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GreatGazoo

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10. Why did Starmer announce this at all?

Reply to DJ Synikus Makisimus (Original post)

Mon Mar 2, 2026, 07:30 AM

Yesterday

Starmer says 'this base is being used' so then Iran hits it.

Would love to get him in a poker game.
Me: Hmmm, should I raise or fold...
Starmer: Well I have a pair of eights

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UK to allow US to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran [View all] DJ Synikus Makisimus Sunday OP

What a braindead doublespeak headline... nt RockRaven Sunday #1

Playing fast and loose with the definition of "defensive" FBaggins Sunday #2

Fuck you Starmer Smilo Sunday #3

Or at least do what Pedo would do if it was the reverse BaronChocula Yesterday #8

The UK didn't expect a retaliatory response? Shocking. Deuxcents Sunday #4

The rest of the world really hates Iran's regime WSHazel Sunday #5

Who does Starmer think he is? DBoon Sunday #6

'Defensive Strikes' J_William_Ryan Yesterday #7

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Grants U.S. Access to British Bases to Stopping Iranian Missiles - C-SPAN Rhiannon12866 Yesterday #9

Why did Starmer announce this at all? GreatGazoo Yesterday #10

Starmer now enabling US fascism Miguelito Loveless Yesterday #11