Trump is right—Iran has no cards

[eagle1462010]

I'm realistically assessing the plight based upon the direction it has been taking,

It has not gone well.

Militarily and Economivally Iran is screwed

 

[Man With A Plan]

That's what you voted for, right?

Trump was clear about doubling gas prices, as clear as "no new wars", right?

Are you prepared to apologize for your "Chicken Little" impersonation when gas prices plummet, Frank?

 

[eagle1462010]

lng exports from us

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The United States is the world's leading exporter of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), with exports on track to more than double over the next decade, driven by high demand in Europe and Asia. In April 2026, U.S. LNG exports hit a record high, with terminal capacity set to increase from around 18 Bcf/d in 2025 to 35 Bcf/d by 2030, supported by new projects like Golden Pass. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Trends in U.S. LNG Exports:

• Export Records & Destinations: U.S. exporters were set to ship a record 10.15 million metric tons of LNG in April 2026, largely driven by demand from Europe, which received roughly 56% of exports (6.14 MT) that month.

We have the largest Natural Gas Supply in the World.

And the world is buying while Iran is dying

 

[toomuchtime_]

I'm realistically assessing the plight based upon the direction it has been taking,

It has not gone well.

You said you were studying its aura, so I asked what technique you were using, but I guess you want to keep that secret.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Are you prepared to apologize for your "Chicken Little" impersonation when gas prices plummet, Frank?

When will that happen?

 

[eagle1462010]

When will that happen?

Your Camel doesnt need gas

 

[schmidlap]

Trump's fanatical butt barnacles are frenetically slathering glitzy lipstick onto this porker, but Americans, by an ever-increasing margin, refuse to be be beguiled by their desperate denial of the increasingly grim reality.

His cult's bleating is increasingly strident, but their messiah is relentlessly consolidating his status as a consummate failure of historic significance.

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[eagle1462010]

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Trump's fanatical butt barnacles are frenetically slathering glitzy lipstick onto this porker, but Americans, by an ever-increasing margin, refuse to be be beguiled by their desperate denial of the increasingly grim reality.

His cult's bleating is increasingly strident, but their messiah is relentlessly consolidating his status as a consummate failure of historic significance.

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Gonna Carpet bomb Iran with pigs

Good idea

 

[schmidlap]

Meanwhile, Trump's stirring wartime rhetoric is waxing positively Churchillian:

Speaking by phone on Fox News’s Sunday Morning Futures,
Trump was asked directly whether oil and gas prices would be
lower before the November midterm elections.

“I hope so.
I mean, I think so.
It could be, it could be.
Or the same.
Or maybe a little bit higher.
But it should be around the same,
I think this won’t be that much longer."​

 

[kyzr]

Trump's fanatical butt barnacles are frenetically slathering glitzy lipstick onto this porker, but Americans, by an ever-increasing margin, refuse to be be beguiled by their desperate denial of the increasingly grim reality.
His cult's bleating is increasingly strident, but their messiah is relentlessly consolidating his status as a consummate failure of historic significance.

Partisan nonsense. Biden's open borders and war on energy were colossal failures.
You just don't know what a real president looks or acts like.
Biden nor Kamala were presidential quality, both were totally incompetent.
Who will you vote for in the mid-terms? The loser party? Put up a few winning policies...

 

[schmidlap]

Partisan nonsense. Biden's open borders and war on energy were colossal failures.
You just don't know what a real president looks or acts like.
Biden nor Kamala were presidential quality, both were totally incompetent.
Who will you vote for in the mid-terms? The loser party? Put up a few winning policies...

I don't need to attempt desperate diversions to other times, other presidents or other parties.

I confront the relevance of NOW.

I concur with the vast majority of Americans regarding the present POTUS and his Iran war, and his current performance regarding the economy, inflation, foreign policy, Russia/Ukraine, etc., etc., etc.

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Trump’s disapproval rating has a reached a new high according to recent poll results. ​

 

[kyzr]

I don't need to attempt desperate diversions to other times, other presidents or other parties.
I confront the relevance of NOW.
I concur with the vast majority of Americans regarding the present POTUS and his Iran war, and his current performance regarding the economy, inflation, foreign policy, Russia/Ukraine, etc., etc., etc.

Trump’s disapproval rating has a reached a new high according to recent poll results. ​

Ok, Trump's "disapproval" rating is 62%. Not good. But I also remember Biden's "wrong track" number was 75%.

If you want democrats to win you need to put up a few winning policies.

Can you put up 5 good democrat policies?

 

[toomuchtime_]

When will that happen?

As soon as President Trump forces the ayatollahs to end their blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, long before the midterm elections.

 

[schmidlap]

Ok, Trump's "disapproval" rating is 62%. Not good. But I also remember Biden'... democrats ...

As I explained, I don't need to concoct diversions to other times, other presidents, other parties.

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Trump has been president since January 20, 2025, while his subservient republic party has controlled both houses of Congress.

One metric that Americans deem significant: When Trump took office, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. was $3.08 per gallon. Today, largely as a consequence of Trump's Middle East war (that has cost Americans $70 billion and counting), it is $4.45, adding to Trump's tariffs, of which Americans are paying 90%.

 

[citygator]

 

[kyzr]

As I explained, I don't need to concoct diversions to other times, other presidents, other parties.
Trump has been president since January 20, 2025, while his subservient republic party has controlled both houses of Congress.
One metric that Americans deem significant: When Trump took office, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. was $3.08 per gallon. Today, largely as a consequence of Trump's Middle East war (that has cost Americans $70 billion and counting), it is $4.45, adding to Trump's tariffs, of which Americans are paying 90%.

We all know that gas is up because we are at war with Iran over their nuclear weapons program, so Iran closed the strait of Hormuz. After the strait is open gas will drop, I don't think voters will run to the democrats just because gas is up, I remember Biden's "war on energy" when gas was even higher.
Think voters want to return to the democrat's "war on energy"??

 

[schmidlap]

We all know that gas is up because we are at war with Iran over their nuclear weapons program, so Iran closed the strait of Hormuz. After the strait is open gas will drop, I don't think voters will run to the democrats just because gas is up, I remember Biden's "war on energy" when gas was even higher.
Think voters want to return to the democrat's "war on energy"??

I have documented why Trump is being assigned significant and continually-increasing disapproval numbers by the American people, the economic havoc that he has wreaked as a direct consequence of his unpopular "Pearl Harbor" surprise attack on Iran being a major factor in that disapproval, although far from the only one, as public surveys indicate.

I expect that will be expressed in November's Congressional elections.

If your expectations differ, so be it.

 

[kyzr]

I have documented why Trump is being assigned significant and continually-increasing disapproval numbers by the American people, the economic havoc that he has wreaked as a direct consequence of his unpopular "Pearl Harbor" surprise attack on Iran being a major factor in that disapproval, although far from the only one, as public surveys indicate. I expect that will be expressed in November's Congressional elections.
If your expectations differ, so be it.

You may be right, but elections usually have more than one major issue that sways voters.

Current projections look like
216 democrats
210 republicans
9 toss-ups, should be another tight congress either way.

 

[schmidlap]

You may be right, but elections usually have more than one major issue that sways voters.

Current projections look like
216 democrats
210 republicans
9 toss-ups, should be another tight congress either way.

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Updated May 3, 2026​

Slowly but surely, Democrats are gaining ground in the generic congressional ballot. This week, the party extended its lead to D +5.9 — the highest it’s been all cycle.​

Who’s ahead on the generic congressional ballot?

Our constantly-updating tracker of polls for the most important indicator in the race for Congress.

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The trend is auspicious.

 

[eagle1462010]

You may be right, but elections usually have more than one major issue that sways voters.

Current projections look like
216 democrats
210 republicans
9 toss-ups, should be another tight congress either way.

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SCOTUS just flipped about 15 to 20 seats red