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Re: Live Thread: Israel, US launch attack on Iran
« Reply #350 on: Today at 12:22:21 pm »
No, what you are advocating @Right_in_Virginia  is NOT giving the President who has the authority to act 59 days.    Members on both sides of the aisle were notified;

Under the "gang of eight" system, the executive branch of the United States discloses highly sensitive intelligence information to the following members of Congress:

    United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence:
        Rick Crawford (R-AR), Chair
        Jim Himes (D-CT), Ranking Member
    United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence:
        Tom Cotton (R-AR), Chair
        Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair
    Leadership in the United States House of Representatives:
        Mike Johnson (R-LA), Speaker
        Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Minority Leader
    Leadership in the United States Senate:
        John Thune (R-SD), Majority Leader
        Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Minority Leader

All but one were properly briefed IN ADVANCE.  Too bad @Right_in_Virginia has me muted.
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Re: Live Thread: Israel, US launch attack on Iran
« Reply #351 on: Today at 12:24:22 pm »
I am not going to post all the Dems statements re this action..just suffice it to say they all disagree with Trump and condemn this action..

Good to see they are on the side of the Mullahs.  Iran has been at war with the U.S. since 1979 so I have NO problem finally settling that account.  Should have done it last summer.
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« Reply #352 on: Today at 12:25:15 pm »
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Re: Live Thread: Israel, US launch attack on Iran
« Reply #353 on: Today at 12:25:30 pm »
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Breaking: WAR in IRAN

First, and I believe most important, is for all Americans to steady themselves for a lot of misinformation. This will come from all angles of attack. In war and intelligence reporting we say, first reports are always wrong. That’s a good starting point for us all.

War is never in any nation’s interest unless national survival is at stake. In America, the decision to go to war should be a joint decision by the executive and legislative branches of government. There will be untold costs and consequences and our nation must be together on this issue—like it or not, our nation going to war is not the sole prerogative of the executive branch. We should demand that Congress has skin in this “game” just as our President and our military forces have skin in it.

For a minute, consider the lost resources spent fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan (trillions of $’s and thousands of lives), never mind Ukraine and Venezuela (we still have a naval armada minding this critical part of the world).

We also need to consider what responses might come from China (ie., Taiwan), Russia (use of Nukes), or Turkey (a NATO ally, hopefully they sit this one out), and is our homeland at risk to terrorist counter-strikes?

That said, a PROLONGED war is never in America’s interests. However, once war is waged, it is an unleashing of emotions that can easily cause it to be endless.

We’ve been told time and again, America can no longer afford endless wars. That is a seriously true statement, we really cannot afford another endless war or conflict.

Therefore, we want to see if our Congress will respond with full throated support for our military operations and our troops. We also want them to vote their beliefs whether or not they support these actions. We also want there to be as much transparency as possible from our White House on those clear objectives that describe vital national security interests, precisely how long this war will last and what objectives, once achieved, will allow us to rapidly extract ourselves from this war.

We have far too many problems here at home and we cannot afford open ended ventures back in the Middle East on behalf of others. We have to get back to taking care of America First as fast as possible.

Pray for our troops and like millions of Americans, we want to be at peace. We also want freedom loving people around the world to know we stand with your fight to achieve freedom and once achieved, we will open the doors of America to fully embrace your desire to live freely and in peace. But also understand achieving freedom takes sacrifice and comes at a cost. Americans understand that, our own American Revolution is a perfect example of sacrifice.

For those that don’t understand scale and scope, Iran is four times the size of California with over 90 million people. A few strikes and a few days does not solve all of its problems. The people of America need to understand this while the people of Iran are living it.

In war, the best plans provide the most options right up to the last possible minute. I know our military is exceptional and well led. But going to war is also a failure of diplomacy and policy. Remember, Iran also had many chances to come to the table. Let’s pray @realdonaldtrump
 sits his team down and has solutions for the long haul. I believe he does but the bureaucratic challenges he faces are immense.

God bless America and may God keep us safe and secure in the days, weeks and months ahead.

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Re: Live Thread: Israel, US launch attack on Iran
« Reply #354 on: Today at 12:26:56 pm »

Why is this preemptive war against Iran for regime change outside Congressional debate and approval?


Its not regime change, its regime obliteration.
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Re: Live Thread: Israel, US launch attack on Iran
« Reply #355 on: Today at 12:27:56 pm »
She's upset that Russia's ally is getting it handed to them.  Russia desperately needs Iranian drones for killing Ukrainian civilians.

She's really upset that the U.S. is working directly with Israel to take out the Islamic terrorist regime that declared war on us in 1979.
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« Reply #356 on: Today at 12:28:35 pm »
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Let me share more History with you that you will not find in History Books but should.

Obama, was planted into our Presidency by the United NationsIran and our uniparty,

Under his Presidency, when he was having a lovefest with ISIS and the idea of a Caliphate, they used ISIS in the Middle East as the smokescreen for China to build artificial islands on reefs in the Spratly Islands in the southern part of the South China Sea. A strategic military defense and surveillance base to control the China Sea.

During that same timeframe. Hunter Biden sold China a Michigan automotive company that held the patent for a stabilizer APP that provided the Chinese Military the Stabilizer that they use on their Military Drones and Hunter was able to sell it to China, with the Obama administration's approval, using the automotive company as the smokescreen for the stabilizer APP.

By eliminating the Ayatollah's we eliminate China's Proxy Iran and the Iranian Proxies who provide cover for the Chinese Military.

Democrats are going to lose their foreign Proxies who support CHINA.
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Re: Live Thread: Israel, US launch attack on Iran
« Reply #357 on: Today at 12:29:19 pm »
Iran has been at war with the U.S. since 1979 so I have NO problem finally settling that account.  Should have done it last summer.

If any bleeding-hearts complains about this operation, NOW would be a good time for Team Trump to re-post some photos of the 66 hostages kidnapped from the US Embassy in 1980 ... blindfolds and all.

That would be a PR kill!
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Re: Live Thread: Israel, US launch attack on Iran
« Reply #358 on: Today at 12:30:27 pm »
We are up to our eyeballs in this thing. I come to this thread for news and updates as myst/members are diligently posting. I do not visit this thread for interpersonal eye poking. Just saying.

Amen!  Guilty as charged. My apologies @Lando Lincoln
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« Reply #359 on: Today at 12:31:37 pm »
Good to see they are on the side of the Mullahs.  Iran has been at war with the U.S. since 1979 so I have NO problem finally settling that account.  Should have done it last summer.

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« Reply #361 on: Today at 12:32:07 pm »

Therefore, we want to see if our Congress will respond with full throated support for our military operations and our troops. We also want them to vote their beliefs whether or not they support these actions. We also want there to be as much transparency as possible from our White House on those clear objectives that describe vital national security interests, precisely how long this war will last and what objectives, once achieved, will allow us to rapidly extract ourselves from this war.


Neither will happen. Congress will sit on its hands, and the POTUS will never enumerate clear objectives.

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« Reply #362 on: Today at 12:33:47 pm »
Any word on Musk getting some starlink sats over to Iran, so that the opposition can rapidly organize and starting rooting out the Mullahs  into the streets for apt justice?
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The Islamic Republic of Iran made “death to America; death to Israel” a central pillar of its brutal rule.  For decades, it wielded violence and repression at home and exported violence and terrorism abroad.

Today, my prayers are with the brave U.S. and Israeli servicemembers carrying out Operation Epic Fury, and with the people of Iran who have long struggled for the right to determine their own future. A regime that relishes killing Arabs, Israelis, Americans, and its own people deserves no sympathy.
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« Reply #364 on: Today at 12:35:03 pm »
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🇸🇦🇺🇸 Saudi Arabia has now joined the U.S. in the operation against Iran.

Iran reportedly hit a U.S. base in Saudi Arabia, and people are saying Iran really messed up by firing on Arab partners.

Iranian Shia hate Arab Sunnis. So it figures they would lash out given the opportunity.
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The U.S. has been slapping around Iran for a decade.  They did nothing after Trump killed Qasem Soleimani, a revered figure (in Iran AND Iraq).  They did nothing after Trump "completely and totally obliterated" Iran's nuclear sites last year.

But now we're supposed to believe Iran is the biggest baddest monster in the world.
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« Reply #366 on: Today at 12:37:09 pm »
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BREAKING:

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz

Iran doesn't have the cabaility of closing the strait anymore, if it ever did.
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« Reply #369 on: Today at 12:39:57 pm »
Are you shitting me?  You were the biggest Trump Lackey here at TBR for the past 3 elections, and now you are abandoning him? 

If Trump turns a central campaign promise into a lie, I will hold him accountable.  I don't know what that accountability would look like .... I'm still hoping it won't be necessary and he explains the goals and timetable of this operation, including those in the nation building column and our future military readiness.

I was never a "lackey" for Trump.  I sincerely trusted him and because of it fought damn hard for his victories.    This is his first test, for me.  I, more than anyone, want him to come through it with flying colors --- so, please, calm down your  :bs: 

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« Reply #370 on: Today at 12:39:58 pm »
Iran doesn't have the cabaility of closing the strait anymore, if it ever did.

Strait at it's narrowest is 60 miles wide.  That's a lot of debris, and/or  at worst a day or 2 of minesweepers.  Fully agree.
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« Reply #371 on: Today at 12:40:04 pm »
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The emerging consensus among many elected Democrats is some version of:

‘To be a clear, Iran’s outlaw regime is deeply evil, exports terrorism around the world, pursues genocidal nuclear weapons, is drenched in American blood, and slaughters its own civilians en masse. But…”

"But like our support for illegal criminals over the American people, we naturally gravitate towards Iran and the kindly, grandpa-like Mullahs, who just innocent victims here."
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« Reply #372 on: Today at 12:41:59 pm »
If any bleeding-hearts complains about this operation, NOW would be a good time for Team Trump to re-post some photos of the 66 hostages kidnapped from the US Embassy in 1980 ... blindfolds and all.

That would be a PR kill!

And the 1983 Marine Barracks bombing in Beirut.
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If Trump turns a central campaign promise into a lie, I will hold him accountable.  I don't know what that accountability would look like .... I'm still hoping it won't be necessary and he explains the goals and timetable of this operation, including those in the nation building column and our future military readiness.

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Iran doesn't have the cabaility of closing the strait anymore, if it ever did.

Yup.  Closed it With what.  Their navy. 
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« Reply #375 on: Today at 12:44:31 pm »
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This is interesting - statement from Canada Prime Minister:

“Canada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent its regime from further threatening international peace and security.”
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« Reply #376 on: Today at 12:44:31 pm »
"But like our support for illegal criminals over the American people, we naturally gravitate towards Iran and the kindly, grandpa-like Mullahs, who just innocent victims here."

When the Mullahs are gone many Democrat rice bowls will have gone with them.
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« Reply #377 on: Today at 12:44:56 pm »
"Starmer confirms that British Typhoon jets have started flying defensive missions over the Middle East"

Okay, but forgive me if I have to ask who Starmer is protecting and from who?

The UK maintains a significant military presence in the Middle East through several key bases and facilities. RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus serves as the main operating base for UK air operations in the region, supporting fighter jets, transport, and surveillance aircraft, and is central to Operation Shader, the UK’s mission against Daesh in Iraq and Syria.

The UK Naval Support Facility in Bahrain (HMS Jufair) is the primary naval base in the Gulf, hosting mine-countermeasure vessels and a Type 23 frigate. It supports Operation Kipion, the UK’s long-standing maritime security mission in the Gulf and Indian Ocean.

In the United Arab Emirates, the UK opened Donnelly Lines at Al Minhad Air Base in March 2024, a permanent facility enhancing RAF operational resilience. The UK also uses Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as the RAF’s operational headquarters in the region.

A Joint Logistics Support Base in Duqm, Oman, provides strategic maritime and logistics support, including for carrier strike groups, and supports training with regional partners. The UK also has personnel in Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, primarily for training and advisory roles.

Overall, the UK operates 3 permanent military sites in the Middle East - Cyprus, Bahrain, and the UAE - with additional access to allied bases and rotational deployments across the region.

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I don't give two shits if you support war with Iran or not.

I don't give two shits if this is what you voted for or not

If, as an American, you can't stand behind our troops right now, you're a POS!

I have been where they're at right now and I will be praying for them.
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« Reply #379 on: Today at 12:46:09 pm »
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The U.S. has been slapping around Iran for a decade.  They did nothing after Trump killed Qasem Soleimani, a revered figure (in Iran AND Iraq).  They did nothing after Trump "completely and totally obliterated" Iran's nuclear sites last year.

But now we're supposed to believe Iran is the biggest baddest monster in the world.

Not a fan of Ann's .... But she is hitting on the questions I'm hearing over and over:  What the hell's changed? and Why now?  Trump's team needs a clear, specific answer to this.

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« Reply #380 on: Today at 12:47:12 pm »
I haven't read anything about the Iranian Air Force...anybody have any info on this?

It's a motley assemblage of Chinese MiG-21 clones, aging F-4s, F-5Es, and F-14As, some reverse-engineered F-5 clones, and MiG-29s, maybe 220-240 is all are flyable. How well maintained they are, how well upgraded (effective or klumsy kludges), and how well trained their pilots are are all interesting questions. It's easy to point out their planes' ages and lesser capabilities than modern US-Israeli aircraft, but they do have to be respected as dangers.
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I don't give two shits if you support war with Iran or not.

I don't give two shits if this is what you voted for or not

If, as an American, you can't stand behind our troops right now, you're a POS!

I have been where they're at right now and I will be praying for them.

Well stated, and as long as this doesn't become another "forever" war, I think Trump will have hit another Home Run. 
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« Reply #383 on: Today at 12:49:20 pm »
Iran doesn't have the cabaility of closing the strait anymore, if it ever did.

Perhaps with China's help?  They have the largest navy (ship wise) in the world.  All they have to do is block the strait with a lineup of ships.
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« Reply #385 on: Today at 12:51:02 pm »
Perhaps with China's help?  They have the largest navy (ship wise) in the world.  All they have to do is block the strait with a lineup of ships.

OTOH, if the Strait is closed?  Biggest loser?  The Chicoms. 
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Not a fan of Ann's .... But she is hitting on the questions I'm hearing over and over:  What the hell's changed? and Why now?  Trump's team needs a clear, specific answer to this.

Speaking of needing clear specific answers, I'm still waiting for you to show me how the US Constitution was violated here, @Right_in_Virginia .
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I haven't read anything about the Iranian Air Force...anybody have any info on this?

The Iranian AF consists of some very old F-4 phantoms and some old Tomcats. Their flying time is measured in months between flights, which means they have to relearn everything every month, only to forget it by the next month's flight. As for aerial combat against US and Israeli pilots flying modern fighters who practice daily, just no, unless they are suicidal.
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« Reply #389 on: Today at 12:53:55 pm »
Well stated, and as long as this doesn't become another "forever" war, I think Trump will have hit another Home Run.

Apparently your jury's still out, too.   :whistle:

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And did negligible damage at best...

They blew their wad.
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Iran’s Red Crescent says more than 200 people have been killed and 747 injured across 24 provinces as a result of what it described as U.S.–Israeli aggression.

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Compare that to 80,000 civilians killed by the Islamic regime in the preceding weeks.  What were the Red Crescent's comments on that?
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The Iranian AF consists of some very old F-4 phantoms and some old Tomcats. Their flying time is measured in months between flights, which means they have to relearn everything every month, only to forget it by the next month's flight. As for aerial combat against US and Israeli pilots flying modern fighters who practice daily, just no, unless they are suicidal.

F-4's and Phantoms?  They just need to fire up a few CCR and Hendrix tunes for effect.   :cool:
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« Reply #394 on: Today at 12:58:50 pm »
Weren't there reports of Iran firing on the U.S.S. Gerald Ford and then they went silent??

USS Gerald R. Ford is in the Med, and went "silent", IIRC, before the US-Israel attacks began. Iran doesn't border the Med. OTOH, Iran claims to have fired at the USS Abraham Lincoln, results or if this actually happened, unknown.
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Iran’s Red Crescent says more than 200 people have been killed and 747 injured across 24 provinces as a result of what it described as U.S.–Israeli aggression.

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Compare that to 80,000 civilians killed by the Islamic regime in the preceding weeks.  What were the Red Crescent's comments on that?

Hamas says what a bunch of pikers.
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Re: Live Thread: Israel, US launch attack on Iran
« Reply #396 on: Today at 12:59:56 pm »

I think this effort will be days or even weeks long, but I do not think Iran will be invaded.


The IDF coordinated with the US Army before the start, if that tells you anything ...
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FBI raises alert nationwide

The FBI's counterterrorism and counterintelligence teams are on elevated alert nationwide, a bureau official told Fox News' Peter Doocy Saturday.

The bureau did not immediately elaborate on how long it will remain in effect.

The move comes as U.S. operations against Iran continue and tensions escalate across the region.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she is "in direct coordination with our federal intelligence and law enforcement partners as we continue to closely monitor and thwart any potential threats to the homeland."
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury targets Iran’s ruling regime and offers amnesty to combatants who stand down.

“@POTUS has unleashed Operation Epic Fury on the brutal Iranian regime,” Bessent wrote on social media. “He has called for all combatants to put down their weapons and receive amnesty.”

Bessent said the Treasury Department will continue enforcing Trump’s maximum pressure campaign, tracking what he described as illegal funds moved outside Iran and working to recover them.

“The @USTreasury reaffirms our commitment to President Trump’s maximum pressure campaign tracking all illegal funds moved outside of Iran, and to retrieving these monies on behalf of the Iranian people,” he wrote.
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« Reply #399 on: Today at 01:03:50 pm »
We are up to our eyeballs in this thing. I come to this thread for news and updates as myst/members are diligently posting. I do not visit this thread for interpersonal eye poking. Just saying.

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