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paleotn

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13. I doubt they were fooled.

Reply to John1956PA (Reply #2)

Sun Jun 22, 2025, 08:50 AM

Jun 22

Iranians know US capabilities as well as anyone. The Air Force could just as easily strike from the west, from bases inside the US. If that was an attempt at subterfuge, it's pretty weak for a number of reasons.

On the other hand, saying you're giving them 2 weeks and then just bombing the shit out of them 48 hours later is a different story. That's being a lying asshole. And the worst thing about that is we can't be trusted anymore. The diplomatic option now and in future situations is shot to hell. No one will believe us, so the only option left is force. By being a fucking cowboy, Donnie just made us less safe. Good job, dumbass.

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From this point forward, it's a waste of time for WH correspondents [View all] no_hypocrisy Jun 22 OP

"Ha ha. Suckers. Ha ha." - G.O.P. Felon-in-Chief BoRaGard Jun 22 #1

All of Maga and Republicans will be saying that Walleye Jun 22 #3

He sent some B-2 Bombers to Guam as misdirection. The strike bomber mission originated from the states. John1956PA Jun 22 #2

Trumpers will just say that was brilliant. Funtatlaguy Jun 22 #4

Well, 'he' did not come up with that. OldBaldy1701E Jun 22 #5

I doubt they were fooled. paleotn Jun 22 #13

Even worse, he didn't consult Congress - except telling a few Republicans Rhiannon12866 Jun 22 #6

It's always been a waste of time, and journalists making a big deal about being in that room is idiotic. Scrivener7 Jun 22 #7

when did he ever have any credibility??? LymphocyteLover Jun 22 #8

what ? Kali999 Jun 22 #9

He was pissed off at being called TACO and thought "I'll show them!" Katinfl Jun 22 #10

So now we are in a war with Iran Farmer-Rick Jun 22 #11

Look at the timeline Puppyjive Jun 22 #12

I've thought most WH correspondents were a waste of time SocialDemocrat61 Jun 22 #14

they've culled the journalists barbtries Jun 22 #15

This! Joinfortmill Jun 22 #17

Impeach the rapist. Joinfortmill Jun 22 #16

TACO wasn't going to let the war criminal Bibi bomb them first and get the headlines. NoMoreRepugs Jun 22 #18

Capabilities Nuttyyahoo didn't have. paleotn Jun 22 #23

Waste of time for everyone. paleotn Jun 22 #19

Disinformation. Why do we do we do this on DU? speak easy Jun 22 #20

Supposedly to give negotiations a chance. He didn't give them a chance. paleotn Jun 22 #24

Years ago I was told that ultimately all reading should be "close reading." Igel Jun 22 #28

Years ago, I was told that being unnecessarily condescending paleotn Jun 22 #30

This ploy has been done before Marthe48 Jun 22 #21

All he does is lie. Anyone not admitting to that is also a liar or is in the cult as well. Scalded Nun Jun 22 #22

It's okay. Tommy Carcetti Jun 22 #25

Will Israel reimburse the U.S. for the bombings? quaint Jun 22 #26

Yup, he's a big fat orange faced liar!!!! a kennedy Jun 22 #27

It always was. The media just believes him for some reason. Oneironaut Jun 22 #29