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wnylib

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42. Yes, oil is one reason. But he could not say that at first
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 04:36 PM
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because he knew that people would object to the attack based on getting oil that we, as a country, don't need. He could not openly admit that he wanted it for himself. So he made up a bunch of reasons at first.

There was another reason for the war that he is not talking about. It coincides with Netanyahu's M.E. plans. Trump wants a luxury resort in Gaza. So he was willing to give Netanyahu a green light to completely raze Gaza. But, since Hamas was supported by Iran and Hezbollah, Trump's Gaza resort would always be threatened by terrorism from both. Israel would always be threatened by both.

So Trump and Netanyahu teamed up to eliminate Iran and Hezbollah as threats. You are right about Trump's attitude. In his usual arrogance, Trump thought that an attack on Iran would be a cake walk.

Iran is a bad actor on the world stage, to its own people and its neighbors. But trying to take over the country the way that Trump and Hegseth are doing is insane. If they genuinely wanted to stop Iran from getting nukes, and wanted regime change for the Iranian people, they should have consulted allies and developed a coalition. They should also have consulted intel agencies and developed a. better strategy based on intel about Iran's capabilities.

But, by going it alone, Trump felt that he could have sole claim to the oil. Maybe that was a deal between him and Netanyahu. Trump would help him in return for getting the oil for himself.

Trump tried the shock and awe method, aka "Blitzkrieg" to Nazis. If warned about Hormuz getting closed by Iran, I am betting that he assumed that other nations would step into the fight in order to free up Hormuz. That's why he is so pissed off at NATO nations. They have not reacted the way he anticipated (assumed).

Two huge errors in judgment. 1. Assuming he could conquer Iran by brute force. 2. Not making the security of Hormuz a top priority because he assumed that other nations would have to join his war in order to secure Hormuz themselves.

So he comes across as a blundering fool.



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LBJ, maybe? JoseBalow Thursday #1
They say he had a big one Dan Thursday #3
LBJ ordering pants BaronChocula Thursday #55
That's just speculation EYESORE 9001 Thursday #4
Only some comically-oversized Florsheims could pull that off Blue Owl Thursday #2
According to Stormy Daniels, there's not much there Grim Chieftain Thursday #15
America elected the lowest common denominator to office Torchlight Thursday #5
Well said BlueWaveNeverEnd Thursday #6
You've made a good case for this being the worst in terms of absurdity, if not... NNadir Thursday #7
I'm going to have to defend Kennedy here. In 1960 the Cold Wr was at it's height and every flashman13 Thursday #28
I agree with your second paragraph. I hold the Vienna summit... NNadir Thursday #41
We certainly have a differing view on historical events. I'll leave it at that. flashman13 Thursday #46
Agreed, popsdenver Thursday #52
Well this Iran war is the most stupid thing in recent history. LeftInTX Thursday #36
This vile and horrible administration wouldn't have happened if not for Fox. Initech Thursday #8
According to Stormy Daniels, it would be most difficult if not impossible for him to do. mdbl Thursday #9
I don't think Trump is that flexible Fiendish Thingy Thursday #10
No, but Franklin Pierce had an extensive groin injury from a saddle horn during a battle Uncle Joe Thursday #11
;-{) Dethroned Goonch Thursday #12
He did articulate a reason: he and some of his cronies mwmisses4289 Thursday #13
Yes, oil is one reason. But he could not say that at first wnylib Thursday #42
You state it well LeftInTX Thursday #43
Andrew Johnson did a bad job reading the room Johonny Thursday #14
Yes. ShazzieB Thursday #16
Certainly none who has tried to swing his little nubbin around Warpy Thursday #17
It's almost as though everything he does... Orrex Thursday #18
You have found it, Ocelot! It is the one thing Trump is actually really, really good at! Fucking up. n/t PatrickforB Thursday #19
No not as immediately. Geebus, what is it 5 weeks? underpants Thursday #20
Iraq was a pretty immense debacle. BannonsLiver Thursday #21
He would have to cut it off stage left Thursday #22
Truman dropped a nuclear bomb on civilians - twice. Mblaze Thursday #23
Truman never had any regrets. He believed that ending the war spared about 100,000 US troops. mobeau69 Thursday #44
I can understand that. Mblaze Thursday #48
According to the common Trump-slurpers, he's restored our rightful place of respect in the world and NBachers Thursday #24
I don't think so! And it couldn't happen to a more deserving POS LymphocyteLover Thursday #25
Really quite a feat to step on that tiny mushroom! LymphocyteLover Thursday #26
Exactly bdamomma Thursday #35
As somebody said, it's one thing to step on your own dick, it's another thing to jump up and down on it Walleye Thursday #27
What dick? Dave Bowman Thursday #29
It's only dick stepping if it isn't exactly what you want to do. BlueTsunami2018 Thursday #30
Just to add: Bush I casued the FIRST iraq debacle JHB Thursday #31
Obama wore a tan suit. BHDem53 Thursday #32
Brilliant! Talitha Thursday #37
The Benefit of this War is Putin's Win pioche4 Thursday #33
Despite having such a tiny mushroom WheelWalker Thursday #34
Miracles in modern electron microscopes make this possible for him. GreenWave Thursday #38
No president ever had the challenge of having such a small dick to step on. No way he can see it over his enormous belly Martin68 Thursday #39
A not so tiny hiney,and a teeny weeny. BattleRow Thursday #49
Our country has been totally fucked by SCOTUS decisions over the years. ananda Thursday #40
Shrub and his attacking Wednesdays Thursday #45
I blame a lot of it on the apprentice show Tree Lady Thursday #47
They harped about the keystone pipeline using fox bs endlessly. mobeau69 Thursday #50
Shart of the deal IronLionZion Thursday #51
It would be one thing if he stepped on his own dick Javaman Thursday #53
"Galactically stupid" sums it up quite well! KY_EnviroGuy Thursday #54
Galactically Stupid BunnyMcGee Thursday #56
... and none of those presidents you named, could actually STEP on their dick Jack Valentino Thursday #57
I think Shady Vance and Pete Kegsbreath are going to go through some things, maybe along with Little Marco COL Mustard Friday #58
And then declared victory. TheRickles Friday #59
No, but considering Aviation Pro Friday #60
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