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3_Limes

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25. I think both Russia and China have strong motivations to aid Iran.

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Sat Mar 7, 2026, 04:32 PM

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Just for one example - a weakened US brings Taiwan much closer.

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We're in deep, deep trouble. It's very unlikely that we win this war [View all] 3_Limes Mar 7 OP

No worries. The Trump show will move to Cuba shortly. dalton99a Mar 7 #1

Regarding "boots on the ground": could be the most laughingstock military catastrophe of all time Tetrachloride Mar 7 #2

I guess UpInArms Mar 7 #6

and then we jumped right into Vietnam RussBLib Mar 7 #9

Do you mean the Korean CONFLICT? maddiemom Mar 7 #57

Of course UpInArms Mar 7 #67

Islamic Revolutionary Guard suicide squads vs. Christian Warfighters led by the athletic and highly fit Major Hegseth dalton99a Mar 7 #7

If only we could limit our troops on the front lines to the christian nationalists and christofascists Jerry2144 Mar 7 #49

Like The Charge of the Light Brigade? ananda Mar 7 #12

"Deadline: White House" was brilliant yesterday Ilsa Mar 7 #3

It was never intended... 2naSalit Mar 7 #4

This is exactly what I've been thinking es466 Mar 7 #53

He really knows nothing about most things PatSeg Mar 7 #5

Stephen Miller, the tech oligarchs and the "Last Days" Nutrider Christian Evangelicals. /nt artemisia1 Mar 7 #16

We need to hang this on the Republican Party. yardwork Mar 7 #30

So many choices PatSeg Mar 7 #33

Trump is itching to use nukes... JCMach1 Mar 7 #8

He's talked about it over the years, and do think he likes the idea of pushing that button. 3_Limes Mar 7 #10

Do you really think Hegseth wouldn't jump at that chance to show what a real man he is? Lonestarblue Mar 7 #64

+1. This is what the idiot had in mind: dalton99a Mar 7 #11

No way!! Not nearly humiliating enough for his taste. 3_Limes Mar 7 #18

I was just there on that spot in January. ProudMNDemocrat Mar 7 #40

Thank you for this post. Evolve Dammit Mar 7 #45

I don't think you're crazy Renew Deal Mar 7 #69

Iran is also backed by TWO superpowers, both with significant industrial capacity and a much larger ability to artemisia1 Mar 7 #13

They're backed with words and limited intel ability... WarGamer Mar 7 #17

And you know this how? Please explain Iran's dramatically improved performance over the 12 Day War. It's artemisia1 Mar 7 #20

I think both Russia and China have strong motivations to aid Iran. 3_Limes Mar 7 #25

.... :) Tetrachloride Mar 7 #42

Tx. 3_Limes Mar 7 #47

Why would they need more soldiers? NickB79 Mar 7 #27

And motivated to bog the US down in a Vietnam like quagmire (just like the US did to the Soviet Union in Afghanistan Strelnikov_ Mar 7 #23

Exactly. Add to that the strategic location, resources and transit routes for the "Belt and Road" initiative and you artemisia1 Mar 7 #24

Just not reality... Iran has pissed off all it's neighbors and is left only with Russia and China WarGamer Mar 7 #14

I disagree 3_Limes Mar 7 #31

When it comes to Iran, they could do enormous damage to us with cyberattacks and we know they're capable of it. Vinca Mar 7 #15

We will win Whip-poor-will Mar 7 #19

IMHO, the geurilla campain following regulat military actions will go for years and be 3_Limes Mar 7 #22

Trump already said Iran 'surrendered' pfitz59 Mar 7 #21

Our only hope is for Trump to find a face-saving offramp -- if his handlers allow it. /nt artemisia1 Mar 7 #26

500,000 troops just to get started. LuvLoogie Mar 7 #28

That's why J think we lose. The US public is not gonna go for send 500k soldiers overseas for any reason. 3_Limes Mar 7 #32

I shared that thought with another poster on a different thread in DU Dan Mar 7 #34

TSF doesn't even comprehend the VALUE of learning from other experiences RandomNumbers Mar 7 #29

The US is challenged, but not necessarily for all of the reasons you mentioned Renew Deal Mar 7 #35

Good perspective, but - 3_Limes Mar 7 #39

I agree Renew Deal Mar 7 #41

The longer it lasts, The Madcap Mar 7 #58

This make more sense to me. Views of US are already hostile and history should have been enough of a warning Deuxcents Mar 7 #59

Bombing stuff means more $ for MIC donors to Trump & GOP, so yeah lots of bombing stuff Attilatheblond Mar 7 #66

Hidden backdoors in Chinese manufactured devices have already been found Renew Deal Mar 7 #68

Doesn't understand, doesn't want to understand, doesn't care that he doesn't understand. tanyev Mar 7 #36

AKA, DEMENTED. We Are "Governed" By The Cuckoo's Nest. ColoringFool Mar 7 #50

Trump never learns anything. He governs by whim. City Lights Mar 7 #37

I posted something similar on my FB timeline. ProudMNDemocrat Mar 7 #38

First thing to remember... Hope22 Mar 7 #43

We're not supposed to win it. Aristus Mar 7 #44

+1 dalton99a Mar 7 #65

If US troops are expected to go in, then Israeli troops should also be on the ground in Iran. ChicagoTeamster Mar 7 #46

Just A Picked Nit: Israel Has A Stellar "W-L" War Record..... ColoringFool Mar 7 #51

I know. I'm very familiar with the wars from 48 through the 73 Yom Kippur war. But destabilizing the entire region is ChicagoTeamster Mar 7 #60

Well, pardon my new picked nit: Iran is not an Arab country; hence, no "other." ColoringFool Mar 7 #71

I know, they're Persian. And they weren't involved in the Arab Israeli wars. The shah maintained covert ties with Israel ChicagoTeamster Sunday #73

Netanyahu ruled out Israeli troops in 2002 per Congressman. "You have to do it" vanessa_ca Mar 7 #70

We're "Involved" Like Hitler Was "Involved." WE ARE THE AGGRESSOR, AND DESERVE .... ColoringFool Mar 7 #48

General Paul Eaton said the US does not have sufficient ground troops for a land war in Iran. surfered Mar 7 #52

Iranians hate their government. Xolodno Mar 7 #54

Our credibility is shot because there's no consistency to our approach or actions with them. There's no trust Deuxcents Mar 7 #62

Well, it doesn't help that "win" has no fixed definition for The Dotard or his minions. RockRaven Mar 7 #55

Some of you are forgetting, *rump is not trying to do good. questionseverything Mar 7 #56

A Guy In The Bar The Other Night Quipped......... BBbats Mar 7 #61

Add it to the list. paleotn Mar 7 #63

Unlikely my fat ass. There is NO way in hell that the US wins this war. Ferrets are Cool Mar 7 #72