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senseandsensibility

(25,085 posts)
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 02:43 PM 5 hrs ago

Been wondering where our Secretary of State, Rubio, was while our "deal" with Iran fell apart?

As the negotiations, led by Jaydee Vance, wo has literally no diplomatic experience, were collapsing last night, what was Rudio doing?

It's mind boggling. He was in Florida at a UFC fight. Enjoying himself like it was a typical Saturday night.
And you know who was with him? Trump.


I do admit that keeping trump away is for the best under any scenario, but my God. We are really in the twilight zone and the corporate media, which would be ALL OVER this if a Dem administration was involved, is busy sanewahing.

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Been wondering where our Secretary of State, Rubio, was while our "deal" with Iran fell apart? (Original Post) senseandsensibility 5 hrs ago OP
Trying to find a tutor. bucolic_frolic 5 hrs ago #1
I think little Marco tripped over his shoes and hit his head Walleye 5 hrs ago #2
Can you imagine Obama's SOS Clinton doing this? leftstreet 5 hrs ago #3
I have wondered for a long time when Dems will openly start calling out senseandsensibility 5 hrs ago #4
Secretary of State Marco Rubio at UFC in Miami tonight as diplomatic negotiations with Iran fail LetMyPeopleVote 4 hrs ago #5
"But Sir, I swear I wore the magic shoes." Vinca 4 hrs ago #6
Rubio looks pretty buzzed... Drum 4 hrs ago #11
He is competing for Trump's approval newdeal2 4 hrs ago #7
Yes, Rubio is not stupid. senseandsensibility 4 hrs ago #9
Rubio flashes a white power sign while hanging out with trump LetMyPeopleVote 4 hrs ago #8
Rubio wasn't needed- Trump sent his A-Team of negotiators Redleg 4 hrs ago #10
Floundering in his floppy Florshiems Blue Owl 3 hrs ago #12

leftstreet

(40,978 posts)
3. Can you imagine Obama's SOS Clinton doing this?
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 02:51 PM
5 hrs ago

During negotiations with Iran?

People would completely, totally melt down

senseandsensibility

(25,085 posts)
4. I have wondered for a long time when Dems will openly start calling out
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 02:54 PM
5 hrs ago

the media for their OBVIOUS AND GLARING double standards? Sure, that comes with risks. But it's getting to the point where their sanewashing and coddling of Rs could not get any worse.

newdeal2

(5,480 posts)
7. He is competing for Trump's approval
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 03:52 PM
4 hrs ago

He probably knew Iran negotiations would be a dud and let JD have it.

senseandsensibility

(25,085 posts)
9. Yes, Rubio is not stupid.
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 03:57 PM
4 hrs ago

Well at least he's not stupid by maga standards. And he is all about Marco.

Redleg

(6,967 posts)
10. Rubio wasn't needed- Trump sent his A-Team of negotiators
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 04:01 PM
4 hrs ago

Unfortunately, his A-Team would be most other presidents' F-Troop. If they seriously thought they would reach even a basic agreement in such a short span of time, these fools are dumber than I thought. I think this was mainly for show. Either that or there is no one left in the State Department to offer proper advice to the President.

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