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GuppyGal

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32. THEY are fucking attacking us. Quite the post from a 'new' member.

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The term "Iranian-backed" is becoming like the term "communist" was used in the 50's [View all] sjr2323 Jan 2024 OP

And how often has the US govt been the stooge for business? Easterncedar Jan 2024 #1

We can't go back 70 years in time LeftInTX Jan 2024 #56

One big distinction gab13by13 Jan 2024 #2

I agree Kaleva Jan 2024 #3

I get my news from good sources, gab13by13 Jan 2024 #4

+1. "The drone and missile technology being used by the Houthis is from Iran" dalton99a Jan 2024 #13

The Houthis are religious extremists who want to disrupt the economy and raise prices for everyone dalton99a Jan 2024 #11

Sorta like American evangelicals, right? sjr2323 Jan 2024 #14

"Sorta like American evangelicals, right?" EX500rider Jan 2024 #16

Not sorta like, not even close, MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2024 #18

Not even. Who are you, exactly? Hekate Jan 2024 #22

I think we know what is going on here nt GuppyGal Jan 2024 #31

A guppy would know sarisataka Jan 2024 #33

Someone from...? Crunchy Frog Jan 2024 #62

One definitely wonders, doesn't one Hekate Jan 2024 #63

They've absolutely inundated Xitter. Crunchy Frog Jan 2024 #64

As an old-timer here I'm sure you've seen them come and go, visiting from their troll farms in Elbonia... Hekate Jan 2024 #66

Iran and Russia backed NorseSaxonCelt Jan 2024 #47

I don't think Iran is very fond of Trump... WarGamer Jan 2024 #29

They are fans of instability in the US. TheKentuckian Jan 2024 #41

They think Putin will own him... NorseSaxonCelt Jan 2024 #49

I haven't caught up on the news yet but there was something about a coordinated attack on some of their bases. captain queeg Jan 2024 #5

The Houthis started out attacking gab13by13 Jan 2024 #6

I wonder if the houthis going out on speed boats to attack shipping have any awareness of what they are up against captain queeg Jan 2024 #7

They were set up to be killed NorseSaxonCelt Jan 2024 #50

The Egyptian economy is at risk.. NorseSaxonCelt Jan 2024 #48

Even the UN Security Council has condemned the Houthi's attacks LeftInTX Jan 2024 #57

It's about time someone is acknowledging the role of Iran in destabilizing the Middle East. Beastly Boy Jan 2024 #8

Except it is absolutely true in these cases. Sorry that reality upsets you? tritsofme Jan 2024 #9

The west created this monster. redqueen Jan 2024 #10

DURec leftstreet Jan 2024 #12

Post removed Post removed Jan 2024 #15

Good lord. OilemFirchen Jan 2024 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2024 #25

Just reading that post lowered my IQ by at least 10 points. MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2024 #26

IKR? OilemFirchen Jan 2024 #27

Ok. MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2024 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2024 #24

So, Biden is a pawn of the MIC? Too old or stupid to recognize he's being used? NickB79 Jan 2024 #34

Never said that. Xolodno Jan 2024 #36

The current Houthi attacks aren't a hard situation to assess by the President NickB79 Jan 2024 #37

Well, if that makes you feel better. Xolodno Jan 2024 #40

No, some won't learn until they either get their way TheKentuckian Jan 2024 #42

I don't need to prove or show a Resume on this. I know who I am. Xolodno Jan 2024 #46

How did you get here? pwb Jan 2024 #61

Very good point, thank you. betsuni Jan 2024 #67

Good post LiberaBlueDem Jan 2024 #43

Must be. Got plenty of heat over it. Xolodno Jan 2024 #44

Except it's usually true. Elessar Zappa Jan 2024 #17

Who do we back in Central America? Who do we back in South America? Caliman73 Jan 2024 #19

Always malaise Jan 2024 #35

So, what do you think of the nation we're backing in East Europe? Lancero Jan 2024 #53

Ukraine is a flawed democracy... Caliman73 Jan 2024 #58

Is Iran left-winged? I thought it was right? LeftInTX Jan 2024 #55

Left wing and right wing are likely irrelevant here. Caliman73 Jan 2024 #59

THIS! malaise Jan 2024 #21

It is a statement of fact. The defense of state sponsored terrorism TheKentuckian Jan 2024 #28

Iran calls it, "US-backed Mossad" and "US-backed IDF" LeftInTX Jan 2024 #30

THEY are fucking attacking us. Quite the post from a 'new' member. GuppyGal Jan 2024 #32

"new" AZSkiffyGeek Jan 2024 #38

LOL true that GuppyGal Jan 2024 #39

There is a simple reason there are negative connotations to the term Iranian backed ripcord Jan 2024 #45

Your pizza is just about ready. Swede Jan 2024 #51

Regardless of who is backing them (and it is, factually, Iran and Russia) Gore1FL Jan 2024 #52

LOL Ursus Rex Jan 2024 #54

So edgy! Also a bunch of Q-level nonsense from an alleged 'left' perspective. Welcome to DU. emulatorloo Jan 2024 #60

Wrong. W_HAMILTON Jan 2024 #65