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I don’t understand the downvotes.
Unless you’re delusional or disingenuous, you cannot claim any benefit from this needless war.
Unless you’re delusional or disingenuous, you cannot claim any benefit from this needless war.
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So what are you saying, exactly?
History Will Show 2 Distinct Decision Points Where Trump’s Iran Strategy Failed Massively
Posted by RFK on 5/30/26 at 4:36 am
During the Iran War of 2026, TWO prominent occasions stand out where the U.S. had significant military leverage, yet Trump opted to de-escalate or pause for negotiations.
Fruitful negotiations never panned out, and the regime was able to dig in and will ultimately come out the victor.
1. April 2 - after intense allied strikes, Trump threatened “overwhelming” additional attacks (including on power plants and broader targets to “end Iran’s civilization”) but pulled back the next week to accept a two-week ceasefire brokered via Pakistan, conditioned on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This ceasefire was extended and the regime regained its strength.
2. May 18–19. Trump publicly called off a major planned U.S. strike on Iran citing “serious negotiations” “underway.”
Iranians only know the diplomatic language of force. If you treat them like a western country, they will out maneuver you. The last 50 years tells us this.
I am personally surprised that Trump did not have the advisors in place to tell him to keep his foot on the gas and end the regime.
Fruitful negotiations never panned out, and the regime was able to dig in and will ultimately come out the victor.
1. April 2 - after intense allied strikes, Trump threatened “overwhelming” additional attacks (including on power plants and broader targets to “end Iran’s civilization”) but pulled back the next week to accept a two-week ceasefire brokered via Pakistan, conditioned on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This ceasefire was extended and the regime regained its strength.
2. May 18–19. Trump publicly called off a major planned U.S. strike on Iran citing “serious negotiations” “underway.”
Iranians only know the diplomatic language of force. If you treat them like a western country, they will out maneuver you. The last 50 years tells us this.
I am personally surprised that Trump did not have the advisors in place to tell him to keep his foot on the gas and end the regime.
re: D'Iberville, MS has the folks riled up for "deadnaming".
Posted by RFK on 5/25/26 at 6:13 pm to Night Vision
Wait, he was the salutatorian? This at least detracts from the narrative that transgender people are mentally ill.
re: Curbing the AI Threat Requires Government Intervention Now, Not Later
Posted by RFK on 5/23/26 at 9:36 pm to Pragmatist2025
Exactly.
Curbing the AI Threat Requires Government Intervention Now, Not Later
Posted by RFK on 5/23/26 at 9:29 am
Economists’ prediction that work will stay plentiful over the next 20 years (through the true AI boom) is less reassuring, especially over a long horizon. Money is already consolidating in the companies set to benefit from AI, and the current construct means it will stay there and never be allocated back to the average worker (you and your family).
3 things must happen to soften the impending and inevitable blow:
1. Higher taxes on capital and lower taxes on labor.
2. Public wage insurance, which smooths out falls in income after job losses as workers find better opportunities (and therefore eventually pays for itself).
3. Tax reforms to establish inheritance tax for the ultra wealthy to prevent the entrenchment of capital-owning elites (the true 1%).
I’m sure the average poster will not be too adversely affected given our average age. But those with children are handing them a world that will be vastly different than the one we grew up in.
3 things must happen to soften the impending and inevitable blow:
1. Higher taxes on capital and lower taxes on labor.
2. Public wage insurance, which smooths out falls in income after job losses as workers find better opportunities (and therefore eventually pays for itself).
3. Tax reforms to establish inheritance tax for the ultra wealthy to prevent the entrenchment of capital-owning elites (the true 1%).
I’m sure the average poster will not be too adversely affected given our average age. But those with children are handing them a world that will be vastly different than the one we grew up in.
quote:you guys bitched every day gas was high when Biden was in office. Don’t move the goalposts now.
The bitching about gas prices is a great example of why major DOGE gutting would be political suicide - Americans have very little economic pain tolerance.
re: $29 Billion Later, the Price of Gas Has Increased 62%
Posted by RFK on 5/22/26 at 11:33 am to Victor R Franko
Imagine a poster quoting the Koran.
$29 Billion Later, the Price of Gas Has Increased 62%
Posted by RFK on 5/22/26 at 2:47 am
The Strait of Hormuz was open and operating normally in February 2026 (averaging 150 ships per day, petroleum and LNG flowing normally).
The average US gas price in February was $2.91 per gallon. Today it is $4.56.
Iran war costs (as of today) are $29 billion since the war began.
For the life of me I can’t understand this 4-D chess economics. But I’m sure there’s a plan, no one would completely disrupt the economy and world order for no reason.
But since we solved all domestic problems like the deficit, voter fraud, and runaway government spending, I guess we have time for personal wars of choice
:USA:
The average US gas price in February was $2.91 per gallon. Today it is $4.56.
Iran war costs (as of today) are $29 billion since the war began.
For the life of me I can’t understand this 4-D chess economics. But I’m sure there’s a plan, no one would completely disrupt the economy and world order for no reason.
But since we solved all domestic problems like the deficit, voter fraud, and runaway government spending, I guess we have time for personal wars of choice
:USA:
re: Institute for the Study of War with an interesting take on where things stand with Iran
Posted by RFK on 5/22/26 at 12:23 am to joshnorris14
Trump has been made an absolute fool by Iran. He should have bomber them weeks ago like he promised but held off because “they wanted to negotiate.”
:taco:
:taco:
re: I understand 47’s desire to find an exit. But it’s time to face the music and bomb again.
Posted by RFK on 5/21/26 at 9:12 am to wackatimesthree
quote:The people of this country, not a President acting like a king.
Who are the War Crimes po-lice again?
Soldiers swear an oath to the constitution, not a person.
quote:Let’s start with War Crimes for 200, Alex…
Bridges and power plants as promised weeks ago.
Alexander Vindman has a better service record than the SECDEF.
Think about that for a second.
Think about that for a second.
re: What are the circumstances around Luke Letlow‘s death? As I understand it, he was a Covid
Posted by RFK on 5/18/26 at 12:51 am to Meauxjeaux
This was always so confusing to me.
If he passed from Covid that validates that Covid was a legitimate threat since he was otherwise healthy.
But his base is MAGA so they aren’t supposed to acknowledge Covid. Does this make sense?
If he passed from Covid that validates that Covid was a legitimate threat since he was otherwise healthy.
But his base is MAGA so they aren’t supposed to acknowledge Covid. Does this make sense?
re: Has anyone every read "State of Fear" by Michael Crichton.
Posted by RFK on 5/11/26 at 2:44 pm to Cell of Awareness
quote:Muahahahaha
Lawyers need dangers to litigate, and make mone
quote::lol: gonna have to ask you to expound on this one…
Yeah, the ones with the billboards: 'Have an accident? Call us Now!' are crooks from the beginning
re: I don't think LSU will enforce the ACT requirement
Posted by RFK on 5/9/26 at 7:56 pm to PelicanState87
LSU and Harvard should never be mentioned in the same breath :lol:
re: I’m so proud of Tennessee and their removal of racist voting practices
Posted by RFK on 5/9/26 at 2:23 pm to NashvilleTider
You know redistricting is based on politics. Admit it.
:lol:
Can’t wait to see how the board handles this one.
Can’t wait to see how the board handles this one.
What event are you referring to, specifically?
re: Reasonable Changes to Louisiana Science Educational Act (LSEA) Will Attract Businesses
Posted by RFK on 5/9/26 at 7:18 am to Onyx Aggie
quote:In the long term, yes. We have to aspire to bring major company HQs here. This requires more than economic benefits.
In your mind, this is what is keeping major companies from doing business in LA? Setting aside the fact that both Google and Amazon have multi-billion dollar projects and presence in LA, the idea that teachers can present points of view contrary to current established scientific understanding of some topic is keeping business at bay is basically retarded.
Updating this law will signal to businesses that the state is committed to producing a highly skilled, STEM-literate workforce essential for innovation-driven industries like technology, biotechnology, engineering, and advanced manufacturing, thereby enhancing economic competitiveness and attractiveness for relocation or expansion.
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