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In reply to the discussion: The term "Iranian-backed" is becoming like the term "communist" was used in the 50's [View all]
NickB79
(20,387 posts)34. So, Biden is a pawn of the MIC? Too old or stupid to recognize he's being used?
Because that's exactly what you implied with your post.
Not all military action by the US and the EU are automatically wrong, immoral or bad. Sometimes bad people just need a little killing.
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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
+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
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
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
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
It's about time someone is acknowledging the role of Iran in destabilizing the Middle East.
Beastly Boy
Jan 2024
#8
So, Biden is a pawn of the MIC? Too old or stupid to recognize he's being used?
NickB79
Jan 2024
#34
There is a simple reason there are negative connotations to the term Iranian backed
ripcord
Jan 2024
#45
So edgy! Also a bunch of Q-level nonsense from an alleged 'left' perspective. Welcome to DU.
emulatorloo
Jan 2024
#60