrastructure, and their economy.
It is interesting that in the years since then we've never tried that model again.
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:39 PM (sKqQm)
79
Indiana just scored again
Posted by: Mick at January 02, 2026 01:39 PM (HFx9z)
80
"It seems like it the US military would need to get up close and personal with the mullahs."
Mossad and Shin Bet and IDF haven't been able to kill them yet, apparently, so I'm not sure we'd do any better.
Mossad and Shin Bet and IDF haven't been able to kill them yet, apparently, so I'm not sure we'd do any better.
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 01:39 PM (GHIyr)
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The Iranian regime is awful and monstrous, but where is the US benefit to intervening?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 01:30 PM (avHHk)
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If we help the Iranians depose the Mullahs even with token efforts it could lead to the US having a long-term strategic ally in the Middle East that isn't Israel, and more importantly wouldn't be a Muslim-led monarchy like the rest of the fucksticks we pay off over there so we can move about freely.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 01:30 PM (avHHk)
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If we help the Iranians depose the Mullahs even with token efforts it could lead to the US having a long-term strategic ally in the Middle East that isn't Israel, and more importantly wouldn't be a Muslim-led monarchy like the rest of the fucksticks we pay off over there so we can move about freely.
Posted by: ballistic at January 02, 2026 01:40 PM (5aZAZ)
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I appreciate her bravely removing her hijab.
Can she bravely remove her COVID mask?
'cuz they look kinda silly.
You're not fooling anyone, you know. What you mean is you want her to bravely remove her top.
Can she bravely remove her COVID mask?
'cuz they look kinda silly.
You're not fooling anyone, you know. What you mean is you want her to bravely remove her top.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 01:40 PM (Riz8t)
83
If we hadn't lived through this same argument with Solami in Trump's first term and the Fordow site bombing just a few months ago, I'd be more sympathetic.
Except, we know how Trump operates American military power, and it's not invasions and nation building.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:36 PM (GBKbO)
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Trump does appear to have a different playbook, yes - but those are different circumstances.
There is a world of difference between a surgical strike - individual people, individual facilities, etc. - in pursuit of a fixed objective (reduction in force efficacy, removal of military or research infrastructure, etc.) and strikes to topple a regime.
The mullahs *should* topple. Iran is an evil state that foments and then sponsors and directly engages in extranational conflicts. But if *we* topple them, then what? Will the ability to resist "nation building" hold up? Color me skeptical. Even if Trump just wants to strike the mullahs and let the Persians pick up the pieces, will Congress and the military go along with that?
The whole thing strikes me as fraught with peril.
Except, we know how Trump operates American military power, and it's not invasions and nation building.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:36 PM (GBKbO)
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Trump does appear to have a different playbook, yes - but those are different circumstances.
There is a world of difference between a surgical strike - individual people, individual facilities, etc. - in pursuit of a fixed objective (reduction in force efficacy, removal of military or research infrastructure, etc.) and strikes to topple a regime.
The mullahs *should* topple. Iran is an evil state that foments and then sponsors and directly engages in extranational conflicts. But if *we* topple them, then what? Will the ability to resist "nation building" hold up? Color me skeptical. Even if Trump just wants to strike the mullahs and let the Persians pick up the pieces, will Congress and the military go along with that?
The whole thing strikes me as fraught with peril.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 01:40 PM (avHHk)
84
Oh and another point here - you need boots on the ground if you want to conquer land.
But you don't need any boots on the ground to inflict sufficient pain on a target when you can use bombs, missiles and drones.
But you don't need any boots on the ground to inflict sufficient pain on a target when you can use bombs, missiles and drones.
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:41 PM (sKqQm)
85
The people are chanting for the return of the King.
Remember what happened to our support for your father's regime, young Reza, when he started getting 'ideas'...
Remember what happened to our support for your father's regime, young Reza, when he started getting 'ideas'...
Posted by: The Langley Color Revolutionary Guard at January 02, 2026 01:41 PM (ZKbri)
86
Indiana just scored again
Posted by: Mick at January 02, 2026 01:39 PM (HFx9z)
Texas Tech is stapling up posters looking for it's lost offense.
Posted by: Mick at January 02, 2026 01:39 PM (HFx9z)
Texas Tech is stapling up posters looking for it's lost offense.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:41 PM (Zz0t1)
87
The Iranian regime is awful and monstrous, but where is the US benefit to intervening?
Iran regularly murders Americans?
Iran regularly murders Americans?
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:41 PM (sKqQm)
88
The whole thing strikes me as fraught with peril.
cool
still worth doing
on X there are reports of the people accessing a weapons depot. oh and the streets of Tehran are full.
cool
still worth doing
on X there are reports of the people accessing a weapons depot. oh and the streets of Tehran are full.
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 02, 2026 01:42 PM (emBoF)
89
The mullahs and their tanks are rolling toward the unarmed protestors when straight out of the setting sun comes a squadron of A-10 Thunderbolt IIs.
Posted by: Oglebay at January 02, 2026 01:42 PM (GPa4z)
90
Leave the army alone, pound the IRCG with cruise missiles. We owe those fuckers.
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 02, 2026 01:42 PM (jc0TO)
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Let's just make sure the 'rescue' doesn't go the way our rescue of the people of Iraq went.
Posted by: gp
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Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Operation Iranian Freedom.
Potato, Potahto.
Posted by: gp
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Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Operation Iranian Freedom.
Potato, Potahto.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 01:42 PM (22p5n)
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NO MORE MULLAHS
Posted by: BlackOrchid
Barbers everywhere will thank you.
Oh, I may have misread that.
Posted by: Thomas Paine
.......
Maybe not. Maybe that's why they wear turbans.
Posted by: BlackOrchid
Barbers everywhere will thank you.
Oh, I may have misread that.
Posted by: Thomas Paine
.......
Maybe not. Maybe that's why they wear turbans.
Posted by: wth at January 02, 2026 01:42 PM (UjdFS)
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on X there are reports of the people accessing a weapons depot. oh and the streets of Tehran are full.
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 02, 2026 01:42 PM (emBoF)
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Good. I hope they topple the mullahs and purge the remaining government down to the last man.
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 02, 2026 01:42 PM (emBoF)
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Good. I hope they topple the mullahs and purge the remaining government down to the last man.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 01:42 PM (avHHk)
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90 Leave the army alone, pound the IRCG with cruise missiles. We owe those fuckers.
well said! great thought
well said! great thought
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 02, 2026 01:42 PM (emBoF)
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Texas Tech is stapling up posters looking for it's lost offense.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
Soresby is visiting there this weekends. Appears his list is TT and LSU.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
Soresby is visiting there this weekends. Appears his list is TT and LSU.
Posted by: BruceWayne at January 02, 2026 01:42 PM (MGB5H)
96
Watching unarmed Iranian protesters being chased in the streets by security forces shooting at them reinforces my absolute support of the Second Amendment.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at January 02, 2026 01:43 PM (CwhoI)
97
Notre Dame has declined next season's bowl games.
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 02, 2026 01:43 PM (jc0TO)
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83 The mullahs *should* topple. Iran is an evil state that foments and then sponsors and directly engages in extranational conflicts. But if *we* topple them, then what? Will the ability to resist "nation building" hold up? Color me skeptical. Even if Trump just wants to strike the mullahs and let the Persians pick up the pieces, will Congress and the military go along with that?
The whole thing strikes me as fraught with peril.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 01:40 PM (avHHk)
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Congress ain't declaring war. The military is so cowed by Trump that the NYT was writing op-eds bemoaning it.
And at this point, I'm not sure more than the threat of surgical strikes isn't enough. The Iranian Guard hears that Trump, the guy who destroyed their secured, hundreds of feet below the ground, nuclear facility in one night is threatening them if they fire on protestors? And the protests and civil war are spreading? That's incentive.
One shot at protestors responded with a secure mullah hideout going poof is even more.
The whole thing strikes me as fraught with peril.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 01:40 PM (avHHk)
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Congress ain't declaring war. The military is so cowed by Trump that the NYT was writing op-eds bemoaning it.
And at this point, I'm not sure more than the threat of surgical strikes isn't enough. The Iranian Guard hears that Trump, the guy who destroyed their secured, hundreds of feet below the ground, nuclear facility in one night is threatening them if they fire on protestors? And the protests and civil war are spreading? That's incentive.
One shot at protestors responded with a secure mullah hideout going poof is even more.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:43 PM (GBKbO)
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but where is the US benefit to intervening?
Posted by: Joe Mannix
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The answer is ending a lot of unrest in the Middle East and isolating Venezuela even more.
A warning that some unspecified actions will occur if country X does something nasty has a long history in US and other countries foreign policies.
Trump prefers economic action but does not hesitate to pull the trigger on military actions where we have strategic advantage. Like against the Houthis while Biden junta types vacillated between do nothing and pinprick raids.
No one is talking boots on the ground in Iran but taking down helicopters, jets, tanks, drone factories, and barracks of secret police that are killing protesters is well within our capabilities.
Also disrupting regime comms.
Posted by: Joe Mannix
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The answer is ending a lot of unrest in the Middle East and isolating Venezuela even more.
A warning that some unspecified actions will occur if country X does something nasty has a long history in US and other countries foreign policies.
Trump prefers economic action but does not hesitate to pull the trigger on military actions where we have strategic advantage. Like against the Houthis while Biden junta types vacillated between do nothing and pinprick raids.
No one is talking boots on the ground in Iran but taking down helicopters, jets, tanks, drone factories, and barracks of secret police that are killing protesters is well within our capabilities.
Also disrupting regime comms.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 01:43 PM (WDjG6)
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The mullahs *should* topple. Iran is an evil state that foments and then sponsors and directly engages in extranational conflicts. But if *we* topple them, then what? Will the ability to resist "nation building" hold up? Color me skeptical. Even if Trump just wants to strike the mullahs and let the Persians pick up the pieces, will Congress and the military go along with that?
The whole thing strikes me as fraught with peril.
It's also important to remember that Iran's population has long had a strong Communist element, who might be well positioned when the mullahs fall. Just something else to worry about.
The whole thing strikes me as fraught with peril.
It's also important to remember that Iran's population has long had a strong Communist element, who might be well positioned when the mullahs fall. Just something else to worry about.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 01:43 PM (Riz8t)
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We've had 5 years of Trump's military decisions. How many countries has he invaded with troops?
He prefers bombing and cruise missiles. He's not going to start a land war in Iran. It is the complete opposite of what he does. His foreign policy including military operations is the opposite of what we've had for the last 5 or 6 decades.
He prefers bombing and cruise missiles. He's not going to start a land war in Iran. It is the complete opposite of what he does. His foreign policy including military operations is the opposite of what we've had for the last 5 or 6 decades.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 02, 2026 01:43 PM (viF8m)
102
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Operation Iranian Freedom.
You don't need hundreds of thousands of soldiers if you have thousands of bombs and a willingness to use them on the right targets.
Operation Iranian Freedom.
You don't need hundreds of thousands of soldiers if you have thousands of bombs and a willingness to use them on the right targets.
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:43 PM (sKqQm)
103
Jews have become the new (old?) Global Warming. Anything that happens or doesn't happen the way certain people want, it's The Jooz™.
Posted by: And they call US bigots... at January 02, 2026 01:43 PM (TbWk/)
104
Obama removed the missile defense systems from Central Europe. Iran has the reach to hit Central Europe. I wonder how long before we see this threat in order to keep the US in check?
I wonder how hard my President will laugh?
I wonder how hard my President will laugh?
Posted by: Diogenes at January 02, 2026 01:44 PM (2WIwB)
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84 Oh and another point here - you need boots on the ground if you want to conquer land.
But you don't need any boots on the ground to inflict sufficient pain on a target when you can use bombs, missiles and drones.
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:41 PM (sKqQm)
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Topple the regime with some bombs and then use aggressive diplomatic engagement to ensure positive outcomes. That feels like Trumpism in action.
But you don't need any boots on the ground to inflict sufficient pain on a target when you can use bombs, missiles and drones.
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:41 PM (sKqQm)
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Topple the regime with some bombs and then use aggressive diplomatic engagement to ensure positive outcomes. That feels like Trumpism in action.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:44 PM (GBKbO)
106
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:38 PM (GBKbO)
People are fed up with the administration doing anything internationally when things are so bad at home.
People are fed up with the administration doing anything internationally when things are so bad at home.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 01:44 PM (eZwyX)
107
I want everything JEF ever did to be transformed into a carnival of failure. Not his desired failure of western civilization, no the complete collapse of his every gayass dream.
And then I want his ugly chicago cathedral to to be taken over by MAGA and have little oomploompas dressed as trump, pretty close already if you think about it, orange hair and all, just ripping him all day long. Songs and rides.
Do to them what they do to every historic site. Take it over and wear its carved out husk as a skin suit to mount further attacks.
And then I want his ugly chicago cathedral to to be taken over by MAGA and have little oomploompas dressed as trump, pretty close already if you think about it, orange hair and all, just ripping him all day long. Songs and rides.
Do to them what they do to every historic site. Take it over and wear its carved out husk as a skin suit to mount further attacks.
Posted by: banana Dream at January 02, 2026 01:44 PM (3uBP9)
108
NO MORE MULLAHS
Posted by: BlackOrchid
*Hello mullahs,
Hello fatwas,
Here I am
At Camp Chautauqua*
-- Hmmmmm. Needs some more work.
Zombie Allan Sherman
Posted by: BlackOrchid
*Hello mullahs,
Hello fatwas,
Here I am
At Camp Chautauqua*
-- Hmmmmm. Needs some more work.
Zombie Allan Sherman
Posted by: Tonypete at January 02, 2026 01:45 PM (cYBz/)
109
You know the Leftists will fight for their allies the Mullahs
Posted by: Skip at January 02, 2026 01:45 PM (Ia/+0)
110
The mullahs and their tanks are rolling toward the unarmed protestors when straight out of the setting sun comes a squadron of A-10 Thunderbolt IIs.
Posted by: Oglebay
You were pleasuring yourself when you typed that, weren't you.
Posted by: Oglebay
You were pleasuring yourself when you typed that, weren't you.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 01:45 PM (Riz8t)
111
If the US comes to the protester's aid in Iran does it open the possibility that the EU/UK with their Islamic friends in charge would oppose us?
Either there in Iran, or elsewhere...
I'd like to see what the Polymarket has to say about that...
Either there in Iran, or elsewhere...
I'd like to see what the Polymarket has to say about that...
Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 02, 2026 01:45 PM (NwnyJ)
112
People are fed up with the administration doing anything internationally when things are so bad at home.
Posted by: thathalfrican
___
This^
Posted by: thathalfrican
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This^
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 01:45 PM (22p5n)
113
Iran was the second majority-Muslim country (after Turkey) to recognize the State of Israel.
Not saying that a new revolution would change the political landscape overnight, but foreign adventurism (including current Persian meddling in Central America, the Caribbean, and SA) would be significantly reduced.
Not saying that a new revolution would change the political landscape overnight, but foreign adventurism (including current Persian meddling in Central America, the Caribbean, and SA) would be significantly reduced.
Posted by: mrp at January 02, 2026 01:45 PM (rj6Yv)
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One shot at protestors responded with a secure mullah hideout going poof is even more.
Solzhenitsyn: "And how we burned in the camps later, thinking: What would things have been like if every Security operative, when he went out at night to make an arrest, had been uncertain whether he would return alive and had to say good-bye to his family?"
Now replace some Russian civilian with an old rifle waiting to ambush you with an explosive drone hitting your security facility the math still checks out.
Solzhenitsyn: "And how we burned in the camps later, thinking: What would things have been like if every Security operative, when he went out at night to make an arrest, had been uncertain whether he would return alive and had to say good-bye to his family?"
Now replace some Russian civilian with an old rifle waiting to ambush you with an explosive drone hitting your security facility the math still checks out.
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:46 PM (sKqQm)
115
I've never paid much attention to Steve Bannon. He might be a smart guy but struck me as an egomaniacal "populist" . Everything sucks , you're all fools and only I can save you. No thx
Posted by: Smell the Glove at January 02, 2026 01:46 PM (zNwXb)
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106 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:38 PM (GBKbO)
People are fed up with the administration doing anything internationally when things are so bad at home.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 01:44 PM (eZwyX)
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This is fucking nonsense.
"Why do American diplomats negotiate with foreign countries when we have illegal immigrants in America?!"
Is the entire foreign policy apparatus of the United States supposed to shut down until America is a domestic utopia?
People are fed up with the administration doing anything internationally when things are so bad at home.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 01:44 PM (eZwyX)
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This is fucking nonsense.
"Why do American diplomats negotiate with foreign countries when we have illegal immigrants in America?!"
Is the entire foreign policy apparatus of the United States supposed to shut down until America is a domestic utopia?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:46 PM (GBKbO)
117
Notre Dame has declined next season's bowl games.
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 02, 2026 01:43 PM (jc0TO)
Notre Dame has submitted a formal protest for not being invited automatically to the 2026 CFP.
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 02, 2026 01:43 PM (jc0TO)
Notre Dame has submitted a formal protest for not being invited automatically to the 2026 CFP.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:46 PM (Zz0t1)
118
102 Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Operation Iranian Freedom.
You don't need hundreds of thousands of soldiers if you have thousands of bombs and a willingness to use them on the right targets.
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:43 PM (sKqQm)
So who's first after we hit New York, Dearborn, and Minneapolis-St. Paul?
Operation Iranian Freedom.
You don't need hundreds of thousands of soldiers if you have thousands of bombs and a willingness to use them on the right targets.
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:43 PM (sKqQm)
So who's first after we hit New York, Dearborn, and Minneapolis-St. Paul?
Posted by: Death from within or from above at January 02, 2026 01:46 PM (TbWk/)
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"a willingness to use them on the right targets."
I guess that's the part we've been getting wrong for seven decades.
I guess that's the part we've been getting wrong for seven decades.
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 01:46 PM (GHIyr)
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Fvcker Carlson is ready to put on her hijab and protest Trump and Zionist's everywhere!
Posted by: runner at January 02, 2026 01:46 PM (cmmSn)
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112 Concur.
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 01:47 PM (GHIyr)
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111 If the US comes to the protester's aid in Iran does it open the possibility that the EU/UK with their Islamic friends in charge would oppose us?
Either there in Iran, or elsewhere...
I'd like to see what the Polymarket has to say about that...
Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 02, 2026 01:45 PM (NwnyJ)
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With what?
A couple of half-gassed up choppers and promises to buy more sanctioned Iranian oil if the mullahs win?
Either there in Iran, or elsewhere...
I'd like to see what the Polymarket has to say about that...
Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 02, 2026 01:45 PM (NwnyJ)
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With what?
A couple of half-gassed up choppers and promises to buy more sanctioned Iranian oil if the mullahs win?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:47 PM (GBKbO)
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... No one is talking boots on the ground in Iran but taking down helicopters, jets, tanks, drone factories, and barracks of secret police that are killing protesters is well within our capabilities.
Also disrupting regime comms.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 01:43 PM (WDjG6)
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I dig all that and absent a damn near uninterrupted 40-year run of failing to do that kind of thing, I'd be more inclined to agree.
Yeah, Congress won't be declaring war and the changes in military leadership have also changed some assumptions, but the US government - and its hangers-on in the MIC, the NGOs, etc. - is a very big place with its own objectives.
The problem, I suppose, is that I have zero faith - none, at all - in the ability to resist a big, juicy, long-running disaster and all the opportunities such would present. Working on his own, I would probably be inclined to trust Trump's gut on this - but he isn't working on his own. There's a big complex out there, and it has never met anything beneficial to Americans that it wants to pursue.
Also disrupting regime comms.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 01:43 PM (WDjG6)
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I dig all that and absent a damn near uninterrupted 40-year run of failing to do that kind of thing, I'd be more inclined to agree.
Yeah, Congress won't be declaring war and the changes in military leadership have also changed some assumptions, but the US government - and its hangers-on in the MIC, the NGOs, etc. - is a very big place with its own objectives.
The problem, I suppose, is that I have zero faith - none, at all - in the ability to resist a big, juicy, long-running disaster and all the opportunities such would present. Working on his own, I would probably be inclined to trust Trump's gut on this - but he isn't working on his own. There's a big complex out there, and it has never met anything beneficial to Americans that it wants to pursue.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 01:47 PM (avHHk)
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Anything that destabilizes the muslim colonial oppressors in the Middle East is a good thing.
Better they fight each other over there than fighting us over here.
Better they fight each other over there than fighting us over here.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 02, 2026 01:47 PM (prbfg)
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Congress ain't declaring war. The military is so cowed by Trump that the NYT was writing op-eds bemoaning it.
And at this point, I'm not sure more than the threat of surgical strikes isn't enough. The Iranian Guard hears that Trump, the guy who destroyed their secured, hundreds of feet below the ground, nuclear facility in one night is threatening them if they fire on protestors? And the protests and civil war are spreading? That's incentive.
One shot at protestors responded with a secure mullah hideout going poof is even more.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Congress won't declare war because of all the war powers it would trigger in existing statutes including wage and price controls, power over labor unions, and so on. It also generally allows based on past precedent, conscription if necessary. Plus sending troops to domestic cities if necessary, allowing foreign nationals to be expelled or interned, and allowing martial law in situations.
There is a reason that the US has only declared a few wars. And yet, even way back to the early administrations, significant military action was undertaken without such a declaration.
Want the history of it, read Lou Fisher.
And at this point, I'm not sure more than the threat of surgical strikes isn't enough. The Iranian Guard hears that Trump, the guy who destroyed their secured, hundreds of feet below the ground, nuclear facility in one night is threatening them if they fire on protestors? And the protests and civil war are spreading? That's incentive.
One shot at protestors responded with a secure mullah hideout going poof is even more.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Congress won't declare war because of all the war powers it would trigger in existing statutes including wage and price controls, power over labor unions, and so on. It also generally allows based on past precedent, conscription if necessary. Plus sending troops to domestic cities if necessary, allowing foreign nationals to be expelled or interned, and allowing martial law in situations.
There is a reason that the US has only declared a few wars. And yet, even way back to the early administrations, significant military action was undertaken without such a declaration.
Want the history of it, read Lou Fisher.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 01:47 PM (WDjG6)
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I mean Trump has smoked a few drug boats and blown up what is presumably some drug manufacturing facility in Venezuela and already Maduro has decided "no mas" and wants to talk turkey.
What would lead one to believe that Trump wouldn't employ the same strategy against the Iranian regime?
What would lead one to believe that Trump wouldn't employ the same strategy against the Iranian regime?
Posted by: ballistic at January 02, 2026 01:47 PM (5aZAZ)
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Will the ability to resist "nation building" hold up?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
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I think so. In this regard, Trump is almost diametrically opposite to the Bushes.
He thinks very little of the advice he receives from the permanent bureaucracy. He never met a war he didn't loathe. He has a healthy disrespect for just about everywhere else on the planet.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
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I think so. In this regard, Trump is almost diametrically opposite to the Bushes.
He thinks very little of the advice he receives from the permanent bureaucracy. He never met a war he didn't loathe. He has a healthy disrespect for just about everywhere else on the planet.
Posted by: Don't blame the alligators at January 02, 2026 01:47 PM (1Nv0l)
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That's a good point
the US, thanks to dead president Carter, is at least partially responsible for the islamic revolution in Iran in 1979
'we' said nothing when they were pushing out the Shah
'we' said nice things about Khomeini
so we have a chance to correct a huge fuck-up
the US, thanks to dead president Carter, is at least partially responsible for the islamic revolution in Iran in 1979
'we' said nothing when they were pushing out the Shah
'we' said nice things about Khomeini
so we have a chance to correct a huge fuck-up
Posted by: Don Black at January 02, 2026 01:47 PM (ZxPkt)
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The whole thing strikes me as fraught with peril.
Yup.
Remember, Iran is BIG! Huge area and hard to do much there without significant resources in the region.
And as with any revolt, it will ebb and flow. Right now I'd call it 50/50.
Yup.
Remember, Iran is BIG! Huge area and hard to do much there without significant resources in the region.
And as with any revolt, it will ebb and flow. Right now I'd call it 50/50.
Posted by: Diogenes at January 02, 2026 01:47 PM (2WIwB)
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We all want the story to end just the way we want it to. Politicians in our past sell us on a rosy outcome, but for the last 75 years they have been a little off, you could say. Beware of The Big Show is my take.
Posted by: tubal at January 02, 2026 01:48 PM (pDt9x)
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Sorry, I just started reading the last stand of fox company and feeling foolishly martial.
Posted by: Oglebay at January 02, 2026 01:48 PM (GPa4z)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at January 02, 2026 01:48 PM (pkeXY)
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Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:46 PM (GBKbO)
Optics matter. Has ANYONE been arrested or held accountable for; covid, J6 or the fraud being found everywhere?
Retribution and accountability is what people want.
Optics matter. Has ANYONE been arrested or held accountable for; covid, J6 or the fraud being found everywhere?
Retribution and accountability is what people want.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 01:48 PM (eZwyX)
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125 Congress won't declare war because of all the war powers it would trigger in existing statutes including wage and price controls, power over labor unions, and so on. It also generally allows based on past precedent, conscription if necessary. Plus sending troops to domestic cities if necessary, allowing foreign nationals to be expelled or interned, and allowing martial law in situations.
There is a reason that the US has only declared a few wars. And yet, even way back to the early administrations, significant military action was undertaken without such a declaration.
Want the history of it, read Lou Fisher.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 01:47 PM (WDjG6)
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They won't even address the 2001 AUMF again. They won't expand it to include Iran.
There is a reason that the US has only declared a few wars. And yet, even way back to the early administrations, significant military action was undertaken without such a declaration.
Want the history of it, read Lou Fisher.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 01:47 PM (WDjG6)
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They won't even address the 2001 AUMF again. They won't expand it to include Iran.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:48 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Cray Cray at January 02, 2026 01:48 PM (0lkAt)
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"No one is talking boots on the ground"
We're talking about what 'rescue' means. I don't see any explicit exclusion of any particular tactics.
We're talking about what 'rescue' means. I don't see any explicit exclusion of any particular tactics.
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 01:49 PM (GHIyr)
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Anything that destabilizes the muslim colonial oppressors in the Middle East is a good thing.
Better they fight each other over there than fighting us over here.
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But, we will have to fight them over here.
Better they fight each other over there than fighting us over here.
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But, we will have to fight them over here.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 01:49 PM (22p5n)
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People are fed up with the administration doing anything internationally when things are so bad at
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Lol
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Lol
Posted by: runner at January 02, 2026 01:49 PM (cmmSn)
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No you cannot have any peril, it's too perilous.
Posted by: Sir Lancelot at January 02, 2026 01:49 PM (TbWk/)
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Yup.
Remember, Iran is BIG! Huge area and hard to do much there without significant resources in the region.
And as with any revolt, it will ebb and flow. Right now I'd call it 50/50.
Kharg Island. You don't need to hit the whole country.
Remember, Iran is BIG! Huge area and hard to do much there without significant resources in the region.
And as with any revolt, it will ebb and flow. Right now I'd call it 50/50.
Kharg Island. You don't need to hit the whole country.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM (Riz8t)
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No one is talking boots on the ground in Iran but taking down helicopters, jets, tanks, drone factories, and barracks of secret police that are killing protesters is well within our capabilities.
Also disrupting regime comms.
After the first Gulf War the US sort of told the Shiite Iraqis that we would support them if they rose up against Saddam...and they did.
But when it looked like that might have toppled Saddam we decided not to. Now, that was a tough decision...because that could have led to an Iraq-Iran alliance. But...it was a real concern that both the US Nat Sec people and Saddam had that a little bit of support would have enabled the protestors/rebels to overthrow the government...
Also disrupting regime comms.
After the first Gulf War the US sort of told the Shiite Iraqis that we would support them if they rose up against Saddam...and they did.
But when it looked like that might have toppled Saddam we decided not to. Now, that was a tough decision...because that could have led to an Iraq-Iran alliance. But...it was a real concern that both the US Nat Sec people and Saddam had that a little bit of support would have enabled the protestors/rebels to overthrow the government...
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM (sKqQm)
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We've had 5 years of Trump's military decisions. How many countries has he invaded with troops?
He prefers bombing and cruise missiles.
Against stateless intelligence operations, yes, he hits them hard. For souvereign countries, I think he prefers tariffs and trade agreements.
He prefers bombing and cruise missiles.
Against stateless intelligence operations, yes, he hits them hard. For souvereign countries, I think he prefers tariffs and trade agreements.
Posted by: t-bird at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM (xZEBF)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM (Zz0t1)
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133 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:46 PM (GBKbO)
Optics matter. Has ANYONE been arrested or held accountable for; covid, J6 or the fraud being found everywhere?
Retribution and accountability is what people want.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 01:48 PM (eZwyX)
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If you're complaining about optics, you're not complaining about anything real.
The executive branch is huge and can do a million things at once. Shutting down the diplomatic branch and the military isn't going to make the DOJ run any faster.
Seriously, you're arguing for a complete shutdown of all foreign policy until Fauci is in jail. That's just unrealistic. Might as well ask for unicorns.
Optics matter. Has ANYONE been arrested or held accountable for; covid, J6 or the fraud being found everywhere?
Retribution and accountability is what people want.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 01:48 PM (eZwyX)
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If you're complaining about optics, you're not complaining about anything real.
The executive branch is huge and can do a million things at once. Shutting down the diplomatic branch and the military isn't going to make the DOJ run any faster.
Seriously, you're arguing for a complete shutdown of all foreign policy until Fauci is in jail. That's just unrealistic. Might as well ask for unicorns.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM (GBKbO)
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This is fucking nonsense.
"Why do American diplomats negotiate with foreign countries when we have illegal immigrants in America?!"
Is the entire foreign policy apparatus of the United States supposed to shut down until America is a domestic utopia?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:46 PM (GBKbO)
THIS. We can talk and chew gum at the same time, folks. The world doesn't stop because we have domestic issues to solve. As properly nationalistic as the world is getting, we still live in an interconnected world, and we still need to be involved in it. It's a Dem talking point that Trump needs to now devote all of his efforts on 'affordability' and such. At various times in last year's news cycle, the 'most important thing' that Trump had to deal with changed dramatically. First it was Gaza. Then it was the Iran missile program, then it was UKR. As Trump has handled each problem, the MFM moves on to yet another issue that Trump has to devote his full attention to. Stop. We have a big government. They can handle lots of different things at the same time. They simply needed a leader that actually handles it.
"Why do American diplomats negotiate with foreign countries when we have illegal immigrants in America?!"
Is the entire foreign policy apparatus of the United States supposed to shut down until America is a domestic utopia?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:46 PM (GBKbO)
THIS. We can talk and chew gum at the same time, folks. The world doesn't stop because we have domestic issues to solve. As properly nationalistic as the world is getting, we still live in an interconnected world, and we still need to be involved in it. It's a Dem talking point that Trump needs to now devote all of his efforts on 'affordability' and such. At various times in last year's news cycle, the 'most important thing' that Trump had to deal with changed dramatically. First it was Gaza. Then it was the Iran missile program, then it was UKR. As Trump has handled each problem, the MFM moves on to yet another issue that Trump has to devote his full attention to. Stop. We have a big government. They can handle lots of different things at the same time. They simply needed a leader that actually handles it.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM (0CU3H)
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Considering Trump's past interdictions, I suspect he'd bomb the shit out of mullah hiding spots as his retort to mullah shooting of protestors.
And, considering the mullah financing of terrorism around the world, it is in the US interest to see that financing stopped.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:31 PM (GBKbO)
Apparently Tehran has a "clerical district", where most of the boss mullahs reside. Bomb the shit out of that, and bomb the shit out of known Revolutionary Guard bases. Leave the regular Army and Navy alone. Let them know if they help to topple the mullahs, and declare loyalty to the new Shah, they can go on living.
And, considering the mullah financing of terrorism around the world, it is in the US interest to see that financing stopped.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:31 PM (GBKbO)
Apparently Tehran has a "clerical district", where most of the boss mullahs reside. Bomb the shit out of that, and bomb the shit out of known Revolutionary Guard bases. Leave the regular Army and Navy alone. Let them know if they help to topple the mullahs, and declare loyalty to the new Shah, they can go on living.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 02, 2026 01:51 PM (8zz6B)
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Sorry, I just started reading the last stand of fox company and feeling foolishly martial.
Posted by: Oglebay
That is a great book.
Posted by: Oglebay
That is a great book.
Posted by: Tonypete at January 02, 2026 01:51 PM (cYBz/)
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Why isn't Trump doing anything domestically about THE PRICE OF EGGZ!11
Posted by: runner at January 02, 2026 01:51 PM (cmmSn)
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Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 01:49 PM (22p5n)
Yep. They’re already here and in every state.
Yep. They’re already here and in every state.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 01:51 PM (eZwyX)
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People are fed up with the administration doing anything internationally when things are so bad at
If Trump does a Shrub he will lose a ton of support.
Of course he's repeatedly had the option to do a Shrub in VZ, Syria, and other places and so far has wisely not done so.
If Trump does a Shrub he will lose a ton of support.
Of course he's repeatedly had the option to do a Shrub in VZ, Syria, and other places and so far has wisely not done so.
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:51 PM (sKqQm)
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Optics matter. Has ANYONE been arrested or held accountable for; covid, J6 or the fraud being found everywhere?
Retribution and accountability is what people want.
Posted by: thathalfrican
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There will be hearings, so TPTB will have their optics of being seen as doing something (and to fundraise off it).
As far as actual justice, we'll have to wait for Jesus' return for that.
Retribution and accountability is what people want.
Posted by: thathalfrican
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There will be hearings, so TPTB will have their optics of being seen as doing something (and to fundraise off it).
As far as actual justice, we'll have to wait for Jesus' return for that.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 01:51 PM (22p5n)
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120 Fvcker Carlson is ready to put on her hijab and protest Trump and Zionist's everywhere!
Posted by: runner
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His money will be cut off if Qatar no longer has Iran as a patron as Iran's window to the rest of the world.
The Al Thani family is a bunch of double dealers that took over instigating problems around the world since the Wahhabis in Saudi were corralled after 9/11 and even further when bin Salmans gained power in Saudi land displacing the presumed crown prince.
Posted by: runner
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His money will be cut off if Qatar no longer has Iran as a patron as Iran's window to the rest of the world.
The Al Thani family is a bunch of double dealers that took over instigating problems around the world since the Wahhabis in Saudi were corralled after 9/11 and even further when bin Salmans gained power in Saudi land displacing the presumed crown prince.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 01:51 PM (WDjG6)
Posted by: Admiral Kirk at January 02, 2026 01:51 PM (HcoTw)
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Kharg Island. You don't need to hit the whole country.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM (Riz8t)
Pretty sure it's on the target list.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM (Riz8t)
Pretty sure it's on the target list.
Posted by: Diogenes at January 02, 2026 01:51 PM (2WIwB)
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142 Against stateless intelligence operations, yes, he hits them hard. For souvereign countries, I think he prefers tariffs and trade agreements.
Posted by: t-bird at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM (xZEBF)
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We also have Fordow.
I was assured, in these very comments, that Trump had miscalculated and the bombing of Fordow would lead to a land war in Iran with 300,000 American soldiers fighting for every inch of ground.
Iran responded by a couple of missile strikes that missed their targets.
Posted by: t-bird at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM (xZEBF)
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We also have Fordow.
I was assured, in these very comments, that Trump had miscalculated and the bombing of Fordow would lead to a land war in Iran with 300,000 American soldiers fighting for every inch of ground.
Iran responded by a couple of missile strikes that missed their targets.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:52 PM (GBKbO)
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Tom Bombadil for Shah!!
Posted by: tubal at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (pDt9x)
Can't be bothered ... bangin' Goldberry
#wouldntyou
Posted by: tubal at January 02, 2026 01:32 PM (pDt9x)
Can't be bothered ... bangin' Goldberry
#wouldntyou
Posted by: zombie JRR Tolkien at January 02, 2026 01:52 PM (3sXRv)
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Stop. We have a big government. They can handle lots of different things at the same time.
Not daycare centers apparently.
Not daycare centers apparently.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 01:52 PM (Riz8t)
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Anything that happens or doesn't happen the way certain people want, it's The Jooz™.
Posted by: And they call US bigots...
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It's been that way since well before old Adolf developed his theories.
Posted by: And they call US bigots...
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It's been that way since well before old Adolf developed his theories.
Posted by: Don't blame the alligators at January 02, 2026 01:52 PM (1Nv0l)
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62 Too bad they have nothing we want, like cheap flying carpets or something.
Posted by: wth at January 02, 2026 01:36 PM (UjdFS)
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They have oil, which the CCP wants. I want the CCP not to have it.
62 Too bad they have nothing we want, like cheap flying carpets or something.
Posted by: wth at January 02, 2026 01:36 PM (UjdFS)
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They have oil, which the CCP wants. I want the CCP not to have it.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at January 02, 2026 01:52 PM (azNOR)
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Remember the saying, "Whiskey's for drinking, water's for fighting."
Iran has no whiskey and is running real short on water.
Iran has no whiskey and is running real short on water.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 02, 2026 01:52 PM (prbfg)
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It is interesting that in the years since then we've never tried that model again.
The purpose of American involvement is never to end conflict. it is to monetize it for the beltway. They learned their lesson.
The purpose of American involvement is never to end conflict. it is to monetize it for the beltway. They learned their lesson.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at January 02, 2026 01:52 PM (EXyHK)
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Apparently Tehran has a "clerical district", where most of the boss mullahs reside. Bomb the shit out of that, and bomb the shit out of known Revolutionary Guard bases.
I remember being shocked that Tikrit was still standing after a few years of the Iraq war. Of course that's before it became clear to me that Shrub had no interest in winning the conflict.
I remember being shocked that Tikrit was still standing after a few years of the Iraq war. Of course that's before it became clear to me that Shrub had no interest in winning the conflict.
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:52 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 01:52 PM (GHIyr)
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Let the Persians figure it out. No way should the US use military power to help either side.
Nope.
Posted by: nurse ratched
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Yes, but. The world is not that simple. Both China and Russia will be picking sides and so we can not just walk away.
No boots is a good starting point, but intelligence, occasional bombs, some money,... may be prudent to insure it is the Iranians and not the Chinese sorting it out.
Nope.
Posted by: nurse ratched
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Yes, but. The world is not that simple. Both China and Russia will be picking sides and so we can not just walk away.
No boots is a good starting point, but intelligence, occasional bombs, some money,... may be prudent to insure it is the Iranians and not the Chinese sorting it out.
Posted by: Mrs. Santa's unclean sister at January 02, 2026 01:52 PM (aTta8)
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Just the other day it was announced that the Navy stopped a Chinese ship last November that was taking ballistic missile components to Iran.
Should we not have done that either? She we just continue to allow Iran to build their ballistic and nuclear capabilities while remaining the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism including in Venezuela?
The idea that Trump can't and isn't both focused on foreign policy and domestic is silly. His domestic accomplishments in year 1 are historical. And foreign policy often is domestic policy. It isn't an either or question. It's both.
Should we not have done that either? She we just continue to allow Iran to build their ballistic and nuclear capabilities while remaining the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism including in Venezuela?
The idea that Trump can't and isn't both focused on foreign policy and domestic is silly. His domestic accomplishments in year 1 are historical. And foreign policy often is domestic policy. It isn't an either or question. It's both.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 02, 2026 01:53 PM (viF8m)
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137 Anything that destabilizes the muslim colonial oppressors in the Middle East is a good thing.
Better they fight each other over there than fighting us over here.
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But, we will have to fight them over here.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 01:49 PM (22p5n)
Not all battles are fought with bullets. Sometimes they're fought with infiltration, disruption, soft colonization, political capture, and various forms of fraud. Which is what's been happening to us here at home right under our noses, with comfort and support given to them by our own government.
Better they fight each other over there than fighting us over here.
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But, we will have to fight them over here.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 01:49 PM (22p5n)
Not all battles are fought with bullets. Sometimes they're fought with infiltration, disruption, soft colonization, political capture, and various forms of fraud. Which is what's been happening to us here at home right under our noses, with comfort and support given to them by our own government.
Posted by: Recycled GWB slogans won't cut it at January 02, 2026 01:53 PM (TbWk/)
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Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM (GBKbO
You know as well as I do that optics matter. It’ll be how the midterms are framed.
Fair or not, people want as much, if not more, perceived action/attention overseas at home.
You know as well as I do that optics matter. It’ll be how the midterms are framed.
Fair or not, people want as much, if not more, perceived action/attention overseas at home.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 01:53 PM (eZwyX)
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The Iranian regime is awful and monstrous, but where is the US benefit to intervening?
Biggest state sponsor of terrorism in the world. Manufactured most of the IED's that killed so many U.S. troops during the Second Gulf War (with near-impunity, if I recollect aright).
Continues to fund proxies in the ME who, among other things, pose a threat to our principal ally, Israel, and are a destabilizing influence in countries like Lebanon.
And, my favorite reason, there are sumbitches in the world who just plain need killing. And if this can be done expeditiously without U.S, ground troops, why the hell wouldn't we do it?
Biggest state sponsor of terrorism in the world. Manufactured most of the IED's that killed so many U.S. troops during the Second Gulf War (with near-impunity, if I recollect aright).
Continues to fund proxies in the ME who, among other things, pose a threat to our principal ally, Israel, and are a destabilizing influence in countries like Lebanon.
And, my favorite reason, there are sumbitches in the world who just plain need killing. And if this can be done expeditiously without U.S, ground troops, why the hell wouldn't we do it?
Posted by: Paco at January 02, 2026 01:53 PM (2L+MU)
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The irony is that the neocons wanted to "democratize" Iraq to show the other muzzies what they were missing. Instead it was handed to Iran.
Now it is Iran showing the other muzzies the art of the possible (maybe).
Now it is Iran showing the other muzzies the art of the possible (maybe).
Posted by: Mrs. Santa's unclean sister at January 02, 2026 01:54 PM (aTta8)
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I'm sure we have contacts on the ground there as does Israel..
Posted by: It's me donna at January 02, 2026 01:54 PM (VE6XX)
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Both China and Russia will be picking sides and so we can not just walk away.
We were discussing that this morning on Buck's thread. If the Chinese or Russkis decide to send in their troops and equipment at the invite of the mullahs, things can get spicy in a real hurry.
We were discussing that this morning on Buck's thread. If the Chinese or Russkis decide to send in their troops and equipment at the invite of the mullahs, things can get spicy in a real hurry.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 01:54 PM (Riz8t)
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143 “The people are chanting for return of the king.”
The King is a fink!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM (Zz0t1)
The Lone Haranguer Johnson is right!
The King is a fink!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM (Zz0t1)
The Lone Haranguer Johnson is right!
Posted by: We old people remember the classics at January 02, 2026 01:55 PM (TbWk/)
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Not all battles are fought with bullets. Sometimes they're fought with infiltration, disruption, soft colonization, political capture, and various forms of fraud. Which is what's been happening to us here at home right under our noses, with comfort and support given to them by our own government.
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Yeah, was thinking this while watching the inauguration of NYC's new mayor.
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Yeah, was thinking this while watching the inauguration of NYC's new mayor.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 01:55 PM (22p5n)
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167 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM (GBKbO
You know as well as I do that optics matter. It’ll be how the midterms are framed.
Fair or not, people want as much, if not more, perceived action/attention overseas at home.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 01:53 PM (eZwyX)
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The idea that the Trump admin is passive at home with 600,000 forced inland deportations is asinine.
The idea that Republicans won't turn out because 1/6 committee people weren't arrested is outright stupid.
You know as well as I do that optics matter. It’ll be how the midterms are framed.
Fair or not, people want as much, if not more, perceived action/attention overseas at home.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 01:53 PM (eZwyX)
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The idea that the Trump admin is passive at home with 600,000 forced inland deportations is asinine.
The idea that Republicans won't turn out because 1/6 committee people weren't arrested is outright stupid.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:55 PM (GBKbO)
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Optics matter. Has ANYONE been arrested or held accountable for; covid, J6 or the fraud being found everywhere?
These things SHOULD be done, but I suspect they won't. There are improvements - RFK has been slowly dismantling the COVID crap for example, but no it doesn't look like Fauci and co are going in the dock.
But...this has nothing to do with what we should be doing in regards to foreign policy. Well, outside of screwing China any way we can for COVID
These things SHOULD be done, but I suspect they won't. There are improvements - RFK has been slowly dismantling the COVID crap for example, but no it doesn't look like Fauci and co are going in the dock.
But...this has nothing to do with what we should be doing in regards to foreign policy. Well, outside of screwing China any way we can for COVID
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:55 PM (sKqQm)
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"Kharg Island. You don't need to hit the whole country."
Sounds like a cakewalk.
Taking out Kharg would be. Managing the consequences probably wouldn't.
Sounds like a cakewalk.
Taking out Kharg would be. Managing the consequences probably wouldn't.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 01:56 PM (Riz8t)
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How do things like regime change happen????
Posted by: Slowly, the all at once at January 02, 2026 01:56 PM (JFpzi)
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Obama removed the missile defense systems from Central Europe. Iran has the reach to hit Central Europe. I wonder how long before we see this threat in order to keep the US in check?
I wonder how hard my President will laugh?
Posted by: Diogenes at January 02, 2026 01:44 PM (2WIwB)
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During W. terms, Iranian missile threat maps were often published in the MSM and in trade journals. Russian, PRC, and NK teams have, no doubt, improved the guidance systems since then. Chemical and biological warheads are the main concern.
I wonder how hard my President will laugh?
Posted by: Diogenes at January 02, 2026 01:44 PM (2WIwB)
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During W. terms, Iranian missile threat maps were often published in the MSM and in trade journals. Russian, PRC, and NK teams have, no doubt, improved the guidance systems since then. Chemical and biological warheads are the main concern.
Posted by: mrp at January 02, 2026 01:56 PM (rj6Yv)
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But when it looked like that might have toppled Saddam we decided not to. Now, that was a tough decision...because that could have led to an Iraq-Iran alliance. But...it was a real concern that both the US Nat Sec people and Saddam had that a little bit of support would have enabled the protestors/rebels to overthrow the government...
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM (sKqQm)
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Yes, we chose "stability" and then had to run no-fly zones for the next 2o years.
Oh, and betrayed the Kurds. Yet again.
The mullahs declared war on us. Many times. Payback is a good thing, especially when delivered from 30,000 feet with impunity.
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM (sKqQm)
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Yes, we chose "stability" and then had to run no-fly zones for the next 2o years.
Oh, and betrayed the Kurds. Yet again.
The mullahs declared war on us. Many times. Payback is a good thing, especially when delivered from 30,000 feet with impunity.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 02, 2026 01:56 PM (ZOv7s)
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My guess, and could be wrong, that Tucker has been to the Mosque today
Posted by: Skip at January 02, 2026 01:56 PM (Ia/+0)
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We shouldn't do anything that might harm our relationship with our European allies.
Hahaha hahaha! I couldn't even type that without laughing.
Hahaha hahaha! I couldn't even type that without laughing.
Posted by: Wally at January 02, 2026 01:56 PM (65cLN)
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How much fun will it be when Iran offers up the real Osama bin Laden?
And proof that Obama knew he wasn't really dead?
And proof that Obama knew he wasn't really dead?
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 02, 2026 01:56 PM (prbfg)
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Oh, and the fraud being found everywhere?
You know how it was found out?
A MN US attorney having a press conference about the people he was arresting and indicting for the fraud while saying that more people were coming.
Seriously.
You know how it was found out?
A MN US attorney having a press conference about the people he was arresting and indicting for the fraud while saying that more people were coming.
Seriously.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:57 PM (GBKbO)
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>>We were discussing that this morning on Buck's thread. If the Chinese or Russkis decide to send in their troops and equipment at the invite of the mullahs, things can get spicy in a real hurry.
As I just said above China is sending ballistic missile components to Iran and we are stopping them.
As I just said above China is sending ballistic missile components to Iran and we are stopping them.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 02, 2026 01:57 PM (viF8m)
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Justice for Neda
Posted by: ... at January 02, 2026 01:57 PM (E0p3T)
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"Both China and Russia will be picking sides and so we can not just walk away."
Why not? Why can't C&R handle it this time? Honest question.
Why not? Why can't C&R handle it this time? Honest question.
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 01:57 PM (GHIyr)
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Drop Tel Aviv Mark Levin on the mullahs. His voice alone will drive them from power.
Posted by: Swiss America Gold at January 02, 2026 01:57 PM (oftw2)
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The idea that Republicans won't turn out because 1/6 committee people weren't arrested is outright stupid.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:55 PM (GBKbO)
But, we WILL stay home if the chosen candidate doesn't fit PERFECTLY into MY dream candidate profile.
The idea that Republicans won't turn out because 1/6 committee people weren't arrested is outright stupid.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:55 PM (GBKbO)
But, we WILL stay home if the chosen candidate doesn't fit PERFECTLY into MY dream candidate profile.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:57 PM (Zz0t1)
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You know as well as I do that optics matter. It’ll be how the midterms are framed.
Fair or not, people want as much, if not more, perceived action/attention overseas at home.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 01:53 PM (eZwyX)
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Again, the US Gov't is enormous and is entirely capable of doing both things at once.
Just because the DOJ investigation of [insert corrupt asshole here] doesn't make as much of a splash in the news as blowing up drug boats or considering a position on Iran does doesn't make a hill of beans. Stop watching the news dude.
Fair or not, people want as much, if not more, perceived action/attention overseas at home.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 01:53 PM (eZwyX)
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Again, the US Gov't is enormous and is entirely capable of doing both things at once.
Just because the DOJ investigation of [insert corrupt asshole here] doesn't make as much of a splash in the news as blowing up drug boats or considering a position on Iran does doesn't make a hill of beans. Stop watching the news dude.
Posted by: ballistic at January 02, 2026 01:57 PM (5aZAZ)
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You know as well as I do that optics matter. It’ll be how the midterms are framed.
If the news is "Trump bombed a bunch of people in Iran" the LIVs will change the channel to get the latest sports scores or to find out which starlet wore the prettiest dress.
If the news is "Five Americans dead on the streets of Tehran after another ambush by the resistance" then I agree with you
If the news is "Trump bombed a bunch of people in Iran" the LIVs will change the channel to get the latest sports scores or to find out which starlet wore the prettiest dress.
If the news is "Five Americans dead on the streets of Tehran after another ambush by the resistance" then I agree with you
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:57 PM (sKqQm)
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Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 01:51 PM (22p5n)
People are hip to the “hearings” it’s all BS. We want perp walks.
People are hip to the “hearings” it’s all BS. We want perp walks.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 01:58 PM (eZwyX)
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Question now is:
is this going to be a 'the Berlin wall comes down' moment
or a Tienanmen Square 'send in the troops and kill everyone' moment
is this going to be a 'the Berlin wall comes down' moment
or a Tienanmen Square 'send in the troops and kill everyone' moment
Posted by: Don Black at January 02, 2026 01:58 PM (ZxPkt)
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I almost said Justice for Nena - but that was 99 Luftballons
Posted by: ... at January 02, 2026 01:58 PM (E0p3T)
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We were discussing that this morning on Buck's thread. If the Chinese or Russkis decide to send in their troops and equipment at the invite of the mullahs, things can get spicy in a real hurry.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Never happen. Russia does not have capacity, and China is deathly afraid of foreign entanglements. They saw what happened to Russia and USA, they have too many only children to risk sacrificing any to war, and they have built their image in the 3rd world as not intervening in that way. China will send arms, not men.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Never happen. Russia does not have capacity, and China is deathly afraid of foreign entanglements. They saw what happened to Russia and USA, they have too many only children to risk sacrificing any to war, and they have built their image in the 3rd world as not intervening in that way. China will send arms, not men.
Posted by: Mrs. Santa's unclean sister at January 02, 2026 01:58 PM (aTta8)
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If Trump does a Shrub he will lose a ton of support.
Of course he's repeatedly had the option to do a Shrub in VZ, Syria, and other places and so far has wisely not done so.
Posted by: 18-1
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The electorate does not give a shit, other than online commenters, the trash media, and academics, about air strikes, drone strikes, attacking pirates or Houthis, etc.
Remember the massive unrest when Obama droned people across the globe in the US? When the Euros and US toppled Kaddafi? Hell, most people did not give one shit about the US directing strikes into Russia under Biden. They cared more about the money spent than the threat of nuclear war.
Boots on the ground and invasions matter to the public if they drag on beyond something like the invasion of Panama or Grenada.
Iraq, Afghanistan, and Vietnam mattered because those dragged on for years wasting over one trillion dollars and killing/maiming a fair chunk of soldiers.
Vietnam and Korea caused more political effect because of teh size of forces involved, the high casualties (far greater than the GWOT), and conscription.
Of course he's repeatedly had the option to do a Shrub in VZ, Syria, and other places and so far has wisely not done so.
Posted by: 18-1
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The electorate does not give a shit, other than online commenters, the trash media, and academics, about air strikes, drone strikes, attacking pirates or Houthis, etc.
Remember the massive unrest when Obama droned people across the globe in the US? When the Euros and US toppled Kaddafi? Hell, most people did not give one shit about the US directing strikes into Russia under Biden. They cared more about the money spent than the threat of nuclear war.
Boots on the ground and invasions matter to the public if they drag on beyond something like the invasion of Panama or Grenada.
Iraq, Afghanistan, and Vietnam mattered because those dragged on for years wasting over one trillion dollars and killing/maiming a fair chunk of soldiers.
Vietnam and Korea caused more political effect because of teh size of forces involved, the high casualties (far greater than the GWOT), and conscription.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 01:58 PM (WDjG6)
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The idea that Republicans won't turn out because 1/6 committee people weren't arrested is outright stupid.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:55 PM (GBKbO)
But, we WILL stay home if the chosen candidate doesn't fit PERFECTLY into MY dream candidate profile.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:57 PM (Zz0t1)
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"Promise to repeal the Copyright Extension Act of 1998, or I riot. Alone."
The idea that Republicans won't turn out because 1/6 committee people weren't arrested is outright stupid.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:55 PM (GBKbO)
But, we WILL stay home if the chosen candidate doesn't fit PERFECTLY into MY dream candidate profile.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:57 PM (Zz0t1)
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"Promise to repeal the Copyright Extension Act of 1998, or I riot. Alone."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:58 PM (GBKbO)
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The Ayatollahs need to be toppled because they f*cked with us and funded those who f*ck with us. So f*ck'em.
Carter is dead. Iran's regime needs to join him.
Carter is dead. Iran's regime needs to join him.
Posted by: AZ Hi Desert (Gringo fuertemente armado-Tempus belli) at January 02, 2026 01:58 PM (zBIzS)
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The idea that Republicans won't turn out because 1/6 committee people weren't arrested is outright stupid.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:55 PM (GBKbO)
But, we WILL stay home if the chosen candidate doesn't fit PERFECTLY into MY dream candidate profile.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:57 PM (Zz0t1)
Are you implying that the Right is feckless?
The idea that Republicans won't turn out because 1/6 committee people weren't arrested is outright stupid.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:55 PM (GBKbO)
But, we WILL stay home if the chosen candidate doesn't fit PERFECTLY into MY dream candidate profile.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:57 PM (Zz0t1)
Are you implying that the Right is feckless?
Posted by: tubal at January 02, 2026 01:58 PM (pDt9x)
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What if hundreds of millions of NGO cash is stashed in Iranian banks?
Do you think Obama sent those pallets of cash without collecting his vig?
Do you think Obama sent those pallets of cash without collecting his vig?
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 02, 2026 01:59 PM (prbfg)
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“The people are chanting for return of the king.”
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I think he's perfectly happy living incognito in Vegas.
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I think he's perfectly happy living incognito in Vegas.
Posted by: wth at January 02, 2026 01:59 PM (UjdFS)
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> If the US comes to the protester's aid in Iran does it open the possibility that the EU/UK with their Islamic friends in charge would oppose us?
Either there in Iran, or elsewhere...
I'd like to see what the Polymarket has to say about that...
Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 02, 2026 01:45 PM (NwnyJ)
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With what?
A couple of half-gassed up choppers and promises to buy more sanctioned Iranian oil if the mullahs win?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:47 PM (GBKbO)
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I didn't necessarily mean militarily. I was thinking more along the lines of some UN horseshit.
Either there in Iran, or elsewhere...
I'd like to see what the Polymarket has to say about that...
Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 02, 2026 01:45 PM (NwnyJ)
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With what?
A couple of half-gassed up choppers and promises to buy more sanctioned Iranian oil if the mullahs win?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:47 PM (GBKbO)
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I didn't necessarily mean militarily. I was thinking more along the lines of some UN horseshit.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 02, 2026 01:59 PM (NwnyJ)
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>>> Optics matter. Has ANYONE been arrested or held accountable for; covid, J6 or the fraud being found everywhere?
Retribution and accountability is what people want.
Posted by: thathalfrican
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There will be hearings, so TPTB will have their optics of being seen as doing something (and to fundraise off it).
As far as actual justice, we'll have to wait for Jesus' return for that.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 01:51 PM (22p5n)
Notice how the left has their enemies hauled off to the gulags and THEN has hearings about it? Action first, and then theatrics to gloat and intimidate. It almost seems like this is more effective than the R method to:
1st have hearings that they allow their dear friends on the left to grandstand and coopt.
2nd do absolutely nothing but vote for more waste and fraud and earmarks
3rd Beg, "won't you please give us money to help us own the libs?"
Retribution and accountability is what people want.
Posted by: thathalfrican
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There will be hearings, so TPTB will have their optics of being seen as doing something (and to fundraise off it).
As far as actual justice, we'll have to wait for Jesus' return for that.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 01:51 PM (22p5n)
Notice how the left has their enemies hauled off to the gulags and THEN has hearings about it? Action first, and then theatrics to gloat and intimidate. It almost seems like this is more effective than the R method to:
1st have hearings that they allow their dear friends on the left to grandstand and coopt.
2nd do absolutely nothing but vote for more waste and fraud and earmarks
3rd Beg, "won't you please give us money to help us own the libs?"
Posted by: banana Dream at January 02, 2026 01:59 PM (3uBP9)
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Taking out Kharg would be. Managing the consequences probably wouldn't
Does Iran respond by terrorism? Because we are used to that weapon.
Or do you mean the Iranian army rolls into Iraq and then the Gulf states?
Taking out Kharg would be. Managing the consequences probably wouldn't
Does Iran respond by terrorism? Because we are used to that weapon.
Or do you mean the Iranian army rolls into Iraq and then the Gulf states?
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 01:59 PM (sKqQm)
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Persian women are hot. Forcing them to wear hijabs is a crime against nature.
Posted by: goatexchange at January 02, 2026 01:59 PM (hyS0X)
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"Again, the US Gov't is enormous and is entirely capable of doing both things at once."
Ineptly, corruptly. With its enormous debt.
Ineptly, corruptly. With its enormous debt.
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 01:59 PM (GHIyr)
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201 I didn't necessarily mean militarily. I was thinking more along the lines of some UN horseshit.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 02, 2026 01:59 PM (NwnyJ)
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"We promise to pass a UN resolution sanctioning America and then demanding America enforce those sanctions on America."
-the epitaph the UN deserves
Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 02, 2026 01:59 PM (NwnyJ)
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"We promise to pass a UN resolution sanctioning America and then demanding America enforce those sanctions on America."
-the epitaph the UN deserves
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:59 PM (GBKbO)
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We were discussing that this morning on Buck's thread. If the Chinese or Russkis decide to send in their troops and equipment at the invite of the mullahs, things can get spicy in a real hurry.
As I just said above China is sending ballistic missile components to Iran and we are stopping them.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 02, 2026 01:57 PM (viF8m)
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Dare we to hope that China puts boots on the ground?
Taiwan and Japan will breathe easier, that's for sure. Maybe they can fight a losing insurgency for 20+ years. It's their turn.
As I just said above China is sending ballistic missile components to Iran and we are stopping them.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 02, 2026 01:57 PM (viF8m)
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Dare we to hope that China puts boots on the ground?
Taiwan and Japan will breathe easier, that's for sure. Maybe they can fight a losing insurgency for 20+ years. It's their turn.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 02, 2026 02:00 PM (ZOv7s)
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We shouldn't do anything that might harm our relationship with our European allies.
Hahaha hahaha! I couldn't even type that without laughing.
Posted by: Wally at January 02, 2026 01:56 PM (65cLN)
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LOL
What allies?
Hahaha hahaha! I couldn't even type that without laughing.
Posted by: Wally at January 02, 2026 01:56 PM (65cLN)
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LOL
What allies?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 02:00 PM (avHHk)
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If Iran launches missiles at Europe they'll probably land in Gaza and the Jews will be blamed.
Posted by: Islamic Navigation Systems by Ronco at January 02, 2026 02:00 PM (qUkBO)
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Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:55 PM (GBKbO)
Deportations is one of the few things where they’re doing well. Everything else looks bleak.
Deportations is one of the few things where they’re doing well. Everything else looks bleak.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:00 PM (eZwyX)
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Promise to repeal the Copyright Extension Act of 1998, or I riot. Alone.
I’d go further. The whole “Life+” is a big problem for obscure works, where we often have no idea when the author died. I think I’d rather have a 50-year term, plus an optional 50 more, than a Life+50, even though the former is (potentially) longer.
But I do agree with repeal as a start.
I’d go further. The whole “Life+” is a big problem for obscure works, where we often have no idea when the author died. I think I’d rather have a 50-year term, plus an optional 50 more, than a Life+50, even though the former is (potentially) longer.
But I do agree with repeal as a start.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at January 02, 2026 02:00 PM (EXyHK)
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If Trump is serious about ending the Mullahs I suspect this will lead to an interesting discussion with Vlad because he could give them anti-air/ship weapons just like we've done with the Ukes.
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 02:01 PM (sKqQm)
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Deportations is one of the few things where they’re doing well. Everything else looks bleak.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:00 PM (eZwyX)
What looks bleak ?
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:00 PM (eZwyX)
What looks bleak ?
Posted by: It's me donna at January 02, 2026 02:01 PM (VE6XX)
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Trump: If Iran Begins Shooting the Protesters Challenging Their Corrupt Terrorist Rule, I'll Take Their Asses Out
You can bet there's been back channel talk between Iranians and Trump about support.
You can bet there's been back channel talk between Iranians and Trump about support.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 02, 2026 02:01 PM (c115l)
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This busty redhead has holed up in her cabin, just in case:
http://tiny.cc/pg4x001
http://tiny.cc/pg4x001
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 02:01 PM (avHHk)
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Yes, but. The world is not that simple. Both China and Russia will be picking sides and so we can not just walk away.
Sure we can. It's at least an option.
Sure we can. It's at least an option.
Posted by: t-bird at January 02, 2026 02:01 PM (h9A1n)
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194 We were discussing that this morning on Buck's thread. If the Chinese or Russkis decide to send in their troops and equipment at the invite of the mullahs, things can get spicy in a real hurry.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Neither have the logistics to support that and both would risk embarrassment and defeat if they tried to send token amounts of soldiers to support the regime.
About like how the Wagner group is getting its ass handed to them in Mali right now.
I think both countries will try to keep on the down low for regime support in case the regime falls--you want to be on the good side of whatever regime ends up in power.
They might also support a coup by the Army over the mullahs as a better solution than reliance on the masses.
That is what the US did in the end of the Shah regime, we pushed the creation of a temporary regime and then lost control of it like the MEK did of the Iranian Revolution.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Neither have the logistics to support that and both would risk embarrassment and defeat if they tried to send token amounts of soldiers to support the regime.
About like how the Wagner group is getting its ass handed to them in Mali right now.
I think both countries will try to keep on the down low for regime support in case the regime falls--you want to be on the good side of whatever regime ends up in power.
They might also support a coup by the Army over the mullahs as a better solution than reliance on the masses.
That is what the US did in the end of the Shah regime, we pushed the creation of a temporary regime and then lost control of it like the MEK did of the Iranian Revolution.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 02:02 PM (WDjG6)
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Notice how the left has their enemies hauled off to the gulags and THEN has hearings about it? Action first, and then theatrics to gloat and intimidate. It almost seems like this is more effective than the R method to:
Posted by: banana Dream at January 02, 2026 01:59 PM (3uBP9)
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Effective at what? Terror? Creating a horrific society based on evil?
You can't just borrow tactics and keep your soul intact.
Posted by: banana Dream at January 02, 2026 01:59 PM (3uBP9)
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Effective at what? Terror? Creating a horrific society based on evil?
You can't just borrow tactics and keep your soul intact.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 02, 2026 02:02 PM (ZOv7s)
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Seeing on YouTube
Somalians average 4 children, $15,000 to deliver and they ain't paying for it
Somalians average 4 children, $15,000 to deliver and they ain't paying for it
Posted by: Skip at January 02, 2026 02:02 PM (Ia/+0)
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210 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 01:55 PM (GBKbO)
Deportations is one of the few things where they’re doing well. Everything else looks bleak.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:00 PM (eZwyX)
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You complain about the lack of action on the newly found out fraud without knowing how the news cycle started on it:
A US Attorney in Minnesota had a press conference where he detailed who he was arresting for it and that it was the first of a large wave to come.
"No one's doing anything about the fraud" says person who has no idea that the fraud story is more than a YouTube kid.
Deportations is one of the few things where they’re doing well. Everything else looks bleak.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:00 PM (eZwyX)
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You complain about the lack of action on the newly found out fraud without knowing how the news cycle started on it:
A US Attorney in Minnesota had a press conference where he detailed who he was arresting for it and that it was the first of a large wave to come.
"No one's doing anything about the fraud" says person who has no idea that the fraud story is more than a YouTube kid.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:02 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: rickb223 at January 02, 2026 02:02 PM (c115l)
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What we should do is use covert troops in-country to do a decapitation strike
kill enough of the right people and the rest will stop fighting
kill enough of the right people and the rest will stop fighting
Posted by: Don Black at January 02, 2026 02:02 PM (ZxPkt)
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Are you implying that the Right is feckless?
Posted by: tubal at January 02, 2026 01:58 PM (pDt9x)
The GOP is certainly deficient in the feck department.
Posted by: tubal at January 02, 2026 01:58 PM (pDt9x)
The GOP is certainly deficient in the feck department.
Posted by: They need a feckload of feck at January 02, 2026 02:02 PM (TbWk/)
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I shall return.
Posted by: Fat Elvis at January 02, 2026 02:02 PM (UjdFS)
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"Accountability" is still my least favorite word in the language for its propensity to only be used to describe something that isn't happening. Hate it. Dumb word. Or maybe it's us that are dumb.
Posted by: ... at January 02, 2026 02:02 PM (E0p3T)
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>>In the dark expanse of the Indian Ocean, hundreds of miles off Sri Lanka, U.S. Special Operations Forces launched a nighttime boarding of a commercial cargo ship in November 2025. This rare direct action intercepted missile components bound for Iran, signaling a bold shift in America's approach to curbing weapons proliferation at sea.
https://tinyurl.com/y68vm7yw
https://tinyurl.com/y68vm7yw
Posted by: JackStraw at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (viF8m)
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204 Persian women are hot. Forcing them to wear hijabs is a crime against nature.
Posted by: goatexchange at January 02, 2026 01:59 PM (hyS0X)
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This explains why the AWFLs want to keep them covered.
Posted by: goatexchange at January 02, 2026 01:59 PM (hyS0X)
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This explains why the AWFLs want to keep them covered.
Posted by: Oglebay at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (GPa4z)
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Posted by: ballistic at January 02, 2026 01:57 PM (5aZAZ)
That’s funny because I don’t watch the news. I talk to people who are my age and younger. They’re very Trump loyal but are getting fed up with “nothing” happening. Being Trump loyal does not mean GOP loyal. You lose the millennials and Gen Z and the midterms could be very bad.
That’s funny because I don’t watch the news. I talk to people who are my age and younger. They’re very Trump loyal but are getting fed up with “nothing” happening. Being Trump loyal does not mean GOP loyal. You lose the millennials and Gen Z and the midterms could be very bad.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (eZwyX)
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I wouldn't want a "Bush" style rescue, where we encourage them to stick with islam.
Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (Vpqw1)
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211 Promise to repeal the Copyright Extension Act of 1998, or I riot. Alone.
I’d go further. The whole “Life+” is a big problem for obscure works, where we often have no idea when the author died. I think I’d rather have a 50-year term, plus an optional 50 more, than a Life+50, even though the former is (potentially) longer.
But I do agree with repeal as a start.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at January 02, 2026 02:00 PM (EXyHK)
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Return to the Copyright Act of 1790. 14+14.
All works from 1998 and before...public domain.
Or I riot...alone.
I’d go further. The whole “Life+” is a big problem for obscure works, where we often have no idea when the author died. I think I’d rather have a 50-year term, plus an optional 50 more, than a Life+50, even though the former is (potentially) longer.
But I do agree with repeal as a start.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at January 02, 2026 02:00 PM (EXyHK)
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Return to the Copyright Act of 1790. 14+14.
All works from 1998 and before...public domain.
Or I riot...alone.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (GBKbO)
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This busty redhead has holed up in her cabin, just in case:
http://tiny.cc/pg4x001
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 02:01 PM (avHHk)
The foundation in that cabin is f*cked.
http://tiny.cc/pg4x001
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 02:01 PM (avHHk)
The foundation in that cabin is f*cked.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (Zz0t1)
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That is what the US did in the end of the Shah regime, we pushed the creation of a temporary regime and then lost control of it like the MEK did of the Iranian Revolution.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 02:02 PM (WDjG6)
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Carter's people could screw up a wet dream. Jimmeh too busy and reviewing the White House tennis court schedule.
Oh, and ordering the Marines to surrender to the mobs. That worked out splendidly.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 02:02 PM (WDjG6)
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Carter's people could screw up a wet dream. Jimmeh too busy and reviewing the White House tennis court schedule.
Oh, and ordering the Marines to surrender to the mobs. That worked out splendidly.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (ZOv7s)
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The King is a fink!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM
The peasants are revolting!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 01:50 PM
The peasants are revolting!
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (jc0TO)
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>>>Trump ... is on the verge of toppling a huge foreign fentanyl-exporting regime. (More on that later.)
Looking forward to that!
Looking forward to that!
Posted by: m at January 02, 2026 02:04 PM (RuTUS)
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"Persian women are hot." Concur.
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 02:04 PM (GHIyr)
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You know how it was found out?
A MN US attorney having a press conference about the people he was arresting and indicting for the fraud while saying that more people were coming.
Seriously.
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The have published the search warrant for one, just one so far, of the assisted living homes they raided.
It's a sophisticated network of fraudsters and government employees.
And they are tracing it.
And it's clear they are just getting started.
But this one is a perfect test case.
To flush away all the leftie roadblocks.
And stack up a lot of plea deals for later testimony against the rest.
Because they let a schizo go off his meds, die and didn't find him for days.
But reported they checked on him and verified his health the day before he was found.
A MN US attorney having a press conference about the people he was arresting and indicting for the fraud while saying that more people were coming.
Seriously.
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The have published the search warrant for one, just one so far, of the assisted living homes they raided.
It's a sophisticated network of fraudsters and government employees.
And they are tracing it.
And it's clear they are just getting started.
But this one is a perfect test case.
To flush away all the leftie roadblocks.
And stack up a lot of plea deals for later testimony against the rest.
Because they let a schizo go off his meds, die and didn't find him for days.
But reported they checked on him and verified his health the day before he was found.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 02, 2026 02:04 PM (prbfg)
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"Seriously, you're arguing for a complete shutdown of all foreign policy until Fauci is in jail."
Careful Icarus.
Careful Icarus.
Posted by: connected and litigious at January 02, 2026 02:04 PM (cS1cw)
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Why, in fact, do we need to even bomb anything?
Just have some very, very public patrols of B-2s, B-52s, various fighter wings, etc over the Mullah's homes. Just flying around.
Kind of like how Trump flew a wing of B-2s overhead when Putin visited Alaska.
Get the point across, real nice, and not even expend any ordnance.
But if we turned some places into glass and bounced the Mullah's rubble.... well, it would drive leftists even more insane, so probably worth it!
Just have some very, very public patrols of B-2s, B-52s, various fighter wings, etc over the Mullah's homes. Just flying around.
Kind of like how Trump flew a wing of B-2s overhead when Putin visited Alaska.
Get the point across, real nice, and not even expend any ordnance.
But if we turned some places into glass and bounced the Mullah's rubble.... well, it would drive leftists even more insane, so probably worth it!
Posted by: SimoHayha at January 02, 2026 02:04 PM (/ZkOF)
Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at January 02, 2026 02:04 PM (Vpqw1)
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IT'S SHOOTS. SHOOTS. Not shot.
Posted by: rickb223
That bothered me, too. Get a better social media flunky, man!
Posted by: rickb223
That bothered me, too. Get a better social media flunky, man!
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:05 PM (ftFVW)
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228 Posted by: ballistic at January 02, 2026 01:57 PM (5aZAZ)
That’s funny because I don’t watch the news. I talk to people who are my age and younger. They’re very Trump loyal but are getting fed up with “nothing” happening. Being Trump loyal does not mean GOP loyal. You lose the millennials and Gen Z and the midterms could be very bad.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (eZwyX)
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Young people never vote anyway. They have the worst turnout numbers every single election.
And, these people seem to not know what's actually happening and have deeply unrealistic views of the possible in American governance.
That doesn't mean that you side with them. It means that you educate them about what can be done and how change takes a long time.
That’s funny because I don’t watch the news. I talk to people who are my age and younger. They’re very Trump loyal but are getting fed up with “nothing” happening. Being Trump loyal does not mean GOP loyal. You lose the millennials and Gen Z and the midterms could be very bad.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (eZwyX)
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Young people never vote anyway. They have the worst turnout numbers every single election.
And, these people seem to not know what's actually happening and have deeply unrealistic views of the possible in American governance.
That doesn't mean that you side with them. It means that you educate them about what can be done and how change takes a long time.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:05 PM (GBKbO)
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231 This busty redhead has holed up in her cabin, just in case:
http://tiny.cc/pg4x001
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 02:01 PM (avHHk)
The foundation in that cabin is f*cked.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (Zz0t1)
Cabin...?
http://tiny.cc/pg4x001
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 02, 2026 02:01 PM (avHHk)
The foundation in that cabin is f*cked.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (Zz0t1)
Cabin...?
Posted by: Y'all are ghey at January 02, 2026 02:05 PM (TbWk/)
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The women are making a big difference nowadays.
Uk Guardian, Dec. 2025, There’s no going back’: Iran’s women on why they won’t stop flouting dress code laws
Iranian girls in Laleh Park, central Tehran. One of the city’s most well-known and socially and politically significant public spaces, it is frequented mainly by students as a place to gather and spend time together
Despite fresh attempts to make women cover up, many believe the regime wouldn’t risk mass arrests for fear of sparking a wave of popular unrest last seen after the killing of Mahsa Amini
They know the regime has been weakened & dress codes are a coverup for national issues that need to be dealt with.
Uk Guardian, Dec. 2025, There’s no going back’: Iran’s women on why they won’t stop flouting dress code laws
Iranian girls in Laleh Park, central Tehran. One of the city’s most well-known and socially and politically significant public spaces, it is frequented mainly by students as a place to gather and spend time together
Despite fresh attempts to make women cover up, many believe the regime wouldn’t risk mass arrests for fear of sparking a wave of popular unrest last seen after the killing of Mahsa Amini
They know the regime has been weakened & dress codes are a coverup for national issues that need to be dealt with.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at January 02, 2026 02:05 PM (NFX2v)
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I , personally, Trust Trump, Hegseth, Rubio to make the right decision in this case, like they are doing with the Chicoms, the Euros and the rest of them. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Posted by: runner at January 02, 2026 02:05 PM (cmmSn)
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Why not? Why can't C&R handle it this time? Honest question.
Posted by: gp
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Iran is too entangled in the ME. Hand Iran to China, and they now control not only their oil supply, but Europe's. Iran also threatens the whole Gulf, so now Europe has a new reason to work with China, against the USA. Imagine China breaking out from the first island chain from the other side of the Straight of Malacca.
I would like to write off the entire hemisphere, but we can't. We should never hand China an easy win.
Posted by: gp
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Iran is too entangled in the ME. Hand Iran to China, and they now control not only their oil supply, but Europe's. Iran also threatens the whole Gulf, so now Europe has a new reason to work with China, against the USA. Imagine China breaking out from the first island chain from the other side of the Straight of Malacca.
I would like to write off the entire hemisphere, but we can't. We should never hand China an easy win.
Posted by: Mrs. Santa's unclean sister at January 02, 2026 02:05 PM (aTta8)
Posted by: Irregardless at January 02, 2026 02:05 PM (qUkBO)
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236 The have published the search warrant for one, just one so far, of the assisted living homes they raided.
It's a sophisticated network of fraudsters and government employees.
And they are tracing it.
And it's clear they are just getting started.
But this one is a perfect test case.
To flush away all the leftie roadblocks.
And stack up a lot of plea deals for later testimony against the rest.
Because they let a schizo go off his meds, die and didn't find him for days.
But reported they checked on him and verified his health the day before he was found.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 02, 2026 02:04 PM (prbfg)
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But I didn't hear about it on TikTok. All I heard on TikTok was that the GOP is not doing anything.
So, nothing is happening.
It's a sophisticated network of fraudsters and government employees.
And they are tracing it.
And it's clear they are just getting started.
But this one is a perfect test case.
To flush away all the leftie roadblocks.
And stack up a lot of plea deals for later testimony against the rest.
Because they let a schizo go off his meds, die and didn't find him for days.
But reported they checked on him and verified his health the day before he was found.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 02, 2026 02:04 PM (prbfg)
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But I didn't hear about it on TikTok. All I heard on TikTok was that the GOP is not doing anything.
So, nothing is happening.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (GBKbO)
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IT'S SHOOTS. SHOOTS. Not shot.
Posted by: rickb223
That bothered me, too. Get a better social media flunky, man!
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:05 PM (ftFVW)
I'm betting Trump typed that one himself.
Posted by: rickb223
That bothered me, too. Get a better social media flunky, man!
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:05 PM (ftFVW)
I'm betting Trump typed that one himself.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (Zz0t1)
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Another amusing part of this...if Trump does start support the protestors get ready to here the feminist left start talking about how great hijabs are and how they free women
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (sKqQm)
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Seems like standard Trump; Make grand sweeping statements that send his opponents into a tizzy and work behind the scenes to deploy some targeted operations. At least that's what I hope is going on.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (mlg/3)
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That’s funny because I don’t watch the news. I talk to people who are my age and younger. They’re very Trump loyal but are getting fed up with “nothing” happening. Being Trump loyal does not mean GOP loyal. You lose the millennials and Gen Z and the midterms could be very bad.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (eZwyX)
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When the job market starts cooking in the spring, gas hits new modern lows in the summer, they will notice more than which faceless bureaucrat is getting indicted.
Oh, and the Trump Tariff Check arrives in the mail.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (eZwyX)
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When the job market starts cooking in the spring, gas hits new modern lows in the summer, they will notice more than which faceless bureaucrat is getting indicted.
Oh, and the Trump Tariff Check arrives in the mail.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (ZOv7s)
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All works from 1998 and before...public domain.
There is a strong argument to be made that retroactively changing the copyright term was illegal. It meant that contracts made before the term change happened were suddenly altered by congressional fiat. For example, under the copyright law when the Muppets were first aired, they didn’t need to license the music used in order to be able to release uncut Muppet episodes today. Same, I think, with WKRP, although it may have been later.
Sadly, as far as I can tell, the people who brought the extension to the Supreme Court last did not make that argument.
There is a strong argument to be made that retroactively changing the copyright term was illegal. It meant that contracts made before the term change happened were suddenly altered by congressional fiat. For example, under the copyright law when the Muppets were first aired, they didn’t need to license the music used in order to be able to release uncut Muppet episodes today. Same, I think, with WKRP, although it may have been later.
Sadly, as far as I can tell, the people who brought the extension to the Supreme Court last did not make that argument.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (EXyHK)
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Taking out Kharg would be. Managing the consequences probably wouldn't
Does Iran respond by terrorism? Because we are used to that weapon.
Or do you mean the Iranian army rolls into Iraq and then the Gulf states?
Those are all possibilities, but I was also thinking in terms of something like crashing the international oil market, leading to a worldwide recession/depression. There are lots of moving parts.
Does Iran respond by terrorism? Because we are used to that weapon.
Or do you mean the Iranian army rolls into Iraq and then the Gulf states?
Those are all possibilities, but I was also thinking in terms of something like crashing the international oil market, leading to a worldwide recession/depression. There are lots of moving parts.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (Riz8t)
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Uk Guardian, Dec. 2025, There’s no going back’: Iran’s women on why they won’t stop flouting dress code laws
Now they're just subjecting themselves to the Rapey Male Gaze™, which is a far worse form of oppression!
Now they're just subjecting themselves to the Rapey Male Gaze™, which is a far worse form of oppression!
Posted by: Feminist Western Woman at January 02, 2026 02:07 PM (TbWk/)
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That is what the US did in the end of the Shah regime, we pushed the creation of a temporary regime and then lost control of it like the MEK did of the Iranian Revolution.
Yep, slipped right thru our fingers!
Yep, slipped right thru our fingers!
Posted by: John Brennan of the Easter Island Brennans at January 02, 2026 02:07 PM (h9A1n)
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>>>Trump ... is on the verge of toppling a huge foreign fentanyl-exporting regime. (More on that later.)
Looking forward to that!
Posted by: m
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Me too, and I'd especially like to see material results in the streets.
>>>Trump ... is on the verge of toppling a huge foreign fentanyl-exporting regime. (More on that later.)
Looking forward to that!
Posted by: m
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Me too, and I'd especially like to see material results in the streets.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at January 02, 2026 02:07 PM (n7rxJ)
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Cabin...?
Posted by: Y'all are ghey at January 02, 2026 02:05 PM (TbWk/)
The vibrant description of the image at the end of the link was cause to review the entire picture.
Geez. Cro-Magnon man.
Posted by: Y'all are ghey at January 02, 2026 02:05 PM (TbWk/)
The vibrant description of the image at the end of the link was cause to review the entire picture.
Geez. Cro-Magnon man.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:07 PM (Zz0t1)
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212 If Trump is serious about ending the Mullahs I suspect this will lead to an interesting discussion with Vlad because he could give them anti-air/ship weapons just like we've done with the Ukes.
Posted by: 18-1
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We know how to take those down now thanks to the Ukraine endless war. Basically the Israelis pantsed the Iranians running Russian anti aircraft defenses probably using US/Ukraine knowledge gained. So Russia essentially has refused the risk the remainder of their Air Force and their anti air defenses are mainly used to take out cheap drones attacking Russia.
If the Russians are stupid enough to dole out anti ship missiles to stop up the Persian Gulf, then the Chinese can and will probably retaliate economically. China cannot stand a massive surge in oil prices when their economy is already hitting the toilet.
Simply put, the Russians don't have the ability anymore to do anything more than spoiling attacks while they are heavily involved in the Ukraine. Same reason they could not act to save Assad.
China can do a bit better but at what cost to them.
Posted by: 18-1
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We know how to take those down now thanks to the Ukraine endless war. Basically the Israelis pantsed the Iranians running Russian anti aircraft defenses probably using US/Ukraine knowledge gained. So Russia essentially has refused the risk the remainder of their Air Force and their anti air defenses are mainly used to take out cheap drones attacking Russia.
If the Russians are stupid enough to dole out anti ship missiles to stop up the Persian Gulf, then the Chinese can and will probably retaliate economically. China cannot stand a massive surge in oil prices when their economy is already hitting the toilet.
Simply put, the Russians don't have the ability anymore to do anything more than spoiling attacks while they are heavily involved in the Ukraine. Same reason they could not act to save Assad.
China can do a bit better but at what cost to them.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 02:07 PM (WDjG6)
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249 Another amusing part of this...if Trump does start support the protestors get ready to here the feminist left start talking about how great hijabs are and how they free women
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (sKqQm)
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The problem with team feminist is no D.
Posted by: 18-1 at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (sKqQm)
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The problem with team feminist is no D.
Posted by: Oglebay at January 02, 2026 02:08 PM (GPa4z)
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Not all battles are fought with bullets. Sometimes they're fought with infiltration, disruption, soft colonization, political capture, and various forms of fraud. Which is what's been happening to us here at home right under our noses, with comfort and support given to them by our own government.
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See: Control of the media, philosophically, if not directly
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See: Control of the media, philosophically, if not directly
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 02, 2026 02:08 PM (XeU6L)
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I didn't necessarily mean militarily. I was thinking more along the lines of some UN horseshit.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
You know what you do with horseshit? You scoop it up with the front end loader, spread it on the field and till it in.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
You know what you do with horseshit? You scoop it up with the front end loader, spread it on the field and till it in.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at January 02, 2026 02:08 PM (vzcgi)
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Trump ... is on the verge of toppling a huge foreign fentanyl-exporting regime. (More on that later.)
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Looking forward to that!
Posted by: m at January 02, 2026 02:04 PM (RuTUS)
Which one? China? Mexico?
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Looking forward to that!
Posted by: m at January 02, 2026 02:04 PM (RuTUS)
Which one? China? Mexico?
Posted by: BurtTC at January 02, 2026 02:08 PM (dGCAG)
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Expecting legislators to do anything regarding the pursuit of criminal activity is the height of stupidity.
They don't have the power to arrest anyone, to try anyone, to punish anyone. They have the power to make laws.
And all this shit is illegal already. What do you want from a GOP Congress? Pass another law that makes it double-secret illegal?
No, it goes to the executive branch. Well, what is the executive branch doing? You don't go to Congressmen to figure that out. You go to the DOJ...and the DOJ is working. They are. You just have to, you know, look at where the DOJ is putting out press releases. And TikTokers don't read DOJ press releases.
They don't have the power to arrest anyone, to try anyone, to punish anyone. They have the power to make laws.
And all this shit is illegal already. What do you want from a GOP Congress? Pass another law that makes it double-secret illegal?
No, it goes to the executive branch. Well, what is the executive branch doing? You don't go to Congressmen to figure that out. You go to the DOJ...and the DOJ is working. They are. You just have to, you know, look at where the DOJ is putting out press releases. And TikTokers don't read DOJ press releases.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:08 PM (GBKbO)
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Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (eZwyX)
What would "something happening" look like in practical terms, do you think?
What would "something happening" look like in practical terms, do you think?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 02, 2026 02:08 PM (2sfNr)
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Me too, and I'd especially like to see material results in the streets.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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Anyone living in blue states will see it more slowly than in red states because West Coast state governments plus Colorado are complicit in encouraging hard drug use as compassionate.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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Anyone living in blue states will see it more slowly than in red states because West Coast state governments plus Colorado are complicit in encouraging hard drug use as compassionate.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (WDjG6)
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I'm betting Trump typed that one himself.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
Why is he writing Xeets when ha should be focusing on domestic issues?!
*wink*
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
Why is he writing Xeets when ha should be focusing on domestic issues?!
*wink*
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (ftFVW)
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245 So the reason we have to rescue Iran is that we have to rescue the entire ME and Europe from China.
Are you sure we can afford to keep on doing all this rescuing?
Are you sure we can afford to keep on doing all this rescuing?
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (GHIyr)
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See: Control of the media, philosophically, if not directly
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 02, 2026 02:08 PM (XeU6L)
But, the CIA isn't on our side.
See: Control of the media, philosophically, if not directly
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 02, 2026 02:08 PM (XeU6L)
But, the CIA isn't on our side.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (Zz0t1)
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That bothered me, too. Get a better social media flunky, man!
Posted by: She Hobbit
Everyone does it. That and "sale".
"If I sale this to you..."
Ugh! It's SELL.
Posted by: She Hobbit
Everyone does it. That and "sale".
"If I sale this to you..."
Ugh! It's SELL.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (c115l)
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Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:02 PM (GBKbO)
I will wait until government officials are in jail before I start cheering. It’s a good start.
But as a resident of MN this fraud has been known for quite awhile.
I will wait until government officials are in jail before I start cheering. It’s a good start.
But as a resident of MN this fraud has been known for quite awhile.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (eZwyX)
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Why is he writing Xeets when ha should be focusing on domestic issues?!
*wink*
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (ftFVW)
Because he's a stupid poopyhead who doesn't know what he's doing and never learns anything.
Why is he writing Xeets when ha should be focusing on domestic issues?!
*wink*
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (ftFVW)
Because he's a stupid poopyhead who doesn't know what he's doing and never learns anything.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:10 PM (Zz0t1)
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There's some kind of screw-up down in Texas.
They've got two conservatives running in the primary for Cornyn's seat, one of them is Atty Gen Ken Paxton.
Trump could make Paxton Atty Gen relieving the primary pressure in TX and giving the White House the most successful prosecutor in the US.
They've got two conservatives running in the primary for Cornyn's seat, one of them is Atty Gen Ken Paxton.
Trump could make Paxton Atty Gen relieving the primary pressure in TX and giving the White House the most successful prosecutor in the US.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 02, 2026 02:10 PM (R0Fqj)
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252 There is a strong argument to be made that retroactively changing the copyright term was illegal. It meant that contracts made before the term change happened were suddenly altered by congressional fiat. For example, under the copyright law when the Muppets were first aired, they didn’t need to license the music used in order to be able to release uncut Muppet episodes today. Same, I think, with WKRP, although it may have been later.
Sadly, as far as I can tell, the people who brought the extension to the Supreme Court last did not make that argument.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (EXyHK)
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There would be a takings clause resistance to pulling back copyright, but I think that's easily fixed with a $100 million fund to go along with the repeal.
"Prove how much you'd lose over the next 20 years of lost exclusive rights to your material. And, remember, you can still sell these things, just not exclusively. So, you can't assert 100% lost revenue."
Sadly, as far as I can tell, the people who brought the extension to the Supreme Court last did not make that argument.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (EXyHK)
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There would be a takings clause resistance to pulling back copyright, but I think that's easily fixed with a $100 million fund to go along with the repeal.
"Prove how much you'd lose over the next 20 years of lost exclusive rights to your material. And, remember, you can still sell these things, just not exclusively. So, you can't assert 100% lost revenue."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:10 PM (GBKbO)
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It's just merchants.
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 02, 2026 02:10 PM (QAvZU)
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I hope the citizens of Iran can clean that place up.... but...
I don't want us involved at all... nada.... nothin.
We spend so much time on foreign problems, that we are not fixing our own.
I don't want us involved at all... nada.... nothin.
We spend so much time on foreign problems, that we are not fixing our own.
Posted by: Romeo13 at January 02, 2026 02:10 PM (mP0Kj)
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Everyone does it. That and "sale".
"If I sale this to you..."
Ugh! It's SELL.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (c115l)
Advise and advice.
Everyone does it. That and "sale".
"If I sale this to you..."
Ugh! It's SELL.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (c115l)
Advise and advice.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:10 PM (Zz0t1)
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246 221 "If Iran shots
IT'S SHOOTS. SHOOTS. Not shot.
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What a looser!
Posted by: Irregardless
Think of this as a learing experience.
IT'S SHOOTS. SHOOTS. Not shot.
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What a looser!
Posted by: Irregardless
Think of this as a learing experience.
Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum at January 02, 2026 02:11 PM (OUMaO)
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If the mullahs do collapse I can see the GOPe and the CIA advocating and doing ops for the return vof the Shah. "We out his grandfather in place and controlled him and we can discuss the same now. Just like the Iraq stooge who Bush II and the State Department were advocating to replace Saddam. He had no constituents and got nowhere. Just keep saying "we'll help the people " and they'll figure it out
Posted by: Smell the Glove at January 02, 2026 02:11 PM (zNwXb)
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I'm betting Trump typed that one himself.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (Zz0t1)
He should be sent to a learing center.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (Zz0t1)
He should be sent to a learing center.
Posted by: BurtTC at January 02, 2026 02:11 PM (dGCAG)
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270 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:02 PM (GBKbO)
I will wait until government officials are in jail before I start cheering. It’s a good start.
But as a resident of MN this fraud has been known for quite awhile.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (eZwyX)
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The MN USA? Appointed in August (Senate Democrat obstruction). Before that, Biden holdovers.
Again, realistic views of what's possible.
Ask yourself, what does it take to prove fraud in an American court? A little, like video of someone smashing into a store, or a lot, like proving intent on fraudulent documents?
I will wait until government officials are in jail before I start cheering. It’s a good start.
But as a resident of MN this fraud has been known for quite awhile.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (eZwyX)
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The MN USA? Appointed in August (Senate Democrat obstruction). Before that, Biden holdovers.
Again, realistic views of what's possible.
Ask yourself, what does it take to prove fraud in an American court? A little, like video of someone smashing into a store, or a lot, like proving intent on fraudulent documents?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:11 PM (GBKbO)
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Those are all possibilities, but I was also thinking in terms of something like crashing the international oil market, leading to a worldwide recession/depression. There are lots of moving parts.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (Riz8t)
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Parts is parts. Moving parts all over the place. Sometimes one must just pick up a stick and give the globe a good bash.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (Riz8t)
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Parts is parts. Moving parts all over the place. Sometimes one must just pick up a stick and give the globe a good bash.
Posted by: mrp at January 02, 2026 02:11 PM (rj6Yv)
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Everyone does it. That and "sale".
"If I sale this to you..."
Ugh! It's SELL.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (c115l)
Advise and advice.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
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Lose and loose.
Extra tip: You CAN "loose" a thing or person.
Everyone does it. That and "sale".
"If I sale this to you..."
Ugh! It's SELL.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (c115l)
Advise and advice.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
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Lose and loose.
Extra tip: You CAN "loose" a thing or person.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (n7rxJ)
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We need to kill as many islamic republic assholes as we can while we can before things calm down.
Husbands, wives, children....whole families. Pay back for years of killing innocents around the world and for Beirut in 1983.
Husbands, wives, children....whole families. Pay back for years of killing innocents around the world and for Beirut in 1983.
Posted by: Kill Them All at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (R/m4+)
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I've been fooled by Neocons once before.
I wish the Iranian people luck but I'm not going to advocate a shooting war in Persia with US troops involved.
I wish the Iranian people luck but I'm not going to advocate a shooting war in Persia with US troops involved.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (xcxpd)
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The foundation in that cabin is f*cked.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (Zz0t1)
Cabin...?
Posted by: Y'all are ghey at January 02, 2026 02:05 PM (TbWk/)
Looks like an outhouse in a roadside rest area in wooded country.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:03 PM (Zz0t1)
Cabin...?
Posted by: Y'all are ghey at January 02, 2026 02:05 PM (TbWk/)
Looks like an outhouse in a roadside rest area in wooded country.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (8zz6B)
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I want to see a complete revolution that results in an overwhelming influx of native born Brits showing up in Iran and taking it over (sort of like Hong Kong).
I like irony...and chocolate pudding. But, mostly irony.
I like irony...and chocolate pudding. But, mostly irony.
Posted by: Orson at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (dIske)
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Everyone does it. That and "sale".
"If I sale this to you..."
Ugh! It's SELL.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (c115l)
Advise and advice.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:10 PM (Zz0t1)
I seen that. It makes sense for all intensive purposes. But I should of known better.
"If I sale this to you..."
Ugh! It's SELL.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (c115l)
Advise and advice.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:10 PM (Zz0t1)
I seen that. It makes sense for all intensive purposes. But I should of known better.
Posted by: Doof at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (QMAsf)
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Let them sort it out.
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (QAvZU)
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279 I'm betting Trump typed that one himself.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (Zz0t1)
He should be sent to a learing center.
Posted by: BurtTC at January 02, 2026 02:11 PM (dGCAG)
Good advice. How else will he be successful in life?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (Zz0t1)
He should be sent to a learing center.
Posted by: BurtTC at January 02, 2026 02:11 PM (dGCAG)
Good advice. How else will he be successful in life?
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 02, 2026 02:13 PM (xcxpd)
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1) it seems a lot of the "china is the biggest threat" people don't want to talk about how Iran (and Venezuela) supply china with oil.
2) china has some nuclear subs but no nuclear ships
Again and again, Trump moves to solve several problems but several steps ahead and so many just want to carp about "but he's not fixing it now!!!"
2) china has some nuclear subs but no nuclear ships
Again and again, Trump moves to solve several problems but several steps ahead and so many just want to carp about "but he's not fixing it now!!!"
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 02, 2026 02:13 PM (prbfg)
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They might also support a coup by the Army over the mullahs as a better solution than reliance on the masses.
That is what the US did in the end of the Shah regime, we pushed the creation of a temporary regime and then lost control of it like the MEK did of the Iranian Revolution.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 02:02 PM (WDjG6)
I think this is the most likely ending of this; the best thing about this uprising is also it's point of greatest weakness. This is not a color revolution; this is a true, spontaneous, grass roots rebellion. But because of that it has no organization and no leadership, and each city is likely to end up with it's own committee, or whatever.
The Army is the only group that would have the ability to decide they're better off without the mullahs and overthrow them. They'd at least have a window of time to establish control if they didn't screw it up too much.
That is what the US did in the end of the Shah regime, we pushed the creation of a temporary regime and then lost control of it like the MEK did of the Iranian Revolution.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 02:02 PM (WDjG6)
I think this is the most likely ending of this; the best thing about this uprising is also it's point of greatest weakness. This is not a color revolution; this is a true, spontaneous, grass roots rebellion. But because of that it has no organization and no leadership, and each city is likely to end up with it's own committee, or whatever.
The Army is the only group that would have the ability to decide they're better off without the mullahs and overthrow them. They'd at least have a window of time to establish control if they didn't screw it up too much.
Posted by: Tom Servo at January 02, 2026 02:13 PM (uWKK8)
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IIRC, when the muslims took over, they poured out something like a half-million dollars worth of alcohol from the Iranian embassy into the sewer.
A regime that would do that obviously needs to go.
Side note - I remember that there was a liquor distributor who showed up with $100,000 in cash, but no - they wouldn't sell the booze to him.
A regime that would do that obviously needs to go.
Side note - I remember that there was a liquor distributor who showed up with $100,000 in cash, but no - they wouldn't sell the booze to him.
Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at January 02, 2026 02:13 PM (Vpqw1)
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Iran needs more Somalians.
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (QAvZU)
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267 245 So the reason we have to rescue Iran is that we have to rescue the entire ME and Europe from China.
Are you sure we can afford to keep on doing all this rescuing?
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (GHIyr)
Actually, we can.
If there's one thing that this Somali crap-fest is showing us, is that there is a LOT more fraud out there in the system than we suspected. Probably trillions of dollars worth. We spent about 2 trillion USD on the GWOT, and the average American felt absolutely no shortages, rationings or hardship because of it. We know that a lot of that money was wasted on fraud as well. Stephen Miller said this week that most of our incurred debt was due to straight-up fraud. I would have never believed that before, but I'm getting close to that POV now. A truly efficient US government would do a LOT of good in the world. Whether we should is a valid question. What isn't a question is that we could.
Are you sure we can afford to keep on doing all this rescuing?
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (GHIyr)
Actually, we can.
If there's one thing that this Somali crap-fest is showing us, is that there is a LOT more fraud out there in the system than we suspected. Probably trillions of dollars worth. We spent about 2 trillion USD on the GWOT, and the average American felt absolutely no shortages, rationings or hardship because of it. We know that a lot of that money was wasted on fraud as well. Stephen Miller said this week that most of our incurred debt was due to straight-up fraud. I would have never believed that before, but I'm getting close to that POV now. A truly efficient US government would do a LOT of good in the world. Whether we should is a valid question. What isn't a question is that we could.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (0CU3H)
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"Prove how much you'd lose over the next 20 years of lost exclusive rights to your material. And, remember, you can still sell these things, just not exclusively. So, you can't assert 100% lost revenue."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:10 PM (GBKbO)
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Kinda like eminent domain applied to intellectual property rights.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:10 PM (GBKbO)
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Kinda like eminent domain applied to intellectual property rights.
Posted by: mrp at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (rj6Yv)
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263 Expecting legislators to do anything regarding the pursuit of criminal activity is the height of stupidity.
They don't have the power to arrest anyone, to try anyone, to punish anyone. They have the power to make laws.
And all this shit is illegal already. What do you want from a GOP Congress? Pass another law that makes it double-secret illegal?
No, it goes to the executive branch. Well, what is the executive branch doing? You don't go to Congressmen to figure that out. You go to the DOJ...and the DOJ is working. They are. You just have to, you know, look at where the DOJ is putting out press releases. And TikTokers don't read DOJ press releases.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:08 PM (GBKbO)
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They could shut down the daycare program. Hell they eliminate all new spending from 2021.
They don't have the power to arrest anyone, to try anyone, to punish anyone. They have the power to make laws.
And all this shit is illegal already. What do you want from a GOP Congress? Pass another law that makes it double-secret illegal?
No, it goes to the executive branch. Well, what is the executive branch doing? You don't go to Congressmen to figure that out. You go to the DOJ...and the DOJ is working. They are. You just have to, you know, look at where the DOJ is putting out press releases. And TikTokers don't read DOJ press releases.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:08 PM (GBKbO)
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They could shut down the daycare program. Hell they eliminate all new spending from 2021.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (Vh9CX)
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I've been fooled by Neocons once before.
I wish the Iranian people luck but I'm not going to advocate a shooting war in Persia with US troops involved.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (xcxpd)
I'm sure it'll work... this time.
I wish the Iranian people luck but I'm not going to advocate a shooting war in Persia with US troops involved.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (xcxpd)
I'm sure it'll work... this time.
Posted by: BurtTC at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (dGCAG)
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But as a resident of MN this fraud has been known for quite awhile.
Posted by: thathalfrican
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Your frustration is very much understood and sympathized with, especially from those of us here in Illinois. It's easy to feel like nothing will ever change, and that evil will always flourish.
Just remember to put your trust in the Lord, not in any man...or any government built by man.
Posted by: thathalfrican
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Your frustration is very much understood and sympathized with, especially from those of us here in Illinois. It's easy to feel like nothing will ever change, and that evil will always flourish.
Just remember to put your trust in the Lord, not in any man...or any government built by man.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (22p5n)
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5 If the clerics are deposed in Iran, a whole lot of antisemitism is going to be defunded.
Posted by: Thomas Paine
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Can these clerics fly.
If these men are truly as holy and close to their god as they say then they can fly. Take them to the roof top and see which one is holy and which is not.
Posted by: Thomas Paine
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Can these clerics fly.
If these men are truly as holy and close to their god as they say then they can fly. Take them to the roof top and see which one is holy and which is not.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (R0Fqj)
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IT'S SHOOTS. SHOOTS. Not shot.
Posted by: rickb223
That bothered me, too. Get a better social media flunky, man!
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:05 PM (ftFVW)
I'm betting Trump typed that one himself
I keep telling y’all that typos and misspellings are a sign of genius!
Posted by: rickb223
That bothered me, too. Get a better social media flunky, man!
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:05 PM (ftFVW)
I'm betting Trump typed that one himself
I keep telling y’all that typos and misspellings are a sign of genius!
Posted by: Piper at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (OoFl2)
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I seen that. It makes sense for all intensive purposes. But I should of known better.
Posted by: Doof
I think that just popped some blood vessels in my brain.
Posted by: Doof
I think that just popped some blood vessels in my brain.
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:15 PM (ftFVW)
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I would have never believed that before, but I'm getting close to that POV now. A truly efficient US government would do a LOT of good in the world. Whether we should is a valid question. What isn't a question is that we could.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (0CU3H)
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De-funding the NGOs was a good start.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (0CU3H)
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De-funding the NGOs was a good start.
Posted by: mrp at January 02, 2026 02:15 PM (rj6Yv)
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Anyone living in blue states will see it more slowly than in red states because West Coast state governments plus Colorado are complicit in encouraging hard drug use as compassionate.
Posted by: whig
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It seems to me it should happen pretty quickly if it happens big. People don't exactly warehouse a month's supply of that stuff.
Anyone living in blue states will see it more slowly than in red states because West Coast state governments plus Colorado are complicit in encouraging hard drug use as compassionate.
Posted by: whig
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It seems to me it should happen pretty quickly if it happens big. People don't exactly warehouse a month's supply of that stuff.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at January 02, 2026 02:15 PM (n7rxJ)
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Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 02, 2026 02:08 PM (2sfNr)
The DOJ to indict and arrest. Press releases are well and good but without action it’s meaningless.
How quickly did Biden’s DOJ act? Speed of light in comparison. There’s enough evidence out there to prosecute and jail these people.
The DOJ to indict and arrest. Press releases are well and good but without action it’s meaningless.
How quickly did Biden’s DOJ act? Speed of light in comparison. There’s enough evidence out there to prosecute and jail these people.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:15 PM (eZwyX)
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Can they turn undead?
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 02, 2026 02:15 PM (QAvZU)
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281 Those are all possibilities, but I was also thinking in terms of something like crashing the international oil market, leading to a worldwide recession/depression. There are lots of moving parts.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (Riz8t)
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Parts is parts. Moving parts all over the place. Sometimes one must just pick up a stick and give the globe a good bash.
Posted by: mrp
That's certainly one way to go.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 02:06 PM (Riz8t)
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Parts is parts. Moving parts all over the place. Sometimes one must just pick up a stick and give the globe a good bash.
Posted by: mrp
That's certainly one way to go.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 02:15 PM (Riz8t)
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Gen z & Millennials voted for Mamdani to give them free shit. They are mostly dem socialists, with grievances . Voted for Trump only because DEI was getting to them. Nothing else. Learn to weld, youtubing is not a job.
Posted by: runner at January 02, 2026 02:16 PM (ReBai)
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272 There's some kind of screw-up down in Texas.
They've got two conservatives running in the primary for Cornyn's seat, one of them is Atty Gen Ken Paxton.
Trump could make Paxton Atty Gen relieving the primary pressure in TX and giving the White House the most successful prosecutor in the US.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 02, 2026 02:10 PM (R0Fqj)
Only one problem. The GOP in the House - and especially the Senate, where it matters - have no desire to have Paxton as US AG.
They've got two conservatives running in the primary for Cornyn's seat, one of them is Atty Gen Ken Paxton.
Trump could make Paxton Atty Gen relieving the primary pressure in TX and giving the White House the most successful prosecutor in the US.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 02, 2026 02:10 PM (R0Fqj)
Only one problem. The GOP in the House - and especially the Senate, where it matters - have no desire to have Paxton as US AG.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at January 02, 2026 02:16 PM (0CU3H)
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There would be a takings clause resistance to pulling back copyright…
I don’t think there is. Copyright in the United States is a special set of restrictions that most creations do not get. Most things that people make, other people can copy and distribute without violating copyright law. It’s only those special things that Congress has said need copyright to encourage their being made public that get the special copyright restrictions.
That’s why we speak of “a return to the public domain”. Everything public is in the public domain; only a very small subset of things has been temporarily removed from the public domain.
So the “takings” argument is really on the side of the public, especially those parts of the public that were licensing the use of copyrighted things for a limited time, under the assumption that they only needed to license them for a limited time.
It’s a whole other perspective in Europe, where artists are assumed to be a higher class than craftsmen.
I don’t think there is. Copyright in the United States is a special set of restrictions that most creations do not get. Most things that people make, other people can copy and distribute without violating copyright law. It’s only those special things that Congress has said need copyright to encourage their being made public that get the special copyright restrictions.
That’s why we speak of “a return to the public domain”. Everything public is in the public domain; only a very small subset of things has been temporarily removed from the public domain.
So the “takings” argument is really on the side of the public, especially those parts of the public that were licensing the use of copyrighted things for a limited time, under the assumption that they only needed to license them for a limited time.
It’s a whole other perspective in Europe, where artists are assumed to be a higher class than craftsmen.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at January 02, 2026 02:16 PM (EXyHK)
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I keep telling y’all that typos and misspellings are a sign of genius!
Posted by: Piper at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (OoFl2)
What about sock fails?
I keep telling y’all that typos and misspellings are a sign of genius!
Posted by: Piper at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (OoFl2)
What about sock fails?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:16 PM (Zz0t1)
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Why blow up Kharg when you can just seize every tanker departing from there? Claim it's sanctioned oil. Work out if it is over the next decade in court.
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 02, 2026 02:17 PM (jc0TO)
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>>I don't want us involved at all... nada.... nothin.
I would typically agree. But this one might be worth some direct action. If you understand geopolitics, you will understand we’ve been fighting Iran’s proxies for the last 20 years. They are behind the funding, manpower and weapons in just about every conflict we have been involved in. They are also funding terrorists all over the globe including South America. We are spending a lot of our defense budget playing whack a mole with their ops. Why not just smoke all these fuckers while they’re playing defense. Then let the Iranian people figure out the rest.
I would typically agree. But this one might be worth some direct action. If you understand geopolitics, you will understand we’ve been fighting Iran’s proxies for the last 20 years. They are behind the funding, manpower and weapons in just about every conflict we have been involved in. They are also funding terrorists all over the globe including South America. We are spending a lot of our defense budget playing whack a mole with their ops. Why not just smoke all these fuckers while they’re playing defense. Then let the Iranian people figure out the rest.
Posted by: Marcus T at January 02, 2026 02:17 PM (i14TE)
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Covfefe!!
Posted by: runner at January 02, 2026 02:17 PM (Y1v+4)
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The Army is the only group that would have the ability to decide they're better off without the mullahs and overthrow them. They'd at least have a window of time to establish control if they didn't screw it up too much.
When dictatorships fall, it's almost always because the army decides to make a change, or at least sit on its hands.
When dictatorships fall, it's almost always because the army decides to make a change, or at least sit on its hands.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 02:17 PM (Riz8t)
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Isn't Rubio Attorney General?
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 02, 2026 02:17 PM (QAvZU)
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I want to see a complete revolution that results in an overwhelming influx of native born Brits showing up in Iran and taking it over (sort of like Hong Kong).
I like irony...and chocolate pudding. But, mostly irony.
Posted by: Orson at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (dIske)
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So kicking out the mullahs and replacing them with Starmerites? I don't hate the Persians THAT much.
I like irony...and chocolate pudding. But, mostly irony.
Posted by: Orson at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (dIske)
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So kicking out the mullahs and replacing them with Starmerites? I don't hate the Persians THAT much.
Posted by: mrp at January 02, 2026 02:17 PM (rj6Yv)
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No, it goes to the executive branch. Well, what is the executive branch doing?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Check out the ShipwreckedCrew post on the release of the search warrants. DoJ was tracking the fraud in MN back this summer.
"But the U.S. Attorney here unsealed the Affidavit the same day (Dec. 18th) the search took place. Why? Because the affidavit addresses the largely inaccurate claims now being made about “Why hasn’t anything been done?”
"[T]he FBI Agent’s Affidavit submitted in support of this (warrant) Application has a treasure-trove of details about the various fraud programs that have been UNDER ACTIVE INVESTIGATION BY THE TRUMP DOJ SINCE THE SUMMER OF 2025."
The Affidavit lays out in some detail — much remains undisclosed — other frauds uncovered by the Trump DOJ involving Minnesota’s progressive/liberal/ socialist/communist welfare programs — frauds that were there all along but which the Biden DOJ either “missed,” or more likely decided to not pursue because of the political damage that would result to the Democrat party’s evolving “Socialist” brand."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Check out the ShipwreckedCrew post on the release of the search warrants. DoJ was tracking the fraud in MN back this summer.
"But the U.S. Attorney here unsealed the Affidavit the same day (Dec. 18th) the search took place. Why? Because the affidavit addresses the largely inaccurate claims now being made about “Why hasn’t anything been done?”
"[T]he FBI Agent’s Affidavit submitted in support of this (warrant) Application has a treasure-trove of details about the various fraud programs that have been UNDER ACTIVE INVESTIGATION BY THE TRUMP DOJ SINCE THE SUMMER OF 2025."
The Affidavit lays out in some detail — much remains undisclosed — other frauds uncovered by the Trump DOJ involving Minnesota’s progressive/liberal/ socialist/communist welfare programs — frauds that were there all along but which the Biden DOJ either “missed,” or more likely decided to not pursue because of the political damage that would result to the Democrat party’s evolving “Socialist” brand."
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 02:17 PM (WDjG6)
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I keep telling y’all that typos and misspellings are a sign of genius!
Posted by: Piper at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (OoFl2)
What about sock fails?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
I don’t do socks; I am pretty sure if I did, I would fail. Definite maybe here.
I keep telling y’all that typos and misspellings are a sign of genius!
Posted by: Piper at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (OoFl2)
What about sock fails?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
I don’t do socks; I am pretty sure if I did, I would fail. Definite maybe here.
Posted by: Piper at January 02, 2026 02:18 PM (Wmg4n)
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304 The DOJ to indict and arrest. Press releases are well and good but without action it’s meaningless.
How quickly did Biden’s DOJ act? Speed of light in comparison. There’s enough evidence out there to prosecute and jail these people.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:15 PM (eZwyX)
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Ask how much easier it is to prove illegal entry to a location with video footage (with very friendly judges) vs. proving fraud.
What is the documentary difference required?
Also, remember, this MN USA started in August, and within 3 months was indicting people on an issue no one cared about outside of MN and few people inside MN cared about.
You're demanding something between splashy headlines and the impossible.
How quickly did Biden’s DOJ act? Speed of light in comparison. There’s enough evidence out there to prosecute and jail these people.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:15 PM (eZwyX)
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Ask how much easier it is to prove illegal entry to a location with video footage (with very friendly judges) vs. proving fraud.
What is the documentary difference required?
Also, remember, this MN USA started in August, and within 3 months was indicting people on an issue no one cared about outside of MN and few people inside MN cared about.
You're demanding something between splashy headlines and the impossible.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:18 PM (GBKbO)
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I keep telling y’all that typos and misspellings are a sign of genius!
Posted by: Piper at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (OoFl2)
What about sock fails?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:16 PM (Zz0t1)
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FIST!!!!!
I keep telling y’all that typos and misspellings are a sign of genius!
Posted by: Piper at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (OoFl2)
What about sock fails?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:16 PM (Zz0t1)
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FIST!!!!!
Posted by: I wonder if anyone will get this at January 02, 2026 02:18 PM (dIske)
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The United States is the country with the highest drug use in the world. Assad funded ten years of civil war from drug money. Iran and Venezuela are responsible for funding a large portion of that drug trade.
PDT has connected all the dots. As far as Iran goes, events happen when they happen not when it's convenient.
PDT has connected all the dots. As far as Iran goes, events happen when they happen not when it's convenient.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 02, 2026 02:18 PM (sDNVV)
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{{{Ben Had}}}
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 02:19 PM (22p5n)
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Oops, ooopsie doodles, tee hee hee:
Update: Antifa and violent far-let extremists are celebrating after Fulton County, Ga. Judge Kevin Farmer formally dismissed RICO charges on a technicality against 61 domestic terror suspects involved in the deadly and violent "Stop Cop City" movement.
x.com/MrAndyNgo/status/
2007115100864369089
The left means to win.
Update: Antifa and violent far-let extremists are celebrating after Fulton County, Ga. Judge Kevin Farmer formally dismissed RICO charges on a technicality against 61 domestic terror suspects involved in the deadly and violent "Stop Cop City" movement.
x.com/MrAndyNgo/status/
2007115100864369089
The left means to win.
Posted by: banana Dream at January 02, 2026 02:19 PM (3uBP9)
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Gen z & Millennials voted for Mamdani to give them free shit. They are mostly dem socialists, with grievances . Voted for Trump only because DEI was getting to them. Nothing else. Learn to weld, youtubing is not a job.
Posted by: runner
One can only hope that the lack of food vendors and free toilets in the freezing cold acted a a convincing preview of their free stuff to come.
Posted by: runner
One can only hope that the lack of food vendors and free toilets in the freezing cold acted a a convincing preview of their free stuff to come.
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:19 PM (ftFVW)
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If you have PACER, you can look up the search warrant itself and the accompanying affadavit.
Case 25-mj-861 December 18th, US District Court Minnesota
Case 25-mj-861 December 18th, US District Court Minnesota
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 02:19 PM (WDjG6)
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Aragorn?
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 02, 2026 02:19 PM (QAvZU)
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I want to see a complete revolution that results in an overwhelming influx of native born Brits showing up in Iran and taking it over (sort of like Hong Kong).
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And British Petroleum gets their oil fields back?
LOL
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And British Petroleum gets their oil fields back?
LOL
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 02, 2026 02:19 PM (prbfg)
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How quickly did Biden’s DOJ act? Speed of light in comparison. There’s enough evidence out there to prosecute and jail these people.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:15 PM (eZwyX)
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They had corrupt judges on their side with lifetime appointments. That's how it stuck. Trump doesn't have corrupt judges, so you're just blowing smoke.
Put the same defendants against the same judges and they will acquit all of them.
So unless we want to go full White Terror (that's counterrevolution, not race), this must be a more deliberate process.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:15 PM (eZwyX)
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They had corrupt judges on their side with lifetime appointments. That's how it stuck. Trump doesn't have corrupt judges, so you're just blowing smoke.
Put the same defendants against the same judges and they will acquit all of them.
So unless we want to go full White Terror (that's counterrevolution, not race), this must be a more deliberate process.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 02, 2026 02:20 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:20 PM (ftFVW)
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So the “takings” argument is really on the side of the public, especially those parts of the public that were licensing the use of copyrighted things for a limited time, under the assumption that they only needed to license them for a limited time.
It’s a whole other perspective in Europe, where artists are assumed to be a higher class than craftsmen.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at January 02, 2026 02:16 PM (EXyHK)
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I don't think the American legal system would see it that way.
It's a takings of these copyright owners' exclusive rights, as granted by the government in the Copyright Acts since 1790 (depending on how far this mythical, never to happen, repeal goes).
The government would need to remunerate based on that reading, and major corporations would pay very well Big Lawfirms to make that argument in courts.
But, a few instances of Disney spending $20 million on legal fees to secure $5 million in lost earnings would be instructive.
So the “takings” argument is really on the side of the public, especially those parts of the public that were licensing the use of copyrighted things for a limited time, under the assumption that they only needed to license them for a limited time.
It’s a whole other perspective in Europe, where artists are assumed to be a higher class than craftsmen.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at January 02, 2026 02:16 PM (EXyHK)
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I don't think the American legal system would see it that way.
It's a takings of these copyright owners' exclusive rights, as granted by the government in the Copyright Acts since 1790 (depending on how far this mythical, never to happen, repeal goes).
The government would need to remunerate based on that reading, and major corporations would pay very well Big Lawfirms to make that argument in courts.
But, a few instances of Disney spending $20 million on legal fees to secure $5 million in lost earnings would be instructive.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:20 PM (GBKbO)
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@ she hobbit, it's going to be 4 years of HellYork!
Posted by: runner at January 02, 2026 02:21 PM (cmmSn)
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I seen that. It makes sense for all intensive purposes. But I should of known better.
Posted by: Doof at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (QMAsf)
You are such a looser. Your word choices will never pass mustard.
Posted by: Doof at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (QMAsf)
You are such a looser. Your word choices will never pass mustard.
Posted by: Eggcorns R us at January 02, 2026 02:21 PM (TbWk/)
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I wish the Iranian people luck but I'm not going to advocate a shooting war in Persia with US troops involved.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (xcxpd)
I'm sure it'll work... this time.
Posted by: BurtTC
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Rapprochement is the smart, sophisticated, diplomatic approach.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (xcxpd)
I'm sure it'll work... this time.
Posted by: BurtTC
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Rapprochement is the smart, sophisticated, diplomatic approach.
Posted by: Valerie Jarrett at January 02, 2026 02:21 PM (XeU6L)
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The MN USA? Appointed in August (Senate Democrat obstruction). Before that, Biden holdovers.
Again, realistic views of what's possible.
Ask yourself, what does it take to prove fraud in an American court? A little, like video of someone smashing into a store, or a lot, like proving intent on fraudulent documents?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:11 PM (GBKbO)
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But then we must ask; Are we going to let these unscrupulous lawmakers go unchallenged?
Are we not going to shine a light on these cockroaches and attempt to rid ourselves of them?
This quickly goes past state to federal felony.
These slick Senators and House leaders need a new non-government job.
The MN USA? Appointed in August (Senate Democrat obstruction). Before that, Biden holdovers.
Again, realistic views of what's possible.
Ask yourself, what does it take to prove fraud in an American court? A little, like video of someone smashing into a store, or a lot, like proving intent on fraudulent documents?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:11 PM (GBKbO)
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But then we must ask; Are we going to let these unscrupulous lawmakers go unchallenged?
Are we not going to shine a light on these cockroaches and attempt to rid ourselves of them?
This quickly goes past state to federal felony.
These slick Senators and House leaders need a new non-government job.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 02, 2026 02:21 PM (R0Fqj)
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Update: Antifa and violent far-let extremists are celebrating after Fulton County, Ga. Judge Kevin Farmer formally dismissed RICO charges on a technicality against 61 domestic terror suspects involved in the deadly and violent "Stop Cop City" movement.
x.com/MrAndyNgo/status/
2007115100864369089
The left means to win.
Posted by: banana Dream
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And appeals are made of these decisions. GA Court of Appeals is much less favorable to any crap coming out of Fulton County Courts. GA Sup. Ct. is even less favorable.
And these yutes are still on the hook for federal terrorism charges to boot.
x.com/MrAndyNgo/status/
2007115100864369089
The left means to win.
Posted by: banana Dream
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And appeals are made of these decisions. GA Court of Appeals is much less favorable to any crap coming out of Fulton County Courts. GA Sup. Ct. is even less favorable.
And these yutes are still on the hook for federal terrorism charges to boot.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 02:21 PM (WDjG6)
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That sounds.... messy.
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:20 PM (ftFVW)
Not THAT sock......
That sounds.... messy.
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:20 PM (ftFVW)
Not THAT sock......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:21 PM (Zz0t1)
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I seen that. It makes sense for all intensive purposes. But I should of known better.
Posted by: Doof
Irregardless, I could care less.
Posted by: Doof
Irregardless, I could care less.
Posted by: Piper at January 02, 2026 02:21 PM (Wmg4n)
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Another reason the Iranian Regime is in trouble is the Goat population has dramatically decreased in recent months.
Posted by: Jackson at January 02, 2026 02:21 PM (J9q9v)
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317 The Affidavit lays out in some detail — much remains undisclosed — other frauds uncovered by the Trump DOJ involving Minnesota’s progressive/liberal/ socialist/communist welfare programs — frauds that were there all along but which the Biden DOJ either “missed,” or more likely decided to not pursue because of the political damage that would result to the Democrat party’s evolving “Socialist” brand."
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 02:17 PM (WDjG6)
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But TikTok isn't talking about it, so nothing is happening.
And no one's been executed, so no one is going to be held to account.
I'm voting Democrat.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 02:17 PM (WDjG6)
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But TikTok isn't talking about it, so nothing is happening.
And no one's been executed, so no one is going to be held to account.
I'm voting Democrat.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (GBKbO)
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329 What about sock fails?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
That sounds.... messy.
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:20 PM (ftFVW)
My Grandma would have said the only thing to say about a sock fail?
Darn it...
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
That sounds.... messy.
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:20 PM (ftFVW)
My Grandma would have said the only thing to say about a sock fail?
Darn it...
Posted by: Romeo13 at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (mP0Kj)
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298 But as a resident of MN this fraud has been known for quite awhile.
Posted by: thathalfrican
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Your frustration is very much understood and sympathized with, especially from those of us here in Illinois. It's easy to feel like nothing will ever change, and that evil will always flourish.
Just remember to put your trust in the Lord, not in any man...or any government built by man.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy
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Man will always disappoint you but you can always trust in the Lordd.
Amen and Amen.
Posted by: thathalfrican
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Your frustration is very much understood and sympathized with, especially from those of us here in Illinois. It's easy to feel like nothing will ever change, and that evil will always flourish.
Just remember to put your trust in the Lord, not in any man...or any government built by man.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy
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Man will always disappoint you but you can always trust in the Lordd.
Amen and Amen.
Posted by: NALNAMSAM at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (VkY89)
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>>Check out the ShipwreckedCrew post on the release of the search warrants. DoJ was tracking the fraud in MN back this summer.
His substack article on this topic is really good. Lots of people have been indicted and a whole lot more are in the bullseye.
I always find it ironic how many people bitch that nothing isn't happening because nothing is being reported by the corrupt media.
His substack article on this topic is really good. Lots of people have been indicted and a whole lot more are in the bullseye.
I always find it ironic how many people bitch that nothing isn't happening because nothing is being reported by the corrupt media.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (viF8m)
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You ain't losing your cities to the Jooos!
In the most Jewish city in the world after Tel Aviv, Jews under 30 voted for Mamdani.
In the most Jewish city in the world after Tel Aviv, Jews under 30 voted for Mamdani.
Posted by: TITP at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (OUE/9)
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I'm betting Trump typed that one himself
I keep telling y’all that typos and misspellings are a sign of genius!
Posted by: Piper at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (OoFl2)
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Yes. The left loves polished fake pronouncements, and Trump's blemished statements are terrifying because they are unfiltered.
China is writhing under a bitter recession, and I'm sure the conscripts want to die in Persia.
I keep telling y’all that typos and misspellings are a sign of genius!
Posted by: Piper at January 02, 2026 02:14 PM (OoFl2)
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Yes. The left loves polished fake pronouncements, and Trump's blemished statements are terrifying because they are unfiltered.
China is writhing under a bitter recession, and I'm sure the conscripts want to die in Persia.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (ZOv7s)
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I know everyone realizes that this is something big, but I wonder if we can really grasp that if this plays out as it looks like it will, this is going to be the greatest geo-political upheaval in the Middle East since 1979, the last time this happened.
The world's greatest sponsor of terror for the last 40 years looks like it's about to evaporate - kind of like Sauron did when the Ring was destroyed. No great battle, just "POOF". It's truly astounding!
The world's greatest sponsor of terror for the last 40 years looks like it's about to evaporate - kind of like Sauron did when the Ring was destroyed. No great battle, just "POOF". It's truly astounding!
Posted by: Tom Servo at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (uWKK8)
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Look, we just need to send them pallets of cash.
Posted by: Valerie Jarrett at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (XeU6L)
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SMH, big hug to both of you and a Happy New Year.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (sDNVV)
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Just tell me if I need prepare for a shooting war here. I can’t worry about a shooting war someplace else because there is nothing I can do about it. Until then I’m just going to continue to play golf.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (KDPiq)
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Not THAT sock......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
Ohhhhhh. Well I have a houseful of teen boys... they do their own laundry.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
Ohhhhhh. Well I have a houseful of teen boys... they do their own laundry.
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (ftFVW)
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I seen that. It makes sense for all intensive purposes. But I should of known better.
Posted by: Doof at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (QMAsf)
You are such a looser. Your word choices will never pass mustard.
Posted by: Eggcorns R us at January 02, 2026 02:21 PM (TbWk/)
Wrapped up like a douche!!!
Posted by: Doof at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (QMAsf)
You are such a looser. Your word choices will never pass mustard.
Posted by: Eggcorns R us at January 02, 2026 02:21 PM (TbWk/)
Wrapped up like a douche!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Minuteman at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (47/pr)
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I always find it ironic how many people bitch that nothing isn't happening because nothing is being reported by the corrupt media.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (viF8m)
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The news blackout is designed to shield the deluded and anger the normies into thinking nothing is going on.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (viF8m)
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The news blackout is designed to shield the deluded and anger the normies into thinking nothing is going on.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (ZOv7s)
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🤣🤣🤣
Posted by: runner at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (cmmSn)
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328 They had corrupt judges on their side with lifetime appointments. That's how it stuck. Trump doesn't have corrupt judges, so you're just blowing smoke.
Put the same defendants against the same judges and they will acquit all of them.
So unless we want to go full White Terror (that's counterrevolution, not race), this must be a more deliberate process.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 02, 2026 02:20 PM (ZOv7s)
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Also, burden of proof for the crimes on 1/6 were much lower.
"I have video of this person entering a place they shouldn't."
That's very different from, "Here is the paper trail of how this person enabled fraud in these locations with these people."
Put the same defendants against the same judges and they will acquit all of them.
So unless we want to go full White Terror (that's counterrevolution, not race), this must be a more deliberate process.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 02, 2026 02:20 PM (ZOv7s)
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Also, burden of proof for the crimes on 1/6 were much lower.
"I have video of this person entering a place they shouldn't."
That's very different from, "Here is the paper trail of how this person enabled fraud in these locations with these people."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (GBKbO)
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267 245 So the reason we have to rescue Iran is that we have to rescue the entire ME and Europe from China.
Are you sure we can afford to keep on doing all this rescuing?
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (GHIyr)
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Our enemies do not sleep. Whether we are talking about Democrats, Commies, China, islam, or termites, they are all opportunistic attackers.
We have to apply pressure opportunistically as well. Not all-in like VN, Iraq, a-stan,... but harassing fire. And applied wherever the return is greater than the cost. Since this is war, return is also measured in cost to adversaries -- do whatever we can to cost them more than it costs us.
Are you sure we can afford to keep on doing all this rescuing?
Posted by: gp at January 02, 2026 02:09 PM (GHIyr)
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Our enemies do not sleep. Whether we are talking about Democrats, Commies, China, islam, or termites, they are all opportunistic attackers.
We have to apply pressure opportunistically as well. Not all-in like VN, Iraq, a-stan,... but harassing fire. And applied wherever the return is greater than the cost. Since this is war, return is also measured in cost to adversaries -- do whatever we can to cost them more than it costs us.
Posted by: Mrs. Santa's unclean sister at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (aTta8)
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They are behind the funding, manpower and weapons in just about every conflict we have been involved in. They are also funding terrorists all over the globe including South America.
Go further. Who is behind them, supplying them with, say, the occasional pallet of cash?
Go further. Who is behind them, supplying them with, say, the occasional pallet of cash?
Posted by: t-bird at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (h9A1n)
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Ohhhhhh. Well I have a houseful of teen boys... they do their own laundry.
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (ftFVW)
Good call.
Ohhhhhh. Well I have a houseful of teen boys... they do their own laundry.
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (ftFVW)
Good call.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:24 PM (Zz0t1)
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I suggest that US SOC fly C-130s around Iran constantly broadcasting audio recordings of Kamala Harris Cackling...
This will drive any living creature to insanity....
This will drive any living creature to insanity....
Posted by: Jackson at January 02, 2026 02:24 PM (J9q9v)
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352 I always find it ironic how many people bitch that nothing isn't happening because nothing is being reported by the corrupt media.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (viF8m)
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The news blackout is designed to shield the deluded and anger the normies into thinking nothing is going on.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (ZOv7s)
Say...let's see if Tony Dukopil mentions any of this at 6:30 PM tonight.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (viF8m)
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The news blackout is designed to shield the deluded and anger the normies into thinking nothing is going on.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (ZOv7s)
Say...let's see if Tony Dukopil mentions any of this at 6:30 PM tonight.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at January 02, 2026 02:24 PM (0CU3H)
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342 I always find it ironic how many people bitch that nothing isn't happening because nothing is being reported by the corrupt media.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (viF8m)
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Well, they read the only news that's fit to print.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (viF8m)
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Well, they read the only news that's fit to print.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:24 PM (GBKbO)
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"Even Vance, who is constantly playing footsie with Nazis"
Do you even know what a Nazi is? Its disgusting that people intentionally downplay the atrocities of the Nazis by calling anyone they disagree with a Nazi. Maybe just stop posting about Tucker everyday and giving him more attention for the stupid crap he says.
The Right should not be emulating the Left's practice of trying to silence and ostracize everyone they disagree with because it will work out just as well for the Right as it has for the Left.
Do you even know what a Nazi is? Its disgusting that people intentionally downplay the atrocities of the Nazis by calling anyone they disagree with a Nazi. Maybe just stop posting about Tucker everyday and giving him more attention for the stupid crap he says.
The Right should not be emulating the Left's practice of trying to silence and ostracize everyone they disagree with because it will work out just as well for the Right as it has for the Left.
Posted by: Botched_Lobotomy at January 02, 2026 02:24 PM (utoSg)
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>>> And appeals are made of these decisions. GA Court of Appeals is much less favorable to any crap coming out of Fulton County Courts. GA Sup. Ct. is even less favorable.
And these yutes are still on the hook for federal terrorism charges to boot.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 02:21 PM (WDjG6)
I don't have a lot of faith in GA government. But I hope you're right.
And these yutes are still on the hook for federal terrorism charges to boot.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 02:21 PM (WDjG6)
I don't have a lot of faith in GA government. But I hope you're right.
Posted by: banana Dream at January 02, 2026 02:24 PM (3uBP9)
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You get over a million Reals to the dollar. Egg prices?
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 02, 2026 02:25 PM (QAvZU)
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SMH -A rather belated 'Thanks' for making me aware of Valor Guardians. I think of you each time that I visit there. Hope that you and yours are well.
Posted by: Valerie Jarrett at January 02, 2026 02:25 PM (XeU6L)
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333 I wish the Iranian people luck but I'm not going to advocate a shooting war in Persia with US troops involved.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (xcxpd)
I'm sure it'll work... this time.
Posted by: BurtTC
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I only know what I remember but my recollection is that we defeated them militarily in short order.
It was the bureaucrats what screwed America and got so many of our guys killed and messed up.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 02, 2026 02:12 PM (xcxpd)
I'm sure it'll work... this time.
Posted by: BurtTC
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I only know what I remember but my recollection is that we defeated them militarily in short order.
It was the bureaucrats what screwed America and got so many of our guys killed and messed up.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 02, 2026 02:25 PM (R0Fqj)
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My Grandma would have said the only thing to say about a sock fail?
Darn it...
Posted by: Romeo13 at
Groan.
My Grandma would have said the only thing to say about a sock fail?
Darn it...
Posted by: Romeo13 at
Groan.
Posted by: Piper at January 02, 2026 02:25 PM (Wmg4n)
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I'll say it again....since that bogus "food program" had come to light in Minnesota there have been over 90 arrests; over 60 convictions so far, and 82 of the 90 arrests were of Somalia origin. This is on the record.
The fraud investigations in Minnesota were not initiated by Nick Shirley's ballsy reporting. They started well before that, and provided the needed public awareness to give the DOJ motivation and cover to get more aggressive in multiple states.
The wheels of justice are indeed moving on this one.
The fraud investigations in Minnesota were not initiated by Nick Shirley's ballsy reporting. They started well before that, and provided the needed public awareness to give the DOJ motivation and cover to get more aggressive in multiple states.
The wheels of justice are indeed moving on this one.
Posted by: Orson at January 02, 2026 02:25 PM (dIske)
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Crap! /Valerie Jarrett
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 02, 2026 02:26 PM (XeU6L)
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Just tell me if I need prepare for a shooting war here. I can’t worry about a shooting war someplace else because there is nothing I can do about it. Until then I’m just going to continue to play golf.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (KDPiq)
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The correlation of forces is getting worse and worse for the left. The real danger point was in July, where Trump's assassination and the coverup - and then inevitable crackdown, would have caused upheaval in every institution. It is not a pleasant thing to think about.
The reason the left is now completely insane is that their moment has passed, and they are losing power without any visible means to get it back.
They're threatening retaliation if they get power again, but that's a big "if." A bunch of their candidates are going to be caught up in corruption charges, and they know it.
They know what they did, that's why they scream all the time.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (KDPiq)
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The correlation of forces is getting worse and worse for the left. The real danger point was in July, where Trump's assassination and the coverup - and then inevitable crackdown, would have caused upheaval in every institution. It is not a pleasant thing to think about.
The reason the left is now completely insane is that their moment has passed, and they are losing power without any visible means to get it back.
They're threatening retaliation if they get power again, but that's a big "if." A bunch of their candidates are going to be caught up in corruption charges, and they know it.
They know what they did, that's why they scream all the time.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 02, 2026 02:26 PM (ZOv7s)
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Ohhhhhh. Well I have a houseful of teen boys... they do their own laundry.
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (ftFVW)
Good call.
Smart. You don't want to cut yourself.
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (ftFVW)
Good call.
Smart. You don't want to cut yourself.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 02:26 PM (Riz8t)
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Go further. Who is behind them, supplying them with, say, the occasional pallet of cash?
Posted by: t-bird at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (h9A1n)
Obongo!
Posted by: t-bird at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (h9A1n)
Obongo!
Posted by: Zombie Bob Mugabe at January 02, 2026 02:27 PM (R/m4+)
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Also, burden of proof for the crimes on 1/6 were much lower.
"I have video of this person entering a place they shouldn't."
That's very different from, "Here is the paper trail of how this person enabled fraud in these locations with these people."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (GBKbO)
My bell weather on this whole situation? Ashley Babbit's murderer has not been brought up on charges.
It was a flat out execution, and on any other day in any other building, that cop would have been charged, not honored.
"I have video of this person entering a place they shouldn't."
That's very different from, "Here is the paper trail of how this person enabled fraud in these locations with these people."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (GBKbO)
My bell weather on this whole situation? Ashley Babbit's murderer has not been brought up on charges.
It was a flat out execution, and on any other day in any other building, that cop would have been charged, not honored.
Posted by: Romeo13 at January 02, 2026 02:27 PM (mP0Kj)
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>>Check out the ShipwreckedCrew post on the release of the search warrants. DoJ was tracking the fraud in MN back this summer.
His substack article on this topic is really good. Lots of people have been indicted and a whole lot more are in the bullseye.
I always find it ironic how many people bitch that nothing isn't happening because nothing is being reported by the corrupt media.
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As I noted above, this is a test case of horrors.
And a lot of flackies are going to flip on higher ups for reduced jail time.
Perkins Coie won't have enough lawyers to cover all the Dems that are going to get indicted.
Because they'll be too busy defending themselves.
His substack article on this topic is really good. Lots of people have been indicted and a whole lot more are in the bullseye.
I always find it ironic how many people bitch that nothing isn't happening because nothing is being reported by the corrupt media.
Posted by: JackStraw
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As I noted above, this is a test case of horrors.
And a lot of flackies are going to flip on higher ups for reduced jail time.
Perkins Coie won't have enough lawyers to cover all the Dems that are going to get indicted.
Because they'll be too busy defending themselves.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 02, 2026 02:27 PM (prbfg)
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372 Also, burden of proof for the crimes on 1/6 were much lower.
"I have video of this person entering a place they shouldn't."
That's very different from, "Here is the paper trail of how this person enabled fraud in these locations with these people."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (GBKbO)
My bell weather on this whole situation? Ashley Babbit's murderer has not been brought up on charges.
It was a flat out execution, and on any other day in any other building, that cop would have been charged, not honored.
Posted by: Romeo13 at January 02, 2026 02:27 PM (mP0Kj)
Unfortunately, Biden pardoned him. He will not be charged with her murder. Ever.
"I have video of this person entering a place they shouldn't."
That's very different from, "Here is the paper trail of how this person enabled fraud in these locations with these people."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (GBKbO)
My bell weather on this whole situation? Ashley Babbit's murderer has not been brought up on charges.
It was a flat out execution, and on any other day in any other building, that cop would have been charged, not honored.
Posted by: Romeo13 at January 02, 2026 02:27 PM (mP0Kj)
Unfortunately, Biden pardoned him. He will not be charged with her murder. Ever.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at January 02, 2026 02:28 PM (0CU3H)
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349 Not THAT sock......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
Ohhhhhh. Well I have a houseful of teen boys... they do their own laundry.
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (ftFVW)
At a certain point incineration becomes the only viable option.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
Ohhhhhh. Well I have a houseful of teen boys... they do their own laundry.
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:22 PM (ftFVW)
At a certain point incineration becomes the only viable option.
Posted by: Sock it to them at January 02, 2026 02:28 PM (TbWk/)
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maybe a Laura Loomer-approved thread
I wonder if this means thread delays throughout the afternoon
I wonder if this means thread delays throughout the afternoon
Posted by: TITP at January 02, 2026 02:28 PM (OUE/9)
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Time to avenge Desert One.
Posted by: Minuteman at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (47/pr)
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Operation Eagle Claw. Desert One was the nav point where disaster struck. The monument at Arlington is quite moving.
Posted by: Minuteman at January 02, 2026 02:23 PM (47/pr)
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Operation Eagle Claw. Desert One was the nav point where disaster struck. The monument at Arlington is quite moving.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 02, 2026 02:28 PM (ZOv7s)
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SMH -A rather belated 'Thanks' for making me aware of Valor Guardians. I think of you each time that I visit there. Hope that you and yours are well.
Posted by: Valerie Jarrett
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Ummm...you're welcome?
Posted by: Valerie Jarrett
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Ummm...you're welcome?
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 02:28 PM (22p5n)
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372 My bell weather on this whole situation? Ashley Babbit's murderer has not been brought up on charges.
It was a flat out execution, and on any other day in any other building, that cop would have been charged, not honored.
Posted by: Romeo13 at January 02, 2026 02:27 PM (mP0Kj)
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In DC?
Let's be fucking honest. A waste of DOJ time and resources on the march towards an embarrassing failure that, even if it got to trial, would lead to acquittal.
It was a flat out execution, and on any other day in any other building, that cop would have been charged, not honored.
Posted by: Romeo13 at January 02, 2026 02:27 PM (mP0Kj)
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In DC?
Let's be fucking honest. A waste of DOJ time and resources on the march towards an embarrassing failure that, even if it got to trial, would lead to acquittal.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:28 PM (GBKbO)
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lol Mike Hammer.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 02:29 PM (22p5n)
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I've been fooled by Neocons once before.
Yes, but the problem has always been the Powell Doctrine of "you broke it, you bought it". Fuck that neocon jackass in particular.
Wars to kill off a renegade regime of assholes and leave is relatively cheap. Decades-long occupations to mold the resulting chaos into something resembling Disneyland is horrendously expensive in money and lives.
I've got no problem with the cheap option of applying high explosives and walking away.
I've been fooled by Neocons once before.
Yes, but the problem has always been the Powell Doctrine of "you broke it, you bought it". Fuck that neocon jackass in particular.
Wars to kill off a renegade regime of assholes and leave is relatively cheap. Decades-long occupations to mold the resulting chaos into something resembling Disneyland is horrendously expensive in money and lives.
I've got no problem with the cheap option of applying high explosives and walking away.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 02, 2026 02:29 PM (y9nCu)
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Trump already said the fraud we know about from the MSM is nothing to what’s to come. I assume he has some kind of inside information😀
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 02, 2026 02:29 PM (KDPiq)
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Besides the cash, Barky gave the Iranians the drone technology when he did fuckall about retrieving our drone that was shot down.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 02, 2026 02:29 PM (sDNVV)
Posted by: rickb223 at January 02, 2026 02:29 PM (c115l)
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Posted by: Braenyard
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Braenyard, the US DoJ does not work the way you think it does. Simply put, most of the work is done not in DC but in each of the judicial districts of the US by appointed and confirmed DA's. Due to constitutional restrictions, defendants must be tried in the place of their offenses which means the grand juries and trial juries also have to be in that district along with an appointed and confirmed DA for that district.
Those DAs can be fired but then under current law (probably unconstitutional under current Scotus rulings), you get the situation in VA and NJ, the trial court judges get to pick the DA to fill the seat until the President and Senate put another in their place. And those judge appointed creatures put on as DA will promptly set on their ass to run out the statute of limitations.
The US cannot try defendants by information because a grand jury must be used to indict so an arrest can be made, only states can and do use information (instead of a grand jury) for an indictment via a preliminary court hearing.
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Braenyard, the US DoJ does not work the way you think it does. Simply put, most of the work is done not in DC but in each of the judicial districts of the US by appointed and confirmed DA's. Due to constitutional restrictions, defendants must be tried in the place of their offenses which means the grand juries and trial juries also have to be in that district along with an appointed and confirmed DA for that district.
Those DAs can be fired but then under current law (probably unconstitutional under current Scotus rulings), you get the situation in VA and NJ, the trial court judges get to pick the DA to fill the seat until the President and Senate put another in their place. And those judge appointed creatures put on as DA will promptly set on their ass to run out the statute of limitations.
The US cannot try defendants by information because a grand jury must be used to indict so an arrest can be made, only states can and do use information (instead of a grand jury) for an indictment via a preliminary court hearing.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 02:29 PM (WDjG6)
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Operation Eagle Claw. Desert One was the nav point where disaster struck. The monument at Arlington is quite moving.
I'd argue the election of Jimmy Carter is when disaster struck.
I'd argue the election of Jimmy Carter is when disaster struck.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 02, 2026 02:29 PM (Riz8t)
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They all will get their just deserts!
Posted by: runner at January 02, 2026 02:29 PM (W3eFU)
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US Attorney General is Blondi.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 02, 2026 02:30 PM (c115l)
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Yes, but the problem has always been the Powell Doctrine of "you broke it, you bought it". Fuck that neocon jackass in particular.
Wars to kill off a renegade regime of assholes and leave is relatively cheap. Decades-long occupations to mold the resulting chaos into something resembling Disneyland is horrendously expensive in money and lives.
I've got no problem with the cheap option of applying high explosives and walking away.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 02, 2026 02:29 PM (y9nCu)
It's a doggy dog world.
Yes, but the problem has always been the Powell Doctrine of "you broke it, you bought it". Fuck that neocon jackass in particular.
Wars to kill off a renegade regime of assholes and leave is relatively cheap. Decades-long occupations to mold the resulting chaos into something resembling Disneyland is horrendously expensive in money and lives.
I've got no problem with the cheap option of applying high explosives and walking away.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 02, 2026 02:29 PM (y9nCu)
It's a doggy dog world.
Posted by: Ruff stuff at January 02, 2026 02:30 PM (TbWk/)
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I only know what I remember but my recollection is that we defeated them militarily in short order.
It was the bureaucrats what screwed America and got so many of our guys killed and messed up.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 02, 2026 02:25 PM (R0Fqj)
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Correct. We rolled the Iraqis in record time, and then should have picked a strong man and left.
But no, we had to transform their society, and make it lame and gay.
Trump has no patience. Punitive expeditions are back on the menu. Wreck the joint and leave. If we get lip, wreck it again.
It was the bureaucrats what screwed America and got so many of our guys killed and messed up.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 02, 2026 02:25 PM (R0Fqj)
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Correct. We rolled the Iraqis in record time, and then should have picked a strong man and left.
But no, we had to transform their society, and make it lame and gay.
Trump has no patience. Punitive expeditions are back on the menu. Wreck the joint and leave. If we get lip, wreck it again.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 02, 2026 02:30 PM (ZOv7s)
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Call me anytime.
Posted by: Blondi at January 02, 2026 02:30 PM (dgZyp)
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Rubio is National Security Adviser!
Posted by: runner at January 02, 2026 02:30 PM (W3eFU)
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Desserts. Who has water?
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 02, 2026 02:30 PM (QAvZU)
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When Iran looks safer than California...
Posted by: melodicmetal at January 02, 2026 02:31 PM (61TgR)
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lol Mike Hammer.
Posted by: SMH
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It should always be borne in mind that I'm brain damaged.
Posted by: SMH
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It should always be borne in mind that I'm brain damaged.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 02, 2026 02:31 PM (XeU6L)
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Call me.
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 02, 2026 02:31 PM (QAvZU)
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Friday. Joy.
Posted by: Kindltot - Ea-Nasir, Say His Name at January 02, 2026 02:31 PM (rbvCR)
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Well, ok, i guess
@LeadingReport 3m
BREAKING: Maduro caves, says Venezuela ‘ready’ to make deal with Trump after military strikes.
@LeadingReport 3m
BREAKING: Maduro caves, says Venezuela ‘ready’ to make deal with Trump after military strikes.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at January 02, 2026 02:31 PM (mlg/3)
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>> They're threatening retaliation if they get power again, but that's a big "if." A bunch of their candidates are going to be caught up in corruption charges, and they know it.
Until there is a genuine effort to clean up the voter fraud we are assured of nothing, especially the house in the midterms. The Minnesota fraud is now uncovering even deeper electoral fraud- and Congress has done absolutely zero about it, because they’re still too busy figuring out how to increase the budget baseline when we are probably over a trillion in fraud, abuse and outright cuts. Even the most pedestrian citizen can do the math and ask the question- why aren’t we cutting every department and entitlement budget for the amount of fraud and abuse they are finding? Because it’s not money we will need to spend next year. *crickets*
Until there is a genuine effort to clean up the voter fraud we are assured of nothing, especially the house in the midterms. The Minnesota fraud is now uncovering even deeper electoral fraud- and Congress has done absolutely zero about it, because they’re still too busy figuring out how to increase the budget baseline when we are probably over a trillion in fraud, abuse and outright cuts. Even the most pedestrian citizen can do the math and ask the question- why aren’t we cutting every department and entitlement budget for the amount of fraud and abuse they are finding? Because it’s not money we will need to spend next year. *crickets*
Posted by: Marcus T at January 02, 2026 02:31 PM (i14TE)
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Rubio is Sec State.
Posted by: rickb223
And a glorious one at that. I hope he doesn't run because I'd love to see him stay on at State in a Vance cabinet.
Posted by: rickb223
And a glorious one at that. I hope he doesn't run because I'd love to see him stay on at State in a Vance cabinet.
Posted by: She Hobbit at January 02, 2026 02:31 PM (ftFVW)
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NOODlum.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:32 PM (Zz0t1)
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Oddities about the recent recognition of Somaliland by Israel: There were three pre-conditions made by the Israelis. 1) Recognize the Abraham accords, 2) Allow Israeli bases in Somaliland, and 3) accept displaced Palestinians being relocated there.
The Israelis now will be security for Suez and the Red sea, the Palestinians will have a relief valve (and I expect lose a lot of funding from those who use them as a weapon) and this may well reduce tensions in the Levant more than doing the exact same thing we have been doing for 50 years.
The Israelis now will be security for Suez and the Red sea, the Palestinians will have a relief valve (and I expect lose a lot of funding from those who use them as a weapon) and this may well reduce tensions in the Levant more than doing the exact same thing we have been doing for 50 years.
Posted by: Kindltot - Ea-Nasir, Say His Name at January 02, 2026 02:32 PM (rbvCR)
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Oh, and Nood
Posted by: Kindltot - Ea-Nasir, Say His Name at January 02, 2026 02:32 PM (rbvCR)
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Let's be fucking honest. A waste of DOJ time and resources on the march towards an embarrassing failure that, even if it got to trial, would lead to acquittal.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:28 PM (GBKbO)
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Based on recent DC grand jury decisions I'd say ham sandwiches are off the menu.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:28 PM (GBKbO)
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Based on recent DC grand jury decisions I'd say ham sandwiches are off the menu.
Posted by: mrp at January 02, 2026 02:32 PM (rj6Yv)
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Rubio is Governor of Florida.
Posted by: NPC at January 02, 2026 02:32 PM (KDPiq)
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379 372 My bell weather on this whole situation? Ashley Babbit's murderer has not been brought up on charges.
It was a flat out execution, and on any other day in any other building, that cop would have been charged, not honored.
Posted by: Romeo13 at January 02, 2026 02:27 PM (mP0Kj)
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In DC?
Let's be fucking honest. A waste of DOJ time and resources on the march towards an embarrassing failure that, even if it got to trial, would lead to acquittal.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:28 PM (GBKbO)
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Exactly. Criminal charges would be a pipe dream on that case. And, I think the Trump Administration knew that...which is why they greenlighted a wrongful death payout of nearly $5 Million to the Babbitt family without much fanfare.
It was a flat out execution, and on any other day in any other building, that cop would have been charged, not honored.
Posted by: Romeo13 at January 02, 2026 02:27 PM (mP0Kj)
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In DC?
Let's be fucking honest. A waste of DOJ time and resources on the march towards an embarrassing failure that, even if it got to trial, would lead to acquittal.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing life through the shadows with Otto Preminger at January 02, 2026 02:28 PM (GBKbO)
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Exactly. Criminal charges would be a pipe dream on that case. And, I think the Trump Administration knew that...which is why they greenlighted a wrongful death payout of nearly $5 Million to the Babbitt family without much fanfare.
Posted by: Orson at January 02, 2026 02:32 PM (dIske)
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> I always find it ironic how many people bitch that nothing isn't happening because nothing is being reported by the corrupt media.
Posted by: JackStraw
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The media savvy Trump administration can't figure a way to get the word out?
Put up a goddamn web site with a tally. It's raw meat. It'll calm the savages.
Posted by: JackStraw
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The media savvy Trump administration can't figure a way to get the word out?
Put up a goddamn web site with a tally. It's raw meat. It'll calm the savages.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 02, 2026 02:32 PM (NwnyJ)
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Short nap, see if ghst gets me to Cafe time
Posted by: Skip at January 02, 2026 02:32 PM (Ia/+0)
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372 My bell weather on this whole situation? Ashley Babbit's murderer has not been brought up on charges.
It was a flat out execution, and on any other day in any other building, that cop would have been charged, not honored.
Posted by: Romeo13
Lawsuit is grinding on and there is no statute of limitations on murder. All the facts and discovery from the lawsuit can then be applied to subsequent murder charges. That is what happened in the Randy Weaver case where Len Horiuchi, the FBI sniper, eventually faced charges in Idaho state courts. Ultimately, the case was dropped by a new state prosecutor.
It was a flat out execution, and on any other day in any other building, that cop would have been charged, not honored.
Posted by: Romeo13
Lawsuit is grinding on and there is no statute of limitations on murder. All the facts and discovery from the lawsuit can then be applied to subsequent murder charges. That is what happened in the Randy Weaver case where Len Horiuchi, the FBI sniper, eventually faced charges in Idaho state courts. Ultimately, the case was dropped by a new state prosecutor.
Posted by: whig at January 02, 2026 02:32 PM (WDjG6)
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360 342 I always find it ironic how many people bitch that nothing isn't happening because nothing is being reported by the corrupt media.
Posted by: JackStraw
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What is happening that is Not meat & potatoes work that they should be doing all along/day to day.
1. Brennan and the 2. Mustache are tagged.
There's fruit on the ground, there's fruit bending the limbs of the trees to the ground.
We all remember. DoJ action now, resembles the House of Reps.
Posted by: JackStraw
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What is happening that is Not meat & potatoes work that they should be doing all along/day to day.
1. Brennan and the 2. Mustache are tagged.
There's fruit on the ground, there's fruit bending the limbs of the trees to the ground.
We all remember. DoJ action now, resembles the House of Reps.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 02, 2026 02:32 PM (R0Fqj)
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I'll say it again....since that bogus "food program" had come to light in Minnesota there have been over 90 arrests; over 60 convictions so far, and 82 of the 90 arrests were of Somalia origin. This is on the record.
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Tony West, Kamala's brother in law, and Obama's head of civil rights at the DOJ.
He funded the law firms via confidential settlements.
B/c Obama removed the requirement that Congress approve any settlement over $100k.
These are the law firms that ran the Somali fraud from the legal end in MN (and around the nation).
Michelle and Barack were absolutely getting a cut of "Feeding our Futures."
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Tony West, Kamala's brother in law, and Obama's head of civil rights at the DOJ.
He funded the law firms via confidential settlements.
B/c Obama removed the requirement that Congress approve any settlement over $100k.
These are the law firms that ran the Somali fraud from the legal end in MN (and around the nation).
Michelle and Barack were absolutely getting a cut of "Feeding our Futures."
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 02, 2026 02:33 PM (prbfg)
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It should always be borne in mind that I'm brain damaged.
Posted by: Mike Hammer
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I can't wait until Ex-Ex gets home I tell him that Valerie Jarrett thanked me for turning her on to a vet organization.
Posted by: Mike Hammer
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I can't wait until Ex-Ex gets home I tell him that Valerie Jarrett thanked me for turning her on to a vet organization.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 02:33 PM (22p5n)
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Oh, BTW. If they create another CPA in Iran, I will lead the assault on it.
Posted by: Marcus T at January 02, 2026 02:33 PM (i14TE)
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The real question WRT MN fraud; will any governmental official go down?
There’s plenty of evidence of Walz intimidating whistleblowers. If Walz stays out of prison that’ll be a huge crime in and of itself.
There’s plenty of evidence of Walz intimidating whistleblowers. If Walz stays out of prison that’ll be a huge crime in and of itself.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at January 02, 2026 02:33 PM (eZwyX)
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@LeadingReport 3m
BREAKING: Maduro caves, says Venezuela ‘ready’ to make deal with Trump after military strikes.
Posted by: weft cut-loop
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[recollects Reagan, 'Here's my plan,we win, they lose' ]
BREAKING: Maduro caves, says Venezuela ‘ready’ to make deal with Trump after military strikes.
Posted by: weft cut-loop
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[recollects Reagan, 'Here's my plan,we win, they lose' ]
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 02, 2026 02:34 PM (XeU6L)
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As with Venezuela, Iran is so weak that it's government can be toppled with no American boots on the ground - in fact Trump's statement might be enough all by itself. The protests are advancing in every city, and all aspects of the government are losing control on the ground.
All that is needed for the current government to fall is for the Army to decide they're not interested and to stay in their barracks - an October 1917 scenario.
We have thought of the Ayatollah's government as strong because they have caused a great deal of trouble and always talk an immense amount of shit. But I hold that rather then strong, they are Brittle - they hold their shape until the first fracture, and then their government flies into a million pieces that cannot be put back together.
All that is needed for the current government to fall is for the Army to decide they're not interested and to stay in their barracks - an October 1917 scenario.
We have thought of the Ayatollah's government as strong because they have caused a great deal of trouble and always talk an immense amount of shit. But I hold that rather then strong, they are Brittle - they hold their shape until the first fracture, and then their government flies into a million pieces that cannot be put back together.
Posted by: Tom Servo at January 02, 2026 02:35 PM (uWKK8)
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New post is too new, so leaving this here...
Libs of TikTok @libsoftiktok
HOLY CRAP
My jaw is on the floor…
Aimee Bock, the ringleader of the Feeding Our Future COVID fraud scheme, is listed as the contact for at least FOURTY SEVEN taxpayer-funded "child cares" in Minnesota, according to an official state database.
These locations must be investigated for potential further fraud @TheJusticeDept
X: https://bit.ly/45utUUv
Libs of TikTok @libsoftiktok
HOLY CRAP
My jaw is on the floor…
Aimee Bock, the ringleader of the Feeding Our Future COVID fraud scheme, is listed as the contact for at least FOURTY SEVEN taxpayer-funded "child cares" in Minnesota, according to an official state database.
These locations must be investigated for potential further fraud @TheJusticeDept
X: https://bit.ly/45utUUv
Posted by: Clyde Shelton at January 02, 2026 02:35 PM (P5BPp)
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There’s plenty of evidence of Walz intimidating whistleblowers. If Walz stays out of prison that’ll be a huge crime in and of itself.
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Pritzker should join him, but sadly, I don't see either of them in prison orange jumpsuits anytime soon.
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Pritzker should join him, but sadly, I don't see either of them in prison orange jumpsuits anytime soon.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at January 02, 2026 02:35 PM (22p5n)
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Nood! CBS execs are dumb.
Posted by: Piper at January 02, 2026 02:36 PM (Wmg4n)
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409 372 My bell weather on this whole situation? Ashley Babbit's murderer has not been brought up on charges.
It was a flat out execution, and on any other day in any other building, that cop would have been charged, not honored.
Posted by: Romeo13
Lawsuit is grinding on and there is no statute of limitations on murder. All the facts and discovery from the lawsuit can then be applied to subsequent murder charges. That is what happened in the Randy Weaver case where Len Horiuchi, the FBI sniper, eventually faced charges in Idaho state courts. Ultimately, the case was dropped by a new state prosecutor.
Posted by: whig
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If I understand correctly, you are saying that he will probably walk. And many others too. Right?
It was a flat out execution, and on any other day in any other building, that cop would have been charged, not honored.
Posted by: Romeo13
Lawsuit is grinding on and there is no statute of limitations on murder. All the facts and discovery from the lawsuit can then be applied to subsequent murder charges. That is what happened in the Randy Weaver case where Len Horiuchi, the FBI sniper, eventually faced charges in Idaho state courts. Ultimately, the case was dropped by a new state prosecutor.
Posted by: whig
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If I understand correctly, you are saying that he will probably walk. And many others too. Right?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 02, 2026 02:36 PM (R0Fqj)
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Posted by Whig: You’re allowing facts to get in the way of a good podcast narrative.
For example: Every Republican who has any chance of being elected or re-elected is “weak on the 2nd Amendment.” No one knows what that means; but, everybody on the podcasts and blogs knows it is true.
For example: Every Republican who has any chance of being elected or re-elected is “weak on the 2nd Amendment.” No one knows what that means; but, everybody on the podcasts and blogs knows it is true.
Posted by: Going deep. Out. at January 02, 2026 02:38 PM (zqeQL)
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415 @LeadingReport 3m
BREAKING: Maduro caves, says Venezuela ‘ready’ to make deal with Trump after military strikes.
Posted by: weft cut-loop
Maduro has put on a top hat and cane and is suddenly doing more tap dancing than Mr. Bojangles. Did you have any doubt that Trump's policy is working on him? Here's the proof. He's going broke, and he knows his "associates" aren't going to allow that, or forgive that.
The best part was where Maduro said "The drugs aren't even ours! It's Columbia sending you all those drugs, I swear, it's Columbia!!" Maduro's good friend Gustavo Petro is not amused.
BREAKING: Maduro caves, says Venezuela ‘ready’ to make deal with Trump after military strikes.
Posted by: weft cut-loop
Maduro has put on a top hat and cane and is suddenly doing more tap dancing than Mr. Bojangles. Did you have any doubt that Trump's policy is working on him? Here's the proof. He's going broke, and he knows his "associates" aren't going to allow that, or forgive that.
The best part was where Maduro said "The drugs aren't even ours! It's Columbia sending you all those drugs, I swear, it's Columbia!!" Maduro's good friend Gustavo Petro is not amused.
Posted by: Tom Servo at January 02, 2026 02:38 PM (uWKK8)
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I'm pretty sure they got rid of the Shah on their own. Wasn't it Helpful Westerners who escorted Khomeini back to Tehran?
It was "helpful westerners" who saved his sorry ass by giving him refuge in France.
It was "helpful westerners" who saved his sorry ass by giving him refuge in France.
Posted by: Hurdy Gurdy Man at January 02, 2026 02:39 PM (fX1tL)
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Reza Pahlavi @PahlaviReza
President Trump, thank you for your strong leadership and support of my compatriots. This warning you have issued to the criminal leaders of the Islamic Republic gives my people greater strength and hope — hope that, at last, a President of the United States is standing firmly by their side.
As they risk their lives to end this regime’s 46 year reign of chaos and terror, they send me with a responsibility and a message: to seek the relationship Iran once had with America that brought peace and prosperity to the Middle East.
I have the plan for stable transition for Iran and the support of my people to get it done. With your leadership of the free world, we can leave a legacy of lasting peace.
X: https://bit.ly/4aIAcne
President Trump, thank you for your strong leadership and support of my compatriots. This warning you have issued to the criminal leaders of the Islamic Republic gives my people greater strength and hope — hope that, at last, a President of the United States is standing firmly by their side.
As they risk their lives to end this regime’s 46 year reign of chaos and terror, they send me with a responsibility and a message: to seek the relationship Iran once had with America that brought peace and prosperity to the Middle East.
I have the plan for stable transition for Iran and the support of my people to get it done. With your leadership of the free world, we can leave a legacy of lasting peace.
X: https://bit.ly/4aIAcne
Posted by: Clyde Shelton at January 02, 2026 02:41 PM (P5BPp)
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Not THAT sock......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:21 PM (Zz0t1)
Yeah mom, it's not mine ...
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at January 02, 2026 02:21 PM (Zz0t1)
Yeah mom, it's not mine ...
Posted by: teenaged boys everywhere at January 02, 2026 02:42 PM (3sXRv)
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Gee Ace, you’re awful pro war when it comes to other people’s sons. If you’re so gung ho for the US to send troops to Iran, why don’t you sign up? You’re only 29 after all, the Marines won’t take you but the Army will. It’s so cute that you still believe a word or government says. Show of hands, how many morons took the Covid vaccine?
Posted by: EDM at January 02, 2026 02:46 PM (FmhTN)
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Chickenhawking? So 2001.
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 02, 2026 02:47 PM (jc0TO)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 02, 2026 03:07 PM (2sfNr)
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"The Iranian regime is awful and monstrous, but where is the US benefit to intervening?"
Joe, with all due respect, the Iranian regime has been at war with the United States (aka The Great Satan) since 1979. For God's sake, they even have a national holiday called "Death to America Day"! They are our enemy. Crushing an enemy is always good.
But what we mustn't do - and I'm sure you'll agree - is try Iraq-style nation building. Let the Persians sort out their own. I'm sure there's plenty we can do in the background to help ensure that a regime that is not openly hostile to us takes power.
Joe, with all due respect, the Iranian regime has been at war with the United States (aka The Great Satan) since 1979. For God's sake, they even have a national holiday called "Death to America Day"! They are our enemy. Crushing an enemy is always good.
But what we mustn't do - and I'm sure you'll agree - is try Iraq-style nation building. Let the Persians sort out their own. I'm sure there's plenty we can do in the background to help ensure that a regime that is not openly hostile to us takes power.
Posted by: Nemo at January 02, 2026 03:35 PM (4RPgu)
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LOVE THIS! Also love the take down of the clowns, Bannon and Carlson's nitwittery.
For starters, I have never liked Bannon as he clung to the coat tails of Brietbart. Second, he should wash his hair, get a cut and shave now and then.
Carlson is going to regret this someday. Soon, I hope.
I love VP Vance. No, he does not wear eyeliner...I have met one guy in my life with gorgeous blue eyes like his. Extra thick black eyelashes girls would kill for. My first sample of love...and he sadly died a few months later of a very rare cancer. I will never forget him or his eyes.
I love Vance's no nonsense, concise, talk. His sense of humor and intelligence. I just love him.
For starters, I have never liked Bannon as he clung to the coat tails of Brietbart. Second, he should wash his hair, get a cut and shave now and then.
Carlson is going to regret this someday. Soon, I hope.
I love VP Vance. No, he does not wear eyeliner...I have met one guy in my life with gorgeous blue eyes like his. Extra thick black eyelashes girls would kill for. My first sample of love...and he sadly died a few months later of a very rare cancer. I will never forget him or his eyes.
I love Vance's no nonsense, concise, talk. His sense of humor and intelligence. I just love him.
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