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Torchlight

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5. Mr. trump's blockade will be as empty as his bucket of chicken

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 11:23 AM

Apr 13

He'll yell and spit about all the things he's going to do to them in two weeks and hope we've forgotten about it by then. I simply don't see him following through with anything more weighty than additional verbal tantrums.

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The Iranian war - what now [View all] everyonematters Apr 13 OP

"The leadership in Iran is irrational" LOL n/t leftstreet Apr 13 #1

That struck me, too Cosmocat Apr 13 #7

Withdraw and stop military campaign. David__77 Apr 13 #2

That leaves Iran in control of the Strait of Hormuz and their nuclear program intact. everyonematters Apr 13 #3

There's no military victory to be had here. Actions have consequences. David__77 Apr 13 #4

Mr. trump's blockade will be as empty as his bucket of chicken Torchlight Apr 13 #5

Why would Iran want to negotiate? D_Master81 Apr 13 #6

This also Cosmocat Apr 13 #8

Unfortunately, that's a good point. Closing the strait could result in pressure from China and Russia. everyonematters Apr 13 #10

Idiot man-child has painted us into a corner -misanthroptimist Apr 13 #9