Iran

[OHvol40]

it made sense for us.

there are any number of wars we could pre-justify ourselves joining. Russia/Ukraine is a good example. North Korea got nukes and we didn't do anything. any number or India/Pakistan fights.

instead of constantly adjusting some arbitrary line, lets hold to a consistent standard.

Unless congress declares war I wouldn't get involved. If its not worth spending American lives on, then we shouldn't even risk it.

100%

 

[KB5252]

And all of this since the war started with Iran?

That was the discussion.

No, but the ties they created grow stronger with the uncertainty we are currently creating economically.

China is playing a disciplined and sound game while the US beats their chests. I didn't know if you've noticed but a lot of people are talking behind our backs.

 

[KB5252]

it made sense for us.

there are any number of wars we could pre-justify ourselves joining. Russia/Ukraine is a good example. North Korea got nukes and we didn't do anything. any number or India/Pakistan fights.

instead of constantly adjusting some arbitrary line, lets hold to a consistent standard.

Unless congress declares war I wouldn't get involved. If its not worth spending American lives on, then we shouldn't even risk it.

I say we invade India right now.......... I'm sick of all those scam calls!

 

[kiddiedoc]

Trump Approval Rating Drops Below 36%—A New Low

Trump has a net -18.9 approval rating.

www.forbes.com

There is no end game, there never was - barring a land invasion and even trump isn't stupid enough to do that.

Prior to March 1 Iran didn't have nukes and they had a tyrannical regime. The difference between then and now? We've expended a tremendous amount of munitions, the Straight of Hormuz is closed and cost of living has increased.

The U.S. is Facing an Ammunition Shortage Due to the Iran War. Here’s What That Means

The Iran war has drained U.S. weapons stockpiles, experts warn, raising questions about readiness for a conflict with China

time.com

Well, approval rating of POTUS and whether or not we are "winning the war" are two totally different conversations.

I'm no fan of this continued war, but I'll reserve judgment until the outcome is decided. If the Iranian populace can gather enough stones to overthrow the regime, their nuclear program is dismantled, and the strait is ultimately under a more secure position, it will be a decided victory. I'm not convinced that at least two of those are likely.

Having decimated the Iranian air and sea powers, maybe the surrounding countries will step up and finish this thing. That could lead to a more stable ME in the long run.

 

[kiddiedoc]

I say we invade India right now.......... I'm sick of all those scam calls!

Are you not interested in an extended vehicle warranty or a low rate business loan?

 

[KB5252]

Are you not interested in an extended vehicle warranty or a low rate business loan?

I Wish, all I get are offers for home security systems and extra Medicare benefits that have just been made available for people totally not even my age!

 

[EasternVol]

So we let Iran beef up its conventional arsenal, develop a nuke and then they can bully everyone in the region, including controlling the Strait of Hormuz. No, I don't think we can stand by and let that happen

Other than when we were the only one with a bomb, has a country ever tried to bully another with their nukes? That wouldn't work too well. Who would Iran try to bully and why?

 

[EasternVol]

Good for them. You should see how many complaints they've filed against Israel.

 

[EasternVol]

lol the Jews control Trump wasn’t far enough for Huff. Had to add in wild conspiracies that Epstein was a Mossad agent and that Trump is a pedophile too.

What a wild alternate reality you live in

It's not so wild if you look at it. It was an opportunity to gain influence over some very powerful people.

 

[EasternVol]

That reporter should have known Trump wasn't going to disclose anything of real substance after asking those questions.

Normally he'd have answered, if only to say how great he is. He seemed petulant there.

 

[EasternVol]

Several, most notably with Latin America

And SEA. Those policy zigzags, the tariff fiasco, Trump being a loon, and now putting a lot of the world in a bind for energy and fertilizer make it hard to sell ourselves as a better and more reliable partner than PRC.

 

[norrislakevol]

Other than when we were the only one with a bomb, has a country ever tried to bully another with their nukes? That wouldn't work too well. Who would Iran try to bully and why?

Anyone they could. The Twelvers are radicals.

 

[Vol8188]

It's not so wild if you look at it. It was an opportunity to gain influence over some very powerful people.

Wild conspiracy theory without evidence

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Normally he'd have answered, if only to say how great he is. He seemed petulant there.

Never let a good boast go to waste.