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Brian Fantana

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  1. If that's true then it sounds like we don't need to go to war.
  2. Ok, but if we do all that, do we believe that Iran is just going to sit there and take it? Obviously that would be an escalation and there would likely be some kind of response, and it seems likely to me that the escalations would continue until we find ourselves in a war. At this point, I'd rather us facilitate regime change than get drawn into Bibi's little jihad (funny that...we call Iran jihadist but what is Israel?). If we're going to follow through with that, just reinstall Pahlavi and reinstate the JCPOA and make sure they keep in compliance. Trump can even take credit, I don't give a shit.
  3. Usually I'd agree, but despite Theo Von being a known dumbass, it's not like a guy with a huge audience putting out an anti war message is some kind of negative. I've seen you take the "worst person you know making a good point" stance before when it suits you, so I know you understand the concept. If it helps put more people on the side of "let's not go spend trillions on another Middle East war, especially not at the behest of a little Nazi bitch trying to ignite said war to keep his own ass out of jail" camp, I'll allow it.
  4. That isn't our interest. We'll just fly Pahlavi back over there and reinstall the monarchy that everyone hated so this whole cycle can just repeat itself. Control over energy resources, or falling that, control over those who control it, is the point here. If you are one of the posters here (and I'm using the Royal You here, not picking on you Armybrat) that is clamoring for war, at least be honest with yourself and the rest of us about why.
  5. I honestly thought he was a zoomer until this exact moment.
  6. Let him cook, he's hitting all the notes.
  7. Yeah, clearly we should just let the free market sort out the housing crisis in New York, considering it's done such a bang up job so far. Municipal grocery staple wholesalers? So scary.
  8. It's because the money'd interest is pushing so hard. Economists Support Zohran Mamdani’s Plan for New York City | The Nation
  9. Don't make me tap the "Unreliable Source" sign. Not a commentary on the actual situation, but Daily Mail is a joke.
  10. What's the upside in striking a nuclear power plant and risking nuclear contamination? That plant sits right on the Persian Gulf.
  11. Well he went to school there, played for them under Bob Knight, and was their head coach for 5 years.
  12. The interesting question is how much could China ramp up its own domestic oil production. They buy 2/3s of Iran's total exports, but that only accounts for 15% of their total crude imports. Considering their significant oil deposits, you'd think they could cover that loss domestically if they absolutely had to, but it would take time of course.
  13. Iran says no nuclear talks under fire, UN atomic watchdog urges maximum restraint | Reuters I really hope it was actually a mistake and they didn't bomb Bushehr. There is no reason to hit that plant.
  14. It's only ever really been bordering countries and IIRC they've never occupied another country for any significant period of time other than Vietnam.
  15. I suppose it kind of depends on how far you go back, but in short, yes, but not very frequently. Invasion of Vietnam in 1979 was the last time.
  16. It's remarkable that he has the stones to complain about anyone considering he literally switched accounts because of the awful reputation of his original. Fucking pussy.
  17. Disrupting global trade would be my guess
  18. Who has expressed a different opinion?
  19. Agreed, but on the other side of the coin, not recognizing a decades old "we have to do war cuz WMD" playbook is also pretty bonkers.
  20. Hard pass on following weird Zionists
  21. The questions are basic but the adversarial tone should be the standard as well. Journalists aren't your fucking friend they're supposed to get the truth out of you. For whatever reason, US journalists have become too afraid to be adversarial most of the time. Probably because conservative politicians are cowards that behave like DT posters when challenged on anything.
  22. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/tucker-carlson-ted-cruz-interview-highlights-b2773012.html Good summary of all the stupid shit Ted Cruz said.
  23. I can't stand either of them, but I watched the Tucker Carlson/Ted Cruz interview and it is absolutely astonishing what Tucker is able to goad Cruz into admitting with regard to not only Israel, but Iran as well. He would be such an incredible journalist if he wasn't such a piece of shit. The Independent has a fantastic summary here: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/tucker-carlson-ted-cruz-interview-highlights-b2773012.html
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