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Autumn

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61. Yeah and it could cost Biden.

Reply to ripcord (Reply #60)

Wed Apr 17, 2024, 06:28 PM

Apr 2024

Not worth it just to inflate that asshole' Netanyahu's ego and keep him from being kicked to the curb.

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Israel "feels like" they have to respond. And Iran says Israel "will definitely be met with a severe response" [View all] Renew Deal Apr 2024 OP

Israel feels like they have to respond. And Iran says Israel will definitely be met with a severe response sanatanadharma Apr 2024 #1

Children, kacekwl Apr 2024 #27

Has this just turned into a common dick measuring competition? Walleye Apr 2024 #2

Some so called moniss Apr 2024 #3

2 seven-year-old boys throwing MOMFUDSKI Apr 2024 #4

Israel, presumably to deflect from ... Basic LA Apr 2024 #5

It could be to force the US to deal with Iran in an election year. Renew Deal Apr 2024 #6

Bingo! Basic LA Apr 2024 #16

Israel needs to stop now while it's ahead. Mad_Machine76 Apr 2024 #7

That still doesn't address the proxy war Iran is running through the terrorist groups they support ripcord Apr 2024 #8

They deal with Iran via the proxy wars and focus on that. (What they have been doing...) LeftInTX Apr 2024 #13

Iran's support of terror led directly to 10/7 ripcord Apr 2024 #40

Does the US deserve what what Israel rams up our ass? Autumn Apr 2024 #54

So you think the US is the victim here? ripcord Apr 2024 #56

I don't know about that. When an ally asks you not to do something do you think that Autumn Apr 2024 #57

Every nation has the right to defend themselves ripcord Apr 2024 #58

Then that nation should stand on their own if they can't respect the wishes of their main ally. Autumn Apr 2024 #59

We will still back up Israel ripcord Apr 2024 #60

Yeah and it could cost Biden. Autumn Apr 2024 #61

He knows that and will still back Israel ripcord Apr 2024 #62

Someone has already referred to this conflict as a dick-wagging contest DBoon Apr 2024 #64

So you are fine with sponsoring terror attacks against Israel witb no repercussions ripcord Apr 2024 #66

He will do whatever he's going to do, he doesn't seem to give a damn about what his Autumn Apr 2024 #52

I'm baffled by this "minimal" thing. It wasn't mininmal. Happy Hoosier Apr 2024 #11

Apparently I was uninformed somewhat of what their strike looked like Mad_Machine76 Apr 2024 #17

Iran gave lots of warning time - like hours womanofthehills Apr 2024 #21

Iran has been attacking Israel through its proxies for decades NickB79 Apr 2024 #18

Yes, I agree with your last paragraph. Basic LA Apr 2024 #20

Israel has at least 10 Iron Dome Batteries womanofthehills Apr 2024 #22

I should've known. Basic LA Apr 2024 #25

Why does the Iron Dome upset people so much? sarisataka Apr 2024 #37

You are calling for Israel to use nuclear weapons? TheKentuckian Apr 2024 #35

Nope. Basic LA Apr 2024 #36

Nukes away then. Having nuclear capability does not come TheKentuckian Apr 2024 #42

Palestine needs to surrender? Basic LA Apr 2024 #47

Proxy enid602 Apr 2024 #63

Unwitting is right. Basic LA Apr 2024 #65

It truly is about ego LeftInTX Apr 2024 #9

sigh Celerity Apr 2024 #10

Vibes only WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2024 #12

Rumors are that Israel will target Irans nuclear facilities Mosby Apr 2024 #14

Don't they have a CIA counterpart? Can't they just stage a coup instead? LeftInTX Apr 2024 #15

The regime brutally suppresses dissent. Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #29

Oh well....worth a thought....wishful thinking....kinda figured LeftInTX Apr 2024 #30

Then Iran will target Israel's nuclear facilities womanofthehills Apr 2024 #23

Well, it's time to take up drinking or go for a walk..LOL LeftInTX Apr 2024 #19

Israel can attack terrorists all they want as far as I am concerned ripcord Apr 2024 #24

Why is it neither tough guy will end up with a rifle in their hands? Stop arming both sides!!! marble falls Apr 2024 #26

And that's how you get perpetual wars. no_hypocrisy Apr 2024 #28

They "have to respond??" EndlessWire Apr 2024 #31

Yep...Makes me want to start drinking LeftInTX Apr 2024 #32

It has diverted attention from the Gaza Genocide. Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #33

Maybe you better let the US Secretary of Defense know about the "genocide" EX500rider Apr 2024 #39

"I think this tit-for-tat philosophy" EX500rider Apr 2024 #38

An attack on an embassy is considered a direct attack Renew Deal Apr 2024 #43

Post removed Post removed Apr 2024 #44

Where did I say that? Renew Deal Apr 2024 #67

"An attack on an embassy is considered a direct attack" EX500rider Apr 2024 #69

That's a weak argument Renew Deal Apr 2024 #72

You are entitled to your opinion EndlessWire Apr 2024 #46

"where is the wisdom of bombing an Iranian embassy inside Syria" EX500rider Apr 2024 #68

What is the purpose of a "limited response"? TheKentuckian Apr 2024 #45

What further attacks? EndlessWire Apr 2024 #50

Good luck to both of them. Maybe the people in Gaza can get a respite. Autumn Apr 2024 #34

I hope this is sarcasm, because this will not end well. LeftInTX Apr 2024 #48

Then that would be on that Trump twin Netanyahoo. He doesn't care what happens to the world, Autumn Apr 2024 #49

It won't help Gaza. It will drag the US into a war. It will isolate the US. It will help elect Trump. LeftInTX Apr 2024 #51

Yes it will and that may very well get Trump back in office but that's a fucking win for Netanyahu. Autumn Apr 2024 #53

Good luck? What's good about it? LeftInTX Apr 2024 #55

An eye for an eye will leave the whole world blind - Gandhi n/t FreeState Apr 2024 #41

Both sides need to "turn the other cheek" and feel big about it. Earth-shine Apr 2024 #70

So, they're both hell bent on Bettie Apr 2024 #71