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In reply to the discussion: Trump says US conducted 'major combat operations' in Iran [View all]Bluetus
(2,613 posts)37. Trump can't answer the most basic question: "Why?"
Ultimately, there are two reasons that dwarf all the others.
1) Netanyahu wants to do regime change and Trump wants to stay close to Bibi so Trump will get the best properties in Gaza.
2) Epstein, Epstein, Epstein.
What it is NOT about is Iran's nukes. Oman had negotiated an agreement but Thursday whereby Iran agreed to no uranium enrichment for several years and to have any already-enriched stocks taken out of Iran.
If this were about the safety of Americans and allies (do we still have allies?), Trump would have taken that deal and claimed the 10th war he has stopped.
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Fetterman and Graham are already applauding the "Peacemaker" Presidents decision to launch 'Operation Epic Fury'....
OGBuzz
Yesterday
#13
There already was a deal in place that would have stopped Iran from ever building a bomb and Trump tore ..
Botany
Yesterday
#7
Maybe that's why he said he could shoot somebody in the middle of 5th Ave and nobody would do anything.
ChicagoTeamster
18 hrs ago
#39
They've been trying for years. Look how many died trying just a few months ago
Callie1979
16 hrs ago
#54
So all the massive protests over the last 12+ years shouldn't be supported?
Callie1979
16 hrs ago
#56
"....our very good friends and allies in Europe". I need a word for this.
JohnnyRingo
21 hrs ago
#27
What happened to the nuke program you said you obliterated you fucking chicken hawk.
BradBo
18 hrs ago
#42
They had to wait for the U.S.S. Gerald Ford carrier group to arrive in the area
BumRushDaShow
17 hrs ago
#44
Wagging the dog. He knows the pedo files will sink his orange ass. Thought Iran's program was "Totally obliterated" ??
Evolve Dammit
16 hrs ago
#48
Several eyewitness reports are coming in that the Palms was struck in Dubai.
riversedge
16 hrs ago
#49
Iranian missiles have struck Israel's Mossad-run call centers employing Indian workers near the Al Jumeirah Hotel in Dub
riversedge
16 hrs ago
#50
Ron Filipkowski · 2h Trump this morning posts his reason for war with Iran.
riversedge
16 hrs ago
#57
'Tested well with 6-year-olds': Pentagon buried for 'embarrassing' name for Iran attack
LetMyPeopleVote
11 hrs ago
#63