Trump: "Bad Things" Will Happen to Iran If They Don't Agree to Stop Producing Uranium, Building Long-Range Missiles, and Funding Hamas;<br>Meanwhile, the USS Ford Closes In on Iran

Trump: "Bad Things" Will Happen to Iran If They Don't Agree to Stop Producing Uranium, Building Long-Range Missiles, and Funding Hamas;
Meanwhile, the USS Ford Closes In on Iran

Is Trump ready to strike Iran? I don't put a lot of stock in Lindsey Graham's insane, low-T ramblings, but he claims the decision to strike has already been made:

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BREAKING: Senator Lindsey Graham, in an interview with Sky News Arabia: "The US decision regarding Iran has already been made. The ships are not arriving in the area only because the weather is pleasant at this time of year"

Yeah I dunno. Trump's mind is very changeable. And he's often both ingratiating and noncommittal, meaning he'll speak to someone and make vague noises that sound like agreement but actually are not definite and don't commit him to anything.

There may be a roadblock, too: "Our great allies" in the Ummah Kingdom of Great Britain are forbidding us from using our base in Diego Garcia in any strikes on Iran:

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The UK has blocked U.S. use of RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia for Iran strikes, citing international law, leading Trump to withdraw support for Starmer's £35B Chagos Islands handover deal with Mauritius. Senior UK officials privately called the situation 'bleak.' - The Times

On the other hand, we've moved one-third of our Navy and a huge number of jets into the area. "Experts," whatever that means now, say there's a 90% chance of hostilities.

A massive fleet of US warplanes is heading to Iran to lay the groundations to bomb the Islamic Republic.
Aircraft including combat jets and support plane like air-to-air refuellers are flying to the Middle East - just hours after Iran launched a series of wargames.
These manoeuvres, in conjunction with the approaching USS Gerald R Ford strike group and USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, have led insiders to estimate that there is a 90 per cent chance of war.
Former Israeli intelligence chief Amos Yadlin said he believes a strike would happen in a "matter of days".
The fleet of planes includes more than 50 American fighter jets, which include F-35s and F-16s, and dozens of air-to-air refuelling tankers.
One source within the administration told Axios: "The boss is getting fed up. Some people around him warn him against going to war with Iran, but I think there is a 90 per cent chance we see kinetic action in the next few weeks."

The USS Ford will reportedly be poised to strike by next week.

Trump says "bad things" will happen if Iran does not agree to his demands.

Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with both the United States and Iran signaling they are prepared for war if talks on Tehran's nuclear program fizzle out.
President Donald Trump said he believes 10 to 15 days is "enough time" for Iran to reach a deal. But the talks have been deadlocked for years, and Iran has refused to discuss wider U.S. and Israeli demands that it scale back its missile program and sever ties to armed groups. Indirect talks held in recent weeks made little visible progress, and one or both sides could be buying time for final war preparations.

Iran insists that the only thing it will discuss is its nuclear program, and also, it will not make any concessions regarding its nuclear program.

Let's definitely keep talking to them!

Iran's theocracy is more vulnerable than ever following 12 days of Israeli and U.S. strikes on its nuclear sites and military last year, as well as mass protests in January that were violently suppressed. But it is still capable of striking Israel and U.S. bases in the region, and has warned that any attack would trigger a regional war.

The war will be fought in the region of Tehran.

Iran earlier this week launched a drill that involved live-fire in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow opening of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of the world's traded oil passes.
Tensions are also rising inside Iran, as mourners hold ceremonies honoring slain protesters 40 days after their killing by security forces. Some gatherings have seen anti-government chants despite threats from authorities.
The movements of additional American warships and airplanes, with the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier near the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea, don't guarantee a U.S. strike on Iran -- but it bolsters Trump's ability to carry out one should he choose to do so.
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The official said top national security officials gathered Wednesday to discuss Iran, and were briefed that the "full forces" needed to carry out potential military action are expected to be in place by mid-March. The official did not provide a timeline for when Iran is expected to deliver its written response.
"It's proven to be, over the years, not easy to make a meaningful deal with Iran, and we have to make a meaningful deal. Otherwise bad things happen," Trump said Thursday.

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged his nation's citizens to immediately leave Iran as "within a few, a dozen, or even a few dozen hours, the possibility of evacuation will be out of the question." He did not elaborate, and the Polish Embassy in Tehran did not appear to be drawing down its staff.
The German military said that it had moved "a mid-two digit number of non-mission critical personnel" out of a base in northern Iraq because of the current situation in the region and in line with its partners' actions. It said that some troops remain to help keep the multinational camp running in Irbil, where they train Iraqi forces.
This image provided Thursday Feb. 19, 2026 by the Iranian military and dated
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"This week, another 50 U.S. combat aircraft -- F-35s, F-22s, and F-16s -- were ordered to the region, supplementing the hundreds deployed to bases in the Arab Gulf states," the New York-based Soufan Center think tank wrote. "The deployments reinforce Trump's threat -- restated on a nearly daily basis -- to proceed with a major air and missile campaign on the regime if talks fail."

On the other hand, this genius warns us that Iran's missile system is mighty and will send the US fleet to the bottom of the sea.

Say how did Iran's drones, anti-ship missiles, and anti-aircraft missiles work in Venezuela? I heard not so good. What did you hear?

And now, as reported by the WSJ via Ed Morrissey, Trump is considering launching a "limited" strike against Iran to convince them he is serious and prod them to make actual concessions on nukes, missiles, and funding terrorist proxies.

I think that's kind of dumb. Nothing convinces an opponent you are not serious than your preference to deliver mere pinprick Attitude Adjustment strikes.

Talks continue between Iran, the US, and the various mediators hoping to avert military action as the weekend approaches. Thus far, Iran still thinks it can get a new JCPOA, while Donald Trump still thinks he can force them to deal rationally. Both sides appear ready to be disappointed, at the very least.

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi insisted that the regime's nuclear program will survive both the strikes in June and the coming reckoning from the US armada assembling in the Persian Gulf. Araghchi did offer yet another deal in which Iran just postpones the inevitable...
In other words, Araghchi offers only a restoration of Barack Obama's 2015 Iran deal,
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If the Iranians remain locked in a JCPOA fantasy, Trump may be stuck in some misapprehensions of his own. The Wall Street Journal reports that the White House is now considering a limited opening strike, perhaps to push the Iranians into concessions on ballistic missiles and terror proxies. That strategy has its own problems:

President Trump is weighing an initial limited military strike on Iran to force it to meet his demands for a nuclear deal, a first step that would be designed to pressure Tehran into an agreement but fall short of a full-scale attack that could inspire a major retaliation.
The opening assault, which if authorized could come within days, would target a few military or government sites, people familiar with the matter said. If Iran still refused to comply with Trump's directive to end its nuclear enrichment, the U.S. would respond with a broad campaign against regime facilities--potentially aimed at toppling the Tehran regime.
The first limited-strike option, which hasn't been previously reported, signals Trump might be open to using military force not only as a reprimand for Iran's failure to make a deal, but also to pave the way for a U.S.-friendly accord. One of the people said Trump could ratchet up his attacks, starting small before ordering larger strikes until the Iranian regime either dismantles its nuclear work or falls.

There are many lessons of Vietnam, but one of the biggest ones is that slow escalation is a terrible strategy. An enemy can absorb small attacks and disruptions and adapt to them.

The right strategy is the same optimal strategy for picking up a girl at a bar: Go Ugly Early.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 01:20 PM

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1 FIRST WITH THE FUCKING TARIFFS IS THE BLADE

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 01:21 PM (iFTx/)

2 Remember how long the Prelude to the Iraqi incursion was?

Pepperidge Farms remembers.

Posted by: garrett at February 20, 2026 01:22 PM (1Udfd)

3
ESPONJA11!!11!1

Posted by: AltonJackson at February 20, 2026 01:22 PM (tljrc)

4 But Trump's speaking.

Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 01:23 PM (4NO2D)

5 Trump is not holding back.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 20, 2026 01:23 PM (2UnvF)

6 Hope he announces that Barrett’s adopted kids are going to be deported back to Haiti.

Why people bring Third World children into this country is a mystery to me?

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at February 20, 2026 01:23 PM (u2UY2)

7 Way late

Posted by: Cow Demon at February 20, 2026 01:24 PM (fYhK6)

8 Didn't we already take care of this last year? I'm all for dropping a sun or two on Iran but can we either fish or cut bait?

Posted by: Drunken Yoda at February 20, 2026 01:24 PM (ilHZO)

9 Trump speaking now ....

"The Democrats on the Court are thrilled"
"they are a disgrace to our nation"
"the Court has been swayed by foreign interests"
"certain Justices are afraid"

LOL

Huh, this sounds like a declaration of war on SCOTUS.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 20, 2026 01:24 PM (HXT0k)

10 Use the gay gas.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 20, 2026 01:24 PM (abIsI)

11 I am amazed we haven't seen more fluff pieces on the Elite IRGC.

The Elite Republican Guard of Iraq is not available for comment.

Posted by: garrett at February 20, 2026 01:24 PM (1Udfd)

12 Ace, can you do something about the ads? I get far too many ads with toenails and far too few with boobs.

Posted by: Guy who has a problem with the ads at February 20, 2026 01:24 PM (vFG9F)

13 After five years of Trump side stepping long term military engagements, this is the moment he completely undoes his entire foreign policy ethos at the hands of his JOOO masters!

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:25 PM (GBKbO)

14 trump needs to send john kerry to negotiate with iran. this way the negotiations can continue till aoc is president and we can get a deal that's recognizes that iran has a right to develop nucular weapons for peaceful purposes

Posted by: gnats local 678 at February 20, 2026 01:25 PM (CWTWj)

15 Bring back Yoga Girl

Posted by: garrett at February 20, 2026 01:25 PM (1Udfd)

16 Huh, this sounds like a declaration of war on SCOTUS.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 20, 2026 01:24 PM (HXT0k)

Any word on what he's gonna do about the tariffs ?

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 01:25 PM (K3KEI)

17 Has Trump received the court's blessings before he can go ahead with any plans - otherwise this is all theater.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 20, 2026 01:25 PM (WCaCG)

18 I assume this is on. While Trump likes deals, anyone who makes a deal with the mullahs will eventually come to regret it. It's not like the mullahs are going to keep their word with The Great Satan. I'd like to think Trump's team is sensible enough to understand that. Either way, however, this beats sending the mullahs pallets of cash.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at February 20, 2026 01:25 PM (y+qgR)

19 BREAKING: Senator Lindsey Graham, in an interview with Sky News Arabia: "The US decision regarding Iran has already been made.

If I'm making momentous, secret decisions involving the world's militaries, the first person I would confide in would be Lindsey Graham.

Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 01:25 PM (oSFYW)

20 "I have been very well behaved [with my use of tariffs]; because I didn't want to upset the Court; I understand how the Court works"

That ends today, implied.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 20, 2026 01:26 PM (HXT0k)

21 6 Hope he announces that Barrett’s adopted kids are going to be deported back to Haiti.

Why people bring Third World children into this country is a mystery to me?
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie

It's the ultimate virtue signal.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 20, 2026 01:26 PM (abIsI)

22 "Our great allies" in the Ummah Kingdom of Great Britain are forbidding us from using our base in Diego Garcia in any strikes on Iran:
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If we already have military assets there, maybe we should just seize the island and tell the UK to pound sand.

Posted by: Methos at February 20, 2026 01:26 PM (vSvIl)

23 Any word on what he's gonna do about the tariffs ?
Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 01:25 PM (K3KEI)

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He's speaking now.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 20, 2026 01:26 PM (2UnvF)

24 On the other hand, this genius warns us that Iran's missile system is mighty and will send the US fleet to the bottom of the sea.

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I remember how their defenses kept Fordow intact from US attack and their offensive capabilities destroyed several US bases in the region in response.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:26 PM (GBKbO)

25 The right strategy is the same optimal strategy for picking up a girl at a bar: Go Ugly Early.

I hear in Thailand it's a good idea as the pretty girls have dicks...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 20, 2026 01:26 PM (ynpvh)

26 21 6 Hope he announces that Barrett’s adopted kids are going to be deported back to Haiti.

Why people bring Third World children into this country is a mystery to me?
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie

It's the ultimate virtue signal.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 20, 2026 01:26 PM (abIsI)

Why is that such a horrible thing?

Posted by: Cow Demon at February 20, 2026 01:27 PM (fYhK6)

27 DJT: "Here's your refunds, bitchez!"

Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 01:27 PM (oSFYW)

28 The Donald says the tariffs will remain.

Posted by: kingsman at February 20, 2026 01:27 PM (ehY6c)

29 Hope he announces that Barrett’s adopted kids are going to be deported back to Haiti.

Send Robert's boy back to Ireland.

Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 01:27 PM (4NO2D)

30 >>The right strategy is the same optimal strategy for picking up a girl at a bar: Go Ugly Early.

Ask the hot girl if her uglier friend is single.

Keeps all your options open.

Posted by: garrett at February 20, 2026 01:27 PM (1Udfd)

31 Figure out which base in England is the most useless and close it. Stick it in the eye of nitwit Kier until he caves

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 20, 2026 01:27 PM (/PQmQ)

32 6 Hope he announces that Barrett’s adopted kids are going to be deported back to Haiti.

Why people bring Third World children into this country is a mystery to me?
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at February 20, 2026 01:23 PM (u2UY2)

And Roberts' Illegal Irish adopted kids are goin' back to Drunken Potatoland.

Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 01:27 PM (FpHTM)

33 Trump: Alternatives will now be used

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 20, 2026 01:28 PM (2UnvF)

34 I once got my dick ready for a hot incursion into a gorgeous supermodel and was ready to fire my load ... except the girl was sitting across from me at the bar and I never spoke to her.

This is how I feel about all the deployments, preparations, maneuvers, readiness, plans, build-ups, and "we're getting ready for something big"s in Iran: it's all wishcasting bullshit.

Hey, wasn't I assured at least a month ago that Iran's government would fall in a week? I'm still waiting. I suspect I'll still be waiting in 6 months, then a year, then 2 years, then ...

I hope I'm wrong. But nothing I've seen suggests that I am wrong.

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 01:28 PM (iFTx/)

35 22 "Our great allies" in the Ummah Kingdom of Great Britain are forbidding us from using our base in Diego Garcia in any strikes on Iran:
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If we already have military assets there, maybe we should just seize the island and tell the UK to pound sand.
Posted by: Methos at February 20, 2026 01:26 PM (

Given the UK tried to give away Diego Garcia to a PRC ally for a song, I think that is a mighty fine idea.

Posted by: Cow Demon at February 20, 2026 01:28 PM (fYhK6)

36 34 Trump: Alternatives will now be used
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 20, 2026 01:28 PM (2UnvF)

Good

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 01:28 PM (K3KEI)

37 28 The Donald says the tariffs will remain.

Posted by: kingsman at February 20, 2026 01:27 PM (ehY6c)

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I was told just in the last thread that the tariffs were completely over.

Was that not true?

Was the correct reading of the opinion actually rather limited and gave Trump a host of wiggle room to still do what he wanted?

Weird.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:28 PM (GBKbO)

38 Posted by: Aliassmithsmith at February 20, 2026 01:27 PM (s6Rb9)

He eats shit then he spouts shit; at least it's consistent.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 20, 2026 01:28 PM (ynpvh)

39 There are many lessons of Vietnam, but one of the biggest ones is that slow escalation is a terrible strategy. An enemy can absorb small attacks and disruptions and adapt to them.

The right strategy is the same optimal strategy for picking up a girl at a bar: Go Ugly Early.

It's also the most humane strategy as it ends things faster.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 01:28 PM (ExV1e)

40 30: dude, the troll is either Canadian or a Brit.

Posted by: Cow Demon at February 20, 2026 01:29 PM (fYhK6)

41 The right strategy is the same optimal strategy for picking up a girl at a bar: Go Ugly Early.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 01:20 PM

You mean you hit on Trigglypuff first thing, before donning the beer goggles?

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 01:29 PM (77rzZ)

42 "cheques"? Are we in France?

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 01:29 PM (vFG9F)

43 FIRST WITH THE FUCKING TARIFFS IS THE BLADE
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 01:21 PM (iFTx/)

So you're a pimp?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 01:29 PM (ExV1e)

44 Was the correct reading of the opinion actually rather limited and gave Trump a host of wiggle room to still do what he wanted?

Weird.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:28 PM (GBKbO)

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I don't get it.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 20, 2026 01:29 PM (2UnvF)

45 At this moment, I'm more concerned about bad things happening to Big Bad John Roberts and the Shitkicker Five.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 01:29 PM (FXNzP)

46 Trump can fire globalist stooge Powell as a first step then restitute tariffs under a ..different name.

Posted by: runner at February 20, 2026 01:29 PM (j42Fn)

47 Pay your TV tax peasant..

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:29 PM (8EgcX)

48 IIRC it was reported a couple days ago that Iran brushed off diplomatic efforts to avert war.

The UK horseshit is IMO payback for the Epstein revelations and media exposure that led to former Prince Andrew getting sacked. The House of Windsor is pissed about that. We don't honestly need Fairfield. It's a gas 'n go stop. Diego Garcia on the other hand...

Besides, you don't put that much firepower in the gulf region if you're not intending on using some, or all of it to make a point.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 20, 2026 01:29 PM (jtM2q)

49 41 30: dude, the troll is either Canadian or a Brit.

Posted by: Cow Demon at February 20, 2026 01:29 PM (fYhK6)

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He's most likely Indian.

Nothing gets him worked up more than stories about limiting Indian immigration.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:29 PM (GBKbO)

50 yum yum shit
yummy shit pebbles
in my mouth
Posted by: Aliassmithsmith at February 20, 2026 01:27 PM

Never gets old. I laugh every single time.

Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 01:30 PM (4NO2D)

51 The Brits can go fuck themselves harder. We have staging areas in Armenia and Azerbaijan.
PDT is letting the pressure build on Khamenei. The EU has designated the IRGC a terrorist group.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 20, 2026 01:30 PM (+nEug)

52 Trump really has a hardon for deals.

Posted by: Don Black at February 20, 2026 01:30 PM (ZxPkt)

53 35 I once got my dick ready for a hot incursion into a gorgeous supermodel and was ready to fire my load ... except the girl was sitting across from me at the bar and I never spoke to her.

This is how I feel about all the deployments, preparations, maneuvers, readiness, plans, build-ups, and "we're getting ready for something big"s in Iran: it's all wishcasting bullshit.

Hey, wasn't I assured at least a month ago that Iran's government would fall in a week? I'm still waiting. I suspect I'll still be waiting in 6 months, then a year, then 2 years, then ...

I hope I'm wrong. But nothing I've seen suggests that I am wrong.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 01:28 PM (iFTx/)

Coach Z, You're Nasty.

Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 01:30 PM (FpHTM)

54 "The right strategy is the same optimal strategy for picking up a girl at a bar: Go Ugly Early."

I have no idea what this means

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 01:30 PM (iFTx/)

55 He's most likely Indian.

Nothing gets him worked up more than stories about limiting Indian immigration.

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hmmm

Posted by: runner at February 20, 2026 01:30 PM (j42Fn)

56 The right strategy is the same optimal strategy for picking up a girl at a bar: Go Ugly Early.
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This isn't about me.

Posted by: Ayatollah Khameini's Mother at February 20, 2026 01:31 PM (RIvkX)

57 I think Trump is saying, "OK, f you. You say I can fully ban but not charge a tariff? All that shit's getting banned now. Deal bitches."

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 20, 2026 01:31 PM (HXT0k)

58 The right strategy is the same optimal strategy for picking up a girl at a bar: Go Ugly Early.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 01:20 PM

You mean you hit on Trigglypuff first thing, before donning the beer goggles?
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 01:29 PM (77rzZ)

King Arthur doesn't have enough flour for that shit.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, diseased garbage human at February 20, 2026 01:31 PM (P7vXf)

59 As he knells, knells, knells,
In a happy Runic rhyme,
To the rolling of the deals—
Of the deals, deals, deals—
To the tolling of the deals,
Of the deals, deals, deals, deals—
deals, deals, deals—
To the moaning and the groaning of the deals.

Posted by: Don Black at February 20, 2026 01:31 PM (ZxPkt)

60 What DJT should do is take that "Tariff Rebate" payment he promised to the American Taxpayers to Congress and ask them to pass the legislation based on the tariff income.

Posted by: mrp at February 20, 2026 01:31 PM (rj6Yv)

61 I would place a bet that the bombs will fly on Iran.

Trump made a great point, he used tariff threats to prevent war between Paki and India.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 20, 2026 01:31 PM (n5tGW)

62 "Meanwhile, the USS Ford Closes In on Iran"

They need to stop doing the "traverse half the remaining distance with each move" thing.

Just a Joke!

Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 20, 2026 01:32 PM (DgMqy)

63 I am amazed we haven't seen more fluff pieces on the Elite IRGC.

The Elite Republican Guard of Iraq is not available for comment.
Posted by: garrett at February 20, 2026 01:24 PM (1Udfd)

Yahoo news (which I get as a 'perk' of having a yahoo mail account) wanted to let me know, given the threat of a US strike, what Tehran is doing to prepare. I didn't click the link, but apparently that angle is being pushed.

Posted by: Methos at February 20, 2026 01:32 PM (vSvIl)

64 I've said it here and anywhere many times, but why we still maintain our bases at RAF Lakenheath and Mildenhall (and the smaller satellite bases) is a mystery to me.

Our personnel are in danger living on the economy of a totalitarian, third world state. Not to mention our tactical nukes at Lakenheath.

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at February 20, 2026 01:32 PM (qwx/I)

65 Just waiting for SCOTUS to declare Trump's military buildup unconstitutional

because of reasons

Posted by: Don Black at February 20, 2026 01:32 PM (ZxPkt)

66 Weird.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:28 PM (GBKbO)

Sounds like you need more lighter fluid for that hair, fella. You're not taking this latest doom which will kill us all as seriously as you should.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 01:33 PM (ExV1e)

67 Figure out which base in England is the most useless and close it. Stick it in the eye of nitwit Kier until he caves
Posted by: Smell the Glove

Kier's controllers don't care. They're trying to crash the UK so it can be parceled off to foreign adversaries of the US and the West. Any base closed by the US will be back in operation within a month under CCP management.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 20, 2026 01:33 PM (diia5)

68 Why people bring Third World children into this country is a mystery to me?
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie

We must have run out of American children waiting to be adopted. Must have. Right?

Posted by: Cheri at February 20, 2026 01:33 PM (oiNtH)

69 The right strategy is the same optimal strategy for picking up a girl at a bar: Go Ugly Early.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 01:20 PM

You mean you hit on Trigglypuff first thing, before donning the beer goggles?
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 01:29 PM (77rzZ)

It'll win one the Silver Star of barroom bravery. A real hero.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 20, 2026 01:33 PM (g8Ew8)

70 Supreme Court just made a 6-3 ruling that the President does not have the authority to command the military.

Posted by: Cray Cray at February 20, 2026 01:33 PM (IsPfS)

71 >>The right strategy is the same optimal strategy for picking up a girl at a bar: Go Ugly Early.

But the next morning is really awkward.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 20, 2026 01:33 PM (viF8m)

72 68 Kier's controllers don't care. They're trying to crash the UK so it can be parceled off to foreign adversaries of the US and the West. Any base closed by the US will be back in operation within a month under CCP management.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 20, 2026 01:33 PM (diia5)

They'd likely prefer an Islamic master.

Probably Qatar.

Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 01:34 PM (FpHTM)

73 Lindsey Graham gets his testosterone supplement via oral injection to keep an even keel.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 20, 2026 01:34 PM (gVUi7)

74 Pinpoint strikes are fine as long as the first pin is going through the center of the Ayatollah.

If I was running this kind of show, a top priority would be consistent tracking of the leadership which is probably nowhere near Iran at this point.

Posted by: MartynWW at February 20, 2026 01:35 PM (M9zxq)

75 I hate China.

Posted by: runner at February 20, 2026 01:35 PM (j42Fn)

76 ha!! moar tariffs !! good for you Trump!

Posted by: runner at February 20, 2026 01:35 PM (j42Fn)

77 The Iranian combat flight instructor flying an F-4 crashed and died this morning.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 20, 2026 01:35 PM (+nEug)

78 Figure out which base in England is the most useless and close it. Stick it in the eye of nitwit Kier until he caves
Posted by: Smell the Glove

Kier's controllers don't care. They're trying to crash the UK so it can be parceled off to foreign adversaries of the US and the West. Any base closed by the US will be back in operation within a month under CCP management.
Posted by: weft cut-loop

Before leaving, destroy all buildings, runways, any viable assets that could be salvaged and salt the earth. Also a big sign saying "Fuck You Wankers" in multiple languages might be nice.

Posted by: Cheri at February 20, 2026 01:36 PM (oiNtH)

79 I know this would never happen, but "pinprick" aerial strikes in front of a rolling armored battalion or four might work wonders.

Posted by: Octochicken at February 20, 2026 01:36 PM (oCS0o)

80 76 I hate China.

Posted by: runner at February 20, 2026 01:35 PM (j42Fn)

Well you can be sure that China hates you too...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 20, 2026 01:36 PM (ynpvh)

81 The blade thing is amising. Never mind the two liter bottles and cheetos fingers.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at February 20, 2026 01:36 PM (YlWIZ)

82 Lolgf.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:36 PM (8EgcX)

83 "The Iranian combat flight instructor flying an F-4 crashed and died this morning.
Posted by: Ben Had"

They only had one instructor? How many F-4s do they have left?

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 01:36 PM (vFG9F)

84 Holy shit!
Trump just said all tariffs are still in effect.
Plus now a new 10% bump worldwide.

a/k/a: How's my ass taste, SCOTUS?

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 20, 2026 01:36 PM (HXT0k)

85 where that sid at?
i got questions about hobo ass

Posted by: SAD! at February 20, 2026 01:36 PM (Gi6Pt)

86 15 Bring back Yoga Girl
Posted by: garrett at February 20, 2026 01:25 PM (1Udfd)

Now this is a cause I can get behind.

Posted by: *checks notes* Yes, behind. at February 20, 2026 01:36 PM (TbWk/)

87 Iranian mullahs ? They are done. One way or the other. Soon too. Either US or Israel or both. My two cents.

Posted by: runner at February 20, 2026 01:37 PM (j42Fn)

88 84 "The Iranian combat flight instructor flying an F-4 crashed and died this morning.
Posted by: Ben Had"

They only had one instructor? How many F-4s do they have left?

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 01:36 PM (vFG9F)

F-3.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 20, 2026 01:37 PM (ynpvh)

89 Apropos of nothing, how much would you willingly pay for bolt action .50BMG rifle, if only for the LOLZ. I mean, I couldn't afford to feed it, and I don't have a 1000M range around here, but it would be cool to just have, I guess in case I need to rob an armored car or something.

Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 01:37 PM (4NO2D)

90 Trump: OK, tariffs just went up another 10%

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 20, 2026 01:37 PM (2UnvF)

91 The UK horseshit is IMO payback for the Epstein revelations and media exposure that led to former Prince Andrew getting sacked. The House of Windsor is pissed about that.

Just a couple points of note...

- Andrew has been sidelined since before Elizabeth died.
- Charles gives slightly less than zero fucks about Andrew.
- The crown has no actual power. They're dancing monkeys.
- The Labour Party also gives slightly less than zero fucks about Andrew.

- It's possible that the UK government has greater concerns about that minister who had to resign after it was shown that he was cozy with Epstein.

Still, keep spouting about Andrew.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 01:37 PM (ExV1e)

92 Is the blade secretly Asmungold?

Posted by: Cray Cray at February 20, 2026 01:37 PM (IsPfS)

93 If I was running this kind of show, a top priority would be consistent tracking of the leadership which is probably nowhere near Iran at this point.
Posted by: MartynWW at February 20, 2026 01:35 PM (M9zxq)
====

You mean run like Texas Dems avoiding a quorum call?

Posted by: mrp at February 20, 2026 01:37 PM (rj6Yv)

94 85 Holy shit!
Trump just said all tariffs are still in effect.
Plus now a new 10% bump worldwide.

a/k/a: How's my ass taste, SCOTUS?

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 20, 2026 01:36 PM (HXT0k)

======

"Who wants another round?"

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:37 PM (GBKbO)

95 But the next morning is really awkward.

It's why you always go to her house.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 20, 2026 01:37 PM (n5tGW)

96 10% global tariff just started now under diff.authority, The Donald. Nice family Mr. Chief Justice, very nice, lovely even. Kisses.

Posted by: kingsman at February 20, 2026 01:37 PM (ehY6c)

97 "The right strategy is the same optimal strategy for picking up a girl at a bar: Go Ugly Early."

I have no idea what this means
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade

Go after the hound dog nobody else wants and go home early. That way, after you bang her, you've still got time to hang with your bros, punch each other in the shoulder, and holler "Flinch!" and whatnot.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 01:38 PM (FXNzP)

98 Trump does not get slapped down. He's like that Bumble in Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer.

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 01:38 PM (vFG9F)

99 66 Just waiting for SCOTUS to declare Trump's military buildup unconstitutional
Posted by: Don Black at February 20, 2026 01:32 PM (ZxPkt)

It's a tariff!

Posted by: John Roberts at February 20, 2026 01:38 PM (0bjKf)

100 92 - It's possible that the UK government has greater concerns about that minister who had to resign after it was shown that he was cozy with Epstein.

Still, keep spouting about Andrew.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 01:37 PM (ExV1e)

=====

Maybe it's easier to explain that Labour is populated with people who hate America (as well as the UK, but that's incidental) and just want to stick a finger in America's eye.

I mean...it's the freaking Labour Party.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:38 PM (GBKbO)

101 The Iranian combat flight instructor flying an F-4 crashed and died this morning.

Now that's a darn shame. You know, there's a limited supply of those.

Posted by: Oddbob at February 20, 2026 01:38 PM (Fs0KI)

102
Why people bring Third World children into this country is a mystery to me?
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at February 20

Because she adopted them and they are her kids? I am not always excited about ACB, but this is unrelated.

Posted by: Piper at February 20, 2026 01:39 PM (OoFl2)

103 >>The right strategy is the same optimal strategy for picking up a girl at a bar: Go Ugly Early.

But the next morning is really awkward.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 20, 2026 01:33 PM

It's a coyote trap.

Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 01:39 PM (4NO2D)

104 But the next morning is really awkward.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 20, 2026 01:33 PM (viF8m)

1. Go to her place. (this has the added advantage that she doesn't know where you live.)
2. Leave immediately afterwards.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 01:39 PM (ExV1e)

105 Fuck the Brits. Our new Eastern European friends are friendlier and closer to the action. A bunch of KC-135s recently landed in Sophia, Bulgaria. Our friends in Hungary are happy to help, too.

Posted by: Frasier Crane at February 20, 2026 01:40 PM (bNf8H)

106 The Iranian combat flight instructor flying an F-4 crashed and died this morning.

==

another one ?

Posted by: runner at February 20, 2026 01:40 PM (j42Fn)

107 The Iranian combat flight instructor flying an F-4 crashed and died this morning.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 20, 2026 01:35 PM (+nEug)
====

It dropped like a brick, probably.

Posted by: mrp at February 20, 2026 01:40 PM (rj6Yv)

108 Go early, ugly at the bar. She's as beautiful as a foot.

Posted by: kingsman at February 20, 2026 01:40 PM (ehY6c)

109 Did Trump just tell scotus to go fuck right off?

Wow. Like holy shit wow.

Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 01:41 PM (tsYFt)

110 >>The right strategy is the same optimal strategy for picking up a girl at a bar: Go Ugly Early.

And her hot, horny, lonely girlfriend shows up late after you've left with her friend and you screwed up. Enjoy breakfast the next morning Ace.

Posted by: Cheri at February 20, 2026 01:41 PM (oiNtH)

111 Who instructs the instructor?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:41 PM (8EgcX)

112 The Iranian combat flight instructor flying an F-4 crashed and died this morning.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 20, 2026 01:35 PM (+nEug)
====

It dropped like a brick, probably.
Posted by: mrp at February 20, 2026 01:40 PM

ISWYDT

Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 01:41 PM (4NO2D)

113 Have we asked the Supreme Court yet how we should proceed in Iran?

Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 01:41 PM (oSFYW)

114 As ongold, Hassan with the Bernie face palm is precious.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at February 20, 2026 01:41 PM (YlWIZ)

115 10% global tariff just started now under diff.authority, The Donald. Nice family Mr. Chief Justice, very nice, lovely even. Kisses.
Posted by: kingsman at February 20, 2026 01:37 PM (ehY6c)

"Suck my big beautiful steely balls, Roberts! You have none, you don't know what they are...but you can suck on mine."

Posted by: Roberts has no balls. Sad, very sad. at February 20, 2026 01:41 PM (TbWk/)

116
There may be a roadblock, too: "Our great allies" in the Ummah Kingdom of Great Britain are forbidding us from using our base in Diego Garcia in any strikes on Iran:

Fuck Limeystan. Their military contribution to Diego Garcia is about 50 clerk-typists in the island admin section. And they kicked out all of the native population all by themselves by closing the border to natives returning from trips off island, the natives on the island were denied food/medical supplies, and an island-wide killing of every dog they could find. The remainder were rounded up at gunpoint and removed by force.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 20, 2026 01:42 PM (kTyBw)

117 T date, Trump has been very deferential to the court. Looks like that just changed.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 20, 2026 01:42 PM (2UnvF)

118 Iranian mullahs ? They are done. One way or the other. Soon too. Either US or Israel or both. My two cents.
Posted by: runner at February 20, 2026 01:37 PM (j42Fn)

I imagine Israel has had all bunkers and military targets mapped out for some time now. The mullahs have nowhere to hide in that country.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 20, 2026 01:42 PM (g8Ew8)

119 One would wonder why the head honch of the ariel combat unit would be doing a training exercise in an antique plane.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 20, 2026 01:42 PM (+nEug)

120 I think that's kind of dumb. Nothing convinces an opponent you are not serious than your preference to deliver mere pinprick Attitude Adjustment strikes.
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 01:20 PM

That makes sense to us, because rightists are K-selected wolf types, for whom violence is more of an off/on switch. As r-selected rabbit types, the Iranian mullahs (and leftists in general) can be observed to treat violence like a dial, and so they can be expected to respond to a violence-dial treatment as if it were sensible and serious, because that's their nature.

Posted by: SciVo at February 20, 2026 01:43 PM (Sy6m/)

121 I've been tracking this on Tousi TV on YouTube, a podcast that supports Reza Pahlavi for a constitutional monarchy as an interim, non-islamic government. They are saying that there were mass demonstrations in all of the provinces calling for an end to the Mullahcracy, that the great majority of the Iranians are fed up and exhausted with the brutal Islamic dictatorship, and they are desperate for regime change.

We need to airlift pallets of guns and ammo to the resistance. As many as 50,000 civilians have been gunned down in the streets by the IRGC, with women being gang-raped in the prisons before being executed, because the Muslims believe this will make them ineligible for their whorehouse in the hereafter.

I hope Trump goes medieval on their ass in ac way that unleashes the Iranians to topple the Mullahs themselves.

Posted by: Beverly at February 20, 2026 01:43 PM (reMys)

122 I mean, Trump just took the SCOTUS ruling back behind the barn and put two bullets in it's skull.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 20, 2026 01:43 PM (HXT0k)

123 I hate China.

-
Even General Tso?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 01:43 PM (FXNzP)

124 there is a 90 per cent chance we see kinetic action in the next few weeks."

*rant on*

FFS, "administration source", and everyone else, stop with the fake, gay, and lame Obama-era phrase "kinetic military action".

*rant off*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 20, 2026 01:43 PM (kgE5c)

125 Funny watching the stock market ticker from between the decision release and then Trump talking. Down, down, then up up.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 20, 2026 01:43 PM (n5tGW)

126 Why people bring Third World children into this country is a mystery to me?
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at February 20

For a while that was the thing to do for AWFLs. Big virtue signal points for having a black baby. That’s kind of a thing of the past. The hot new thing is having trans kids.

Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 01:43 PM (tsYFt)

127 I like the toenail fungus ads.

Posted by: Cheep Thrills at February 20, 2026 01:43 PM (oftw2)

128 I imagine Israel has had all bunkers and military targets mapped out for some time now. The mullahs have nowhere to hide in that country.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 20, 2026 01:42 PM (g8Ew

It was a mistake to stop them in June.

Posted by: runner at February 20, 2026 01:43 PM (j42Fn)

129 Couldn't we just Liberate Diego Garcia?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:43 PM (8EgcX)

130 I like your analogy for success in picking up girls at bars.

Posted by: kraki at February 20, 2026 01:43 PM (cG6Xc)

131 It's not too late to send the other two-thirds of the Navy to bomb Great Britain.

Posted by: The_Hoser at February 20, 2026 01:43 PM (H4qGm)

132 Given a great opportunity , go all the way !

Posted by: runner at February 20, 2026 01:44 PM (j42Fn)

133 General Tso is chicken.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:44 PM (8EgcX)

134 118 T date, Trump has been very deferential to the court. Looks like that just changed.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 20, 2026 01:42 PM (2UnvF)

=======

He's following their ruling.

The ruling was about IEEPA authority. He's given that up and is using different authority.

He's being completely deferential.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:45 PM (GBKbO)

135 131 I like your analogy for success in picking up girls at bars.
Posted by: kraki at February 20, 2026 01:43 PM (cG6Xc)

These days it requires heavy machinery

Posted by: Cranes, whale cradles at February 20, 2026 01:45 PM (TbWk/)

136 Awww, Trump just shut down Kaitlin Collins. I don't talk to CNN. CNN is fake news.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 20, 2026 01:45 PM (2UnvF)

137 Did Trump just tell scotus to go fuck right off?

If so, I have to assume that all the people who wail, daily, that Trump needs to tell the judges to fuck off will start wailing that Trump told the judges to fuck off.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 01:45 PM (ExV1e)

138 "A six-pack of KC-135's (tankers) arrive at Sophia airport in Bulgaria"

https://tinyurl.com/ydr3fzmr

Posted by: illiniwek at February 20, 2026 01:45 PM (vbXSk)

139 General Tso is chicken.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:44 PM

He could never have outfought the Colonel.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 20, 2026 01:45 PM (kgE5c)

140 138 Did Trump just tell scotus to go fuck right off?

If so, I have to assume that all the people who wail, daily, that Trump needs to tell the judges to fuck off will start wailing that Trump told the judges to fuck off.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 01:45 PM (ExV1e)

======

It's not.

He's not happy about it, and he's not hiding that.

But he's following their ruling.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:45 PM (GBKbO)

141 T date, Trump has been very deferential to the court. Looks like that just changed.
-
Sounds good to me.

Posted by: Methos at February 20, 2026 01:45 PM (vSvIl)

142 Is "Faytuks" an anagram for something naughty?

Posted by: I gotta ask at February 20, 2026 01:46 PM (7EEbj)

143 I sent a letter to the IRS that said taxes are a tariff and I don't have to pay. I'm pretty sure that will work.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 20, 2026 01:46 PM (n5tGW)

144 Funny watching the stock market ticker from between the decision release and then Trump talking. Down, down, then up up.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 20, 2026 01:43 PM (n5tGW)

Still basically flat.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 01:46 PM (ExV1e)

145 Trump has been saying consistently that if the Supreme Court ruled against him on tariffs he had other means to accomplish the same goal. He's been battling courts since he started putting up buildings, he thrives on controversy. I doubt he doesn't have Plan B through Z ready to go.

Trump's best feature is he never gives up.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 20, 2026 01:46 PM (viF8m)

146 Bomb bomb bomb,
Bomb bomb Ir...

Aw, screw it.

Posted by: zombie at February 20, 2026 01:47 PM (se8lQ)

147 Did Trump just tell scotus to go fuck right off?

-
Also, Roberts has to shine Trump’s boots.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 01:47 PM (FXNzP)

148 Beverly, Tousi has made it very clear that most Iranians have no experience with guns. They are doing their best damage with molotov cocktails.

Lots of covert sabotage going on

Posted by: Ben Had at February 20, 2026 01:47 PM (+nEug)

149 146 Trump has been saying consistently that if the Supreme Court ruled against him on tariffs he had other means to accomplish the same goal. He's been battling courts since he started putting up buildings, he thrives on controversy. I doubt he doesn't have Plan B through Z ready to go.

Trump's best feature is he never gives up.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 20, 2026 01:46 PM (viF8m)

=======

Someone was telling me that I was misguided and that tariffs were dead in the last thread.

Are you saying that person was incorrect?

He was appropriately black-pilled and everything!

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:47 PM (GBKbO)

150 148 Also, Roberts has to shine Trump’s boots.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 01:47 PM (FXNzP)

With his forked tongue.

Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 01:47 PM (FpHTM)

151 I like your analogy for success in picking up girls at bars.
Posted by: kraki at February 20, 2026 01:43 PM (cG6Xc)

Except that you can still go ugly late.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 20, 2026 01:47 PM (dK+Kv)

152 global tariff just started now under diff.authority

Justice Kavanaugh writes: "...Those statutes include, for example, the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232); the Trade Act of 1974 (Sections 122, 201, and 301); and the Tariff Act of 1930 (Section 33."

Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 01:48 PM (oSFYW)

153 Iran bombed itself!

---'Sploding IRGC bases

Posted by: runner at February 20, 2026 01:48 PM (j42Fn)

154 How many herbs and spices does that General Tso feller got?

Posted by: H. Sanders at February 20, 2026 01:48 PM (7EEbj)

155 Trump has been saying consistently that if the Supreme Court ruled against him on tariffs he had other means to accomplish the same goal. He's been battling courts since he started putting up buildings, he thrives on controversy. I doubt he doesn't have Plan B through Z ready to go.

Trump's best feature is he never gives up.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 20, 2026 01:46 PM (viF8m)

Bessent previously said that they have multiple alternatives.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 01:48 PM (ExV1e)

156 153 global tariff just started now under diff.authority

Justice Kavanaugh writes: "...Those statutes include, for example, the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232); the Trade Act of 1974 (Sections 122, 201, and 301); and the Tariff Act of 1930 (Section 33."

Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 01:48 PM (oSFYW)

=======

Presidents having tariff authority is a long-held legal reality.

Which is weird because I was assured that all tariffs are now illegal.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:48 PM (GBKbO)

157 152 Except that you can still go ugly late.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 20, 2026 01:47 PM (dK+Kv)

But then ugly might have to stay overnight.

Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 01:48 PM (FpHTM)

158
Iran has needed a spanking since '79. Every conflict has Iran intertwined in it. That's almost my whole life. Trump is the last of the old time leaders who could do it.

Also, Reagan let France know what he thought of them denying us flying through their airspace to bomb Khadafi. We "accidentally" dropped a few bombs on the French embassy due to our pilots being so fatigued and tired by flying around French airspace.

Let's roll.

Posted by: Frank Barone at February 20, 2026 01:49 PM (IifOV)

159
We need to airlift pallets of guns and ammo to the resistance.

THIS.

B2s overflying Teheran, Qom and Isfahan, dropping thousands of Glocks by little parachutes. Care packages with a Glock 19, 4 standard magazines, 4 extended length mags, a "switch" with instructions, cleaning kit and 200 rounds of ammo. Should all fit in an Air Jordan shoebox.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 20, 2026 01:49 PM (kTyBw)

160 155 How many herbs and spices does that General Tso feller got?

Posted by: H. Sanders at February 20, 2026 01:48 PM (7EEbj)

Well, you got at least two or three kinds of salt in that mix, Harlan.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 20, 2026 01:49 PM (ynpvh)

161 Trump's best feature is he never gives up.
Posted by: JackStraw

i thought his best feature was his tendency to CAPITALIZE all the IMPORTANT WORD in his social MEDIA posts.

Posted by: zombie at February 20, 2026 01:49 PM (se8lQ)

162 Glocks? Do they even have bears in Iran?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:50 PM (8EgcX)

163 You don't pay her for sex.
You pay her to leave.

Posted by: I thought everybody knew that at February 20, 2026 01:50 PM (7EEbj)

164 Funny watching the stock market ticker from between the decision release and then Trump talking. Down, down, then up up.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 20, 2026 01:43 PM (n5tGW)

Still basically flat.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic

*sob*
-- Zombie Rachel Corrie

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 01:51 PM (77rzZ)

165 "The right strategy is the same optimal strategy for picking up a girl at a bar: Go Ugly Early."

I have no idea what this means
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade

Go after the hound dog nobody else wants and go home early. That way, after you bang her, you've still got time to hang with your bros, punch each other in the shoulder, and holler "Flinch!" and whatnot.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 01:38 PM (FXNzP)
__________

Ah. That strategy is alien to The Blade. The Blade's strategy is the complete opposite. He zeros in on the hottest girl(s) at the bar, and makes his move. He hunts big game.

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 01:51 PM (iFTx/)

166 166 Ah. That strategy is alien to The Blade. The Blade's strategy is the complete opposite. He zeros in on the hottest girl(s) at the bar, and makes his move. He hunts big game.

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 01:51 PM (iFTx/)

=======

"NOOOO!!!!!"
-John Nash

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:51 PM (GBKbO)

167 "Trump just shut down Kaitlin Collins. I don't talk to CNN. CNN is fake news.
Posted by: Duke Lowell"

They hate him SO much.

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 01:52 PM (vFG9F)

168 They are chumming the waters with a whole bunch of bullshit right now. No way Trump does a Johnson/McNamara pin prick, no fucking way. I think they "leak" all kinds of shit to useful idiots.

Posted by: steevy at February 20, 2026 01:52 PM (YwEeS)

169 Ace, can you do something about the ads? I get far too many ads with toenails and far too few with boobs.
Posted by: Guy who has a problem with the ads at February 20, 2026 01:24 PM (vFG9F)

Maybe consider increasing your own donations to AoS so that maybe Ace won't need as many adds?

I'm sure all the "repeal 19th amendment" guys donate big, and also the old gals who tell newly minted 'ettes to "go take a nap".

Just a thought.

Posted by: Doesn't Matter at February 20, 2026 01:52 PM (JCLJi)

170
Glocks? Do they even have bears in Iran?
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:50 PM (8EgcX)

Well, they have lots of swarthy, hairy men...

The other thing with Glocks, when the mullahs whine about it, we can blame the Austrians.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 20, 2026 01:52 PM (kTyBw)

171 'Go ugly early' aka the Wingmans Gambit.

High probability of success. Play the numbers.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 20, 2026 01:53 PM (zZu0s)

172 "Trump just shut down Kaitlin Collins. I don't talk to CNN. CNN is fake news.
Posted by: Duke Lowell"
+++
This is what we voted for.

Posted by: Trump voters everywhere at February 20, 2026 01:53 PM (7EEbj)

173 >>He was appropriately black-pilled and everything!

In a world full of Merricks, be Al Swearengen.

https://tinyurl.com/muur4862

Posted by: JackStraw at February 20, 2026 01:53 PM (viF8m)

174 He hunts big game.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade

Hi there, Big Boy.
-- Lena Dunham

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 01:53 PM (77rzZ)

175 " One would wonder why the head honch of the ariel combat unit would be doing a training exercise in an antique plane.
Posted by: Ben Had"

Maybe he was trying to escape and they shot him down.

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 01:53 PM (vFG9F)

176 You know who else was Austrian?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:53 PM (8EgcX)

177 174 >>He was appropriately black-pilled and everything!

In a world full of Merricks, be Al Swearengen.

https://tinyurl.com/muur4862

Posted by: JackStraw at February 20, 2026 01:53 PM (viF8m)

=====

That Swearengen sure does say cocksucker a lot.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:54 PM (GBKbO)

178 He's following their ruling.

The ruling was about IEEPA authority. He's given that up and is using different authority.

He's being completely deferential.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:45 PM (GBKbO)
=========

The suit was filed by private-sector companies demanding refunds for a tariff they thought was illegitimate. A majority of the court agreed (man, the USSC sure expanded the "standings" doctrine didn't they). The majority opinion also stated that resolving their decision could get messy.

Refunds. hmmm? Court didn't say. The refunds, according to the Court's reasoning, will have to be done through an act of Congress, since Article I is the flavor du jour. That's a helluva'n election issue, refunding PRC-owned companies. And the President would have to sign the bill, too, for the disbursement to take place.

Posted by: mrp at February 20, 2026 01:54 PM (rj6Yv)

179 2 Remember how long the Prelude to the Iraqi incursion was?

Pepperidge Farms remembers.
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Pepperidge Farms Hearty White bread is both hearty and white. Good, too.

Posted by: pudinhead at February 20, 2026 01:54 PM (pZ64F)

180 Lots of covert sabotage going on
Posted by: Ben Had at February 20, 2026 01:47 PM (+nEug)

I am surprised no one has ever made soccer ball grenades.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 20, 2026 01:54 PM (zZu0s)

181 This is about us, isn't it?

Posted by: Gross ugly toenail fungus ads at February 20, 2026 01:54 PM (7EEbj)

182 We can't attack Austria. They are below the equator.

Posted by: Donkey Chompers at February 20, 2026 01:54 PM (zuIfz)

183 166 Ah. That strategy is alien to The Blade. The Blade's strategy is the complete opposite. He zeros in on the hottest girl(s) at the bar, and makes his move. He hunts big game.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 01:51 PM (iFTx/)

Rosie O'Donnell big.

Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 01:55 PM (FpHTM)

184 The ruling doesn't say what to do with the money.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:55 PM (8EgcX)

185 Those ads actually make me feel pretty good about my own toenails.

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 01:55 PM (vFG9F)

186 You know who else was Austrian?
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:53 PM

Mick Dundee?

Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 01:55 PM (4NO2D)

187 We can't attack Austria. They are below the equator.
Posted by: Donkey Chompers

I thought they were west of it.
-- KBJ

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 01:55 PM (77rzZ)

188 185 The ruling doesn't say what to do with the money.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:55 PM (8EgcX)

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The ballroom needs another varnish on the dance floor.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:55 PM (GBKbO)

189 Trump mentioned his tariff ability under the 1930 Tariff Act.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 20, 2026 01:55 PM (/PQmQ)

190 190 Trump mentioned his tariff ability under the 1930 Tariff Act.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 20, 2026 01:55 PM (/PQmQ)

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I've never heard of that.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 01:56 PM (GBKbO)

191 What ads?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:56 PM (8EgcX)

192 We don't get no respect.

Posted by: The Comic Sans combat unit at February 20, 2026 01:56 PM (7EEbj)

193 Yeah, paying tariffs is the responsibility of the importer, technically, but the PRC still benefits from the ruling, bigly.

Posted by: mrp at February 20, 2026 01:56 PM (rj6Yv)

194 B2s overflying Teheran, Qom and Isfahan, dropping thousands of Glocks by little parachutes.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur

OPERATION GLOCKENSPIEL

Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 20, 2026 01:56 PM (diia5)

195 Every day we hear about rulings, don’t we? Who rules America?

Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 01:56 PM (pDt9x)

196 Elric the Blade vs Stacey Addams.

The Deadliest Catch.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 20, 2026 01:56 PM (zZu0s)

197 Ace,

I am quite disappointed that you have not blamed the Jooos for this mess.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo...Anti-Semite at February 20, 2026 01:56 PM (n9ltV)

198 You know who else was Austrian?
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:53 PM (8EgcX)

Mozart.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 01:56 PM (ExV1e)

199 hobo ass is the best tasting ass

Posted by: Sid at February 20, 2026 01:56 PM (D2IqN)

200 Except that you can still go ugly late.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 20, 2026 01:47 PM (dK+Kv)

But then ugly might have to stay overnight.

Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 01:48 PM (FpHTM)

Ugly gotta eat, too.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 20, 2026 01:57 PM (dK+Kv)

201 174 >>He was appropriately black-pilled and everything!

In a world full of Merricks, be Al Swearengen.

https://tinyurl.com/muur4862
Posted by: JackStraw at February 20, 2026 01:53 PM (viF8m)

Still waiting for my time to give some punishment back. Someday.

Posted by: Too much standing at February 20, 2026 01:57 PM (TbWk/)

202 192 What ads?
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:56 PM (8EgcX)

Yeah. It’s all getting a little tiresome isn’t it?

Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 01:57 PM (pDt9x)

203 Why not use Air America?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:57 PM (8EgcX)

204 I bet that blade would floss her front teeth nicely.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 20, 2026 01:57 PM (zZu0s)

205 B2s overflying Teheran, Qom and Isfahan, dropping thousands of Glocks by little parachutes.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur

OPERATION GLOCKENSPIEL
Posted by: weft cut-loop

Nice glockers!

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 01:57 PM (77rzZ)

206 201 Ugly gotta eat, too.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 20, 2026 01:57 PM (dK+Kv)

Eating is probably how ugly got ugly in the first place.

Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 01:58 PM (FpHTM)

207 Ah. That strategy is alien to The Blade. The Blade's strategy is the complete opposite. He zeros in on the hottest girl(s) at the bar, and makes his move. He hunts big game.
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Meh, go ugly early. Cleaning your tubes is just basic hygiene. It takes me an number of purges to clean the barrel.

Posted by: pudinhead at February 20, 2026 01:58 PM (pZ64F)

208 I want whatever is best for the USA. While I don't want our "boots on the ground" mess we had with GWB and his father, I want Iran to return to a normal time without ISIS and mullah's. Don't know if that is possible, but I have hope for the people trying.

With the precision we saw with past bombings, and Venezuela, I have hope. Do it if needed...and it seems to be needed.

I believe in treating a wound internally with meds before lancing, to avoid fistulas. Perhaps it is time to lance and drain the pustule once and for all.

I would prefer that Miss Lindsey sit this one out. I am sure Sen Paul will disapprove with the Dims if there is bombing and whatever else is in store with the ear bleeding trick of Special Forces. There are weapons none of us, including the incompetent Congress, know about. Let 'er rip!

Another blog I read there is a mouthy womman who seems to think she is the Sec of Defense in all matters military. Because! She listens to podcasts and reads X. I have no pretense in thinking I know squat, but I am fairly sure my lack of knowing matches hers. I have argued with her in the past about the Kirk Killer (she seems to favor a conspiracy theory vs furries).

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at February 20, 2026 01:58 PM (WONhk)

209 @190 TJM , I read your post last thread and that's why I posted this.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 20, 2026 01:58 PM (/PQmQ)

210 Back in dinosaur days, when I was in law school, they told us the only power the courts have is the power people think the courts have and if the people stop thinking they have power, they don't have power. We're about to see a practical application.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 01:58 PM (FXNzP)

211 I am quite disappointed that you have not blamed the Jooos for this mess.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo...Anti-Semite at February 20, 2026 01:56 PM (n9ltV)

Bibi signaled to Roberts to take a dive to increase the Chosen People's stock portfolios.

Good enough?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 20, 2026 01:58 PM (zZu0s)

212 The ruling doesn't say what to do with the money.

==

give it to meeee!!

Posted by: runner at February 20, 2026 01:59 PM (j42Fn)

213 12 Ace, can you do something about the ads? I get far too many ads with toenails and far too few with boobs.
Posted by: Guy who has a problem with the ads at February 20, 2026 01:24 PM (vFG9F)

Mo' bettah boob adz ftw.....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at February 20, 2026 01:59 PM (QGaXH)

214 *Nice glockers!*

Zank you, doktor.

Posted by: Teri Garr at February 20, 2026 01:59 PM (7EEbj)

215 Kill all of the Iranian leaders, let the Iranians sort out the aftermath.

Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 01:59 PM (pDt9x)

216 All the things I'm missin', good vittles, love and kissin'
Are waitin' at the end of my ride

Move 'em on, head 'em up, head 'em up, move 'em on
Move 'em on, head 'em up, rawhide
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in, ride 'em in, cut 'em out
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in rawhide
Keep movin', movin', movin'
Though they're disapproving
Keep them doggies movin', Rawhide

Move 'em on, head 'em up, head 'em up, move 'em on
Move 'em on, head 'em up, rawhide

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 01:59 PM (OAPjy)

217 That was a great book, "Bad Tings Bout De Mullahs" by Chico Escuela.

Posted by: Wally at February 20, 2026 02:00 PM (DXJuz)

218 Ace, can you do something about the ads? I get far too many ads with toenails and far too few with boobs.
Posted by: Guy who has a problem with the ads at February 20, 2026 01:24 PM (vFG9F)

Consider developing a foot fetish.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:00 PM (ExV1e)

219 No seriously, give everyone a check for 50% of it, then see who will sue to stop Trump ! LOLOLOL!!

Posted by: runner at February 20, 2026 02:00 PM (j42Fn)

220 If only they had an ap to block ads. I'll make a killing.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 02:00 PM (8EgcX)

221 >>>Fuck Limeystan. Their military contribution to Diego Garcia is about 50 clerk-typists in the island admin section.

Been that way since I was there in the mid-80s. There were never any operational Brit assets there. Just admin types and a security unit, always dressed in their tropic uniforms complete with pith helmets.

Posted by: one hour sober at February 20, 2026 02:00 PM (Y1sOo)

222 tubal, that is what is going to happen.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 20, 2026 02:00 PM (+nEug)

223 184 166 Ah. That strategy is alien to The Blade. The Blade's strategy is the complete opposite. He zeros in on the hottest girl(s) at the bar, and makes his move. He hunts big game.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 01:51 PM (iFTx/)

Rosie O'Donnell big.
Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 01:55 PM (FpHTM)
_____

Fake news. Trigglypuff!

Although I have no idea who that is. I only know she's considered by many here to be hideous.

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 02:01 PM (iFTx/)

224 Move 'em on, head 'em up, head 'em up, move 'em on
Move 'em on, head 'em up, rawhide
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 01:59 PM (OAPjy)
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Man, I love the Blues Brothers. Great film. Strong recommend.

Posted by: mrp at February 20, 2026 02:01 PM (rj6Yv)

225 I think this dovetails well with what Trump is going to reveal about ETs.

We need to start tariffing the Greys and Reptilians for their abductions.

The Tall Nordics can hang out with me.

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at February 20, 2026 02:01 PM (qwx/I)

226 222 and shorts?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 02:01 PM (8EgcX)

227 Don't wanna land on no ayatollah.
-- Jimmy Buffet

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 02:01 PM (77rzZ)

228 >>Still waiting for my time to give some punishment back. Someday.

Every day you show up to the fight you give punishment back.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 20, 2026 02:01 PM (viF8m)

229 Ace, can you do something about the ads? I get far too many ads with toenails and far too few with boobs.
Posted by: Guy who has a problem with the ads

You prefer boob fungus?

Posted by: Stu Podaso at February 20, 2026 02:02 PM (M0V4/)

230 I've always wanted a pith helmet.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 02:02 PM (77rzZ)

231 227 222 and shorts?

Tropics uniform, so yes.

Posted by: one hour sober at February 20, 2026 02:03 PM (Y1sOo)

232 Regarding Iran - I've listened to them saying for nigh on 50 years 'US can not do anything....'

I think it's time we showed them exactly what we can do - and that the strike on their nukler facilities wasn't a one-off. We need to go in and destroy every single military and government installation we can find. Level the place then make the rubble bounce a few times.

After that, air drop guns and ammo to the population so they can eliminate these creeps once and for all.

I'll sit back comfortably in my easy chair and watch from a safe distance...

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at February 20, 2026 02:03 PM (QGaXH)

233 223 tubal, that is what is going to happen.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 20, 2026 02:00 PM (+nEug)

I suppose I am just a little - impatient.

Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 02:03 PM (pDt9x)

234 Fake news. Trigglypuff!

Although I have no idea who that is. I only know she's considered by many here to be hideous.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 02:01 PM (iFTx/)

I'd hate for a man of your caliber to be so ignorant. Here's a link to a short video of her most famous Ted Talk.

https://is.gd/tFuHgr

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:03 PM (ExV1e)

235 Lindsay Graham cries bitter tears every day the US is not dropping bombs. There are a lot of neocons like that.

Posted by: Kindltot at February 20, 2026 02:03 PM (rbvCR)

236 Strong recommend.

Stein... that's a joo name innit?

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 20, 2026 02:03 PM (Kt19C)

237 I'm sure all the "repeal 19th amendment" guys donate big, and also the old gals who tell newly minted 'ettes to "go take a nap".

Just a thought.
Posted by: Doesn't Matter at February

Wait- someone was told to take a nap? I miss all the good drama.

Posted by: Piper at February 20, 2026 02:03 PM (OoFl2)

238 You know who else was Austrian?
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:53 PM

Ah-nold?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 20, 2026 02:03 PM (kgE5c)

239 If Ace receives payment from ads depending on the site's views it's important to consider if it is based on the unique view total on the front page vs the overall view total including comments (I believe overall would include refreshing by commentor - unique counts each commentor once no matter how many times they refresh/view).

Badgering readers that come only to read Ace's posts on the front page and not the comments page is counter productive.

and, Pixy said this morning she has no control over the ads or the subject of the ads.

Posted by: old chick at February 20, 2026 02:03 PM (F3Dlr)

240 "I've always wanted a pith helmet."

You are an odd one.

Posted by: Mike Tython at February 20, 2026 02:03 PM (vFG9F)

241 Steiner will come.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 02:04 PM (8EgcX)

242 236 Lindsay Graham cries bitter tears every day the US is not dropping bombs. There are a lot of neocons like that.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 20, 2026 02:03 PM (rbvCR)

They say a person who wants to drop bombs constantly is compensating for something...

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 02:04 PM (VE6XX)

243 The right strategy is the same optimal strategy for picking up a girl at a bar: Go Ugly Early.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 01:20 PM

You mean you hit on Trigglypuff first thing, before donning the beer goggles?
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 01:29 PM (77rzZ)

Absolutely not.
Guys know about where they stand on the 1-10 scale but can't resist trying for the brass ring.
If you''re a five, try hitting up the fives while you're still sober enough to be nice.

Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 20, 2026 02:05 PM (Hx0tZ)

244 They say a person who wants to drop bombs constantly is compensating for something...
Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 02:04 PM (VE6XX)

Constipation.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:05 PM (ExV1e)

245 Steven Spielberg leaves California for New York as wealth tax push spurs political battle

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That'll fix everything!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 02:05 PM (FXNzP)

246 Looked up Rawhide. From 1959 to 1965. Started up 66 years ago, when Eisenhower was President. And Eastwood was in it. Wow.

Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 02:05 PM (pDt9x)

247 Glocks? Do they even have bears in Iran?
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 01:50 PM (8EgcX)

Glock also makes farm animal inseminators.

Posted by: Kindltot at February 20, 2026 02:06 PM (rbvCR)

248 "Looked up Rawhide. From 1959 to 1965. Started up 66 years ago, when Eisenhower was President. And Eastwood was in it. Wow.
Posted by: tubal "

My lawn. It's under your feet.

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 02:06 PM (vFG9F)

249 and, Pixy said this morning she has no control over the ads or the subject of the ads.
Posted by: old chick

I thought Pixy was a dude.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 02:06 PM (77rzZ)

250 249 "Looked up Rawhide. From 1959 to 1965. Started up 66 years ago, when Eisenhower was President. And Eastwood was in it. Wow.
Posted by: tubal "

My lawn. It's under your feet.
Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 02:06 PM (vFG9F)

The 50’s sound like a better time.

Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 02:07 PM (pDt9x)

251 Did 10 comments just vanish?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 02:07 PM (8EgcX)

252 Fake news. Trigglypuff!

Although I have no idea who that is. I only know she's considered by many here to be hideous.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 02:01 PM (iFTx/)

I'd hate for a man of your caliber to be so ignorant. Here's a link to a short video of her most famous Ted Talk.

https://is.gd/tFuHgr
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:03 PM (ExV1e)
________

That's not AI??

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 02:07 PM (iFTx/)

253 Trump presser message: SCOTUS decision saying no tariffs means we can charge more. LOL.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 20, 2026 02:07 PM (n5tGW)

254 That's not AI??
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 02:07 PM (iFTx/)

Nope. That's her.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:07 PM (ExV1e)

255 Looked up Rawhide. From 1959 to 1965. Started up 66 years ago, when Eisenhower was President. And Eastwood was in it. Wow.
Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 02:05 PM (pDt9x)
===

Watched it as a kid. Preferred Maverick, though.

Posted by: mrp at February 20, 2026 02:07 PM (rj6Yv)

256 That's not AI??
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 02:07 PM

No.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 20, 2026 02:08 PM (Wnv9h)

257 There were 4 months of planning before the Maduro raid. This is roughly day 45 of the uprising. The consensus of Arab states and coalition partners has to be achieved first. That is done now. The Israelis have intelligence on all the IRGC sites.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 20, 2026 02:08 PM (+nEug)

258 10% FAFO tarriff.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 02:09 PM (8EgcX)

259 That's not AI??
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 02:07 PM (iFTx/)

Nope. That's her.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:07 PM (ExV1e)
_________

[holding back vomit]

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 02:09 PM (iFTx/)

260 >>> Great Britain are forbidding us from using our base in Diego Garcia in any strikes on Iran:
---

h

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 02:09 PM (OAPjy)

261 191 190 Trump mentioned his tariff ability under the 1930 Tariff Act.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 20, 2026 01:55 PM (/PQmQ)

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I've never heard of that.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
=======
Aka Smoot Hawley.

Posted by: whig at February 20, 2026 02:09 PM (E4rtv)

262 Buttons, buttons too many buttons.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 02:09 PM (OAPjy)

263 Wasn't Walter Brennan in Rawhide, too? Or was that some other Western series?

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 02:09 PM (77rzZ)

264 240 Pixy said this morning she has no control over the ads or the subject of the ads.
Posted by: old chick at February 20, 2026 02:03 PM (F3Dlr)

That's a man, baby.

Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 02:09 PM (uEmCf)

265 Hello, Whig! I've been praying for your recovery! Hope things are going well!

Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at February 20, 2026 02:10 PM (syXXq)

266 Well, Britain IS part of the European Caliphate now, so

Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 02:10 PM (pDt9x)

267 Did I mention Super 301?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 02:10 PM (8EgcX)

268 Aka Smoot Hawley.
Posted by: whig

Hey, leave me outta this!
-- Floyd Smoot

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 02:10 PM (77rzZ)

269 End Wokeness
@EndWokeness
"Leave our taxes alone!!!"
NY Democrats are not happy with the new plan by Mayor Mamdani to raise taxes on middle class:

-
Old and busted: good and plenty clause

New and cool: good and hard clause

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 02:10 PM (FXNzP)

270 That's a man, baby.
Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 02:09 PM (uEmCf)

Has Pixy ever said, definitively?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:10 PM (ExV1e)

271 It's ironic that Trump is going to attack Iran during "Bomb,bomb, bomb bomb bomb Iran " McCains funeral.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 20, 2026 02:11 PM (/PQmQ)

272
Go after the hound dog nobody else wants and go home early. That way, after you bang her, you've still got time to hang with your bros, punch each other in the shoulder, and holler "Flinch!" and whatnot.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 01:38 PM

That's two punches for flinching.

Posted by: CaliGirl at February 20, 2026 02:11 PM (K885Z)

273 Diego Garcia: Starmer can pound sand.

Trump hasn't made a decision on Iran.
Predication: They accept his terms or we blow them up.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 02:11 PM (OAPjy)

274 271 That's a man, baby.
Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 02:09 PM (uEmCf)

Has Pixy ever said, definitively?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:10 PM (ExV1e)

So, a zombie scenario?

Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 02:11 PM (pDt9x)

275 262 I've never heard of that.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Aka Smoot Hawley.

Posted by: whig at February 20, 2026 02:09 PM (E4rtv)

======

You see, it was a joke because I had referred to the 1930 Tariff Act, specifically Section 338, several times in the previous thread.

This is an intended subverting of expectations that should lead to a humorous realization on the part of the reader.

However, you were not present in the previous thread, so this joke would be missed by such an absence. So, I do my civic duty and explain a joke in such detail that any chance of hilarity is drained from it like blood.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 02:11 PM (GBKbO)

276 Go Ugly Early is just another way of saying:
A 2 at 9 is a 9 at 2.
This saves you on the bar tab and you're most likely taking the 2 home anyway.

Posted by: proudvastrightwingguy at February 20, 2026 02:11 PM (MNCvZ)

277 Wasn't Walter Brennan in Rawhide, too? Or was that some other Western series?
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 02:09 PM (77rzZ)
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I only remember Walter Brennan in "The Real McCoys". That was TV, in California, and contemporary.

Posted by: mrp at February 20, 2026 02:12 PM (rj6Yv)

278 Dimwit Dubya should have taken out Iran over a decade ago. Would have saved us a lot of hardship in Iraq and elsewhere in the region.

The dinosaur spice must flow.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 20, 2026 02:12 PM (gVUi7)

279 Hopefully the Navy has an updated version of this weapon dropped in Vietnam for the Iranians:

https://is.gd/skpQGe

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 20, 2026 02:12 PM (S/Y4j)

280 Diego Garcia can be part of the Greenland Territory.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 02:12 PM (8EgcX)

281 270 End Wokeness
@EndWokeness
"Leave our taxes alone!!!"
NY Democrats are not happy with the new plan by Mayor Mamdani to raise taxes on middle class:

-
Old and busted: good and plenty clause

New and cool: good and hard clause

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 02:10 PM (FXNzP)

======

I can't wait for Mamdani's press conference where he announces he's cutting fire department budgets to pay for illegal immigrant legal services.

It would be so fucking funny.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 02:12 PM (GBKbO)

282 That's a man, baby.
Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 02:09 PM (uEmCf)

Has Pixy ever said, definitively?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:10 PM (ExV1e)

So, a zombie scenario?
Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 02:11 PM (pDt9x)

Something like that. I've seen it speculated both ways. Seems like Pixy said once which was correct but I'm not certain.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:13 PM (ExV1e)

283 Trump presser message: SCOTUS decision saying no tariffs means we can charge more. LOL.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk

Go ahead SCOTUS, strike these new tariffs down, and I'll use another authority and jack them up another 25%. Your paymasters overseas will be calling, begging you to stop.

Posted by: Stu Podaso at February 20, 2026 02:13 PM (M0V4/)

284 Wasn't Walter Brennan in Rawhide, too? Or was that some other Western series?
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 02:09 PM

The Guns of Will Sonnett

Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 02:13 PM (4NO2D)

285 We are going to bomb the mullah during Ramadan. The Persians are not islamists

Posted by: Ben Had at February 20, 2026 02:13 PM (+nEug)

286 So, I do my civic duty and explain a joke in such detail that any chance of hilarity is drained from it like blood.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 02:11 PM (GBKbO)

Have you considered making youtube videos?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:14 PM (ExV1e)

287 NY Democrats are not happy with the new plan by Mayor Mamdani to raise taxes on middle class

Every time. Every time a democrat says raise taxes on the rich, the middle class better hide their wallet.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 20, 2026 02:14 PM (n5tGW)

288 As our pilots were flying the B-2 back from Iran they were tired and accidentally dropped a bomb on #10 Downing Street. The USA regrets this error

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 20, 2026 02:14 PM (/PQmQ)

289 I think he has a YouTube channel. He even wore a suit once.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 02:14 PM (8EgcX)

290 287 NY Democrats are not happy with the new plan by Mayor Mamdani to raise taxes on middle class

Every time. Every time a democrat says raise taxes on the rich, the middle class better hide their wallet.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 20, 2026 02:14 PM (n5tGW)

So, the notion of “rich” is a fluid concept?

Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 02:15 PM (pDt9x)

291
So, a zombie scenario?
Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 02:11 PM (pDt9x)

Something like that. I've seen it speculated both ways. Seems like Pixy said once which was correct but I'm not certain.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:13 PM (ExV1e)

I think zombie is a dude.

Posted by: CaliGirl at February 20, 2026 02:15 PM (K885Z)

292

Can we get Kentanji Brown-Jacksons opinion on this?

It's super important, she is black.

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at February 20, 2026 02:15 PM (et1vG)

293 Our most wonderful 'journalists' are whining that it's too quick, Obama needed two years to negotiate (that half-assed plan) with Iran.

(Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems the mighty O built a lot of trapdoors into US policy, especially for future administrations, such as Trump's.)

Anyway, I don't know why we're doing what we're doing. If there for potential to halt nuclear weapons issues, alright. If we're there as the great liberators, forget about it. They'll neither love us more hate us less for involvement. (They're NOT ditching Islamic beliefs as a whole, now or ever.)

All, imo. Now I'll wait patiently for my a** kicking.

Ps - While everyone is stationed there, better watch our shores here. Half the political BS here is distraction..

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 20, 2026 02:15 PM (NFX2v)

294 291
So, a zombie scenario?
Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 02:11 PM (pDt9x)

Something like that. I've seen it speculated both ways. Seems like Pixy said once which was correct but I'm not certain.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:13 PM (ExV1e)

I think zombie is a dude.
Posted by: CaliGirl at February 20, 2026 02:15 PM (K885Z)

Well, maybe.

Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 02:16 PM (pDt9x)

295 "Groundations"

???

Posted by: Tar Bae at February 20, 2026 02:16 PM (uR4Tu)

296 I think he has a YouTube channel. He even wore a suit once.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 02:14 PM (8EgcX)

I will do my civic duty and explain the joke in such detail that any chance of hilarity is drained from it like blood.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:16 PM (ExV1e)

297 The slow moving zombies are a lot less scary thsn the ninja zombies.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 02:16 PM (8EgcX)

298 I think zombie is a dude.
Posted by: CaliGirl at February 20, 2026 02:15 PM (K885Z)

Pixy is a dude; zombie is not.

Posted by: AZ Hi Desert (Gringo fuertemente armado-Tempus belli) at February 20, 2026 02:16 PM (TQmWD)

299 296 I think he has a YouTube channel. He even wore a suit once.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 20, 2026 02:14 PM (8EgcX)

I will do my civic duty and explain the joke in such detail that any chance of hilarity is drained from it like blood.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:16 PM (ExV1e)

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I don't get it.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 02:17 PM (GBKbO)

300 End Wokeness
@EndWokeness
"Leave our taxes alone!!!"
NY Democrats are not happy with the new plan by Mayor Mamdani to raise taxes on middle class

I'm so sorry that's happening to you.

Posted by: Stu Podaso at February 20, 2026 02:17 PM (M0V4/)

301 Brennan was in The Real McCoy's.

Posted by: pudinhead at February 20, 2026 02:17 PM (pZ64F)

302 The Guns of Will Sonnett
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 02:13 PM (4NO2D)
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That rings a bell. I never watched it, though.

Posted by: mrp at February 20, 2026 02:17 PM (rj6Yv)

303 266 Hello, Whig! I've been praying for your recovery! Hope things are going well!
Posted by: Emmie
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Slow and steady. My right and left hands are still swollen from the IV ports and turning interesting colors. That is affecting me more right now than the surgery cut in my neck. Dialed back pain meds to only at night now and taking short walks again in the sun. Basically another 3 weeks of boring nothingness (no lift, drive, etc.) while the cage bonds with my spine. Then minimal activity until 3 months after surgery.

Posted by: whig at February 20, 2026 02:18 PM (E4rtv)

304 301 Brennan was in The Real McCoy's.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 20, 2026 02:17 PM (pZ64F)

Never thought John Brennan was that old.

Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 02:18 PM (pDt9x)

305 https://is.gd/tFuHgr
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:03 PM (ExV1e)
________

That's not AI??
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade
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Shut your eyes and dream of a cold, cold winter's night.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 02:18 PM (OAPjy)

306 I apologize to Pixie for making an assumption.
Just ignore the rest of my comment, also.

Posted by: old chick at February 20, 2026 02:18 PM (F3Dlr)

307 OT:

56% of the TX primary early vote is female.

This means something.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 02:19 PM (GBKbO)

308 Mamdani raising taxes and raiding pension funds. I can't wait to see what month 3 brings.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 20, 2026 02:19 PM (+nEug)

309 Compared to some OxFam worldwide statistics, everyone here is rich.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 20, 2026 02:19 PM (NFX2v)

310 294 Well, maybe.
Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 02:16 PM (pDt9x)

Going undercover in San Fransicko, one probably needs to be able to look like both.

Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 02:19 PM (uEmCf)

311 We cannot puy all those planes on Diego Garcia because AOC said the island will tip over from all the extra weight ...

Posted by: Jackson K. at February 20, 2026 02:19 PM (u9jq/)

312 Although I have no idea who that is. I only know she's considered by many here to be hideous.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 02:01 PM (iFTx/)

Remember Pat from the SNL skits. Think that, more obviously feminine a bit heavier and a lot more petulant and whiney.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 20, 2026 02:19 PM (zZu0s)

313 307 OT:

56% of the TX primary early vote is female.

This means something.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 02:19 PM (GBKbO)

Yes. They can be counted on.

Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 02:19 PM (pDt9x)

314 298 I think zombie is a dude.
Posted by: CaliGirl at February 20, 2026 02:15 PM (K885Z)

Pixy is a dude; zombie is not.
Posted by: AZ Hi Desert (Gringo fuertemente armado-Tempus belli) at February 20, 2026 02:16 PM (TQmWD)

I'm not a biologist or anything so...

Posted by: CaliGirl at February 20, 2026 02:20 PM (K885Z)

315 However, you were not present in the previous thread, so this joke would be missed by such an absence. So, I do my civic duty and explain a joke in such detail that any chance of hilarity is drained from it like blood.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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That post reminds me of an Alec Guinness digression in his better movies.

Posted by: whig at February 20, 2026 02:20 PM (E4rtv)

316 Nood. Ghouls.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:20 PM (ExV1e)

317 Mamdani raising taxes and raiding pension funds. I can't wait to see what month 3 brings.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 20, 2026 02:19 PM (+nEug)

Good and Hard.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 20, 2026 02:20 PM (Vq1pX)

318 >>>Basically another 3 weeks of boring nothingness
Posted by whig
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Good, keep it that way. Recovery going well, excellent.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 02:20 PM (OAPjy)

319 And now for something completely different.

This trans politician [Rep. Leigh Finke (D)] opposes age restrictions for porn because it could "be educational" for "queer" kids 🤔

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Also . . .

EXCLUSIVE: Top PornHub staff admits to inserting “gay” and “trans” themes into mainstream porn to “convert” straight men

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Boy, if you can't trust PornHub, who can you trust?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 02:21 PM (FXNzP)

320 CaliGirl

Pixy is male.

zombie is an alluring female.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 20, 2026 02:21 PM (u82oZ)

321 148 Did Trump just tell scotus to go f right off?

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Also, Roberts has to shine Trump’s boots.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 01:47 PM (FXNzP)

and warsh his car and walk his dog.....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at February 20, 2026 02:21 PM (QGaXH)

322 Mamdani raising taxes and raiding pension funds. I can't wait to see what month 3 brings.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 20, 2026 02:19 PM (+nEug)

You know that thing he pro.ised not to do in your mouth, NYers? Yeah, he did that and he invited his bro over too...

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 20, 2026 02:22 PM (zZu0s)

323 Posted by: whig at February 20, 20

Happy to hear your surgery was a success.

Posted by: CaliGirl at February 20, 2026 02:22 PM (K885Z)

324 whig

May your recovery be swift and smooth.

And your nurses comely but distant when your wife is in the room.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 20, 2026 02:23 PM (u82oZ)

325 56% of the TX primary early vote is female.

This means something.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Teachers, social workers, higher ed, other gubmint/affiliated employees. These are the low hanging fruit that the Democrats harvest early and bank. GOP and their GOTV needs to focus more on early voting, especially in blue districts where the Dems feign incompetence blocking GOP voters from the polls.

Posted by: whig at February 20, 2026 02:23 PM (E4rtv)

326 Boy, if you can't trust PornHub, who can you trust?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 02:21 PM (FXNzP)

Some sites seem to do this (nkt that I would know) but others seem to have realized their traffic will fall off so they gated it to being an option in kind of thing.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 20, 2026 02:23 PM (zZu0s)

327
Something like that. I've seen it speculated both ways. Seems like Pixy said once which was correct but I'm not certain.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 02:13 PM (ExV1e)

I think zombie is a dude.
Posted by: CaliGirl at February 20, 2026 02:15 PM (K885Z)

I thought that zombie was a hawt Asian chick.

I'm getting mighty Clan McAdder vibes here.

https://youtu.be/kbosGuW1VWU?t=56

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 20, 2026 02:23 PM (kTyBw)

328 Nobody crack wise or makes jokes...Whig is recovering.

Posted by: garrett at February 20, 2026 02:23 PM (1Udfd)

329 321 148 Did Trump just tell scotus to go f right off?

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Also, Roberts has to shine Trump’s boots.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 01:47 PM (FXNzP)

and warsh his car and walk his dog.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at February 20, 2026 02:21 PM (QGaXH)

and clean Trump's and Vance's shoes with his tongue.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 20, 2026 02:24 PM (S/Y4j)

330 >>I thought that zombie was a hawt Asian chick.

I thought Zombie was that guy with Saline Inflated Scrotum?

Posted by: garrett at February 20, 2026 02:24 PM (1Udfd)

331 I would not trust zombie on anything to do with gender as I bet he or she is looking to maintain opsec. Sending photos of some Chinese thot in a blue mask is kind of a red flag dudes.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 20, 2026 02:25 PM (zZu0s)

332 Happy to hear your surgery was a success.
Posted by: CaliGirl
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Well, successful in that it did not make my prior conditions worse. I did it to forestall additional loss of strength and control over my arms and hands. Some chance that I can roll back those strength losses in the last six months but time will tell.

Thanks for the kind wishes.

Posted by: whig at February 20, 2026 02:25 PM (E4rtv)

333 It's 1/3 of the deployed US Navy. About 25 vessels. The Navy in total has about 210 armed vessels counting submarines, although a small number of them are only armed with defensive CIWS and machine guns. Most of the Navy's ships at any one time are at their homeport, or another Navy yard between deployments.

Posted by: deepelemblues at February 20, 2026 02:26 PM (AQ30M)

334 garrett

Nay. She documented his perversion at the Folsom Street Fair. *Spit*

Too much weirdness there.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 20, 2026 02:27 PM (u82oZ)

335 324 whig

May your recovery be swift and smooth.

And your nurses comely but distant when your wife is in the room.
Posted by: NaCly Dog
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Thanks for the kind wishes. In my case, I just want the nurses/technicians draw blood or set up IVs correctly.

Posted by: whig at February 20, 2026 02:27 PM (E4rtv)

336 belli) at February 20, 2026 02:16 PM (TQmWD)

I'm not a biologist or anything so...
Posted by: CaliGirl
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Zombie has validated his sex more than the rest of us. His authenticity was questioned and he refereed back to his website. Illustrated here how he was going to change it. - It was changed - then after an appropriate period of time reverted back to the original.

The thought of zombie being that cute Asian girl whose picture he posted still lingers.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 02:28 PM (OAPjy)

337 328 Nobody crack wise or makes jokes...Whig is recovering.
Posted by: garrett
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Just figure in my obtuseness and apply TJM's std. I don't get that reply.

Webtime is limited to what I can endure while icing neck.

Posted by: whig at February 20, 2026 02:29 PM (E4rtv)

338 whig

As usual, your hard-won wisdom shines through.

Get some restorative sleep, please. I promise no lullabies from me.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 20, 2026 02:29 PM (u82oZ)

339 I suspect the varied statements about when an if we will strike is both psyop and to distract from what will really happen when.

Posted by: epador at February 20, 2026 02:30 PM (TRnzq)

340 Good, keep it that way. Recovery going well, excellent.

Posted by: Braenyard

Still have cobwebs in my thinking but all my parts work after surgery. There are people far worse off than I. Thanks for caring.

Posted by: whig at February 20, 2026 02:31 PM (E4rtv)

341 329 321 148 Did Trump just tell scotus to go f right off?
--

Answering a compound question there was a side question on foreign influence. As a aside he said, it will come out.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 02:32 PM (OAPjy)

342 I went to Facebook during Trump's presser and the usual suspects were saying "he's babbling, I can't stand him, and I have to turn him"

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 20, 2026 02:32 PM (/PQmQ)

343 Whelp, gotta fix a certificate issue from Google affecting Chrome updates.

Have fun.

Posted by: whig at February 20, 2026 02:32 PM (E4rtv)

344 Why people bring Third World children into this country is a mystery to me?
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie

I would say, it depends. I've known several folks adopted from various 'Stans and China that grew up all-American and are now wonderful people. Others, not so much...

Posted by: Martin Tell at February 20, 2026 02:33 PM (sFNX2)

345 i meant: Don't make Whig laugh.

Posted by: garrett at February 20, 2026 02:34 PM (1Udfd)

346 The UK has blocked U.S. use of RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia for Iran strikes,

Limey bastards think we are there solely to defend them from arrack.
F them. Declare them an "open nation".

Posted by: Operator Error at February 20, 2026 02:37 PM (nm8hu)

347 Nood.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 20, 2026 02:41 PM (zZu0s)

348 I read a military blog which said, basically, people don't...understand how much better the military is than it was even 10 years ago. We saw that with Maduro - the U.S. basically walked in and snatched the leader of a country, past all the air defenses, past hundreds of guards.

The combat abilities of the U.S. military are now on the next level. In Iran they can take out most of the IGRC in one stroke. There is no where they can hide - the U.S. is tracking all their movements and has a specialized weapon for every situation. All the tracking and planning is assisted by AI and is happening in real time. 10 years ago, they would struggle to put together 50 strike packages a day, now they can do hundreds per day. Iran's military is not better than it was in the 1990s. The U.S. has massively accelerated technological development since then, so the gap is much bigger. The only limit on the U.S. limits that are self-imposed. I say smack them hard and fast - cut the head off the IGRC - every command structure. Take out all offensive weaponry. Let the people do what they want, and any time regime forces concentrate, hit them hard. In short, scare the shit out of the world.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at February 20, 2026 02:46 PM (vOtXJ)

349 Iran has been a massive source of misery for the world for decades, generations. Time to end it.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at February 20, 2026 02:49 PM (vOtXJ)

350 Still have cobwebs in my thinking but all my parts work after surgery. There are people far worse off than I. Thanks for caring.
Posted by: whig at February 20, 2026 02:31 PM (E4rtv)

Prayers every night, whig. You'll have those cobwebs cleared soon...fluids, dude, for post anesthesia and drugs. XXXX

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at February 20, 2026 03:19 PM (WONhk)

351 Just saw some blood from Trump's press conference
Hysterically funny

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Trump: "Bad Things" Will Happen to Iran If They Don't Agree to Stop Producing Uranium, Building Long-Range Missiles, and Funding Hamas;
Meanwhile, the USS Ford Closes In on Iran