The OP-ED does make some interesting points and I hope for the sake of the world that he is correct.

His basic argument is that America and Israel are degrading Iran's offensive capability-i.e. destroying missiles and navy etc.

Obviously, there is some truth to that, the level of bombing will inevitably lead to the degradation of those assets.

However, I think he way overstates that destruction. The dispersion of military assets, the pace of attacks by Iran would indicate that Iran can sustain for a substantial time.

I also think he completely mischaracterizes the closing of the strait including with simply incorrect statements.

Iran has actually increased its export of oil. Iran closing the strait of Hormuz is far easier than he implies. All it takes is the threat of attack to keep ships out (Iran hit a ship just yesterday).

Ships have to be confident they can traverse the strait load and exit without damage. That will take assurances that the owners of those tankers will not received.

On top of that he makes no mention to the short and medium term damage done to ALL of the gulf state oil production. He claims China is angry about the situation, that is anything but true.

So, the OP-ED basically puts for the Trump/Hegseth argument that we are destroying their military. Again, there might be some truth to that, but I don't think that the scenario is near as rosy as he frames it

I see bill refuses to answer my question

As I predicted Bill refused to answer my question.

" Is this where you pretend to care about homeless people?"
I've walked the streets and fed the homeless, through a church group, in January on numerous occasions. I've walked the walk. You? You giggle when your dad slaps your mom around.

#54 | Posted by BellRinger

No one believes you liar

" Expecting radical change after 50 years of embargo when the embargo remains, all in 18 months, clearly shows you do not respect that diplomatic effort"
I didnt expect radical change, you blithering idiot. I didn't expect anything. I was hoping for a modicum of change and that didn't even happen. Nothing changed.

#52 | Posted by BellRinger

they did change, there was improvement.

Normalizing relations with Cuba, led to the reopening of embassies, increased travel, expanded, direct commercial flights, and eased remittances. It enabled growth in agriculture/tourism sectors, fostered a nascent private sector in Cuba, and prompted a prisoner exchange, though the U.S. trade embargo largely remained

You're the idiot who thinks nothing changed

DING DING DING DING AU, well noted

I would LOVE for Bill to state what he thinks the objectives of this war are.

I would love to have that debate, seriously.

Truth,
"I wonder about the souls of those who don't agree with me."
Hmmm....
We'll leave it at that.
#114 | Posted by BillJohnson

You don't see a problem with the souls of those who support fascism?

However, now that things have gone this far, we should be in it to win it.
#93 | Posted by BillJohnson

To win one must have objectives

What are America's objectives?

Can YOU explain them? in 104 you implied you know them

Once you state them we can discuss how they will be achieved

You won't state them though.

And you still are opposed to the actions of US and Isreal?
#111 | Posted by BillJohnson

Conducting an illegal war of aggression, attacking a nation during negotiations without warning or declaration, murdering the leaders of that nation? Oh and conducting and funding a genocide?

And conducting said war stupidly, without any recognizable object (at least for Piggy) and threatening the global order?

Yeah, I am pretty comfortable with my stance.

You being comfortable with the opposite says a lot about you

Truth,
"what an incredibly stupid thing to say"
You're on one side or the other.
"Be a man" and pick a side.
Though I already know who you support and who you don't.

#108 | Posted by BillJohnson

I do not nor will I ever side with a fascist.

I have learned enough to know that is the moral choice.

I unequivocably stand in opposition to Piggy and Netanyahu.

I wonder about the souls of those who don't agree with me.

Truth,
You need to read up on why Trump acted when he did concerning Isreal.

#104 | Posted by BillJohnson

HAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

Now that gave me a belly laugh

Son, I doubt anyone on this board is more informed than I am on this whole Iran war thing

I am curious why do YOU think Piggy acted when he did "concerning Israel", which is in of itself is an odd framing.

You don't even understand how stupid you sound.

Really well and truly pathetic.

I mean deeply, disturbingly ignorant.

Seriously, you should not participate in public forums, not even vote.