cubsfan

We call it leadership. Something the rest of the world should learn.

That's exactly what it was like for 4 years Xerxes! I just figured John might take me up on it, since $10 is about what Greenland is worth to me! But like Reds said - Trump sure got Denmark's attention. Trump's a frickin' genius! On to Cuba..

It's all good John - we know who are friends are. We'll take Israel all day long in a fight for survival. BTW - Send me $10 and you can keep Greenland!

Just ask Change - Trump is Bibi's bitch!

We will drill for sure. And when we trade you Alberta for the wing-nuts in Minnesota - our transition to MAGA and energy independence will be completed! Ha.

Better idea to re-think this... the USA is energy self-sufficient. France, Germany, S. Korea, China - not so much. This is totally within their self-interest, as is keeping the Suez Canal open for Europe. Don't cut off your nose to spite your face: Ukraine means very, very little to the United States. There is a reason the Europeans are not running to Ukraine to get involved in the quagmire, as much as Europe will not admit it.

Well, not exactly. Israel punches way, way above their weight class. Who can't admire that? You get your 6 day war where Egypt, Syria, Jordan all attack Israel and get destroyed. How many times has the cycle repeated itself? The smart guys like the Saudis, Jordanians, and Egypt learned well and decide - ok - let's live in peace. But the idiot Iranian Mullahs? Nope.. So many of those Muslim extremists just never learn their lesson. Now Iran is learning and totally humiliated. Such fools - all this destruction for nothing.

I'd have to agree with this. We don't have access to Mossad or CIA intelligence. Trump attacking Iran is a big detour and potential devastating for the midterm elections and the 2028 Presidential election. He/They saw something that had to be taken care of - because it's totally against the core MAGA movement and very damaging politically. There was absolutely no benefit politically for him doing this - in spite of being the right thing for the country and the world.

Given the billions stolen by the Democrats in MN, CA, NY, etc - welfare frauds - who cares. At least we get some good out of our money for once.

You're kidding right? I'm going to use a $500K missile to shoot down a $30K drone - in order save a $70M tanker. And you don't think the military is coming up with cheaper options?

I'd say this: If the US and Israel can shoot down missiles with missiles (the equivalent of hitting bullets with bullets) - then they can clear mines.

I agree! The IRGC is not going to surrender. They are hell bent on destruction - just like the NAZI's or Japs. That's why they are going to get crushed. This is total war - without US occupation - so it's going to be VERY interesting to see what type of coalition may form with the Gulf States, Kurds, others that depend on oil, etc. That's the brilliance of Trump - he's playing chess while everyone else watches. But this has been way too easy so far. But Iran's days of threatening the world are done.

You're getting close brother Parsad.. It's not that Obama didn't hammer ISIS hard and kill bin Laden. He did a great job of that. It was his foolish thought of creating "strategic tension" between the Sunnis and Shites - and empowering Iran to offset the Saudis. What a bone head move that was. It's not entirely his fault though. When you stack your national security council with Ivy League dopes and academics like Ben Rhodes, Samantha Powers, Anthony Blinken, Jake Sullivan and Susan Rice - what do you expect?? A bunch of academics with NO real world experience. I always said Obama could have been great - and wished he was - but he blew it big time on Iranian foreign policy and totally reviving racial tension in the USA. This after white people voted his ass in 2X. Oh well, blown legacy!

There are interesting remedies in place. The US Navy has great mine detection capabilities. You'll get some drones that get through of course. But the focus on launch sites will eventually deal with much of those. Trump is now requesting that those nations needing oil participate with the passage of oil vessels - adding naval defense. That's a very interesting turn of events - if they would like to assure their oil. We will see if they pick a side or watch their economies suffer. Pretty smart move if you ask me. I can't wait to see what France, S Korea, China, UK etc do..

This war started because of Israel, but the neighbors will be beneficiaries. No one wanted war, but this regime needed to be clipped. If they fall - great. If not - like Gaza - all they will see is bombs if they persist. The damage done in 12 days is stunning. As far as fueling more terrorism - Iranian terrorism has never stopped. Now they know the US will go after them and crush them.

That is the amazing thing about this action. Now Iran's neighbors understand that a US President will follow through on his talk - unlike the last 2 losers with their "red lines in the sand". Biden & Obama spelled "appeasement" and look like fools today driving Iran to their pinnacle of strength and power. The Arab nations only respect strength - and they believe in Trump now that Iran is being crushed. Most reasonable people enjoy seeing the neighborhood bully get pounded.

Iran is pretty much toast and everyone knows it. The real issue is whether there will be regime change for the people. Definitely an open issue. A defenseless Iran is a beautiful thing for the Middle East. Just wait till the Abraham Accords get restarted. An entirely different Middle East is possible. You can thank Trump & Bibi later.

I'm amazed at that response as well. It's well know that many Muslim countries that have succumbed to radicalization have purged their Christian and Jewish populations - especially since WWII. With the rise of ISIS and Iran those moves have only accelerated. Kid thinks we were born yesterday.

John - it's an American thing I guess. Locker room talk where the boys pimp each other. No harm, no foul. Once in a while, the coach @Parsad, has to come in a slap the players around. Hopefully he doesn't have to cut anyone from the team! I can only speak for myself. I've learned a lot from the boys here, in spite of our difference and venting. You included - it's good to love your country, culture and tradition - and it's distressing when you see it going the wrong way (as has been the case in the USA recently). I've never considered myself political - I just have my mind made up as to what is worth fighting for... and that happens to align with the current guy in charge, who is roundly despised here.

It's all good John..... a mere flesh wound, funny one too. How would I exist without LC, Change, Deal and now Blake. All highly intelligent and worthy. They will figure out I'm right one of these days!!

I'm really starting to like you Blake. That's hilarious! I always wanted a statue in my name - one I can plant in front of Parsad's house when you figure out Trump is the greatest President in 100 years!

Blake - I sure we will survive. Higher gas prices in exchange for a neutered Iran? I'll take it!

Hey - I got it! You love the peace loving regime in Iran. You win! LOL

I definitely admire your passion @ourkid8 I think there's a few job openings for you in the Revolutionary Guard. You're perfect!

Spoke like someone who cheers on Oct 7th. Well done.