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Sunday, March 01, 2026

The public's appetite for a U.S. attack on Iran was low before President Trump and Israel took action on Saturday.

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Recent poll: "21% of Americans favor the United States initiating an attack on Iran, 49% oppose, and 30% say they don't know. "Many more Republicans (35%) than Democrats (19%) said they didn't know." criticalissues.umd.edu/feature/do-a ...

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So, I guess this new war will keep the fat orange fascist from begging for the Noble Peace prize any further?

#1 | Posted by Wildman62 at 2026-03-01 09:44 AM | Reply

Only 21% of Americans Support the U.S. Initiating an Attack on Iran

"You get what you get and you don't get upset"
- Cicero

#2 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-01 09:46 AM | Reply


So, I guess this new war will keep the fat orange fascist from begging for the Noble Peace prize any further?
#1 | POSTED BY WILDMAN62

Peace was possibly won through these, and previous actions, to avoid a larger war.

You, and your fellow Lumpers will just never understand it, and constantly complain, thats ok those that know, know.

#3 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-03-01 10:44 AM | Reply | Funny: 3

All those MAGA types will be so proud to see their children go off to war, in glorious defense of the Homeland. None should expect that when those children return in coffins that any in theDotards administration will attend the funerals, or offer words of solace. Remember what Saint Charlie Kirk said: empathy is bad

#4 | Posted by catdog at 2026-03-01 10:49 AM | Reply

those that know, know

#3 | Posted by oneironaut

What's the evidence that you and Trump know anything?

I mean, really...That you've ever known anything?

#5 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-01 10:54 AM | Reply

#3 | Posted by oneironaut

Trump in Iran is behaving like the clinically insane criminal sumbitch he's always been.

From out of nothing, nothing comes.

#6 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-01 10:56 AM | Reply

"...thats ok those that know, know."

And those that don't, like you: LIE.

#7 | Posted by Angrydad at 2026-03-01 10:58 AM | Reply

Being Bibi's bitch is a bad look for the US.
Iran posed no threat to us.

#8 | Posted by morris at 2026-03-01 11:03 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

What we have today with Iran is a literal return to 2003 Iraq, with Donald Trump wholly aping George W. Bush and making ---- up about intercontinental missiles with nuclear warheads poised to strike the United States unless HE STARTS A WAR RIGHT NOW.

People like oneironaut are beyond stupid. They are stupidly evil. My only hope is that he and they fully share in the misery their cream puff god is unleashing on all of us.

#9 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-01 11:05 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

3 US soldiers dead, 8 wounded at least

#10 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-01 11:08 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

So... what is the cost to taxpayers for this Epstein Diversion?

#11 | Posted by Corky at 2026-03-01 11:14 AM | Reply

So... what is the cost to taxpayers for this Epstein Diversion?

#11 | Posted by Corky

Donald will keep those costs off the books, exactly the Same way George W. did.

Yes, time travel is possible.

But, no. Only to 2003.

#12 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-01 11:31 AM | Reply

"More than three-quarters of Americans view cyberterrorism (79%) and the development of nuclear weapons by Iran (77%) as critical threats to U.S. vital interests, making these the top concerns of 13 global issues rated in Gallup's annual World Affairs survey. Close behind, North Korea's nuclear program is seen as a critical threat by 73% and international terrorism by 71%."
Gallup

An annual US State Department report called Iran the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism for the 39th year running, accusing Tehran of using its allied armed groups to destabilize the Middle East.

Muammar Gaddafi as reference on how long it takes to deal with it.

#13 | Posted by Petrous at 2026-03-01 11:38 AM | Reply | Funny: 2

"the development of nuclear weapons by Iran (77%) as critical threats to U.S. vital interests"

That's probably why Obama and five other nations pressured Iran to stop developing nuclear weapons.

Trump turned his back on that program so he'd have a casus belli.

It's sad how easily the tail wags the dog.

#14 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-01 11:47 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

Take it with a grain of salt

Iran claims 4 ballistic hits on US carrier

#15 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-01 11:56 AM | Reply

#13 | Posted by Petrous

Back-handed defenses against this sort of abortion are still defenses.

#16 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-01 11:57 AM | Reply

Apparently US military denying

#17 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-01 11:57 AM | Reply

Iran claims 4 ballistic hits on US carrier

#15 | Posted by truthhurts

Almost certainly did not happen.

But if it did blame that stable genius Trump.

#18 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-01 11:58 AM | Reply

So what I'm hearing from Republicans is they voted against war, and they also voted for this war.

#19 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-01 12:00 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 4

So what I'm hearing from Republicans is they voted against war, and they also voted for this war.

#19 | Posted by snoofy

Just like they're saying they voted against pedophilia, just not Trump's pedophilia.

#20 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-01 12:02 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Trump Exposed as Hypocrite by His Own Iran War Doomsday Warnings
www.thedailybeast.com

... For years, Donald Trump publicly claimed that a military attack on Iran would reflect an inability to negotiate, scrambled electioneering, or a limp attempt from a president to "show how tough" he is. ...

"Remember that I predicted a long time ago that President Obama will attack Iran because of his inability to negotiate properly - not skilled!" Trump said. ...

"Our president will start a war with Iran because he has absolutely no ability to negotiate," Trump said of President Obama in a shouty video clip in November 2011. "He's weak and he's ineffective. ..."

"Now that Obama's poll numbers are in tailspin -- watch for him to launch a strike in Libya or Iran. He is desperate."
...


#21 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-01 12:11 PM | Reply

Iran may not be able to fund Gaza terrorists.

#22 | Posted by Petrous at 2026-03-01 12:17 PM | Reply | Funny: 2 | Newsworthy 1

#21 | Posted by LampLighter

Yes.

Text book example of "projection".

Who's desperate?

#23 | Posted by Angrydad at 2026-03-01 12:24 PM | Reply

Iran may not be able to fund Gaza terrorists.

#22 | Posted by Petrous

Or, since it is now in an existential crisis, has funding terrorists become an essential priority?

#24 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-01 12:32 PM | Reply

Has Pres Trump stated yet the reason why he went to war with Iran, and what his plan is?

#25 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-01 12:50 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Only one in four Americans approves of the U.S. strikes that killed Iran's leader on Saturday, while about half " including one in four Republicans " believe President Trump is too willing to use military force, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Some 27% of respondents said they approved of the strikes, while 43% disapproved and 29% were not sure.

G. Elliott Morris notes Trump has nowhere near the overwhelming support that former President George W. Bush enjoyed when he launched military action against Afghanistan in 2001 and Iraq in 2003.

Playbook: "Both campaigns eventually became deeply toxic for Bush's legacy."

politicalwire.com

#26 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-03-01 01:18 PM | Reply

Nobody is going to miss Khamanei or the rest of his associates. But was it Trump's call to make? And as others have asked, what's the plan? You can't just go in with bombs and hope it all sorts itself out.

America's adventures in the Middle East have never gone well.

#27 | Posted by cbob at 2026-03-01 02:02 PM | Reply

"And as others have asked, what's the plan?"

^
Funny how nobody who voted for Trump is asking that question.

#28 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-01 02:03 PM | Reply

America's adventures in the Middle East have never gone well.

Posted by cbob at 2026-03-01 02:02 PM | Reply

Because we've never had the moral or legal high ground in our Wars with the middle east. We don't deserve anything positive regarding this.

#29 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-03-01 02:08 PM | Reply

Being Bibi's bitch is a bad look for the US.
Iran posed no threat to us.

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#30 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-03-01 02:21 PM | Reply

Iran may not be able to fund Gaza terrorists.

#22 | Posted by Petrous

But the US will continue to fund Israeli terrorism in Gaza.

#31 | Posted by morris at 2026-03-01 03:21 PM | Reply


The Texas Primary is this Tuesday, 3 March 2026.

#32 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-03-01 03:32 PM | Reply

Moscow gloats over potential oil price spike from Iran war
www.politico.eu

... Russian President Vladimir Putin may have lost another close ally after the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but an oil shock from conflict in Middle East spells potential good news for his war chest. ...

#33 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-01 03:38 PM | Reply

really ?

polls taken two weeks ago and another one a week ago ?

come on...you can do better than that.

#34 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2026-03-01 04:14 PM | Reply

Just one in four Americans supports US strikes on Iran, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
www.reuters.com

... Only one in four Americans approves of the U.S. strikes that killed Iran's leader, while about half " including one in four Republicans -- believe President Donald Trump is too willing to use military force, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded on Sunday. ...

The poll showed that 56% of Americans think Trump, who has also ordered strikes in Venezuela, Syria and Nigeria in recent months, is too willing to use military force to advance U.S. interests. The vast majority of Democrats - 87% - held this view, as did 23% of Republicans and 60% of people who don't identify with either political party. ...


#35 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-01 04:28 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Hardly anyone is showing up to defend Donald W. Bush's new war.

Maybe they finally grew up enough to have children in the Armed Forces.

I remember the days when the pre-Trump MAGA would go on for YEARS supporting the necessity for George W. Trump going to war over Iraqi WMD.

Iranian WMD doesn't seem nearly so compelling for them, somehow.

#36 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-01 04:40 PM | Reply

Really, Lamp?

No polls taken in the past 15 minutes?

With me exclusively?

That's the best you can do?

/s

#37 | Posted by cbob at 2026-03-01 04:43 PM | Reply

Damn, it took pre-Trump MAGA a decade before they were willing to believe that there weren't WMD buried in Iraq.

Or hauled by infinitely long lines of eighteen-wheelers into Syria? Remember that?

Also remember when George W. Trump said that there would be no American casualties in Iraq?

Good times.

#38 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-01 04:47 PM | Reply

@#37

                :)

#39 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-01 05:04 PM | Reply

Take it with a grain of salt

Iran claims 4 ballistic hits on US carrier

#15 | POSTED BY TRUTHHURTS

The first casualty in any war is the Truth.

Even more so with the Lyin King running the show.

#40 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-03-02 10:06 AM | Reply

@#3 what's the saying? Bombing for peace is like -------- for virginity?

#41 | Posted by 2020Rocks at 2026-03-02 10:25 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

Trump is doing something for the good of humanity that few presidents ever attempt.

#42 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-02 10:28 AM | Reply

Trump is doing something for the good of humanity that few presidents ever attempt.

#42 | Posted by BillJohnso

LOLOLOLOLOLOL

#43 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-02 10:31 AM | Reply

@#3 what's the saying? Bombing for peace is like -------- for virginity?
#41 | Posted by 2020Rocks

Something like that:

In his novel 1984, George Orwell highlighted the dangerous insanity of war propaganda with this leading example: "WAR IR PEACE." Yet that is precisely the rationale invoked by various Trump supporters to somehow depict this new war as aligned with Trump's vows of peace (starting massive new wars is merely "peace through strength").

greenwald.substack.com

#44 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2026-03-02 10:33 AM | Reply

Trump is doing something for the good of humanity that few presidents ever attempt.

#42 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON

Trump never does anything for anyone but himself.

He's insane.

You're a fool.

#45 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-02 10:33 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

Trump is doing something for the good of humanity that few presidents ever attempt.
#42 | Posted by BillJohnson

You must have a stockpile of Trump Kool Aid packets at the ready to drink everyday and twice on Sundays.

#46 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2026-03-02 10:35 AM | Reply

Trump is doing something for the good of humanity that few presidents ever attempt.

#42 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON

Kidnapping and assassination of foreign leaders and bombing civilians will never come back to haunt us.

Unpossible.

#47 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-03-02 10:37 AM | Reply

Dummkopf Trumpf is doing something for the good of humanity that few presidents ever attempt.


#48 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-03-02 10:38 AM | Reply

I'm not shocked this number is low. This isn't like the response to 9-11. And if it generates a real body count, support will drop even more.

The difference here is that our president doesn't give 2 ----- about poll results like this.

And yes......it's scary what could happen.

#49 | Posted by eberly at 2026-03-02 10:48 AM | Reply

our president doesn't give 2 ----- about poll results like this.

#49 | POSTED BY EBERLY

Trump is today, by report, convinced of his invincibility for starting this war.

#50 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-02 10:56 AM | Reply

Trump continues to destroy the support the GOP will have in the midterms.

The adminstration can't get their stories straight.

Iran's close to a nuclear weapon, they aren't close.

This about regime change, this isn't about regime change.

#51 | Posted by brass30 at 2026-03-02 11:29 AM | Reply

Iranians overcome with emotion, celebrate in Times Square rally
abc7ny.com

... Many were overcome with emotion as it all sank in - a time many Iranians in New York City thought they would never see freedom.

Hundreds gathered near the United Nations and made their way west, ending up in Times Square, where they celebrated.

"The person is killing my people for 47 years, American and Israel - they illuminated him," said Amir.

The death of the Supreme Leader, many are hoping will spark a seismic shift in leadership in Iran.

"When the government is over, they will join the people who are free," said rally organizer Reza Ebrahimi.

It was a sentiment shared by those around the world.

"Everyone who loves justice and peace on this planet needs to stand up to the Islamic terrorists that is the Islamic regime in Iran," said Harry Brodsky.

Brodsky, who is Jewish and lives in West Orange, like others, fears potential backlash from Saturday's military strikes, but says he is determined to show up.

"It's the littlest thing we could do to be brave and yes come despite the fact that there is a little bit of risk, we're going to come anyway," Brodsky said.

Doran Pooladi, who grew up in Shiraz, says she cannot wait to go home. ...


#52 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-02 12:17 PM | Reply

"Analysis: Will Iran's establishment collapse after the killing of Khamenei?

While the US bets on a swift government collapse, analysts warn the power vacuum could birth a more aggressive military leadership fueled by nationalist fury."

www.aljazeera.com

#53 | Posted by Corky at 2026-03-02 12:26 PM | Reply

Gal,

"In his novel 1984, George Orwell highlighted the dangerous insanity of war propaganda"

But his focus was state controlled ideology.

What about religious zealots driven by an unreasonable belief in their own superiority, willing to die and take others with them?

Do we ignore them, or confront them?

Do we wait until they act, or stop them before they do?

#54 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-02 02:28 PM | Reply

Gal,

Don't just cling to some ideology of "no war".

What's your solution?

More talk while they stall, building their arsenal, and tell us whatever will keep us talking?

#55 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-02 02:33 PM | Reply

We had a robust inspection program assuring Iran didn't get nukes you single celled organism

#56 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-02 02:36 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Gal,

This isn't kool-aid...it's common sense based on their own stated objectives.

#57 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-02 02:36 PM | Reply

What about religious zealots driven by an unreasonable belief in their own superiority, willing to die and take others with them?

Enough about christianity.

#58 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-02 02:37 PM | Reply

This isn't kool-aid...it's common sense based on their own stated objectives.

#57 | Posted by BillJohnson

Bill, seriously, you are incredibly stupid.

#59 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-02 02:37 PM | Reply

Truth,

"We had a robust inspection program assuring Iran didn't get nukes you single celled organism"

We had inspections when they allowed them.

What's your plan when they don't?

#60 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-02 02:38 PM | Reply

Truth,

"Bill, seriously, you are incredibly stupid."

Drop the name calling and answer the question.

What's your plan when inspections stop?

#61 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-02 02:41 PM | Reply

Truth,

"Enough about Christianity."

That's not an answer, it's a dodge.

#62 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-02 02:44 PM | Reply

Bill

I don't know how to have a debate with you when you are so ignorant of basic facts

the JCPOA had inspections. Iran was complying with the inspections.

Piggy pulled us out of that treaty, unilaterally

the IAEA could inspect ANYWHERE they wanted, ANYWHERE they suspected Iran had a nuke program

Iran was complying, fully.

those are simple facts.

Seriously, EDUCATE YOURSELF

#63 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-02 02:45 PM | Reply

Truth,
"Enough about Christianity."
That's not an answer, it's a dodge.

#62 | Posted by BillJohnson

Ambassador Huckabee is actively trying to bring on the Armegeddon.

#64 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-02 02:46 PM | Reply

Bill,

Why do you believe America has the right to police the rest of the world?

The fact Iran was even willing to humor these demands is more than they owed anyone.

Also. Why can't Iran had a nuke?

Cause Israel said so?

#65 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-03-02 02:48 PM | Reply

C'mon, man... Lard Trump said that their nuclear capabilities were 'Obliterated' months ago.

So why are they so dangerous now?

Because Bill Clinton testified before Congress about Epstein, and now there's no excuse for another President not to.

;;
Let me ax' you this BJ.... there were 165 casualties of this war at a school, most of them girl children.

This would not have happened had Trump not acquiesced to Israel's pressure.

SO, would you go over there and slit all those little girl's throats for Regime Change in Iran?

#66 | Posted by Corky at 2026-03-02 02:48 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Truth,

Inspections don't assure anything when access is denied.

The IAEA has been blocked before, including Varamin in 2020.

What's your plan when that happens again?

#67 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-02 02:50 PM | Reply

Corky,

"So why are they so dangerous now?"

I don't know.

I don't attend classified meetings.

Do you?

#68 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-02 02:54 PM | Reply

What's your plan when that happens again?

#67 | Posted by BillJohnson

repeat after me

SANCTIONS

The thing that the JCPOA said was the penalty for non-compliance

You know, what an agreement is for

#69 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-02 02:59 PM | Reply

Corky,
"So why are they so dangerous now?"
I don't know.
I don't attend classified meetings.
Do you?

#68 | Posted by BillJohnson

Did you know that on the tablets that Moses brought down from the mountain with the 10 commandments on them had fine print saying "Iran is a week away from having a nuclear bomb"?

#70 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-02 03:00 PM | Reply

What's your plan when that happens again?

#67 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON

It's not going to happen again.

Iran now has every incentive to get nukes no matter what.

#71 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-02 03:01 PM | Reply

Trump has No Sense of the Sacred.

Khamenei was Divinely inspired in Shia Theology,the Living Messenger of Allah.

I am not Muslim but even I see the Sense of Loss and the Rage that killing such a Man would Create in the Iranian and Other Shia Muslims.

Bill you are Venial and Stupid man and an ATTENTION troll.

Your Schick is to make Clueless comments to attract replies I guess it substitutes for actual Human engagement in your life.

Trump is the Closest thing to a Total Nihlist I have ever encountered.

His Only Values are his Ego,and Money. At Most,maybe not even Them.

Iran was just the newest way to pump his Ego.

He doesn't care about the Future. If he did he would care about AMERICANS.

He claims Iran is Dangerous, a Menace to the World?

What is Trump?

Can you tell me how anything he's done helps American Interests?

Trump is Easily Led by Stronger more Subtle Men. He's really Too Stupid to Suss out A Deep Pattern of Deception and Manipulation.

Israel has his Number and he identifies with their Interests more than American Interests in any Case, Anyway.

This War will mark the End of the American Empire as an Empire. Much like the Second World War Broke the British Empire.

This is in itself a Good thing.

Israel getting Pummeled into Regional Impotence is just a big Bonus if it Happens.

I know you're too Dumb to understand What I've written here so just Remember that Hubris leads to Nemesis.

Look up the Meaning of those words if they are unfamiliar.

#72 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-03-02 03:02 PM | Reply

GW Bush had the wisdom of not attacking Iran. Let that sink in.

#73 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2026-03-02 03:05 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Truth,

"SANCTIONS"

Sanctions are what you do after an agreement is broken.

They don't prevent it from being broken.

So what's your plan before that point?

#74 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-02 03:05 PM | Reply

Did you know that on the tablets that Moses brought down from the mountain with the 10 commandments on them had fine print saying "Iran is a week away from having a nuclear bomb"?

#70 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-02 03:00 PM | Reply | Flag: It was originally 15 Commandments.

www.youtube.com

#75 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-03-02 03:06 PM | Reply

- Do you?

I know that I don't trust a convicted criminal, and a man who tried to have his DOJ rig the 2020 Election for him, according to their sworn Testimony, to make decisions like this.

btw, did you know that Christianity is the fastest growing religion in Iran; the Iranian church being described as having the highest rate of "Christianization" in the world?

Bet that's over with.

Regime change in Iran just because the leadership is take out doesn't in any way guarantee that the Regime changes at all... many experts expect a more radical faction to take Leadership.

#76 | Posted by Corky at 2026-03-02 03:06 PM | Reply

Truth,
"SANCTIONS"
Sanctions are what you do after an agreement is broken.
They don't prevent it from being broken.
So what's your plan before that point?

#74 | Posted by BillJohnson a

You don't even understand what an agreement is

the JCPOA had robust inspections

The JCPOA had mechanisms to resolve disputes

the JCPOA was working fine

the JCPOA had conditions that automatically put the sanctions back in place for non-compliance

Agreements are something to build trust on when the parties do not trust each other

America broke from the JCPOA;, despite Iran complying

America was in negotiations last June when the attacked Iran without justification

America was negotiating with Iran last week when Piggy attacked them without justification

Reports are that Iran was willing to accept all the conditions put on them by the US

America attacked them any way

America targeted the Iranian leader, against international and US law

I have a question for YOU

What is Iran to do when America repeatedly breaks the agreement?

#77 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-02 03:12 PM | Reply

Bill ignores questions he can't answer.

Not a surprise.

Bill is a pedophile protector and a warmonger.

Bill is cheering on the destruction on America.

What a fucking retard he is.

Don't be like Bill.

#78 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-03-02 03:14 PM | Reply

Eff,

"Khamenei was Divinely inspired in Shia Theology, the Living Messenger of Allah."

That may matter from a religious perspective.

Your point is well written...btw.

But what is your plan to deal with a regime that restricts inspections and continues advancing its program?

Religion doesn't change that reality.

#79 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-02 03:15 PM | Reply

What is Iran to do when America repeatedly breaks the agreement?
#77 | POSTED BY TRUTHHURTS

They were mid negotiations when we attacked them for no reason and then Trump immediately called for a ceasefire.

Israel has never honored its ceasefires.

Matter of fact, Israel uses ceasefires as a means to increase attacks.

#80 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-03-02 03:18 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

- GW Bush had the wisdom of not attacking Iran. Let that sink in.

#73 | Posted by lee_the_agent

Most Repeatable Post

how Trump profits by attacking Iran

#81 | Posted by Corky at 2026-03-02 03:20 PM | Reply

"Donald Trump, as a private citizen, repeatedly said " in 2011, in 2012 and in 2013 " that then-President Barack Obama was about to start a war with Iran in order to help his political prospects, in order to get re-elected.

Trump was wrong about that. Obama didn't start a war with Iran. But we know why Trump thought Obama should do it. He said so.

He said it would get Obama re-elected. We know what Trump thought would be the salutary domestic political effect of a U.S. president starting a war with Iran.

And now, facing domestic political disaster in this year's elections, he's done it himself."

www.ms.now

#82 | Posted by Corky at 2026-03-02 03:22 PM | Reply

Religion doesn't change that reality.

#79 | Posted by BillJohnson

that is mighty funny coming from a religionista

#83 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-02 03:22 PM | Reply

Religion doesn't change that reality.
#79 | POSTED BY BULLJOHNSON

Religion changed your reality.

#84 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-03-02 03:25 PM | Reply

Trump attacked Iran to punish Americans for daring reveal his pedophilia.

Trump would gladly let us all die if he believes it will help him.

#85 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-03-02 03:28 PM | Reply

Not everything is Under American Control.

North Korea,Pakistan, India have Nukes.

They have Rules of engagement with them that are terrifying if you understand them.

Iran is a Proud and Intelligent Nation. Their people would have created an Indigenous Bomb by now through their own Efforts if they had REALLY WANTED ONE.

Ayatollah Khamenei issued and repeatedly Reconfirmed a FATWA against Nuclear Arms Calling them Anti Islamic and Anti Human.

That's the "Evil" Man Trump and Bibi MURDERED by Deception and Perfidious Negotiations.

A Man who Never even Altered his Routine to Escape the Certain Death planned for him by his Enemies.

He Chose Death knowing it would Unite the Shia against the West.

Compared to Him,Trump and Bibi are as SWINE.

Bibi Ran to Germany of all places,to Escape the War he Began by Murdering the Holiest Person in the Shia Cosmology.

I an Agnostic Non Muslim American by Birth can see the Danger and the JUSTICE of an Overwhelming Iranian Response.

I Hope Trump gets the Justice he Deserves.

#86 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-03-02 03:32 PM | Reply

RTX +9.45

#87 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-03-02 03:51 PM | Reply

21 percent of Americans would support attacking anything anytime. They are part of the 30 percent who will support Trump no matter what, because they are afraid to admit they were wrong or they themselves are miscreants.

21 percent of Americans also hate Iran for reasons that likely don't hold a lot of water in the grand scheme of things.

Frankly I'm surprised the percentage isn't higher.

#88 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-03-02 04:10 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Frankly I'm surprised the percentage isn't higher.

We've been stuck in the Middle East for the past 26 years.

Most people don't want more.

Most people don't believe the bullshht.

Why are Americans dying for Israeli imperialism?

#89 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-03-02 04:31 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

#99
Because decision makers can be bought, one way or another?

#90 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-03-02 04:37 PM | Reply

Why are Americans dying for Israeli imperialism?

Posted by ClownShack at 2026-03-02 04:31 PM | Reply

Apocalypticism. The evangelical right controlling the Republican Party wants Israel to have a third temple, so the end times can happen. Without that temple, the conditions would not be met.

It aint because they love the jews, who would be destroyed during the apocalypse.

#91 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2026-03-02 04:37 PM | Reply

Per the Epstein files release, Jeffrey Epstein and Alan Dershowitz tried to disparage the authors of a book on the nefarious Israeli lobby in the US. Source: www.middleeastmonitor.com

AIPAC is powerful.

The last two Democratic House leaders are mega recipients of AIPAC funding [Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)], as well as US Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY)

#92 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-03-02 04:44 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

#92

Give me AIPAC over CAIR any day. If I'm standing next to an AIPAC member, I don't have to worry about them exploding.

#93 | Posted by rf4b at 2026-03-02 05:04 PM | Reply

Sounds about right

#94 | Posted by THEBULL at 2026-03-02 05:22 PM | Reply

Eff,

What I find odd is how little attention the thousands who've been massacred seem to get.

The conversation keeps circling back to "no war" and Trump, but rarely to the people who were slaughtered or put in prison and tortured by the Iranian leaders.

#95 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-02 05:30 PM | Reply

Frankly I'm surprised the percentage isn't higher.
We've been stuck in the Middle East for the past 26 years.

Shah sez what?

#96 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-03-02 05:51 PM | Reply

That's not America's Problem any more than ICE killing Americans is Iran's Problem.

Is it?

Would you want Regime Change by Iran Here, over That?

Seriously?

#97 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-03-02 05:54 PM | Reply

Eff,

"That's not America's Problem any more than ICE killing Americans is Iran's Problem."

There's a world of difference in these scenarios.

If you aren't aware of that right now, there's no point in explaining.

You're oblivious off in your own little world.

#98 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-02 06:00 PM | Reply

You're oblivious off in your own little world.

#98 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON

Pot. Kettle.

#99 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-02 06:12 PM | Reply

"That's not America's Problem any more than ICE killing Americans is Iran's Problem."

There's a world of difference in these scenarios.

8 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON A

Merely of scale, BILL. Not substance.

#100 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-02 06:14 PM | Reply

there is no proof yet that buckees has bought property in Tehran.

#101 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2026-03-02 06:34 PM | Reply

I could talk about the war powers act but that's a waste of time. You know it says he

can do it but you're dishonest.

--besides this action was not illegal......it's undocumented.

#102 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2026-03-02 06:36 PM | Reply

I"m providing a PSA for you dopes....I just watched the replay of 60 minutes.

DO NOT WATCH THAT SEGMENT WITH THE IRAN GUY...........YOU WILL HATE IT.

because as the meme says......."democrats worried about freedom breaking out in venezuala and iran

spreading to America."

#103 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2026-03-02 06:40 PM | Reply

Zed,

"Merely of scale, BILL. Not substance."

Iran is a threat to their entire region and is on a mission to destroy Israel and the United States. Other Arab nations are even supporting US efforts.

Iran has deliberately slaughtered tens of thousands of protestors who disagree with the insanity of their leaders.

ICE has accidently killed people who put themselves in harms way of the police who are on a legitimate mission to arrest criminals.

You're f****** kidding me (or yourself) if you think this is just a matter of scale.

Pull your head out of your a** and wake up to reality.

#104 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-02 06:41 PM | Reply

Pull your head out of your a** and wake up to reality.

#104 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON

It's a war of choice, BILL. A war of choice and there's no way to get around that. Just like Iraq. And we said that we'd learned our lesson.

Hell's Bells, BILL. Donald Trump said that we'd learned out lesson.

As to the difference between Iran and the current US regime---

Iran is filled with practiced tyrants and ours is still an amateur.

#105 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-02 06:51 PM | Reply

Iran has deliberately slaughtered tens of thousands of protestors who disagree with the insanity of their leaders.

104 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON

There's every chance of that happening here, BILL.

If Trump successfully subverts the midterms, there will be millions in the street and Trump the Sociopath will have no qualms in ordering multiple thousands of them dead.

The two dead protesters in Minnesota were just the leading edge.

#106 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-02 06:54 PM | Reply

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