Takeaways on Iraq

[1srelluc]

Jeez, in this thread the OP talks to hear himself.

 

[evenflow1969]

Have to let Jared rebuild Tel Aviv

I am sure good ole Jared will put another billion in his pocket for trying. Every one gets paid but us.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

1. Did Trump think this would be easy like Venezuela? He doesn't seem to have planned pass, "After I kill their leadership, they'll give up and give me all their oil"
2. Was the targeting handled by AI specifically Palantir's Gaza version guidance? Living in the Terminator future cuts across all Party lines. This is a really big deal.
3. Is there a plan besides what flashes through Trump's head on any given day? For example, we don't belong here, we can nuke them, we want the people to rise up, we won, we need help to keep the Strait open
4. Assuming Iran does not surrender any time soon, what's the plan?
5. How much longer will this go on?
6. Who is going to pay for this? Is the USA going to pay to rebuild Tel Aviv? I don't think so.
7. How much damage has Jared and Witkoff done to US credibility and diplomacy?

The US will have to pay to repair its embassies.
Wull they give Turkey any money to cover the cost of refugees they are taking in ?

 

[dudmuck]

I am sure good ole Jared will put another billion in his pocket for trying. Every one gets paid but us.

Not even those that pay get anything

 

[evenflow1969]

View attachment 1231995Not even those that pay get anything

Ya, things need to change some how. How I do not know. Seems like all roads lead to bull pucky. Seems that our world is made for scammers. There is a lot of talk about holding them responsible but no one ever does

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Some other takeaways:

1) Now that Trump has buddied up to Putin and removed all sanctions on oil, Putin is taking in money hand and fist. He's laughing all the way to the bank.
2) China hasn't used a single one of its munitions. As Trump and Hegseth frantically fire our weapons in all directions, our supplies are becoming depleted. China is grinning cheek to cheek.
3) Let's not forget that China is tightly allied with North Korea (another nuclear power) who has a ton of munitions stored up. Combined with China, I'd say they're becoming the world's military Super Power by default.
4) Remember: Israel hates America. They see us a useful idiots and easily bribed shills who love money more than integrity, honesty, and true patriotism. If America (by some miracle) is able to defeat all of Israel's neighbors (including Iran) then Israel becomes the Super Power of the Mideast and they will control all the resources. I believe that removing the balance of power in the Mideast and handing all of it to Israel will backfire horribly when Israel turns on us like they do everyone else.

What if Lebanon asks China for help?

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Did Trump think this would be easy like Venezuela? He doesn't seem to have planned pass, "After I kill their leadership, they'll give up and give me all their oil". That makes sense.

Was the targeting handled by AI specifically Palantir's Gaza version guidance? Living in the Terminator future cuts across all Party lines. This is a really big deal. Who knows.

Is there a plan besides what flashes through Trump's head on any given day? For example, we don't belong here, we can nuke them, we want the people to rise up, we won, we need help to keep the Strait open. All of those thoughts are in there like scrambled eggs.

Assuming Iran does not surrender any time soon, what's the plan? Take Kharq and threaten to destroy the oil export infrastructure.

How much longer will this go on? Who Knows???

There’s no sane way to seize any Islands

It’s a death trap

 

[Ringo]

Let's briefly summarize Trump's statement on Iran:
January 18: "Iranian patriots, help is on the way, we're coming"
• February 28: "We're launching a decisive operation, it will be very quick"•
March 2: "We will win easil
y"• March 3: "We've won the war"
• March 7: "We've defeated Iran"
• March 9: "We need to attack Iran, the war is almost completely and beautifully coming to an end"
• March 12: "We've won, but we're not completely won yet"
• March 13: "We've won the war"
• March 14: "Please help us open the strait"
• March 15: "If you don't help us, I'll definitely remember this"
• March 16: "We don't really need any help at all, I was just checking to see who was listening to me"
• "If NATO doesn't help, something very bad will happen to them."
• March 17: "We don't need NATO's help, and we don't want it." "I don't need Congressional approval to leave NATO."
• March 18: "Allies must cooperate to open the Strait of Hormuz."
• March 19: "US allies must gather strength and help open the Strait of Hormuz."
• March 20: "NATO is cowardly." "Perhaps we will gradually phase it out."
• March 21: "We don't use the Strait, we don't need to open it; other countries need it."
• March 22: "This is the last time. I give Iran 48 hours." "Iran is finished."
• March 23: "We give Iran another week and we will start bombing power plants."
• March 24: "The war is nearing its end."
• March 25: "We are negotiating with Iran."
• March 26: "Iran is begging for peace." "They gave us a gift." "We are postponing attacks on the power plants." "We are giving them more time.
"• March 27: "The Ayatollah and I will manage the Strait of Hormuz together."
• March 28: "Regime change has occurred in Iran."
• March 29: "Negotiations with Iran are going extremely well."
• March 30: "Threat of explosion and complete destruction of Iran's oil and energy infrastructure and occupation of Kharg Island."
• March 31: "We are ready to end the war without opening the Strait of Hormuz."
• April 1: "I predict the war will end in three days." "We will bomb them for another two or three weeks until we bomb them back to the Stone Age."
• April 2: "We destroyed three of their major bridges, why don't they call us?"

 

[kyzr]

What "takeaways on Iraq are there?

Crazy Jihadists insanely cling to power even if it means Iran is in total ruin.

I have no clue what they think they are accomplishing by seeing their country totally destroyed.

 

[SaxonJackson]

1. Did Trump think ...

Of course not!!