The Classical Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival

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[There is something dreadfully wrong when you can see the bottom of a coffee cup.]

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Good morning boys and girls and everything in between. Before we enter the Prayer Revival just a few housekeeping matters to take care of. (Rulz for those of you in Kip's Bay)

1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate.
2) Be exceptional, don't be Pretti Good.
3) Running with sharp objects will result in permanent record activity.
4) Have a great weekend!

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AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List
Please submit any prayer requests to me, “Annie’s Stew” at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update.
Prayer Requests:
12/20 – Morgan, longtime lurker, takes tango lessons from Sebastian, whose son, Matias, is recovering from brain surgery. The MRI was read on 12/19, and the surgeons did not remove the entire tumor. Even though the biopsy indicated the tumor was benign, the boy is probably facing several rounds of chemo. Please pray for the boy’s continued recovery in El Salvador.
1/10 Update – Matias will have surgery in 2 weeks to try and remove the rest of the tumor, and then he will receive radiation therapy.
2/7 Update – Matias came through the second surgery, and was waiting for another MRI before he can start radiation. He has lost weight due to constant vomiting and didn’t sleep for 4 days, but he is sleeping better now and is able to keep food down. He and his parents are really struggling, though.
1/6 – Diogenes requested prayers for his best friend since college, who was diagnosed with cancer. Within hours or hearing this, the friend’s son, a man that Diogenes has known since he was a baby, collapsed from what appears to be a brain tumor. The prognosis isn’t hopeful. Please pray for both of these fine men.
1/23 Update – Diogenes’ best friend’s son Sean had emergency brain surgery. The labs are back and it’s not good news. He has stage 4 brain cancer. They were scheduled to meet with an oncologist on 1/26 to determine the best pathway ahead for the time he has remaining. This is just crushing news. Thanks to all the Horde for their prayers and support for this fine young man.
2/11 Update – Sean has not started brain cancer treatments yet. There are still some issues to work out. But he had more bad news when his wife’s sister was hit by a truck on 2/10 and is in critical condition (broken back, severe concussion, bleeding on the brain). Diogenes asks for anyone in the Horde to speak up if they know of any support groups for people in Sean’s situation. Thanks in advance.
1/8 - Doof asked for prayers for his mother. She was hit hard by the flu. She couldn’t get out of bed the morning of 1/8 and was sent by ambulance to the hospital. She is alert and communicating but prayers are appreciated for her recovery. Prayers are also appreciated for Doof, as he absolutely despises hospitals.
2/18 Update – Mom was moved to a different facility on 2/12. She is still receiving post-hospital rehab, but this place also has long term care and assisted living options, so more robust care is available. She is happier there and is improving daily. She still has a long way to go, so continued prayers are much appreciated!
1/24 – Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd posted some updates and requests. In the blessings department: blood glucose has continued to fall, well within normal range. BP is good. The hole where his molar used to be is coming along nicely. The youngest has jaw surgery coming up in February. This is many years in the making and should correct her bite and ease the pain in her jaw and ears. She’s not looking forward to the liquid diet, but is looking forward to the pain relief. Prayers are always appreciated, and based on what they have been through, he knows they are efficacious.
2/7 Update – He does not have any pain related to his lost molar anymore. And his (adult) daughter’s jaw surgery is scheduled for 2/9. She will stay overnight at the hospital in Ann Arbor.
2/14 Update – His daughter’s jaw surgery seems to be fully successful, thanks be to God. She is recuperating rapidly, the swelling is sharply down, and she’s counting the days to getting off the liquid diet.
1/30 – Bulg could use prayers after a distressing medical incident. His heart was racing and he was too weak to even really walk. His doctor thinks it might be AFib; he is wearing a heart monitor to gather more information, and he needs to keep a diary of any other heart-related incidents. Prayers are much appreciated.
2/6 Update – Bulg had two prayers of thanks. The first was that he had a good phone conversation with his sister, from whom he had been estranged for 20 over years. The second was that he does not have AFib.
1/31 – George V asked for prayers for his wife. She needs a heart valve replacement but first needs a heart cath to assess the valve and determine the replacement procedure and perhaps put stents in the coronary arteries that may be partially blocked. Also, the preliminary CT scan of her heart showed spots on her lungs that may be cancerous.
2/21 Update – The prayers are working. Thanks be to God and everyone who prayed. The heart cath showed no blockages in her arteries. The heart valve procedure will be in about 4 weeks. The pulmonologist said the lung spots have a very low chance of being cancerous, but a second scan will tell for sure. So far good news, and thanks to all who prayed for her.
2/4 – BifBewalski posted that it has been a little over a year since he took Smash to the ER for abdominal problems. After a full year of insurance BS, specialists, and other doctors visits, she has been taken back for abdominal surgery today. Please offer a prayer for her successful procedure and a speedy recovery.
2/7 Update – BifBewalski brought Smash home from the overnight stay in the hospital. She is recovering well. The post-surgery fever broke and the pain is minimal. A full recovery is expected. Thank you for the prayers – it truly makes a difference!
2/7 – Frankie asked for prayers for her godmother, Linda, who has been in declining health and recently had to move to a care facility.
2/7 – Vmom deport deport deport requested prayers for her hubby, who has had the coughing crud since 2/2.
2/14 Update – Vmom also asks for prayers on behalf of her husband, as his employer is expected to file for Chapter 11. They are hoping for a decent severance.
2/11 – Bluebell sent an update from grammie winger: "I've finished my 6th round of chemo. Thursday (Feb. 12) I will meet with the surgeon who will decide if surgery is an option for me. If not, I'm not sure if there's a Plan B. Maybe more chemo? Ugh - it's already deteriorated my vision and hearing. Nasty stuff. But it's all in the Lord's hands. I don't know how people who don't have faith do it. I miss Ace but it's something I have to set aside for now. I love each and every one of you. Even the trolls. LOL"
2/11 – Joe Kidd sent an update related to his friend, Bill, who we prayed for in December. Bill’s former girlfriend had passed away, and Bill and the girlfriend’s family were devastated by the loss. Bill has sold the house he (and the girlfriend) had lived in, and sent half the proceeds to his former girlfriend’s family. Just recently, Bill took early retirement to care for his 90 year old mother. Joe Kidd sends thanks. If you know, you know.
2/13 – Whigwife posted that Whig made it through surgery and was resting comfortably.
2/14 – TCN in Alaska asked for advice. She is currently allowing her son, his girlfriend, and their infant to live in a condo she owns, and they are providing a terrible environment for the baby: pot-smoking, booze, no food, no formula. TCN in Alaska asked for advice about how to handle the situation. Prayers would help.
2/14 – L gave an update on her brother Ron. He has been in declining health for the last 6+ months, and has been transferred to a nice facility for hospice. They had been discussing this possibility for months. He would make improvements, then relapse, each time ending up more disabled. The best part is that he is at peace with the decision. He is aware enough to assist with the final plans and is enjoying parceling out his remaining possessions to family and friends. L’s daughter’s cardiac recovery continues. L says she cannot thank all sufficiently for the many prayers.
2/19 – mindful webworker requested prayers for his wife. Milady Jo will be having surgery on 2/26. It should be outpatient, and then a couple of weeks of recovery. Prayers are welcome for her, her surgeon, and her hapless husband while she’s down.
2/26 Update – The surgery is for Respiratory Epithelial Adenomatoid Hamartomak (REAH) – basically a blocked up nose. It’s relatively rare. It took a while to find an ENT whose diagnosis and surgical recommendation gave confidence. The surgery should improve her life greatly. It is scheduled for 1 pm.
2/20 – Gouveneur Morris requested prayers for herself as she has surgery scheduled for 2/27 for spondylolisthesis.
2/21 - Skip asked for prayers for his sister and her two children, as they grieve their husband/father. The memorial service was on 2/21.
2/21 – Vmom deport deport deport asked for prayers for Gerry and Cathy, the elderly parents of her co-worker, B. Gerry and Cathy are in failing health, and B is bravely trying to keep them cared for and independent while also being a mom to her own kids.
2/21 – San Franpsycho requested a prayer for complete and immediate healing for PS, his oldest living relative, who is back in the hospital due to post-surgery fever and possible pneumonia.
2/21 – Sock Monkey asked for prayers of comfort and peace for Rickb223, who recently lost his wife to cancer. It was apparently a long battle and he was her primary caregiver. He is struggling. Please pray for him.
2/25 – LinusVanPelt posted a request for prayers for himself. He had a health scare and it’s freaking him out a bit. He had a real thing happen, and then received a clean bill of health, but has 2 more doctors to see. He can’t stop irrationally worrying that they’re going to say bad stuff (despite the real reason for the visits is to adjust medication levels).
2/25 – Teresa in Fort Worth posted that she might need some prayers. Her PET scan was less than encouraging. She will have more information on 2/26.
2/25 – Robert posted that he needed an ‘Ette to kindly bash his brains in. He is suffering yet another massive gout flare up, and needs someone to end it all for him. He asks for an ‘Ette because he knows women are capable of inflicting great violence with only love in their hearts.
2/26 – Farmer could use some prayers. A biopsy is scheduled soon. The dentist said he found a couple of suspect spots. After having had prostate cancer, anything like this really alarms him.
For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an update.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 08:00 AM

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1 God bless our soldiers, sailors and airmen.

FNC says Iranian civilians are cheering the bombing in the streets.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 28, 2026 07:56 AM (8vUlE)

2 Prayers up for all above, and for those unmentioned.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 28, 2026 08:00 AM (etYFQ)

3 "All gone"

Especially fitting today

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at February 28, 2026 08:00 AM (e8LAr)

4 Tousi says that Khamenei is about to address the nation. Could be days old I guess.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 28, 2026 08:02 AM (cxFcK)

5 Not on the list, but please pray for my older sister who will be having surgery to remove 2 brain tumors on Wednesday.

Thank you!

Posted by: 2009Refugee at February 28, 2026 08:03 AM (8AONa)

6 Good morning again dear horde with thanks to annie and mh and you morons for praying.

{grammie}
{TiFW}
Hiya JT

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 28, 2026 08:04 AM (RIvkX)

7 Good morning all.

Is Iran being something more than its typical, provocative self?

Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 28, 2026 08:04 AM (R0wwO)

8 My oldest friend died last Sunday night. Please pray for the repose of his soul. He returned to the Church in recent years. He asked me to give a eulogy at his Memorial Mass. So I will be flying west sometime soon.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at February 28, 2026 08:05 AM (qFwJc)

9 Operation Rub some dirt on it.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at February 28, 2026 08:06 AM (qFwJc)

10 Huck and Tom said it all and eloquently for today.
1 God bless our soldiers, sailors and airmen.

FNC says Iranian civilians are cheering the bombing in the streets.
Posted by: Huck Follywood

2 Prayers up for all above, and for those unmentioned.
Posted by: Tom Servo

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:06 AM (E4rtv)

11 Bluebell passed along news about grammie winger. She had all-day doctor appts scheduled for 2/27, and surgery scheduled for 3/2. It’s quite complex - a 10 hour procedure. Rev is apprehensive, and their daughter (the nurse) and son are helping take care.

Posted by: Anniestew at February 28, 2026 08:07 AM (VEsJT)

12 There were several Free Iran signs up in west LA last week, but nothing like the Ukraine fever of 2-3 years ago.

Posted by: LASue at February 28, 2026 08:07 AM (lCppi)

13 Thx MisHum
Prayers for the Horde and their loved ones in need.
Prayers for the safe return of our troops and success in their mission
Prayers for the freedom of the Iranian people

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 28, 2026 08:07 AM (HYqoK)

14 7 Good morning all.

Is Iran being something more than its typical, provocative self?
Posted by: JM in Illinois

Iran is in the process of the FO part of FAFO. Israel and US have been attacking in a regime decapitation strike since about one o clock Eastern.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:07 AM (E4rtv)

15 prayers for service men and women
prayers for Pres and leaders

Posted by: r hennigantx at February 28, 2026 08:09 AM (gbOdA)

16

My spouse was discharged from her rehab facility yesterday and her prognosis post shunt surgery to regain strength and physical abilities is excellent.

Thanks and GOd bless all of you for your thoughts and rayers on her behalf.

And wishing complete and rapid healing and comfort for all of you who are suffering.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 28, 2026 08:10 AM (x0n13)

17 FWIW, video of a Reaper on X,

Shin
@hey_itsmyturn
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I can't stress this enough, you guys, A (EFFing) REAPER FLEW ALL THE WAY TO SHIRAZ, WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO ANY BORDER AND WAS NOT SHUT DOWN. IT'S FUCKING SUREAL

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:10 AM (E4rtv)

18 14 7 Good morning all.

Is Iran being something more than its typical, provocative self?
Posted by: JM in Illinois

It’s actually on its way to being something a whole lot less than its usual self.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 28, 2026 08:10 AM (etYFQ)

19 Good morning, Horde. Thank you MisHum and Annie. Prayers up for Grammie Winger and all other listed intentions.

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at February 28, 2026 08:10 AM (kOluj)

20 Prayers for the Horde
For POTUS and our military
For Israel our stalwart ally
For the people of Iran, specially the women who have been enslaved for 3 generations

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 28, 2026 08:11 AM (vfth7)

21 With gratitude please pray for P'nina Bat Surel she remains in hospital still not stabilized.

She keeps calling old friends to tell them she needs to be picked up from the Brooklyn School for the Gifted.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 28, 2026 08:11 AM (RIvkX)

22 Greetings and good morning, everyone. My father is home, going through PT and speech therapy, finally had his will done and then was taken to the ER yesterday for pneumonia.

I guess at this stage of life "One step forward and two back" is going to be status quo.

Posted by: NR Pax at February 28, 2026 08:12 AM (7xrfc)

23 Oops. UK Government condemns the United States, and tells us "hands off Iran."

Useless. Europeans are utterly useless as "allies."

Posted by: Sam Adams at February 28, 2026 08:12 AM (X+xvk)

24 Good Saturday morning, horde.

Thanks to Robert for the laugh among the gravity of the prayer needs. Gout itself isn't funny--prayers that it subsides quickly.

And special prayers for all those who are grieving the loss of loved ones.

And for those who are awaiting news regarding their conditions.

And those who maintain silently, our Father knows you, and He knows what you need.

Blessings all.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 28, 2026 08:12 AM (h7ZuX)

25 As always, I pray to the Lord to not lead us into temptation, but deliver every gov't fraudster into prison. Having never even made six figures -- and with a deep resentment of being played for a fool, made into a sucker-chump-by-proxy, getting fleeced -- if they focus on the seven+ figure scammers and let the rest slide, it will in fact be a temptation, when it ought not to have ever even been a possibility.

Posted by: SciVo at February 28, 2026 08:12 AM (Sy6m/)

26 My spouse was discharged from her rehab facility yesterday and her prognosis post shunt surgery to regain strength and physical abilities is excellent.
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b"h for good health

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 28, 2026 08:13 AM (RIvkX)

27 I'm preparing to go out to breakfast and have free coffee refills. Well, free after the initial charge, of course. And I have that here. But the grill makes better omelets.

Off to the library afterward, and then? Maybe Walmart for some groceries, or maybe I'll just point the Buick's nose away from the city and let it run. Oh, you know, both.

How's everybody's Saturday? I saw the beginning of Buck's war thread. Are things going well for the ayatollahs? (Gee, I hope not.)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 28, 2026 08:13 AM (wzUl9)

28 Tousi says that Khamenei is about to address the nation. Could be days old I guess.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 28, 2026 08:02 AM (cxFcK)

Let me guess:
"We've dealt the Great Satan a mighty blow! Victory is ours! Wait...what's that noise? Arrgh!"
*Kablooey!*

Posted by: Boswell at February 28, 2026 08:14 AM (j10i6)

29 Hopefully some weird beards, their families and whores are captured alive and get the old Mussolini Lamppost Treatment by Free Iranians for all the world to see.

Gotta leave those arms dangling for full effect...

Posted by: Death To Islam at February 28, 2026 08:14 AM (Ksqrb)

30 Another useless UN Euro Fag gas bag bleating

:2:49 pm
UN urges all parties to ‘see reason’ as Iran-US conflict flares
By AFP

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
The United Nations’ rights chief, Volker Turk, deplores Saturday’s strikes in the Middle East and urges all parties to return to negotiations, saying attacks will only result in “death, destruction and human misery.”

“I deplore the military strikes across Iran this morning by Israel and the United States of America, and the subsequent retaliatory strikes by Iran,” Volker Turk says in a statement.

“As always, in any armed conflict, it is civilians who end up paying the ultimate price.”

My community note.
And yet curiously Volker is not put out by 50000 Iranians being put to death merely for opposing the homicidal Iranian Regime nor its countless civilian victims of terrorism and warfare that Iran has caused in the Middle East over the decades since being in power.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:15 AM (E4rtv)

31 My vote is for the cute girl who was lighting the ayatollah's picture with her cigarette a month or so ago.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 28, 2026 08:15 AM (wzUl9)

32 I guess at this stage of life "One step forward and two back" is going to be status quo.
Posted by: NR Pax at February 28, 2026 08:12 AM (7xrfc)
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Is he at the Brooklyn School for the Gifted too?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 28, 2026 08:16 AM (RIvkX)

33 I would like to ask for prayers for a friend, P, who is dealing with a pinched nerve and has to have surgery in about a week or so. She also has a daughter, K, who just got out of the hospital having had major mental health problems. Thanks.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 28, 2026 08:17 AM (ix8EF)

34 I actually have another update from grammie that didn't make it into the above. Thursday she let me know that she was having all-day tests and consultations yesterday (2/27) to see if she were fit for surgery on Monday. If so, the surgery would be on Monday (3/2). It would be complex and require 10 hours. She is apprehensive but as always trusts in the Lord. Please keep her in your prayers.

Posted by: bluebell at February 28, 2026 08:17 AM (79pEw)

35 prayers for grammie

Posted by: dantesed at February 28, 2026 08:18 AM (Oy/m2)

36 >>>My vote is for the cute girl who was lighting the ayatollah's picture with her cigarette a month or so ago.

It was a picture from 2022 taken in Toronto, Canada.

Posted by: one hour sober at February 28, 2026 08:19 AM (Y1sOo)

37 Godspeed, Grammie.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 28, 2026 08:19 AM (dK+Kv)

38 prayer for Lady JJS

Posted by: r hennigantx at February 28, 2026 08:19 AM (gbOdA)

39 Oh, thanks Anniestew for posting that update! I started typing my note when there were only three comments and then got distracted so didn't see your note before I hit post.

Posted by: bluebell at February 28, 2026 08:19 AM (79pEw)

40 Is he at the Brooklyn School for the Gifted too?
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Worse. He's in California.

Posted by: NR Pax at February 28, 2026 08:20 AM (7xrfc)

41 My vote is for the cute girl who was lighting the ayatollah's picture with her cigarette a month or so ago.
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It was a picture from 2022 taken in Toronto, Canada.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 28, 2026

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Fake but accurate.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 28, 2026 08:21 AM (wzUl9)

42 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2026 08:21 AM (ZOv7s)

43 “death, destruction and human misery.”

the hallmarks of communism

Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at February 28, 2026 08:21 AM (jrgJz)

44 Prayers up for the hordians who asked, and especially for grammie.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 28, 2026 08:22 AM (9LIkP)

45 Decent Summary so far from X

Inside_Israel_Intel
@inside_IL_intel
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2h
Early battlefield snapshot:

Iran has fired roughly the same number of missiles toward U.S. bases in the Gulf as it has toward Israel.

About 25 toward Israel so far in very limited salvos.

Reporting in Israel indicates:

• One direct hit on a residential building in a settlement
• The remainder intercepted or reduced to shrapnel
• No disruption to Israeli military operations

If this holds, a more sobering conclusion emerges:
Missile quality and targeting effectiveness appear constrained.

Interception rates are high. Strategic and military infrastructure remains intact. There is zero evidence of degraded Israeli or US command in the region.

In short, Iran’s missile campaign is not translating into any kind of operational leverage. Rather it looks like potentially a final thrashing out at it's neighbors as it's limited capabilities are simultaneously revealed.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:22 AM (E4rtv)

46 My oldest friend died last Sunday night. Please pray for the repose of his soul. He returned to the Church in recent years. He asked me to give a eulogy at his Memorial Mass. So I will be flying west sometime soon.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at February 28, 2026 08:05 AM (qFwJc)
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God be praised! It's wonderful when someone comes home. God bless you.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2026 08:23 AM (ZOv7s)

47 The phrase.. Death throes.. comes to mind.

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at February 28, 2026 08:25 AM (2J/Lj)

48 My vote is for the cute girl who was lighting the ayatollah's picture with her cigarette a month or so ago.
*
It was a picture from 2022 taken in Toronto, Canada.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 28, 2026

***
Doesn't really matter. It was a grand gesture -- and considering how many howling maniac mozzies are in the West now, she was still taking her life in her hands.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 28, 2026 08:25 AM (wzUl9)

49 If you run on no new wars but routinely get us involved in military conflict you’d think people would be annoyed at the lying lol

"In order to get elected BarackObama will start a war with Iran" - Trump, Nov 29, 2011

"Now that Obama's poll numbers are in tailspin - watch for him to launch a strike on Libya or Iran. He is desperate." - Trump, Oct 9, 2012, (and many more)

Funny thing is obama, for all his faults, did actually negotiate a deal with iran that was working then trump came and ruined it like he does everything else.

He's 80 years old, dying, suffering dementia. He literally has nothing to lose. The video Trump released was essentially Bush’s Iraq War speech but, y’know, dumber.

We don't have money for healthcare or cancer research, but we have infinite money for war. Infinite money for Israel’s conflicts. Remove aipac from US politics. It’s long overdue

They love starting wars on a Friday. And just like Russia they do it right after the Olympics. This authoritarian playbook is getting its mileage.

It must be so freeing to be a spineless, morally bankrupt, hypocrite conservative. Fucking cultist losers.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at February 28, 2026 08:26 AM (ycI94)

50 ICYMI, Trump's full address. - ITV

https://tinyurl.com/yeyjkjvw

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 28, 2026 08:28 AM (dK+Kv)

51 Operation: ABF (Ayatollah’s Be Frying)

Is well under way.

Hopefully this will usher in a new dawn of peace in the Middle East.

I have my doubts, but here’s to hoping.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 28, 2026 08:28 AM (XV/Pl)

52 Claim on X
"Mario Nawfal

@MarioNawfal
🚨🇮🇱🇮🇷 Israel just confirmed it.

They struck a meeting of Iran's senior political and security leadership in Tehran.

The room where Iran's government was sitting.

This is what months of intelligence work was for. One meeting. One moment. One strike.

The Iranian regime as it existed this morning may not exist by tonight.

Source: AjaNews"

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:29 AM (E4rtv)

53 Casbah status- Rocked ✅️

Posted by: The Clash at February 28, 2026 08:30 AM (ycI94)

54 Thanks for the update on Grammie Bluebell. I am praying.

Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at February 28, 2026 08:30 AM (SKZ+Q)

55 The above makes this more likely to be true

From Abu Ali on Telegram:

“It's no secret that the Iranians knew the war was about to break out. They prepared thoroughly. They had a general idea of what was going to happen and spent a long time preparing a counterattack.

Things to pay attention to:

It took them at least two hours, if not more, to respond to the attack – this indicates difficulty in carrying out the initial response they had planned.

As of now, the scope of launches toward Israel is lower than expected.

In my assessment, the initial opening strike by the US and Israel was aimed at paralyzing Iran's air defense systems and eliminating senior officials.
The heavy strikes phase has not yet begun.
The use of heavy American bombers will start after a thorough clearing of the Iranian air defense systems – we are not there yet.

There is something to wait for.”

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:30 AM (E4rtv)

56 Funny thing is obama, for all his faults, did actually negotiate a deal with iran that was working then trump came and ruined it like he does everything else.

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*snort*

What obummer "negotiated" was an ass-rape of America and Israel.

BUT IT WAS STILL A DEAL, MAN!

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 28, 2026 08:31 AM (nWPIJ)

57 whig

Thank you for your updates. Much appreciated.
I do not do X, so I miss stuff.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 28, 2026 08:32 AM (u82oZ)

58 I thought we were going to talk about Canadian hockey...

Posted by: I must have blinked at February 28, 2026 08:32 AM (2Ez/1)

59 This is now on multiple reports including Israel media,

"The IDF and Israeli intelligence is pretty optimistic about the elimination of Khamenei. However, assessments for final status are still being made."

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:32 AM (E4rtv)

60 They struck a meeting of Iran's senior political and security leadership in Tehran.

The room where Iran's government was sitting.

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Oops. Should have kept those Zoom subscriptions up to date.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 28, 2026 08:33 AM (nWPIJ)

61 There is something to wait for.”
Posted by: whig

Like what?

Posted by: Mysterious sonic/air pressure weapons that made Venezuelan troops bleed out their eyes, ears, nose at February 28, 2026 08:33 AM (ycI94)

62 This isn't a new war. It's unfinished business from 1979.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2026 08:34 AM (ZOv7s)

63 [takes dollar, looks around furtively]

Word on the street is, some cobber in a 1988 Chevy van cruises down Route 1 in Key Largo, gots a Bertie Higgins mural on the side.

Posted by: Johnny the Shoeshine Guy at February 28, 2026 08:34 AM (+0u/j)

64 60 They struck a meeting of Iran's senior political and security leadership in Tehran.

The room where Iran's government was sitting.
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Oops. Should have kept those Zoom subscriptions up to date.
Posted by: Cicero

My leaked Signal chats >>>>>> bombed Iranian in person chat

Posted by: SecWar Hegseth at February 28, 2026 08:35 AM (ycI94)

65 I do not do X, so I miss stuff.
Posted by: NaCly Dog

I finally joined X simply to get the rest of posts cited on other media. Like it or not, the world has moved past the old media. Times of Israel live blogging and sigh, Al Jazeera live blog are also useful.

But X is a often a sewer.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:36 AM (E4rtv)

66 whig

Thank you for your updates. Much appreciated.
I do not do X, so I miss stuff.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 28, 2026 08:32 AM (u82oZ)

x2

Check www.newsnow.com for a decent news roundup.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 28, 2026 08:36 AM (dK+Kv)

67 They struck a meeting of Iran's senior political and security leadership in Tehran.

The room where Iran's government was sitting.
___________

Why would they risk gathering in one place when strikes were anticipated?

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 28, 2026 08:36 AM (XvL8K)

68 Lord grant us Your peace. Lord give us Your strength. Lord lay Your healing hands upon our loved ones. Lord comfort those who are grieving. Lord watch over those in harms way. Let Your will prevail.

Amen

Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 08:37 AM (1JFYK)

69 Thomas Bender

There will always be wars and rumors of wars. Violence is part of humanity. But changing Iran will make the ME conflicts smaller, and less metastasis of terrorism.

And looking at mankind's progress, we are less violent as a species than in the past.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 28, 2026 08:37 AM (u82oZ)

70 Like what?
Posted by: Mysterious sonic

Heh.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:37 AM (E4rtv)

71 My oldest friend died last Sunday night. Please pray for the repose of his soul. He returned to the Church in recent years. He asked me to give a eulogy at his Memorial Mass. So I will be flying west sometime soon.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at February 28, 2026 08:05 AM (qFwJc)
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May his memory be a blessing.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 28, 2026 08:37 AM (RIvkX)

72 "The IDF and Israeli intelligence is pretty optimistic about the elimination of Khamenei. However, assessments for final status are still being made."

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:32 AM (E4rtv)
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Hmmm....I wonder if Iran will start producing "deep fakes" of Khamenei giving speeches...

Kind of like "Father" in the movie Equilibrium. The original Father was dead, dead, dead, but the regime used his image to keep their hold on power.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 28, 2026 08:37 AM (ESVrU)

73 If Iran achieves freedom, it will be an inspiration for oppressed people all over the world.
Including the Brits.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 28, 2026 08:37 AM (vfth7)

74 But X is a often a sewer.
Posted by: whig

I would argue that it's less of a sewer than it was before Musk.

Posted by: NR Pax at February 28, 2026 08:38 AM (7xrfc)

75 Prayers for our troops, President Trump and for Israel’s government and the IDF as well

There is some personal irony for me that at a moment of grand events on the world stage I have far more gripping and stressful things happening in my personal life

Pray for my health Horde… I woke up in a hospital ICU recently… everything checked out it was only a stress induced incident but that means I need to make changes in my professional life. Don’t want a job to send me to an early grave! Looking for the Lord’s guidance

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 28, 2026 08:38 AM (xT8gx)

76 Thanks Annie. Thanks Mishum. You are both greatly appreciated.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 08:38 AM (1JFYK)

77 Why would they risk gathering in one place when strikes were anticipated?
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba

Strike was at midday this time rather than at night. Plus, apparently much of the wait was to accumulate anti missile assets of the US and Israel and put assets into place to take advantage.

Iran's governing superstructure is riddled with Israeli spies is my guess.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:38 AM (E4rtv)

78 Johnny the Shoeshine Guy

A Police Squad in Color reference. Excellent!

Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 28, 2026 08:39 AM (u82oZ)

79 My oldest friend died last Sunday night. Please pray for the repose of his soul. He returned to the Church in recent years. He asked me to give a eulogy at his Memorial Mass. So I will be flying west sometime soon.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at February 28, 2026 08:05 AM

May his memory be eternal.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 28, 2026 08:39 AM (Wnv9h)

80 My oldest friend died last Sunday night

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I am very sorry for your loss, no one of c.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 28, 2026 08:39 AM (vfth7)

81 finally.

wow.

hopefully the mullahs swing (those that aren't exploded)

Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 28, 2026 08:40 AM (j+aD2)

82 Iran's governing superstructure is riddled with Israeli spies is my guess.

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You can spot them because they're the guys without the pagers.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 28, 2026 08:40 AM (nWPIJ)

83 Pray for my health Horde… I woke up in a hospital ICU recently… everything checked out it was only a stress induced incident but that means I need to make changes in my professional life. Don’t want a job to send me to an early grave! Looking for the Lord’s guidance
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 28, 2026 08:38 AM (xT8gx)
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I had a similar experience over the summer. Throttle back, be more mindful, and make room for prayer. Stress less and look for joy everywhere.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2026 08:40 AM (ZOv7s)

84 I would argue that it's less of a sewer than it was before Musk.
Posted by: NR Pax
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Possibly but I meant more the massive bot farms pumping out anti semitism and various garbage attacks on Trump. Still a fair amount of sex crap from movie and tv clips that I don't want to see though in the main feed.

I tend to read comments though to get the gist of them and I'd estimate about 40-50 percent of these are bots/content response farming.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:41 AM (E4rtv)

85 Don’t want a job to send me to an early grave! Looking for the Lord’s guidance
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
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Dammit, we cannot lose more good guys---please take it easy and be healed.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:41 AM (E4rtv)

86 LinusVanPelt, a blessing to have a wake up call.

Incline our hearts according to your Will, O Lord.
Speed our steps upon your Way.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 28, 2026 08:42 AM (vfth7)

87 Strike was at midday this time rather than at night. Plus, apparently much of the wait was to accumulate anti missile assets of the US and Israel and put assets into place to take advantage.

Iran's governing superstructure is riddled with Israeli spies is my guess.
Posted by: whig
__________

Would think they assume by now that all of their meeting plans have been compromised. If true, it just seems like a stupid move to chance it, regardless of the time of day.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 28, 2026 08:43 AM (XvL8K)

88 - Anniestew - Bluebell

If you see this and have the opportunity, please pass my love on to grammie and my thanks for being one of the true joys for me around this place since 2008.
I have no doubt that when she does leave this mortal coil her spirit will be in the arms of our loving Savior in Paradise.

Thanks!!
LEOFB

Posted by: TeeJ at February 28, 2026 08:44 AM (4XGkJ)

89 Trump's signature move at this point is gradual unending escalation rather than striking out of the blue. He wants to make a deal, and that usually involves increasing pressure. He prefers deals to war.

But if it comes to war, he's going to just keep tightening the screws, and move stuff around, which forces the enemy to remain on high alert for weeks, inevitably resulting in fatigue.

When they start to show signs of weariness, then things can begin. This also gives us time to fully map out their posture, positions and vulnerabilities and move in specialized equipment to take advantage of it.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2026 08:44 AM (ZOv7s)

90 > UN urges all parties to ‘see reason’ as Iran-US conflict flares
By AFP

Too bad you didn't do that while the Iranians were chanting "Death to America" in their fucking parliament for the last 45 years.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 28, 2026 08:44 AM (IG3/x)

91 A prayer request for Mrs. Sock. She crashed and burned pretty hard skiing Thursday. She went to work yesterday very sore and using a cane. She's tough and she isn't a whiner but I can tell how much she hurts.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 08:45 AM (1JFYK)

92 Would think they assume by now that all of their meeting plans have been compromised. If true, it just seems like a stupid move to chance it, regardless of the time of day.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 28, 2026 08:43 AM (XvL8K)
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In a back-stabbing dictatorship, only face to face interactions can be relied on.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2026 08:45 AM (ZOv7s)

93 91 A prayer request for Mrs. Sock. She crashed and burned pretty hard skiing Thursday. She went to work yesterday very sore and using a cane. She's tough and she isn't a whiner but I can tell how much she hurts.

oh no! she got looked at?

Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 28, 2026 08:45 AM (j+aD2)

94 Israel is going missile launcher hunting in the West of Iran.

"IDF footage shows strikes on Iranian soldiers preparing missiles
By Emanuel Fabian
The IDF publishes new footage showing strikes against Iranian soldiers preparing missiles and against a primed launcher in western Iran.

The military says it has neutralized “many” ballistic missile launchers that were ready for immediate attacks on Israel.

In addition, the Israeli Air Force struck soldiers in Iran’s ballistic missile unit as they were arming a launcher in western Iran, the military says."

You can see the videos on Times of Israel live blog. Well recommended btw. Al Jazera live blog which is surprisingly free of their bloviations on tv is also worth reading as both update as new info comes out. Al Jazzy better for vapid Euro and world reactions by people that should know better along with damage to Arab nations around the conflict.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:45 AM (E4rtv)

95 73 If Iran achieves freedom, it will be an inspiration for oppressed people all over the world.
Including the Brits.
Posted by: vmom deport deport

If Khamenei is killed, Queer Starmer will declare a month of mourning for the UK. Sadiq Khan will call for a jihad by Muslim nations (like the UK) against the US and Israel.

Posted by: Moron Analyst at February 28, 2026 08:46 AM (ycI94)

96 >>> UN urges all parties to ‘see reason’ as Iran-US conflict flares
By AFP

That had been tried and more. It was time for cracking skulls.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 28, 2026 08:46 AM (dK+Kv)

97 95 73 If Iran achieves freedom, it will be an inspiration for oppressed people all over the world.

it will be an inspiration for any people subjugated by Islam, that it's possible to remove that yoke

Including the Brits

Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 28, 2026 08:47 AM (j+aD2)

98 About a month ago I got a new phone. The old one was five years old and working fine but was down to about 3% of free memory.
So now that I have more closet space I've added some long overdue apps.
Including XFormerlyKnownAsTwitter.
I think it's pretty much one of the primary means of watching what's going on. Kinda like having a television in 1973.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 28, 2026 08:47 AM (2Ez/1)

99 Would think they assume by now that all of their meeting plans have been compromised. If true, it just seems like a stupid move to chance it, regardless of the time of day.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba
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Problem is that their comms are also compromised which probably results in the personal meeting strategy in secure bunkers the main option left.

Iran is has a screwed up form of government which requires coordination over a bunch of different power blocs--the mullahs, military, the IRGC, etc. for any action and that means meetings and comms are the only ways to carry those out.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:48 AM (E4rtv)

100 Another lesson learned: When Trump wants a deal, take his first offer. It will only get worse after that.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 28, 2026 08:49 AM (cxFcK)

101 The Iranians broadcast an AI generated speech from Khomeini, what with the old guy being stashed in the bunker. Sucks to be them because Mossad used the weather machine to hack the broadcast. Farsi, when spoken like Donald Duck, is a hoot.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 28, 2026 08:49 AM (gm9Sb)

102 Mrs. F. just arose and is peeved. She had hoped the action would be named Operation Queen Esther.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 28, 2026 08:49 AM (RIvkX)

103 If Khamenei is killed, Queer Starmer will declare a month of mourning for the UK. Sadiq Khan will call for a jihad by Muslim nations (like the UK) against the US and Israel.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at February 28, 2026 08:46 AM (ycI94)
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The business with Chagos proves that Starmer actually wants nothing less that the complete destruction of the UK. He wants to get rid of Diego Garcia and Gibraltar. The Falklands are probably on the list as well. It doesn't matter what the locals think, he wants to go into the history books as the man who reduced Britain to a tiny, peripheral power from the 14th Century.

In fact, the locals being angry is catnip to him, because he hates "imperialists" and loves their pain. He is a demonic creature who enabled rapists because he hates his country and wants to abolish it.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2026 08:50 AM (ZOv7s)

104 Another lesson learned: When Trump wants a deal, take his first offer. It will only get worse after that.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 28, 2026 08:49 AM (cxFcK)

Darth Trump: I have altered the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 28, 2026 08:51 AM (dK+Kv)

105 The IRGC is bombing Iran itself. Bombed a school so they could blame the Satans.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 28, 2026 08:51 AM (cxFcK)

106 Beautiful red tinted sunrise this morning. Red sky in the morning, Ayatollah take warning.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 08:52 AM (1JFYK)

107 LinusVanPelt,

On their deathbed, nobody ever said "Gee. I wish I had spent more time at work."

Posted by: no one of any consequence at February 28, 2026 08:52 AM (qFwJc)

108 The IRGC is bombing Iran itself. Bombed a school so they could blame the Satans.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 28, 2026 08:51 AM (cxFcK)
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That's about all they can do. They are completely impotent against Israel and the US.

Their only strategy is to cause as much destruction and chaos as possible before they fall.

Killing as many of their own people as they can is part of that strategy.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 28, 2026 08:52 AM (ESVrU)

109 But X is a often a sewer.
Posted by: whig

I would argue that it's less of a sewer than it was before Musk.

Posted by: NR Pax at February 28, 2026 08:38 AM (7xrfc)

But now it's OUR sewer.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 28, 2026 08:52 AM (dK+Kv)

110 62 This isn't a new war. It's unfinished business from 1979.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2026 08:34 AM (ZOv7s)

IMO, this is the only appropriate understanding of the situation.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 28, 2026 08:52 AM (h7ZuX)

111 96 >>> UN urges all parties to ‘see reason’ as Iran-US conflict flares
By AFP

That had been tried and more. It was time for cracking skulls.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder

I have come to the conclusion that most of world 'government' simply do not want problems solved because they would then lose their worthless jobs and bennies. So instead, they bloviate and burble platitudes while people die, nations go to war, and tyrants kill. Their inevitable call is moah diplomacy, moah junkets needed for muh diplomacy, moah money spent on useless attempts to buy peace by the US mainly, and so on.

They have no truth nor principles in them and thus their failures have caused force and power to be the only real things in international law. China seizes islands despite the Int. Court of Justice because it can and the Intl community runs and hides. Russia invades Ukraine because it can, and again, the Euros run and hide that pushed Ukraine to join Nato giving casus belli to Putin.

I am sick of the entire international 'community' and they can bugger right off along with their useful idiots in the US.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:53 AM (E4rtv)

112 Beautiful red tinted sunrise this morning. Red sky in the morning, Ayatollah take warning.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 08:52 AM (1JFYK)

lol

Daylight at night, and Ayatollah's aflight.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 28, 2026 08:54 AM (dK+Kv)

113 @LinusVanPelt, maybe watch the movie "Office Space".

You may not be able to "not care" if you're in sales, but normally the rise and fall of a company you work for isn't your fault.

Posted by: Richard Cranium at February 28, 2026 08:54 AM (gSQvJ)

114 Devil may have a new playmate.

"Israel “assesses” that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was likely killed in an Israeli strike earlier today, Channel 12 says, citing unnamed Israeli sources. It says there are “growing indications” to this effect.

There is no official confirmation of the report.

The TV station had minutes earlier said the Israeli assessment was that Khamenei was “hurt at the very least, ” and that this was not an assessment based on satellite imagery showing Khamenei’s presidential compound being flattened, but rather on information from unnamed sources.

Khamenei is reportedly expected to deliver an address shortly. The TV report suggests that, if so, it was recorded in advance.

Channel 12 also reports that the strikes today have caused “very significant harm” to the leadership of the Iranian regime and its military commanders."

Source Times of Israel warblog just now.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:55 AM (E4rtv)

115 I could have wiped Iran off the map with the weapons that we had. But in the process a lot of innocent people would have been killed.

Posted by: Zombie Jimmy Carter, Spineless Rat Bastard at February 28, 2026 08:55 AM (Ksqrb)

116 Coffee related. Keurig broke (big shocker) leaking all over + inconsistent fill amounts per cup. It's cooked as my soon says.

Cuisinart 2 in1 Brewer that has a small bean grinder built in for single cup brewing and a K Cup...any experience? I can't get decent feedback, even from the lunatics on Reddit as that is half AI response bots.

Posted by: GigantorX at February 28, 2026 08:55 AM (x8k2o)

117 I am sick of the entire international 'community' and they can bugger right off along with their useful idiots in the US.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:53 AM (E4rtv)

The Omani mediator was a prime example. No doubt Iran was paying for it's desired outcome in some way.

Sometime, people just need killing. And Iran's time had long passed.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 28, 2026 08:55 AM (dK+Kv)

118 Mornin’, All. Happy Saturday.

Posted by: Bulg at February 28, 2026 08:56 AM (77rzZ)

119 “ Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.”

Psalm 33:12

Posted by: Marcus T at February 28, 2026 08:56 AM (zfkPG)

120 I read the Operation as “Epic Furry”! That would have really pissed off the progressives. They have no sense of humor.

Posted by: Unkaren at February 28, 2026 08:57 AM (duOzU)

121 oh no! she got looked at?

Posted by: BlackOrchid

No. Nothing seems to be broken. She may be done skiing for the year. We have two more trips up the mountain planned. The six year old was very concerned because he was skiing with her. She hit hard enough that her helmet came off and he had to ski down and retrieve it.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 08:57 AM (1JFYK)

122 102 Mrs. F. just arose and is peeved. She had hoped the action would be named Operation Queen Esther.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
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Ah, A student of the Torah.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:57 AM (E4rtv)

123 They have no truth nor principles in them and thus their failures have caused force and power to be the only real things in international law. China seizes islands despite the Int. Court of Justice because it can and the Intl community runs and hides. Russia invades Ukraine because it can, and again, the Euros run and hide that pushed Ukraine to join Nato giving casus belli to Putin.

I am sick of the entire international 'community' and they can bugger right off along with their useful idiots in the U

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:53 AM

Amen, and you've stated the truth. It is a time for reckoning.

Posted by: ErikInTexas at February 28, 2026 08:58 AM (kGdxl)

124 I could have wiped Iran off the map with the weapons that we had. But in the process a lot of innocent people would have been killed.
Posted by: Zombie Jimmy Carter, Spineless Rat Bastard at February 28, 2026 08:55 AM (Ksqrb)
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Operation Eagle Claw showed that you can't solve a systemic decline in readiness with a sudden burst of energy. Long-standing problems require comprehensive solutions.

Trump holding back is partly because of this. With each campaign, he has to ensure that everyone is up to speed, and it takes time to flush all the DEI losers out of the chain of command. Units have also been chronically understrength for years, and recruits who signed up after he was elected are only now fully trained up and ready to perform.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2026 08:59 AM (ZOv7s)

125 Cuisinart 2 in1 Brewer that has a small bean grinder built in for single cup brewing and a K Cup...any experience? I can't get decent feedback, even from the lunatics on Reddit as that is half AI response bots.

Posted by: GigantorX at February 28, 2026 08:55 AM (x8k2o)

As a general principle, I tend to avoid all in one devices, which means more modes of failure of Chinesium.

Best single cup of coffee is pour over with fresh ground beans. What you would spend on that 2 in 1 would likely get you a decent grinder and a pour over filter holder from Melitta.

Perfect cup, every time.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 28, 2026 08:59 AM (dK+Kv)

126 The Omani mediator was a prime example. No doubt Iran was paying for it's desired outcome in some way.

Sometime, people just need killing. And Iran's time had long passed.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder

Yep. Al Jazzy had his burbling this morning and apparently he was trying to reinstate the JCPOA crap from Obama and his svengali Jarrett. Requiring us to lower sanctions so Iran could reload and build nukes in peace while we dithered. Screw that guy in particular.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:59 AM (E4rtv)

127 I’d like to negotiate now!

Posted by: Zombie Khamenei at February 28, 2026 09:00 AM (duOzU)

128 I am sick of the entire international 'community' and they can bugger right off along with their useful idiots in the U

Yup...you think people would have learned from the 1930s but nooooooo...

Posted by: League Of Nations, Tits On A Bull at February 28, 2026 09:00 AM (Ksqrb)

129 Was any consideration given to how this affects me and my Qatari paymasters?

Posted by: Tucker Carlson at February 28, 2026 09:00 AM (tUiB5)

130 NBC has the Iranian foreign minister on to proclaim the attack a failure and announce retaliation?? WTF?

Posted by: Dr. T at February 28, 2026 09:02 AM (6YNz+)

131 I am content to see this happen. Long time coming and I have an American-Iranian friend I worked with (still keep in touch) that is quite happy about this. He's a "Things were better with the Shah" type. He has friends in Iran as well so he's on the up and up about things there. Hasn't heard from them in a while, though.

China is going to be in a pickle now concerning its oil imports.

Posted by: GigantorX at February 28, 2026 09:02 AM (x8k2o)

132 I am sick of the entire international 'community' and they can bugger right off along with their useful idiots in the US.
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 08:53 AM (E4rtv)

Very few around the world wanted to give Trump any credit for knowing what he was doing, or any respect.

So what’s the time honored and most effective way to get respect? Start taking out all who disrespect you, one by one.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 28, 2026 09:02 AM (etYFQ)

133 120 I read the Operation as “Epic Furry”! That would have really pissed off the progressives. They have no sense of humor.
Posted by: Unkaren

I see an opportunity here. Pinochet Airlines + Portland Frog Brigade (and Kyle Wagner in his giraffe uniform) = second wave of bombings as Epic Furry

Posted by: Military Moron at February 28, 2026 09:03 AM (ycI94)

134 Newest good news report from Times of Israel,

"The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Gen. Mohammad Pakpour and Iranian defense minister Amir Nasirzadeh were killed in Israeli strikes in Iran this morning, three sources familiar with the matter tell Reuters.

Earlier, Israeli officials assessed that Pakpour, Nasirzadeh, and the chief of Iran’s intelligence were likely killed in the strikes."

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:04 AM (E4rtv)

135 I hope Moron Biden's Dog is safe and well

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 28, 2026 09:04 AM (vfth7)

136 Yup...you think people would have learned from the 1930s but nooooooo...
Posted by: League Of Nations, Tits On A Bull at February 28, 2026 09:00 AM (Ksqrb)
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I get the point you are trying to make, but the 1930s are not the only decade of international relations in world history. I would love to see a total ban on ALL references to that decade. Most people have no idea what they are talking about and while the League of Nations failed, Churchill realized it wasn't because of the organization, it was because the British were utter pussies and wussed out to such an extent that they dragged the French down with them.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2026 09:04 AM (ZOv7s)

137 En mi casa toman Bustelo!

Posted by: Caffiend at February 28, 2026 09:05 AM (oftw2)

138 129 Was any consideration given to how this affects me and my Qatari paymasters?
Posted by: Tucker Carlson
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Well, Tuca, China is probably hiring.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:05 AM (E4rtv)

139 So what’s the time honored and most effective way to get respect? Start taking out all who disrespect you, one by one.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 28, 2026 09:02 AM (etYFQ)
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I want hidden camera footage of Trump telling his cabinet "Now is the time when we settle the accounts..."

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2026 09:06 AM (ZOv7s)

140 “Thus says the Lord of hosts:

‘Behold, I will break the [a]bow of Elam,
The foremost of their might.
36 Against Elam I will bring the four winds
From the four quarters of heaven,
And scatter them toward all those winds;
There shall be no nations where the outcasts of Elam will not go.
37 For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies
And before those who seek their life.
I will bring disaster upon them,
My fierce anger,’ says the Lord;
‘And I will send the sword after them
Until I have consumed them.

Jeremiah 49:35-37

Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 09:06 AM (1JFYK)

141 62: Yes. Reagan should have strangled that regime in its cradle.

Posted by: night lifted at February 28, 2026 09:06 AM (kJmLc)

142 122 102 Mrs. F. just arose and is peeved. She had hoped the action would be named Operation Queen Esther.
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Operation “Aunt Esther gon’ whup yo’ ass, Fred!”

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 28, 2026 09:07 AM (etYFQ)

143 16 ... "My spouse was discharged from her rehab facility yesterday and her prognosis post shunt surgery to regain strength and physical abilities is excellent."

JJ,
Wonderful news. Thanks for letting us know.

Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2026 09:08 AM (yTvNw)

144 I get the point you are trying to make, but the 1930s are not the only decade of international relations in world history. I would love to see a total ban on ALL references to that decade. Most people have no idea what they are talking about and while the League of Nations failed, Churchill realized it wasn't because of the organization, it was because the British were utter pussies and wussed out to such an extent that they dragged the French down with them.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
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Once the League blinked on Italy taking on Ethopia and Japan taking over Manchuria, the demise and uselessness of the organization was apparent.

The Kellogg Briand Pact was also abject stupidity as was the 1922 Washington agreements on naval ships post WWI.

All international organizations break down over time because interests of nations are more important in the end than some diplomatic agreement contrary to a nation's current interests.

It just happened that the League broke down faster than something like the Concert of Vienna.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:09 AM (E4rtv)

145 Trump's second term has been very illuminating. He has really ripped off the last of the masks, exposing the dishonest grifters that had managed to evade detection. It's not all him, but he has been the catalyst. All the newly-minted Epstein enthusiasts, for example.

There was a buzz on Twitter the other day about how Candace Owens' critics were accused of being paid to attack her, a hoax that blew up immediately when the legal notices for defamation suits began to pile up.

What is interesting is not only who were targeted, but who managed to fly beneath the radar, that is nominally religious conservatives who neither amplified her, nor condemned her, but rather just kept quiet. I think those are the most spineless of the bunch.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2026 09:09 AM (ZOv7s)

146 Best wishes and prayers up for Mrs. Sefton, in hopes of continuing her recovery.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 28, 2026 09:11 AM (UQXxb)

147 In an emergency (and an inop Keurig certainly qualifies) “percussive maintenance” will often get the machine working again. Don’t be shy, turn it upside down and smack ‘er around but good.

Posted by: Common Tater at February 28, 2026 09:11 AM (J+7DF)

148 Very few around the world wanted to give Trump any credit for knowing what he was doing, or any respect.

So what’s the time honored and most effective way to get respect? Start taking out all who disrespect you, one by one.
Posted by: Tom Servo
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Our thinking class dreams of unicorn farts and sparkles instead of reality. Trump is a realist, not an idealist and putting idealists in charge of countries is almost always a bad idea. They get people killed.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:11 AM (E4rtv)

149 NBC has the Iranian foreign minister on to proclaim the attack a failure and announce retaliation?? WTF?
Posted by: Dr. T

Whining dogs licking their globalist master's behind.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 09:11 AM (1JFYK)

150 146 Best wishes and prayers up for Mrs. Sefton, in hopes of continuing her recovery.
Posted by: Huck Follywood
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Huck says it best for me as well. Thanks for all you do JJ and hope your bride heals quickly.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:12 AM (E4rtv)

151 135 I hope Moron Biden's Dog is safe and well
Posted by: vmom

AFAIK, hasn't reported in yet but so far, it appears no deaths in Israel yet from the barrage of missiles.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:13 AM (E4rtv)

152 Once the League blinked on Italy taking on Ethopia and Japan taking over Manchuria, the demise and uselessness of the organization was apparent.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:09 AM (E4rtv)
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Right, but "the League" didn't blink, Britain did. The UK was the only nation that could enforce an embargo on Italy. Similarly, it was the only nation that could apply direct pressure to Japan.

The Concert of Vienna had more distributed power and touched on more vital interests, so sending troops to aid each other in putting down the '48 made collective action easier. Russia was a rival to Austria, but did not want revolution there, so was willing to be the Gendarme of Europe.

Britain in the 1930s was uneasy with being a Great Power, and sought to avoid any responsibility. They got what they asked for.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2026 09:13 AM (ZOv7s)

153 Whining dogs licking their globalist master's behind.
Posted by: Sock Monkey

heh.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:14 AM (E4rtv)

154 The tricky part is what comes next.

We are effectively eliminating leadership, IGRC capabilities and assets. IGRC has also been reported to have dispersed in order to ensure survivability. I am also hearing that whatever Iraqi militias are still in country, the ones largely killing protesters, have also been targeted. If I were king, I would be smoking those f’r’s in Iraq too. Just to make sure the neighborhood gets cleaned up.

Overall, it’s pretty hard to assess what OPFOR has the capability to step in. The opposition doesn’t seem well organized. I’m sure the Agency and Mossad have a plan, but I would love to know what that is.

While Iran isn’t Iraq, the first couple of days when we road into Baghdad, people were cheering. By the next week, a lot of that reversed.

Anyway, the battle plan seems to take into account most of the lessons learned. But the next week or so should be interesting. YMMV.

Posted by: Marcus T at February 28, 2026 09:15 AM (zfkPG)

155 I want to start the day by reiterating our thanks for good thoughts and prayers for MiladyJo's surgery on Thursday. It took about four hours, and seems to have been completely successful. Great improvement in breathing and even appearance. She said yesterday that after years of waiting,k it seems a little like a dream (which may be the anesthetic still wearing off - heh), and that she knows with family, friends, and Morons & 'Ettes that she is much loved.💙

🎵Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Thanks, KT and MisHum for the prayer thread.

Good morning and happy new month eve, y'all.

Posted by: mindful webworker - the doc done good at February 28, 2026 09:15 AM (oqVsV)

156 By the way, fearless prediction I made going back in the 1990s that might actually come true.

The key to Japan's revival is a reassertion of national pride and the reestablishment of Samurai culture. The one thing people don't talk about is that low birth rates also correspond with the collapse of the warrior ideal. Men lose themselves in porn and screens and women lose respect for them.

Recreating a culture of honor, martial pride and proper patriarchy (no women in combat) can turn this around.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2026 09:16 AM (ZOv7s)

157 Ayatollah so!

Posted by: PDJT at February 28, 2026 09:17 AM (duOzU)

158 Don’t be shy, turn it upside down and smack ‘er around but good.

Posted by: Common Tater at February 28, 2026 09:11 AM (J+7DF)

Do NOT apply to wife.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 28, 2026 09:17 AM (dK+Kv)

159 While Iran isn’t Iraq, the first couple of days when we road into Baghdad, people were cheering. By the next week, a lot of that reversed.

Anyway, the battle plan seems to take into account most of the lessons learned. But the next week or so should be interesting. YMMV.
Posted by: Marcus T at February 28, 2026 09:15 AM (zfkPG)
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In Iraq as in Afghanistan, the smart move was to wreck the joint and leave, installing a strong man and leaving it up to him. The problem was that a bunch of our leaders got hard-ons over the occupations after WW II and saw it as a way to finally boost the defense budget back to Cold War levels.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2026 09:19 AM (ZOv7s)

160 China is going to be in a pickle now concerning its oil imports.

Posted by: GigantorX

China imports a massive amount of their oil. Some 70% of it came from Venezuela and Iran.

The operative word is 'came'.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 28, 2026 09:19 AM (0U5gm)

161 Britain in the 1930s was uneasy with being a Great Power, and sought to avoid any responsibility. They got what they asked for.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

Britain was broke and its military by the 1930's was a shadow of what it was only a few years ago. It simply was not what it was before WWI. At the time, Britain was dealing with the Great Depression, isolationist (and pretty well deserved isolationism after the debacle of WWI), and problems throughout its colonies.

It simply was a pipe dream to think Britain would challenge Japan over Manchuria or Italy over Ethiopia when only a few years before Britain itself was engage in the Boer wars to bring in South Africa, etc. Colonialism made it difficult to bring others to book for the same thing.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:19 AM (E4rtv)

162 Britain in the 1930s was uneasy with being a Great Power, and sought to avoid any responsibility
———

They ran out of money. They were getting their ass kicked, and U-Boats might well succeed in starving them out.

Churchill then asked for 50 destroyers, planes, and a few other things.

FDR had an election coming up, neutrality laws passed by congress and signed by him, and lots of speeches how nobody is suggesting getting involved in any foreign wars. They tried “cash and carry”, and Lend Lease. Nobody wanted to get involved in another 2.0 world war, predictively. “Can’t they just kill each other?” is not a new observation

Posted by: Common Tater at February 28, 2026 09:20 AM (J+7DF)

163 as was the 1922 Washington agreements on naval ships post WWI.

Posted by: whig
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How do you see things playing out in the absence of that agreement? I think it's one of the few examples that largely worked. The naval arms race was getting crazy prior to that. It also fortuitously stopped us from building the Lexingtons as totally useless battlecruisers with no protection, and instead getting carriers out of them.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 28, 2026 09:21 AM (XvL8K)

164 Trump is a realist, not an idealist and putting idealists in charge of countries is almost always a bad idea. They get people killed.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:11 AM (E4rtv)

Agreed. As a recovering idealist, I've observed that there is little worse for a nation than for a balked idealist to be in charge. They *always* choose the ideal over the actual and ignore the body count it creates.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at February 28, 2026 09:22 AM (lFFaq)

165 Amazing , today the whole world has changed .

Posted by: Ben Had at February 28, 2026 09:22 AM (+nEug)

166 “ In Iraq as in Afghanistan, the smart move was to wreck the joint and leave, installing a strong man and leaving it up to him. The problem was that a bunch of our leaders got hard-ons over the occupations after WW II and saw it as a way to finally boost the defense budget back to Cold War levels.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2026 09:19 AM (ZOv7s)”

You’re going to make me go on a rant about DoS, CPA, and that asshole Paul Brenner, aren’t you.

Posted by: Marcus T at February 28, 2026 09:22 AM (zfkPG)

167 Saudis are joining the attack because Iran fired on Saudi Arabia.
Cue MAGA Nelson Muntz

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 28, 2026 09:23 AM (HYqoK)

168 Good morning. Prayers up, especially for our troops. God bless America!

Posted by: Farmer Bob at February 28, 2026 09:23 AM (IX8iX)

169 About a month ago I got a new phone. The old one was five years old and working fine but was down to about 3% of free memory.
So now that I have more closet space I've added some long overdue apps.
Including XFormerlyKnownAsTwitter.
I think it's pretty much one of the primary means of watching what's going on. Kinda like having a television in 1973.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 28, 2026 08:47 AM (2Ez/1)

Why a large capacity micro SD car should be installed to allow more storage space. I have a 128gig card in mine now, and all camera pictures are stored on that card. I regularly transfer many of those photos to my laptop and/or an external drive for backup by using the usb port. And, of the phone totally crashes, I can remove the SD card and use a card reader to copy it to my laptop.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at February 28, 2026 09:24 AM (5xuJ/)

170 After the huge dismantling of the Armed Forces by Jimmy Carter, Reagan didn't have the ability to do what Trump is doing today.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at February 28, 2026 09:24 AM (qFwJc)

171 Here we go again.

Everything will come down to the force of Donald Trump's personality.

Every single person he encounters in the coming weeks will be doing everything in their power to entice, cajole, threaten and deceive him into a long, ultimately lost war. They live for this.

He's going to need every ounce of restraint, perspicacity, and rectitude he's got to avoid another disaster for this country.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 28, 2026 09:25 AM (BI5O2)

172 Good morning, and I'm in before the thread is dead. Yay!
But I haven't read any of the comments yet. Just wanted to get here and say hello to all.
Linus, if you are here, I had posted a comment to you on MR the other day about your anxiety since having the medical emergency.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at February 28, 2026 09:25 AM (nz1sK)

173 good morning MisHum, Horde

Posted by: callsign claymore at February 28, 2026 09:26 AM (Br6my)

174 I haven't bothered to see how the oil market is reacting this morning. Wondering if the IRGC has any operational capabilities left to make a desperation move in the Straits of Hormuz?

Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 09:26 AM (1JFYK)

175 NBC is giving quite a platform to the Iranian foreign minister.

Theyre pieces of shit, so not surprising.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, diseased garbage human at February 28, 2026 09:28 AM (wOO3z)

176 Have they attempted to use their vaunted hypersonic missiles yet?

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 28, 2026 09:28 AM (BI5O2)

177 The worst trends in my lifetime were the top down decisions made by golly knows whom, and the dissembling politicians who signed on to this “manage the decline” to get out in front of cameras and try to explain why nothing can ever be done, about anything. They largely act like spectators. A conditioning process really, where over generations now, we come to expect nothing. Except lectures, where everything is our fault. You’ll have to get by with less, comrade

Posted by: Common Tater at February 28, 2026 09:29 AM (J+7DF)

178 The tricky part is what comes next.
We are effectively eliminating leadership, IGRC capabilities and assets.

Yes...no more "nation building", no more "democracy in the middle east", No more cockamamie cigar smoke. No more Swedish meatballs there, tootsie. And no more phony Irish whiskey. No more goddamn jerky beef! The party's over.

Kill them all. Then let the Free Iranians sort it out.

Posted by: Clarence Beeks at February 28, 2026 09:29 AM (Ksqrb)

179 Have they attempted to use their vaunted hypersonic missiles yet?

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 28, 2026 09:28 AM (BI5O2)

Last thread had reports of two launched at USS Lincoln. No links provided.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 28, 2026 09:29 AM (dK+Kv)

180 Would think they assume by now that all of their meeting plans have been compromised. If true, it just seems like a stupid move to chance it, regardless of the time of day.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 28, 2026 08:43 AM (XvL8K)

Too late now. Besides, I imagine the trust between the leadership personnel have been drastically eroded.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 28, 2026 09:30 AM (g8Ew8)

181 Goldie G is showing a video of an Iranian missile being captured on the ground before it can be launched. Video from IDF.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at February 28, 2026 09:30 AM (kvcnI)

182 Pahlavi has already laid the groundwork for what comes next.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 28, 2026 09:31 AM (+nEug)

183 > Kill them all. Then let the Free Iranians sort it out.
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I think among these "free Iranians" are mullahs in waiting, rabidly violent Islamists and generally bad people. Much like anywhere, but I think Iran has a rather rocky road ahead if they're going to join the civilized world.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 28, 2026 09:31 AM (jtM2q)

184 Have they attempted to use their vaunted hypersonic missiles yet?
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 28, 2026 09:28 AM (BI5O2)
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Reports of fire toward the USS Abraham Lincoln

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 28, 2026 09:31 AM (RIvkX)

185 *Why a large capacity micro SD car should be installed to allow more storage space. I have a 128gig card in mine now, and all camera pictures are stored on that card. I regularly transfer many of those photos to my laptop and/or an external drive for backup by using the usb port. And, of the phone totally crashes, I can remove the SD card and use a card reader to copy it to my laptop.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at February 28, 2026 09:24 AM *

Oh, yeah. I did that. But the phone's fixed memory was the limiting factor.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 28, 2026 09:31 AM (2Ez/1)

186 Reports of fire toward the USS Abraham Lincoln
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 28, 2026 09:31 AM (RIvk

G-d, please bless and keep our sailors in your hand, and smite our wicked enemies, amen.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 28, 2026 09:32 AM (BI5O2)

187 Also, the commenter who goes by man posted yesterday that his dad had passed.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at February 28, 2026 09:33 AM (nz1sK)

188 Posted by: Biff Pocoroba
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Japanese cheated from the very start with no repercussions same as the Germans soon ignored the Versailles Treaty. At the time, US policymakers were still worried about Britain's naval power more than the Japanese.

Basically both the national interests of Britain and US were served when both wanted to cut military spending but the Japanese did not see the agreement as corresponding with their national interests and ignored it. Same as League of Nations, etc.

You can only negotiate contracts in good faith with those that want to keep them. That is true whether you are dealing with people or nations. Those who view their own wants as premier whether people or nations will do so.

Iran is a classic example. Criminals on parole or probation are others. They will keep to the agreements made only as far as as someone is willing to use force to make them keep to their word. Sad and cynical but that is the history of the world.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:34 AM (E4rtv)

189 Pray for the Iranians to overthrow the damned Mullahs.

Posted by: Beverly at February 28, 2026 09:35 AM (reMys)

190
NBC decided to interview terrorist regime's representative for some reason :

"Iranian Foreign Minister said in an interview with NBC:

“We may have lost a few commanders, but that’s not such a big problem."

Well, then, if it's not a problem...

Posted by: runner at February 28, 2026 09:36 AM (/M/4v)

191 Has Biden's Dog commented ?

Posted by: It's me donna at February 28, 2026 09:36 AM (VE6XX)

192 Have on Fox. The woman anchor just asked why we didn't get France and Britain's support? What would be the point? Maybe we are getting help but those nations can't say because of fear of local muzzies

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 28, 2026 09:36 AM (HYqoK)

193 Sad and cynical but that is the history of the world.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:34 AM (E4rtv)

Human nature. Same as it ever was.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 28, 2026 09:36 AM (dK+Kv)

194 Reports of fire toward the USS Abraham Lincoln
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 28, 2026 09:31 AM (RIvkX)

Unless an attacker has real time hyperlinked military grade satellite info, providing exact location down to the meter, their missiles are worthless. Buildings on land are much simpler, they don’t move around much.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 28, 2026 09:37 AM (etYFQ)

195 Kill them all. Then let the Free Iranians sort it out.
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I think among these "free Iranians" are mullahs in waiting, rabidly violent Islamists and generally bad people. Much like anywhere, but I think Iran has a rather rocky road ahead if they're going to join the civilized world.
Posted by: Martini Farmer

Iran, unlike many of its neighbors, does not have a Muslim majority. I think many of the Islamists will be heading into hiding. There may be a serious blood letting in Iran's near future. Time will tell.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 09:37 AM (1JFYK)

196 news is very stupid and are trying to blab on topics outside their level of understanding

Posted by: runner at February 28, 2026 09:37 AM (/M/4v)

197 Why didn’t we get France and Britain’s support? Because we didn’t want all of our war plans put on the hotline to Tehran.

And if we ever DO want their support, we’ll beat it out of them.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 28, 2026 09:39 AM (etYFQ)

198 Oh, yeah. I did that. But the phone's fixed memory was the limiting factor.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 28, 2026 09:31 AM (2Ez/1)

Usually that's caused by the trash bin being full and/or too many messages with images being stored on the internal memory. I clear them out as well. I have a Galaxy A23 5G. I usually try to keep minimum 5 gig free on the internal memory.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at February 28, 2026 09:39 AM (5xuJ/)

199 Well Iran specializes in killing its own people but the sheer incompetence from shoddy missiles tells us something about the regime.

From X.
Dr. Eli David
@DrEliDavid
·
1h
🚨 Breaking: Tens of students killed in a high school in Minab in southern Iran, after a regime's ballistic missile hit it

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:39 AM (E4rtv)

200 197 Why didn’t we get France and Britain’s support? Because we didn’t want all of our war plans put on the hotline to Tehran.

They were pretty clear they were not on our side in this...

Posted by: It's me donna at February 28, 2026 09:39 AM (FZMv4)

201 Dang, I pick one morning to sleep in, and miss the breaking action.

Posted by: davidt at February 28, 2026 09:40 AM (Q+gd/)

202 Goldie G is reporting on fake atrocity videos. Usual paliwood stuff but expect it to show up on the MSM.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at February 28, 2026 09:40 AM (kvcnI)

203 Why didn’t we get France and Britain’s support? Because we didn’t want all of our war plans put on the hotline to Tehran.

And if we ever DO want their support, we’ll beat it out of them.
Posted by: Tom Servo

Unforseen bonus in all of this is the emasculation of Starmer and Macron.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 09:41 AM (1JFYK)

204 Still more flailing attempts by Iran to win friends and influence people from X

"
Visegrád 24
@visegrad24
·
2h
BREAKING:

Italy confirms that an Iranian missile has struck an airbase used by Italy in Kuwait"

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:41 AM (E4rtv)

205 Japanese cheated from the very start with no repercussions same as the Germans soon ignored the Versailles Treaty.

Posted by: whig
______

I don't think that's accurate. They tried to exploit some loopholes, which netted them nothing but useless ships. They didn't start cheating in earnest until after the London agreements. And perhaps the London agreements were a bad idea.

Also, the Washington agreement forced the end of the Anglo-Japanese alliance, which was clearly to our benefit.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 28, 2026 09:41 AM (XvL8K)

206 Is Khamenei tweeting ?? He should go on TV, I am worried about him...

Posted by: runner at February 28, 2026 09:42 AM (/M/4v)

207 203 Why didn’t we get France and Britain’s support? Because we didn’t want all of our war plans put on the hotline to Tehran.

And if we ever DO want their support, we’ll beat it out of them.
Posted by: Tom Servo

Unforseen bonus in all of this is the emasculation of Starmer and Macron.
Posted by: Sock Monkey
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Starmer and the UK foreign office refused Americans permission to use Diego Garcia base. Screw them.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:42 AM (E4rtv)

208 BREAKING:

Italy confirms that an Iranian missile has struck an airbase used by Italy in Kuwait"
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:41 AM (E4rtv)

Seem to be shooting at everything...

Posted by: It's me donna at February 28, 2026 09:42 AM (FZMv4)

209 174 I haven't bothered to see how the oil market is reacting this morning. Wondering if the IRGC has any operational capabilities left to make a desperation move in the Straits of Hormuz?
Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 09:26 AM (1JFYK)

US command has said they’re placing a special emphasis on eliminating all of Iran’s naval assets. I assume that refers to those in the straits.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 28, 2026 09:43 AM (etYFQ)

210 I've seen this movie before.

Posted by: Zombie Sadaam at February 28, 2026 09:43 AM (Q+gd/)

211 Recommend rewatching Argo again tonight.

What a hole Iraq has been since the late 70s

Posted by: LASue at February 28, 2026 09:43 AM (lCppi)

212 Further reports of IDF on the ground from Goldie G.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at February 28, 2026 09:44 AM (kvcnI)

213 Israel “assesses” that Iran’s Satanic Leader Ali Khamenei was likely killed in an Israeli strike earlier today, Channel 12 says, citing unnamed Israeli sources. It says there are “growing indications” to this effect.

There is no official confirmation of the report.

Posted by: SMOD at February 28, 2026 09:44 AM (GITLP)

214 GigantorX - I switched to a "commercial" Keurig machine after my last two died early. Mine is the K1550. They sell it at Staples. It's going on 5+ years now if heavy use.

It's outasted all but my original brewer from when they first came out. That thing was built like a tank.

Posted by: Grudge Harbor at February 28, 2026 09:44 AM (yFLFB)

215 Israel “assesses” that Iran’s Satanic Leader Ali Khamenei was likely killed in an Israeli strike earlier today, Channel 12 says, citing unnamed Israeli sources. It says there are “growing indications” to this effect.

==

When this is confirmed some more, DRINKS ARE ON ME !!

Posted by: runner at February 28, 2026 09:45 AM (/M/4v)

216 Iran, unlike many of its neighbors, does not have a Muslim majority. I think many of the Islamists will be heading into hiding. There may be a serious blood letting in Iran's near future. Time will tell.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 09:37 AM (1JFYK)
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Even within Islam it's in the minority, being predominantly Shia Islam instead of Sunni. Iran has very, very few allies that are also Shia Islam.

Sunni Islam is content to sit back and watch them be destroyed if they don't have to lift a finger to do it.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 28, 2026 09:45 AM (ESVrU)

217 Has Ayatollah Mamdani declared war on the United States yet?

If not, why not?

Zohran, your our only hope!

Posted by: UN Security Council and League Of The Rape at February 28, 2026 09:46 AM (Ksqrb)

218 We've hit the power plant on Kharg Island. No Kharg = no oil = no oil revenue = no IRGC. I love the smell of competence in the morning.

https://is.gd/A8zoiQ

Posted by: Archimedes at February 28, 2026 09:46 AM (Riz8t)

219 I hope it's true that Khamenei has assumed room temperature.

Posted by: PA Dutchman at February 28, 2026 09:47 AM (h/O4U)

220 I don't think that's accurate. They tried to exploit some loopholes, which netted them nothing but useless ships. They didn't start cheating in earnest until after the London agreements. And perhaps the London agreements were a bad idea.

Also, the Washington agreement forced the end of the Anglo-Japanese alliance, which was clearly to our benefit.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba

Loopholes by definition is cheating. Japan had no intention of ever limiting its navy if it felt it needed to do otherwise. Ditto for its army actions in Korea and Manchuria, later China. They did not see the treaty as in their interests and had to be forced more or less to agree to something by force majeure at the time.

Treaties are only followed by nations if it meets their own interests and ignored when no longer useful (even before the ink is dry). ABM treaties are another example.

Simply put, reliance on scraps of paper only work if the people or nations (like a marriage for example) want them to work. Most of the world runs on agreements being expedients until you have the power to get what you want.

Starry eyed idealists believe that agreements create reality. I don't.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:47 AM (E4rtv)

221
Starmer and the UK foreign office refused Americans permission to use Diego Garcia base. Screw them.
Posted by: whig

Didn’t see any reports of the Death Doritos (B2) being moved. Fairly certain that was Starmer covering his ass with his Islamist base. PDT should publicly rub his nose in it.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 09:47 AM (1JFYK)

222 A stray cruise missile taking out Gracie Mansion with the little jihadist commie in it would be a plus

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 28, 2026 09:47 AM (HYqoK)

223 218 We've hit the power plant on Kharg Island. No Kharg = no oil = no oil revenue = no IRGC.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 28, 2026 09:46 AM (Riz8t)

This hurts China regardless of the outcome.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at February 28, 2026 09:48 AM (kvcnI)

224 223 218 We've hit the power plant on Kharg Island. No Kharg = no oil = no oil revenue = no IRGC.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 28, 2026 09:46 AM (Riz8t)

This hurts China regardless of the outcome.

Yeah, that's a big bonus.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 28, 2026 09:48 AM (Riz8t)

225 Like a Rock: Starmer Sold Out Gibraltar, Too

Posted by: SMOD at February 28, 2026 09:48 AM (GITLP)

226 Mr. whig, I've been meaning to thank you for recommending the Vivaldi browser in a thread earlier this week. I'd been trying various browsers on my iPhone for months to hopefully find one that doesn't get all stoved up trying to load this site. Success had been fleeting (SnowHaze and Opera were decent, but not great), but so far, Vivaldi has given almost no issues. Hopefully no more hash changes for me....

Appreciate you sharing your knowledge!

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at February 28, 2026 09:49 AM (kOluj)

227 Seem to be shooting at everything...
Posted by: It's me donna

I think that indicates a headless military establishment that is letting junior commanders of missiles target without any strategy behind it. Hitting the various nations like Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait etc. with one off missiles is basically insulting them without the power to destroy them. Very bad strategy when Iran needs every friend it can get right now. And dickless European and UN twats don't count.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:50 AM (E4rtv)

228 Im def worried about China. I don't think can afford to sit this out.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 28, 2026 09:51 AM (BI5O2)

229 226 Mr. whig, I've been meaning to thank you for recommending the Vivaldi browser in a thread earlier this week. I'd been trying various browsers on my iPhone for months to hopefully find one that doesn't get all stoved up trying to load this site. Success had been fleeting (SnowHaze and Opera were decent, but not great), but so far, Vivaldi has given almost no issues. Hopefully no more hash changes for me....

Appreciate you sharing your knowledge!
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher

Glad it works for you. Vivaldi had the Opera development team create it after they sold Opera to the Chicoms.

Kind of weird user interface but it works and is free to download. Pretty secure too compared to other browsers.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:51 AM (E4rtv)

230 And dickless European and UN twats don't count.

Well, that's what I heard.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 28, 2026 09:51 AM (Riz8t)

231 I hope it's true that Khamenei has assumed room temperature.

Posted by: PA Dutchman at February 28, 2026 09:47 AM (h/O4U)

For certain values of "room temperature."

Posted by: Stan at February 28, 2026 09:52 AM (dK+Kv)

232 Whig, what is your single best example of a Japanese ship that violated the Washington agreement? And I mean pre-London agreement.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 28, 2026 09:53 AM (XvL8K)

233 228 Im def worried about China. I don't think can afford to sit this out.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice

This is where Xi ruining his own military high command recently has created his own problems. And if Iran is no longer a secure oil source, then it makes for severe logistics problems for invading Taiwan by 2027. If Xi does react, the problem for him is that Scotus just handed the president through its tariff case the ability to shut down all imports and exports to China just as long as he doesn't use the IEDPA to tariff them.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:54 AM (E4rtv)

234 I think that indicates a headless military establishment

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:50 AM (E4rtv)

They've been preparing for two months. TOUSi TV showed a missile landing on the fence around one of the US bases with people running away on the public side of the fence. Also reported an American radar being hit. So they've at least done some targetting.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at February 28, 2026 09:54 AM (kvcnI)

235 I hope it's true that Khamenei has assumed room temperature....

==

Khamenei and his demonic son who is worse than him. And their entire bloodline.

Posted by: runner at February 28, 2026 09:54 AM (/M/4v)

236 Im def worried about China. I don't think can afford to sit this out.

They lack the ability to project power in the ME, so their only remaining option is nuclear. I very much doubt they'd be foolish enough to try that.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 28, 2026 09:54 AM (Riz8t)

237 China is has been thinking of ways of making nice with Pahlavi for the last month or so. They ain't doing shit.

Posted by: runner at February 28, 2026 09:55 AM (/M/4v)

238 Real America's Voice has decent coverage.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 28, 2026 09:56 AM (cxFcK)

239 their only remaining option is nuclear. I very much doubt they'd be foolish enough to try that.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 28, 2026 09:54 AM (Riz8t)

That would be pointless. It would be declaring war on the US without helping the mullahs in any way. China's only interest is the oil.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at February 28, 2026 09:56 AM (kvcnI)

240 Prayers up for all the Horde's intentions. Those asked and unasked. Also, extra prayers for Pres. Trump and our troops.

Posted by: olddog in mo at February 28, 2026 09:57 AM (bQ4nt)

241 Even within Islam it's in the minority, being predominantly Shia Islam instead of Sunni. Iran has very, very few allies that are also Shia Islam.

Sunni Islam is content to sit back and watch them be destroyed if they don't have to lift a finger to do it.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

Definitely true but don't discount the Islamist hatred for the Great Satan. Al Queda ( Sunni) leadership has been operating out of Tehran for awhile. In 2023, the IC id'd multiple top level persons from AQ using Tehran as a base. Publicly the Sunni regimes hate Iran because it desires to dominate the Islamic world. Privately, I think the idea that the enemy of my enemy is my friend may apply to a certain extent. I don't pretend to understand the politics of the camel jockey tribal world. Just a thought.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 09:57 AM (1JFYK)

242 I'm interested to see *just* how much Carlson gets paid.

Is it enough for that sanctimonious hyperpatriot to go full Lord Haw Haw and support the enemy in wartime?

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 28, 2026 09:57 AM (BI5O2)

243 Biff,

Have fun with the cite
https://tinyurl.com/1922-Washington-Treaty

Contemporary analysis of an American foreign policy guru in 1922

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:58 AM (E4rtv)

244 And Russia is super happy that 1/2 trillion dollars of Iranian loot is now in their possession. So they are not doing anything. The only ones I am really worried about are the Houthis. That they will not do anything, just sit quietly, and NOT give Israel or the US an excuse to wipe them off the face of the planet.

Posted by: runner at February 28, 2026 09:58 AM (/M/4v)

245 Trump's message to the Iranian people was pitch perfect. This is YOUR time. Reclaim YOUR country! He made it crystal clear that we aren't interested in invading or occupying Iran.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 28, 2026 09:59 AM (Riz8t)

246 228 Im def worried about China. I don't think can afford to sit this out.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 28, 2026 09:51 AM (BI5O2)

This is where it hurts China for Xi to have taken out almost all of the top level experienced leadership over the last year. The people who’ve taken over those jobs are all going to be keeping their heads low and very risk averse, hoping that they won’t be next.
Xi’s best play, under the circumstances, is to lay low and cut a deal with Trump for access once the current unpleasantness is over.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 28, 2026 09:59 AM (etYFQ)

247 The only ones I am really worried about are the Houthis.
Posted by: runner at February 28, 2026 09:58 AM (/M/4v)

AFAIK all their missiles come from Iran ...

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at February 28, 2026 09:59 AM (kvcnI)

248 Im def worried about China. I don't think can afford to sit this out.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 28, 2026 09:51 AM (BI5O2)
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I dunno...China probably doesn't want to run the risk of us intercepting its arms shipments to Iran, among other things.

What if Iran starts launching Chinesium-made missiles at us and we destroy them instantly? Then Chinese has lost serious face in the eyes of the world. They're not going to risk that.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 28, 2026 10:00 AM (ESVrU)

249 So the mullahs didn't high tail it out of there when they had the chances?

Posted by: davidt at February 28, 2026 10:00 AM (Q+gd/)

250 The only ones I am really worried about are the Houthis.
Posted by: runner at February 28, 2026 09:58 AM (/M/4v)

AFAIK all their missiles come from Iran ...
Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at February 28, 2026 09:59 AM (kvcnI)

have you really read what I wrote ??

Posted by: runner at February 28, 2026 10:01 AM (/M/4v)

251 cut a deal with Trump for access once the current unpleasantness is over.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 28, 2026 09:59 AM (etYFQ)

They are probably willing to pay Trump's 100% mark-up but some of the proceeds will be ear-marked for the new government in Iran.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at February 28, 2026 10:01 AM (kvcnI)

252 Nood: dead Ayatollah?

Posted by: Hawkpilot at February 28, 2026 10:01 AM (ewuvP)

253 A missed opportunity.

https://is.gd/fiakNp

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 28, 2026 10:01 AM (FXNzP)

254 There was a NoKings rally scheduled for this afternoon in my hometown. That should be a fun pack of the usual suspects after the attack

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 28, 2026 10:01 AM (HYqoK)

255 They've been preparing for two months. TOUSi TV showed a missile landing on the fence around one of the US bases with people running away on the public side of the fence. Also reported an American radar being hit. So they've at least done some targetting.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know

Targetting is a matter of putting coordinates into the missile. Strategy is something else. What I am saying it that without a head establishment, the missile launchers are simply sending everything up with the coordinates rather than conferring with senior staffers to send those with a strategy. Attacking everything in the region only dilutes the attack and pisses away any chance of 'winning' in the strategic sense. The Saudi hit for example means that Saudis have now along with the emirates announced that they can hit back (and in real terms lets Americans use Saudi bases to hit the Iranians without causing the populace to be riled up). That ain't the way for Iran to win an asymmetrical war.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 10:02 AM (E4rtv)

256 Colorado Gray Wolf update #1:

New gray wolf map shows wolf activity in southern Colorado

Latest wolf activity map shows continued southerly expansion of detected gray wolf activity. Watersheds around the rim of the San Luis Valley including the San Juan mountains toward Wolf Creek Pass (way up on the Great Divide) and theSangre De Cristo mountains on the east side (down near Great Sand Dunes Nat'l Park). Wolves have also been detected in watersheds that drain toward Pueblo and Colo Spgs. This is quite close to our summer place.

https://is.gd/Y8GY3n

Posted by: muldoon at February 28, 2026 10:02 AM (qgHp7)

257 Thanks for the Coffee Thread and Prayer Revival, Mis Hum and Annie!

May God bless all of His children this day. And may God keep our leadership, our military, and our allies safe.

And may God continue to bless the U.S.A. and Israel.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at February 28, 2026 10:02 AM (kB9dk)

258 The Houthi are not a productive society. Once they lose Iranian funding and Iranian weapons, they go back to being a pack of ignorant goatherds in a forgotten corner of the world.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 28, 2026 10:03 AM (etYFQ)

259 Prayers for the people of Iran. May their next government embrace religious liberty and individual freedom.

Requesting prayers from the Horde, I've got an interview Monday morning for a job that would be a great fit, but I've got to prove it to them. It would solve many of my current life problems and be a good foundation to work on the rest.

Posted by: RandomDave at February 28, 2026 10:03 AM (aJQbY)

260 Xi’s best play, under the circumstances, is to lay low and cut a deal with Trump for access once the current unpleasantness is over.
Posted by: Tom Servo

I frankly don't know what Xi will do but realistically, he ain't got the power right now to stop Iran from being attacked. No force projection other than providing arms and doing so under air attack would not be very prudent--it will be over before ships could get there with other goodies.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 10:03 AM (E4rtv)

261 have you really read what I wrote ??

Posted by: runner at February 28, 2026 10:01 AM (/M/4v)

Yup.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at February 28, 2026 10:03 AM (kvcnI)

262 Starry eyed idealists believe that agreements create reality. I don't.
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 09:47 AM

You are correct, Mr. Whig. It is who counts the votes that creates reality.

Posted by: (D)emocrat Election Officials at February 28, 2026 10:04 AM (0sNs1)

263 I would surmise that the Saudis, Qatar and the other ME monarchies are nervous about a non-Muslim entity becoming a player in the ME oil world. I would suspect covert attempts to influence any formation of a "new" Persia.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 10:05 AM (1JFYK)

264 252 Nood: dead Ayatollah?

I don't think we know at this point, but even if we missed him, it's a major problem for the regime.

https://is.gd/whQLnw

Posted by: Archimedes at February 28, 2026 10:05 AM (Riz8t)

265 244 And Russia is super happy that 1/2 trillion dollars of Iranian loot is now in their possession. So they are not doing anything. The only ones I am really worried about are the Houthis. That they will not do anything, just sit quietly, and NOT give Israel or the US an excuse to wipe them off the face of the planet.
Posted by: runner
==========
And yet if he steals the Iranian money, that gives Europe moral license to steal the frozen Russian reserves. No honor among thieves I guess.

You probably have a better idea than I about the Houthi problem but so far it has been desultory from my understanding at firing off a few missiles.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 10:05 AM (E4rtv)

266 Prayers for all in need and their caregivers continue. 🙏

And prayers for this nation, our military, and Israel. 🙏

Posted by: L - No nic... at February 28, 2026 10:06 AM (NFX2v)

267 Nobody can predict what a bunch if literal retards jacked up on khat are gonna do. Not even them.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 28, 2026 10:07 AM (BI5O2)

268 You are correct, Mr. Whig. It is who counts the votes that creates reality.
Posted by: (D)emocrat Election Officials

I have been around those types for awhile and yes, they don't follow the law at all. Georgia and Detroit 2020 election probes are indicating that in spades.

They do what they can get away with. Putting heads on spikes and seizing their estates would put a quick end to their actions.

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 10:07 AM (E4rtv)

269 Praying that you will shine with brilliance in your upcoming interview RD!

Posted by: Sock Monkey * considering the imponderables at February 28, 2026 10:08 AM (1JFYK)

270 I don't think we know at this point, but even if we missed him, it's a major problem for the regime.

https://is.gd/whQLnw

The link contains another link to a claim by Bahrain that our Fifth Fleet HQ was hit. I've seen nothing else about this yet.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 28, 2026 10:08 AM (Riz8t)

271 Colorado Gray Wolf update #2:

Gray wolf died of acute cardiogenic shock during collar maintenance: CPW

Necropsy performed on a 3 year old male gray wolf that died in January during a Parks & Wildlife tracking collar maintenance operation (battery change) showed cause of death to be acute cardiogenic shock. (i.e. stress reaction)

My take? The reintroduced wolves are having a tough enough time surviving and multiplying in the Rockies, they don't need outside "help" from experts. /s

https://is.gd/JmBFHn

Posted by: muldoon at February 28, 2026 10:11 AM (qgHp7)

272 ♫ ♪ ♫

CPW said, "Sonny, move out to Colorado"
Ah but wolfin' too hard can give you a heart attack
Ack-ack-ack-ack-ack

You oughta know by now...

(apologies to Billy Joel)

Posted by: muldoon at February 28, 2026 10:21 AM (qgHp7)

273 Per Fox by way of X

"
Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh
·
1h
🚨 JUST IN: Iran's response to the US strikes are "INEFFECTIVE," per Fox

The United States reportedly used NEW capabilities in the attacks: one-way attack drones

Iranian air defenses OVERWHELMED, and major IRGC locations were targeted

Pray we get no US casualties 🙏🏻🇺🇸"

Posted by: whig at February 28, 2026 10:42 AM (E4rtv)

274 256, 271. Also, greater temperature extremes to adapt to in Colorado?

At any rate, too much stress - environmental & that of experimental 'scientists' - on that young wolf and, likely, the wolf packs as a whole.

Not good. Can change their character for adaption and survival.

Posted by: L - No nic... at February 28, 2026 10:45 AM (NFX2v)

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