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paleotn

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21. They're all so out of their depth it's mind boggling.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 09:50 AM

Apr 11

Donnie's instructions are probably to get this thing over with as soon as possible so his approval stops tanking, Nov. doesn't become an even bigger blood bath, and he doesn't share blame for blowing up the entire global economy. But Iran holds most of the cards right now. In short, they're going to get rolled and rolled badly.

It's an extremely tough situation for even the most seasoned diplomats. But these idiots?

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Sending JD Vance to negotiate a peace agreement is an exercise in futility. [View all] no_hypocrisy Apr 11 OP

This asshole has ZERO qualifications to negotiate ANYTHING. spanone Apr 11 #1

Perhaps He was the only unqualified official available Raven123 Apr 11 #2

I like your mother's description of a successful agreement. It strikes me as perspicacious and wise. NNadir Apr 11 #3

Vance.... MarcoZandrini Apr 11 #4

Hey, quit insulting tapioca, which at least tastes good. niyad Apr 11 #6

To put it mildly. paleotn Apr 11 #16

He will judge what everyone is wearing. twodogsbarking Apr 11 #5

And if they seem manly enough! Nt Hope22 Apr 11 #12

He's the fall guy. When the missiles start flying again, it won't be Trump's fault, it will be JD's. Vinca Apr 11 #7

They just misspelled it and meant "piece" agreement. ananda Apr 11 #8

Iran's response... paleotn Apr 11 #17

Wasn't there a GOP lawmaker called Adam Kinzinger? jfz9580m Apr 11 #9

Sending the representation we do signifies contempt for political/international allegorical oracle Apr 11 #10

From his appointments throughout government.... paleotn Apr 11 #19

These people are so far out of their depth. Martin68 Apr 11 #11

It's not supposed to succeed OC375 Apr 11 #13

He would have much more luck if he were sent to a Javaman Apr 11 #14

Vance never even held public office or ran for public office until 2022 Diamond_Dog Apr 11 #15

Who can trust Jared and Witkoff? Kid Berwyn Apr 11 #18

JD Vance: "You know how my wife has a right to do stuff, but she's not allowed to do them?" Prairie Gates Apr 11 #20

They're all so out of their depth it's mind boggling. paleotn Apr 11 #21

I saw Vance on an airport tarmac 2 days ago calling the Iranians stupid right before he was going to ... Botany Apr 11 #22

I am quite sure that whomever Iran has negotiating displacedvermoter Apr 11 #23

As an aside, JD is endorsing GOP candidates in Ohio's campaign ads Raven123 Apr 11 #24

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