fatpony
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Post by fatpony on Jan 6, 2020 9:56:17 GMT -6
It's not just a whole new level of scum, it's a war crime. Not that 45 cares or recognizes any international law that doesn't directly benefit his businesses. Very true. Also, I'm sure crimes against brown people don't count for him.
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starbuck
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Post by starbuck on Jan 6, 2020 9:58:41 GMT -6
Also, I'm sure crimes against brown people don't count for him. For him and his supporters.
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JukEboX
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Post by JukEboX on Jan 6, 2020 10:20:12 GMT -6
I highly doubt he an do anything about it now. He is doing nothing to stop North Korea.
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athn64
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Post by athn64 on Jan 6, 2020 10:21:53 GMT -6
I highly doubt he an do anything about it now. He is doing nothing to stop North Korea. Yeah, he pulled us out of the deal that dealt with that. And now is talking of bombing them. If I were Iran, I'd be wanting more firepower.
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JukEboX
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Post by JukEboX on Jan 6, 2020 10:26:13 GMT -6
CNN reporting the Pentagon Chief of Staff is resigning at the end of January. Serving under Pat Shanahan.
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pearbear
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Post by pearbear on Jan 6, 2020 10:54:53 GMT -6
I am not as savvy when it comes to foreign relations as I am domestic matters (I need to work on that), what would happen if he did indeed commit a war crime?
I hate all of this.
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 6, 2020 10:56:42 GMT -6
I am not as savvy when it comes to foreign relations as I am domestic matters (I need to work on that), what would happen if he did indeed commit a war crime? I hate all of this. Honestly? Probably nothing.
they did nothing to W and his atrocities.
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Post by ldubhawksfan on Jan 6, 2020 11:01:46 GMT -6
Not a surprising response considering the shit 45 was spewing yesterday. I mean, yeah. You don't attack cultural sites. It's a huge no no. How would we react if someone threatened the Washington monument or St Patrick's Cathedral? It’s actually considered a war crime, correct? I thought I read yesterday it was added as a war crime a few years ago after ISIS targeted cultural sites.
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roloma
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Post by roloma on Jan 6, 2020 12:02:41 GMT -6
I am not as savvy when it comes to foreign relations as I am domestic matters (I need to work on that), what would happen if he did indeed commit a war crime? I hate all of this. Honestly? Probably nothing.
they did nothing to W and his atrocities.
And then in 10 years from now some celebrity will sit by him at a football game and talk about how we all need more compassion and understanding. Eyeroll for fucking days.
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valiente
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Post by valiente on Jan 6, 2020 12:46:37 GMT -6
I've been following along. MH asked me what was wrong and I told him that I'm scared that anything could happen. It feels like politics have been ass-backward since 2016 and I'm burned out from anticipating correction. There are people I care about in Iran and I hate that there is real reason to be afraid for them.
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 6, 2020 12:47:40 GMT -6
Hugs valiente, I hope your people stay safe.
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byjove
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Post by byjove on Jan 6, 2020 15:02:51 GMT -6
dc2london, have your contacts given any hints on how freaked out to be?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2020 15:03:28 GMT -6
According to Reuters Iran is offering an $80 ion bounty for Trump's head. They also report the head of Iran says death to America for Trump and and not the American nation. I say we give him up and split the 80 mil. Anyone with me? I feel like liking this will get me on some sort of list. And while I hate DT as much as anything, joking around about or supporting a foreign government to assassinate the US President is... not good. It crosses a line for me.
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Post by cakewench on Jan 6, 2020 15:32:06 GMT -6
Some kind of shitshow is happening in the DoD press room:
ETA:
Tweet with pic of letter in question:
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JukEboX
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Post by JukEboX on Jan 6, 2020 15:42:11 GMT -6
I feel like liking this will get me on some sort of list. And while I hate DT as much as anything, joking around about or supporting a foreign government to assassinate the US President is... not good. It crosses a line for me. Ok so maybe I went a little far. But as far as I am concerned I have no respect for him or his office. He has put to many people in harms way. And with his many terrible decisions and views in the past 2 weeks put many of my friends (many who are in the military) and their lives in jeopardy. I fear for them, their families and friends. Fuck him.
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dc2london
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Post by dc2london on Jan 6, 2020 16:06:10 GMT -6
dc2london, have your contacts given any hints on how freaked out to be? I really don't know. My friends who were in Iraq are safe, that's all I know right now.
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richard
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Post by richard on Jan 6, 2020 17:37:43 GMT -6
WTF
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dc2london
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Post by dc2london on Jan 6, 2020 17:43:28 GMT -6
WHATTHEHELL
The incompetence is staggering
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dc2london
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Post by dc2london on Jan 6, 2020 17:44:59 GMT -6
This keeps getting dumber
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richard
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Post by richard on Jan 6, 2020 17:45:34 GMT -6
WHATTHEHELL The incompetence is staggering I usually default to incompetence with this administration, but I'm not so sure about this one:
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Post by PandaWatch on Jan 6, 2020 18:04:26 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2020 19:46:45 GMT -6
And while I hate DT as much as anything, joking around about or supporting a foreign government to assassinate the US President is... not good. It crosses a line for me. Ok so maybe I went a little far. But as far as I am concerned I have no respect for him or his office. He has put to many people in harms way. And with his many terrible decisions and views in the past 2 weeks put many of my friends (many who are in the military) and their lives in jeopardy. I fear for them, their families and friends. Fuck him. Oh totally. Fuck him to the moon and back. I’m sorry it’s affecting your friends.
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JukEboX
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Post by JukEboX on Jan 6, 2020 20:13:04 GMT -6
Hanity is on and spewing nonsense about Obama launching 2800 drone strikes without congressional approval. There is clearly a difference between killing a foot soldier from Al Qaeda and a high level government official. He also says Ds are celebrating Solomani. Clearly that is what is happening.
He is also pushing that we bribed Iran with $150Billion when Obama was returning money that was theres and it has gotten us nothing.
He also started a segment called "How to do foreign policy for idiots" for Dems. Where he tries to tell Ds how foreign policy works. He is also saying that Ds are whining and complaining about Appeasement and bribery for Iran.
He is also saying we continue to give Iran bribery money or black mail them to make them like us.
Also that Trump has identified 52 targets to hit yet says NOTHING about hitting cultural sites not housing military assets.
He is advocating hitting Iranian oil fields and NUCLEAR POWER SITES. Really??!?!!
ALso he is giving away locations of operating military assets in the mainland US. I am sure this is fine.
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athn64
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Post by athn64 on Jan 6, 2020 20:19:51 GMT -6
Hanity is on and spewing nonsense about Obama launching 2800 drone strikes without congressional approval. There is clearly a difference between killing a foot soldier from Al Qaeda and a high level government official. He also says Ds are celebrating Solomani. Clearly that is what is happening. He is also pushing that we bribed Iran with $150Billion when Obama was returning money that was theres and it has gotten us nothing. He also started a segment called "How to do foreign policy for idiots" for Dems. Where he tries to tell Ds how foreign policy works. He is also saying that Ds are whining and complaining about Appeasement and bribery for Iran. He is also saying we continue to give Iran bribery money or black mail them to make them like us. Also that Trump has identified 52 targets to hit yet says NOTHING about hitting cultural sites not housing military assets. He is advocating hitting Iranian oil fields and NUCLEAR POWER SITES. Really??!?!! ALso he is giving away locations of operating military assets in the mainland US. I am sure this is fine. I mean, I have a problem with the drone strikes too. One thing does not excuse the other.
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JukEboX
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Post by JukEboX on Jan 6, 2020 20:20:45 GMT -6
OH C'mon Maddow. Why are you reporting that "all" of the Iraqi parliment voted to remove foreign troops. Reports are that only the Iranian back Shia Muslim group of the government unanimously voted. The other did not even show up as they felt it was ridiculous and didn't want to vote.
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Post by cakewench on Jan 7, 2020 6:50:31 GMT -6
Pompeo’s going to speak to the media at 10am:
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 7, 2020 6:57:19 GMT -6
Pompeo’s going to speak to the media at 10am: BEFORE Congress is briefed. Still
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 7, 2020 9:13:59 GMT -6
I'll move here because its going to be more iran focused with questions
Basically his response is Soleimani was a bad dude.
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 7, 2020 9:14:45 GMT -6
the president had an entirely legal and appropriate response.
interesting how they slip 'legal' into everything he does.
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 7, 2020 9:16:55 GMT -6
Being asked about Zarif statement and the strike was state terrorism. P- nobody believes Sol was a diplomat. its all Iranian propaganda. Saudi will agree with me.
Asked about Cultural sites we will always conduct within international laws. (uh-huh I dont believe you)
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