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Old 01-28-2024, 12:51 PM
 
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Listened to a military advisor. He reminded the public, we aren't here to encourage a war .

It's a catch 22 for the hardcore rebels of democracy. They will say: see Biden wants us in war, or Biden is too much a wimp for not bombing back.

It's amazing to see how some secretly wish war to ocurr just so they can clamour how it's the current leaders fault.

Good thing being president isn't for the teen angst type. Bullying or giving rash decisions without conferring with military leaders.
I agree that there is that element who will blame Biden no matter what decision he makes, just like there are people who blamed Trump for everything he did. It’s purely a political game for some.

But putting that aside, I’m very disappointed with the diplomacy ever since Biden took charge. Actually, I’m not really sure whose diplomacy it is, perhaps Blinken making unilateral decisions?

Ukraine could’ve been handled better, and assuming that Hamas struck Israel because of Israeli-Saudi relations, that would be another misstep.

Also, Iran and their proxies only respond to one thing. Strength, not appeasement.

But to sum up, the “adults in charge” have done a very poor job and the entire world is at a flashpoint.
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Old 01-28-2024, 12:54 PM
 
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I don't know if they want US troops in the region to have second thoughts, lower morale etc or they are trying to bait the US into a full fledged war in which they would use that to justify 9/11 type terror attacks in the US.

RIP those servicemen killed

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Old 01-28-2024, 01:05 PM
 
Location: Honolulu, HI
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Well hell, 180+ attacks and only 3 dead Americans.

The WH, that's a good ratio.
Not really.

Iran could attack every single US military base in the ME with a few buttons. They could also block the suez canal (see Yemen)

Missed attacks by Iranian groups are pretty much just warnings.
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Old 01-28-2024, 01:08 PM
 
Location: Madison, Alabama
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3 sevicemen and 25 injured in drone attack at US base in Jordan by Iranian proxies. What will be Biden's response?

https://nypost.com/2024/01/28/news/t...thers-wounded/
The response should be to totally wipe out the Houthi bases and quit screwing around.
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Old 01-28-2024, 01:14 PM
 
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Also, Iran and their proxies only respond to one thing. Strength, not appeasement.
culture, religion, ....even peer pressure

but you're 100% right
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Old 01-28-2024, 01:18 PM
 
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More blood on Biden’s hands.
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Old 01-28-2024, 01:47 PM
 
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I don't know if they want US troops in the region to have second thoughts, lower morale etc or they are trying to bait the US into a full fledged war in which they would use that to justify 9/11 type terror attacks in the US.

RIP those servicemen killed
Since the US is striking Iranian targets, Iran is forced politically to respond to save face. It's really just tit for tat escalation.
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Old 01-28-2024, 01:50 PM
 
Location: Phoenix
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Give Iran more money?
Almost guaranteed.
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Old 01-28-2024, 01:51 PM
 
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Since the US is striking Iranian targets, Iran is forced politically to respond to save face. It's really just tit for tat escalation.
Escalation or baiting.

Aren't those targets related to attacks on shipping or terror attacks else where?

When did the US interfere with an Iranian operation in or near Jordan
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Old 01-28-2024, 01:55 PM
 
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Escalation or baiting.

Aren't those targets related to attacks on shipping or terror attacks else where?

When did the US interfere with an Iranian operation in or near Jordan
And Iran will say their strikes are due to the targeted assassination of Sayyed Razi Mousavi, as well as the terrorist attack during the funeral of Gen. Qassem Soleimani which was done by groups linked to the USA.
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