War with Iran - DEFCON 3

[Jeff Lebowski]

To say that TDS does not exist implies that there is no irrational, unhinged thinking on the left. That is demonstrably false.

And as you know, I can't stand Trump.

[Walter Sobchak]

Trump Derangement Syndrome is a bullshit term used to dismiss criticisms of Trump.

It's a real thing frank, unlike the "bombshells" you have been blathering on about for the better part of 3 years.

See here for a definition:

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HTH!

[creekster]

Trump Derangement Syndrome is a bullshit term used to dismiss criticisms of Trump. If you're looking for obsessive fixation on Trump, look no further than his increasingly common 5th Ave. voters. The folks that embrace the narrative that the country's intelligence apparatus conspired, in the dark, blabber on about the malicious mainstream media.

When is the last time you offered unqualified criticism of Trump? Beyond the usual, "he's an idiot," or, "he's uncouth" ?

So unless someone has recently offered unqualified criticism of trump (and it must be specific and substantive, no broadsides like "he is a moron" count) then they cannot, according to you, offer any meaningful insight into a trump-related topic? Sure, that sounds reasonable.

Let me offer my own absolutist observation: If you contend that TDS is non-existent or not even possible, you almost certainly suffer from it.

[frank ryan]

To say that TDS does not exist implies that there is no irrational, unhinged thinking on the left. That is demonstrably false.

And as you know, I can't stand Trump.

I didn't say there is no irrational thinking by those on the left. It's not used to address fanatics, but to shutdown criticism. TDS is used as such a copout, especially by those who buy into conspiratorial "deep state," rubbish.

[falafel]

Was it us or Israel? Not that it matters.


I just read that guy was the leader of the Quds Force. He was a bigwig.

This is just like the plot of a Mitch Rapp book I just read! Amirite YO?

[Topper]

So unless someone has recently offered unqualified criticism of trump (and it must be specific and substantive, no broadsides like "he is a moron" count) then they cannot, according to you, offer any meaningful insight into a trump-related topic? Sure, that sounds reasonable.

Let me offer my own absolutist observation: If you contend that TDS is non-existent or not even possible, you almost certainly suffer from it.

Spot on.

[Color Me Badd Fan]

Qasem's Tweets are tremendous, too bad he's dead.

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[frank ryan]

Trump Told Mar-a-Lago Pals to Expect ‘Big’ Iran Action ‘Soon’

According to three people who’ve been at the president’s Palm Beach club over the past several days, Trump began telling friends and allies hanging at his perennial vacation getaway that he was working on a “big” response to the Iranian regime that they would be hearing or reading about very “soon.” His comments went beyond the New Year’s Eve tweet he sent out warning of the “big price” Iran would pay for damage to U.S. facilities. Two of these sources tell The Daily Beast that the president specifically mentioned he’d been in close contact with his top national security and military advisers on gaming out options for an aggressive action that could quickly materialize.

“He kept saying, ‘You’ll see,’” one of the sources recalled, describing a conversation with Trump days before Thursday’s strike.

Trump’s gossipy whispers regarding a “big” response in Iraq foreshadowed what was to come. After hours of silence, senior officials in the Trump administration argued that what had taken place in Iraq was not an act of aggression. Instead, they said both publicly and behind closed doors on the Hill that killing Qassem Soleimani was designed to “advance the cause of peace,” as U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Brian Hook put it in a Friday interview.

Those Mar-a-Lago guests received more warning about Thursday’s attack than Senate staff did, and about as much clarity. A classified briefing on Friday, the first the administration gave to the Hill, featured broad claims about what the Iranians were planning and little evidence of planning to bring about the “de-escalation” the administration says it wants.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-...er&via=desktop

[wapiti]

The more I read and learn about the situation, the more I think this type of aggressive action is warranted and is about 16 years behind too late. We p
should have sent a very strong message a long time ago that Iran's proxy wars are unacceptable.

If/when Iran retaliates, we have to be prepared to respond disproportionately. Force them to stand down.

[Omaha 680]

The more I read and learn about the situation, the more I think this type of aggressive action is warranted and is about 16 years behind too late. We p
should have sent a very strong message a long time ago that Iran's proxy wars are unacceptable.

If/when Iran retaliates, we have to be prepared to respond disproportionately. Force them to stand down.

Indeed. Trump is a terrible messenger but the message is correct.

[SeattleUte]

Thomas Friedman hates Trump, and he's no Israel hawk. But despite the ironic title of this column (probably because he writes for the Times), it actually supports the killing.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/03/o...soleimani.html

[Bo Diddley]

Thomas Friedman hates Trump, and he's no Israel hawk. But despite the ironic title of this column (probably because he writes for the Times), it actually supports the killing.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/03/o...soleimani.html

That's a good read. He highlights things that are glossed over in the mainstream media.

Back in '03, I remember thinking what a waste Saddam had made of Iraq. He spent all their wealth on pursuing a war with Iran, and then Kuwait. If he would have invested in infrastructure and education, how much more better off would his people be!

[Uncle Ted]

Drumpf gets our troops out of Iraq... Promises kept!

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[SeattleUte]

That's a good read. He highlights things that are glossed over in the mainstream media.

Back in '03, I remember thinking what a waste Saddam had made of Iraq. He spent all their wealth on pursuing a war with Iran, and then Kuwait. If he would have invested in infrastructure and education, how much more better off would his people be!

Hassan Hassan is celebrating.

https://amp.theguardian.com/commenti...nal-domination

[myboynoah]

Drumpf gets our troops out of Iraq... Promises kept!

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lol

Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump said the United States would put “very big sanctions on Iraq” if the country forced out U.S. troops.