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Marie Marie

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7. So the taxpayers are on the hook for the billions that the war has already cost, the future

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Fri Jun 12, 2026, 04:02 PM

18 hrs ago

costs until he unentangles us from this fiasco, the billions to replenish all the weapons we used plus the billions to buy our way out. All because he wanted to be a tough guy and flex his military might. Plus we eat the increased prices for gas and groceries. And yet 1/3 of this country would eat a mile of his shit just to get closer to him.

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Iran demands $300bn to end war [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 19 hrs ago OP

Hey! Donnie said it was almost over! Guess not. paleotn 19 hrs ago #1

"They wanna end this war more than we do. BaronChocula 17 hrs ago #11

LOL. I'm sure sandbox Donnie will really go for that! ananda 18 hrs ago #2

The GOP has frothed at the mouth over their claim that Obama gave Iran $1.7 billion onenote 18 hrs ago #3

Not even US funds KT2000 18 hrs ago #5

So...going to send them pallets of cash Trump? Bengus81 18 hrs ago #4

Trump would absolutely send them pallets of cash... with his cut right off the top. Norrrm 2 hrs ago #27

'Utter humiliation' awaits Trump as details of latest Iran deal leak: expert LetMyPeopleVote 18 hrs ago #6

I stick to the prediction I've made all along. No way he sucks up the loss. There will be no deal. pat_k 14 hrs ago #17

So the taxpayers are on the hook for the billions that the war has already cost, the future Marie Marie 18 hrs ago #7

300 B$ here, 300 B$ there, and soon you're talking big money. Festivito 15 hrs ago #15

Oh, shoot! Aussie105 11 hrs ago #22

LOL, The Art of the Deal maxsolomon 18 hrs ago #8

Why is the UN allowing Iran to be in control of it if it is international waters? MichMan 17 hrs ago #9

Don't forget folks he actually put two casinos into bankruptcy ashredux 17 hrs ago #10

Tearing up the deal Obama signed with Iran is turning out to be extremely expensive. SamuelAdams 17 hrs ago #12

According to the facts. Nt BootinUp 16 hrs ago #14

Well, there it is! The Art of the Deal! Gosh, didn't Trumpy do something really, really good for us! Gee... PatrickforB 16 hrs ago #13

I guess giving every Iranian a Trump phone and Trump bible is out. bluedigger 14 hrs ago #16

If Biden were president, I'd say fight if congress approves. With Trump, have him pay out of his own pocket as he Wonder Why 13 hrs ago #18

$300B? Are they fucking kidding? Orrex 12 hrs ago #19

Iran is playing Moron Don like a fiddle. Dr. T 12 hrs ago #20

It is easy. Thiel & Musk donate 100 billion each delisen 12 hrs ago #21

In response, Trump, Musk and others shout 'Not with my money! I will defend my wealth to the death!' Aussie105 11 hrs ago #23

Trump: I will defend my wealth to YOUR death!' Norrrm 2 hrs ago #29

So... lonely bird 2 hrs ago #24

Gee, Elon Musk can just reach into his wallet and pay that. nt MrsCheaplaugh 2 hrs ago #25

Paging Barack Obama ... "Sir, what's your take on this?" FakeNoose 2 hrs ago #26

Again the information coming out about the Iranian peace deal ................. Lovie777 2 hrs ago #28

As usual, we get the Fart of the Deal mdbl 1 hr ago #30