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RockRaven

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1. They are designed to fail.

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 11:01 PM

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Not in the sense that there is a purpose behind their failure, but in the sense that whatever thought was expended in their construction was not expended with success as a priority.

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Of course, the Iran talks failed! [View all] imanamerican63 Saturday OP

They are designed to fail. RockRaven Saturday #1

No competent diplomats in the room from the US. yellow dahlia Saturday #2

JD and his team are dealing with Persians who have a 3,000 year head start with invaders. No match Deuxcents Saturday #4

I also admire the Persians... but let's be honest. The Muslims invaded them 1400 years ago. WarGamer Saturday #6

It is truly tragic. yellow dahlia Saturday #7

Israel wants he war to continue, he is calling the shots. So send Vance and a couple of real estate guys to negotiate. walkingman Saturday #3

+1 dalton99a Saturday #5

Trump signaled he'd take any deal to leave Johonny Saturday #8

The Islamic Republic does not negotiate. Nor does it engage in peace talks. LeftInTX Saturday #9