cubsfan Posted February 28 Posted February 28 Obama hides his head in shame today after propping up and funding this regime. The men took over today.
cubsfan Posted February 28 Posted February 28 37 minutes ago, bookie71 said: Wag the Dog Certainly from Obama's standpoint - Wag the Dog - just came back to bite him. Legacy Shattered
Spekulatius Posted February 28 Posted February 28 Khameni is just the spiritual leader, he is not running Iran- the Republican guards are. Removing him does not change the regime or win the war. The strike on Iran was well advertised with fleet presence and here we are. The golden armada world police is in action again. If this regimes goes, it will be a very good thing for almost everyone, the concern is obviously that this could become a long entanglement.
cubsfan Posted February 28 Posted February 28 Yeah, right - killing the Ayatollah is no big deal...LOL
Spekulatius Posted February 28 Posted February 28 On 2/27/2026 at 7:05 AM, dealraker said: Within a reasonable parameter of lifestyle/wight etc. it is 99% genetics and medical technology anyway. At 71 most would say my "fitness" is crazy level incredible. I would reply "Yes, but my health has sucked now for a couple of decades." I assure you, with your wiry frame you look better than 80% of the peers in your age, all your health issues no withstanding.I hope we can find another opportunity to meet up.
John Hjorth Posted February 28 Posted February 28 7 minutes ago, Spekulatius said: Khameni is just the spiritual leader, he is not running Iran- the Republican guards are. Removing him does not change the regime or win the war. The strike on Iran was well advertised with fleet presence and here we are. The golden armada world police is in action again. If this regimes goes, it will be a very good thing for almost everyone, the concern is obviously that this could become a long entanglement. We will see how it goes. I have my personal doubts. If the Iranian population is not for reason and democracy, it'll all be lost efforts, in vain. Maybe a calamity, may be not. Ballsy POTUS move? [ Captain Chaos move?]
Gregmal Posted February 28 Posted February 28 (edited) If you’ve played high level sports before, you know sometimes, regardless of your playbook or strategy, that if the stars align, you take a shot downfield. The liberals are largely betas though, so we can’t expect them to understand. But risk/reward here it was probably a worthwhile shot to take. It’s also always awesome seeing how crazy he makes them. In the past they’ve become pro crime, colluded with Epstein, denied male and female exist, sided with China, cried for Maduro…now let them defend Iran as we laugh. Good start to the weekend. Edited February 28 by Gregmal
Viking Posted March 1 Posted March 1 (edited) On 2/27/2026 at 9:04 AM, dealraker said: My brother and I were barely old enough to witness and remember my mother's poor mental health (she committed suicide) and my dad's awful physical health. So we went down the road of staying fit and eating healthy. By 22 we'd both already dealt with cancers such that neither of us would have been surprised if death would have come. Today we are both in to about 8 years of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma which as been effectively treated but we are on the long end of expected life having it. Along the way I've probably set some type of record for surgeries from the chest level down through the digestive tracts, 11 or so. It is amazing how confining it is mentally to always be in a struggle to live. At one time Spekulatius (Ralf) wanted to meet for lunch, which we eventually did, but I had a hard time getting myself up and about in a presentable mind set such that he wouldn't think I was some sort of almost corpse. It took months, and this was just the norm, not the exception. Since then I've gotten much healthier...finally after about ten years of meaningful struggle from the dread and recovery of one operation after another. In any event I don't think I have eaten an unhealthy meal in 50 years. So...it is what it is! @dealraker, my admiration for you keeps growing. Please keep the lessons (and wisdom) coming. You have made an enormous impact on many others. Edited March 1 by Viking
Blake Hampton Posted March 1 Posted March 1 Only three more years of seemingly endless, ego-fueled risk taking. It seems to me that at some point Trump is going to overstep. Maybe Venezuela was a success, maybe Iran ultimately will be too, but we're certainly pushing our luck given our current economic position.
dwy000 Posted March 1 Posted March 1 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Gregmal said: If you’ve played high level sports before, you know sometimes, regardless of your playbook or strategy, that if the stars align, you take a shot downfield. The liberals are largely betas though, so we can’t expect them to understand. But risk/reward here it was probably a worthwhile shot to take. It’s also always awesome seeing how crazy he makes them. In the past they’ve become pro crime, colluded with Epstein, denied male and female exist, sided with China, cried for Maduro…now let them defend Iran as we laugh. Good start to the weekend. Taking a shot down field.with peoples lives. Thats entirely the reason congressional approval is required - so you dont get a moron who is polling terribly and terrified about the release of the Epstein files just taking shots downfield because he (personally) has nothing to lose. Whats really funny is watching people who used to support traditional Republican values (fiscal responsibility, free trade , govt out of business) not to mention a president who ran on a peace platform, whined that he didnt get a peace prize, set up a Board of Peace (really just a grift), now turn on everything they've supported solely because their cult leader told them to. Edited March 1 by dwy000
Blake Hampton Posted March 1 Posted March 1 2 minutes ago, Viking said: @dealraker, my admiration for you keeps growing. Please keep the lessons (and wisdom) coming. You have made an enormous impact on many others. Well done! +1
LC Posted March 1 Posted March 1 10 minutes ago, dwy000 said: Whats really funny is watching people who used to support traditional Republican values (fiscal responsibility, free trade , govt out of business) not to mention a president who ran on a peace platform, whined that he didnt get a peace prize, set up a Board of Peace (really just a grift), now turn on everything they've supported solely because their cult leader told them to. America was supposed to be withdrawing inwards? Stop policing the world, let foreign "allies" fend (and spend) for themselves...right Europe? Wrong! That was the narrative from....checks notes...three weeks ago. I guess MAGA actually believed their own bullshit!
LC Posted March 1 Posted March 1 Just remember: the immigrant crisis in Europe is 100% of their own doing and has nothing to do with yet another American "freedom" campaign.
Viking Posted March 1 Posted March 1 It’s looking more and more like Canada has a rational, pragmatic Prime Minister! (Exactly what the times are calling for.)
Gregmal Posted March 1 Posted March 1 Also laughing at people who have been wrong at literally every turn, with every forecast or prediction about anything Trump related, continuing to offer up their opinions. There’s contra value, sure, but my god is it cringy.
dwy000 Posted March 1 Posted March 1 3 minutes ago, Gregmal said: Also laughing at people who have been wrong at literally every turn, with every forecast or prediction about anything Trump related, continuing to offer up their opinions. There’s contra value, sure, but my god is it cringy. Again a generalization. Who? Who has been wrong at every turn? What were they wrong about? And how is this relevant to Trump bombing Iran without congressional approval?
cubsfan Posted March 1 Posted March 1 28 minutes ago, Blake Hampton said: Only three more years of seemingly endless, ego-fueled risk taking. It seems to me that at some point Trump is going to overstep. Maybe Venezuela was a success, maybe Iran ultimately will be too, but we're certainly pushing our luck given our current economic position. Keep predicting his downfall. You fit right in here.
cubsfan Posted March 1 Posted March 1 30 minutes ago, dwy000 said: Taking a shot down field.with peoples lives. Thats entirely the reason congressional approval is required - so you dont get a moron who is polling terribly and terrified about the release of the Epstein files just taking shots downfield because he (personally) has nothing to lose. Whats really funny is watching people who used to support traditional Republican values (fiscal responsibility, free trade , govt out of business) not to mention a president who ran on a peace platform, whined that he didnt get a peace prize, set up a Board of Peace (really just a grift), now turn on everything they've supported solely because their cult leader told them to. Fools like you will never mention the 7 or 8 times that Obama took military action with no congressional authority.
cubsfan Posted March 1 Posted March 1 16 minutes ago, LC said: America was supposed to be withdrawing inwards? Stop policing the world, let foreign "allies" fend (and spend) for themselves...right Europe? Wrong! That was the narrative from....checks notes...three weeks ago. I guess MAGA actually believed their own bullshit! Just can never make up your minds. Trump's an isolationist... Trump's a war monger.... It never changes with you boys.
moatrep Posted March 1 Posted March 1 China's risk is going to go down, if they efectively take control of Teheran, China loses it's trade route. No more Taiwan, nothing. Maybe not enough, but so far looks much promising than predicted
Patmo Posted March 1 Posted March 1 20 minutes ago, cubsfan said: Just can never make up your minds. Trump's an isolationist... Trump's a war monger.... It never changes with you boys. One thing will never change, Trump's a pants-pooping regard.
cubsfan Posted March 1 Posted March 1 6 minutes ago, Patmo said: One thing will never change, Trump's a pants-pooping regard. Like greg says: all the predictions and smack talk about Trump all these years makes ya' all look lame and petty. Oh well - maybe better days ahead. Enjoy watching history in the making while Trump rearranges the world order.
LC Posted March 1 Posted March 1 29 minutes ago, cubsfan said: Just can never make up your minds. Trump's an isolationist... Trump's a war monger.... It never changes with you boys. On 1/18/2026 at 8:49 AM, cubsfan said: Definitely what I voted for Ole Deal. Peace through strength: Economic warfare to strangle regimes such as Venezuela and Iran. Bringing them to their knees/topple leadership. On 10/11/2025 at 9:34 AM, cubsfan said: 10 years out - enter in another disastrous Biden/Obama administration - supremely anti-Israel - another war entirely possible. Trump's curveballs are not good for the ole MAGA batting average... Seems like every couple of months your boy likes to keep even his biggest fanboys guessing!
Mephistopheles Posted March 1 Posted March 1 Trump’s foreign policy is solid and it’s nice to see dictators fall with such precision without broader long wars (remains to be seen). And nice to see someone walking the walk with red lines. The liberals should totally admit it. Not that he’s not a fascist
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