Pblakeney
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They still haven't caught on that the majority of under 50s (my random number) no longer watch mainstream TV.
Gulf War No.37: Iranistan
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They still haven't caught on that the majority of under 50s (my random number) no longer watch mainstream TV.
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briantrumpet
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Seems like a good reason not to help Trump.
Pblakeney
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Ahem, as mentioned earlier (below). Iran control the Straits and decide what goes through. They have been prepping for this for years.
Pblakeney
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I missed this earlier. Covid too. It's a pretty good hive mind.
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briantrumpet
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Yes. The generally open discussions from a range of brains was nearly always enlightening and ahead of the politicians.
Psamathe
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Is our legislative system fit for purpose when those driving it fail to see the obvious and push through damaging changes obvious to many, that common sense in effect overridden by lies and untruths (from those driving our legislative process).
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briantrumpet
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It's not excusing that in any way, but I would again implore everyone interested in UK politics to read Ian Dunt's book on Westminster: it partly explains why there are so many terrible decisions made at pretty much every level, from the PM down to constituency level.
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briantrumpet
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A handy summary.
C R
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Analysis of the clusterfück in here. My thoughts are along those lines too
https://freethoughtblogs.com/stderr/2026/03/14/wow/
This quote is interesting
Being more realistic, I think the most likely scenario in those circumstances is that Israel would use their nukes to go out in a blaze of glory rather than give up their colonial dream, but I like the succinct way in which the author describes Israel at the end.
https://freethoughtblogs.com/stderr/2026/03/14/wow/
This quote is interesting
Being more realistic, I think the most likely scenario in those circumstances is that Israel would use their nukes to go out in a blaze of glory rather than give up their colonial dream, but I like the succinct way in which the author describes Israel at the end.
BoldonLad
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My guess is:
At some point, the Iranians will strike lucky and one of the missiles will hit one of Trumps Navy Vessels, maybe even an Aircraft Carrier. There will be significant casualties, and, whatever enthusiasm remains for the war, among the USA population, will evaporate.
I hope I am wrong, for the sake of the potential casualties, who probably only joined up because there were no jobs where they lived, and they thought sailing around the world being well fed seemed like a good option.
At some point, the Iranians will strike lucky and one of the missiles will hit one of Trumps Navy Vessels, maybe even an Aircraft Carrier. There will be significant casualties, and, whatever enthusiasm remains for the war, among the USA population, will evaporate.
I hope I am wrong, for the sake of the potential casualties, who probably only joined up because there were no jobs where they lived, and they thought sailing around the world being well fed seemed like a good option.
Pblakeney
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I remember the outrage at Iraq by military member's families. (Can't remember if it was Iraq I, or Iraq 2).
"They only joined for the education and training. They did not expect to actually fight."
BoldonLad
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As you say, placed there after the attack, I would guess. My interpretation is "up you IDF, you may have bombed us, but, we are still here"
