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Stargleamer

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4. Yes, it's quite possible the military will just use "soft" bombs

Tue Apr 7, 2026, 01:41 PM

Apr 7

around power plants and maybe bridges. But Iranians have encircled at least one power plant so it seems to me that people will still die.

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There Is a Fairly Strong Probability That Trump [View all] MineralMan Apr 7 OP

A blood clot. niyad Apr 7 #1

Well, there is always that when you're dealing with someone MineralMan Apr 7 #5

When I had a blood clot TBF Apr 7 #44

I think this will be another TACO instance. spooky3 Apr 7 #2

Yes. MineralMan Apr 7 #8

Operation Epstein Distraction groundloop Apr 7 #49

That IS a possibility. Aristus Apr 7 #3

Not completely surrounded. MineralMan Apr 7 #9

Yes, it's quite possible the military will just use "soft" bombs Stargleamer Apr 7 #4

Israel is already bombing rail roads and bridges JBTaurus83 Apr 7 #6

You're right, of course... WarGamer Apr 7 #7

There is a strong tendency toward dooming here at times. MineralMan Apr 7 #10

I'm sure there's a psychological theory somewhere that fantastic beliefs are formed as a result of perceived trauma WarGamer Apr 7 #12

No doubt. MineralMan Apr 7 #15

There's little to nothing moonscape Apr 7 #47

I wonder why? Kid Berwyn Apr 7 #20

when the pythoness at delphi told the king that "a great empire would fall" rampartd Apr 7 #11

Persia isn't Persia anymore... WarGamer Apr 7 #16

My daughter married into an Iranian family yellowdogintexas Apr 7 #53

Excellent orangecrush Apr 7 #42

It could also very well be an attempt to manipulate the markets. bearsfootball516 Apr 7 #13

That is also a possibility. I think we've seen that in the recent past. MineralMan Apr 7 #21

This!! WestMichRad Apr 7 #30

I think (hope) he's doing another TACO. His MO in almost all situations is to bluster, exaggerate, Ocelot II Apr 7 #14

Yes. Delusions of Grandeur are part of his mental disorder, it seems. MineralMan Apr 7 #19

A commenter I heard: Its like an Apprentice teaser ad on TV with Trump GusBob Apr 7 #17

Ben Rhodes made a perceptive comment Deminpenn Apr 7 #18

Yes. Whoever is in charge in Iran is someone he doesn't really know at all. MineralMan Apr 7 #23

To the new Ayatollah and the IRGC, this is a holy war Deminpenn Apr 7 #28

Always be wary of would-be martyrs, for sure. MineralMan Apr 7 #29

I generally agree with you -misanthroptimist Apr 7 #22

Well, no matter how many Generals have been fired, MineralMan Apr 7 #24

That is possible and utterly worth hoping for. -misanthroptimist Apr 7 #26

That is an outcome I'm hoping for, although I doubt GoodRaisin Apr 7 #32

Remember that children's story about the boy who cried "wolf" all the time? Katinfl Apr 7 #25

We need to believe him when he makes these threats. Sometimes he follows through. Walleye Apr 7 #27

Yes GoodRaisin Apr 7 #35

Our search and rescue team worked great rescuing the pilot. He had to claim credit for that. Walleye Apr 7 #40

He does but... lame54 Apr 7 #31

His stating what he said is a war crime. LuvLoogie Apr 7 #33

I completely agree with you. 1WorldHope Apr 7 #39

Don't underestimate Iran and their allies capabilities. IzzaNuDay Apr 7 #34

As far as I can see... returnee Apr 7 #36

He'll TACO out. Emile Apr 7 #37

I am calling representatives quoting this threat & urging them to do all they can snot Apr 7 #38

This market manipulation will continue until the land invasion begins. IrishAfricanAmerican Apr 7 #41

There's usually some truth among the lies and word salad. live love laugh Apr 7 #43

To be frank angrychair Apr 7 #45

His threat alone is sufficient to remove him from office. nt Trueblue Texan Apr 7 #46

Absolutely MustLoveBeagles Apr 8 #58

If he does, the military leaders that carry out that order will need to be prosecuted. Bev54 Apr 7 #48

I came of age at a time when the chant "hell no, I won't go!" was the protest of the day Grim Chieftain Apr 7 #51

The mere utterance of such madness FraDon Apr 7 #50

At 7:51 The Wizard Apr 7 #52

Fuck it! PuraVidaDreamin Apr 7 #54

He's a terrorist ecstatic Apr 7 #55

Abuse............... Lovie777 Apr 8 #56

Agreed ProfessorGAC Apr 8 #57