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MineralMan

(151,345 posts) Tue Apr 7, 2026, 01:37 PM Tuesday

There Is a Fairly Strong Probability That Trump [View all]

is wildly overstating when he threatens Iran so strongly. And we are biting on that bait, making the assumption that he is planning to use nuclear weapons to "end a civilization." He frequently overstates and makes symbolic, rather than tangible, threats.

On the other hand, it is just possible that he is not uttering a false threat.

There is no way to know, in advance. I know no way to stop him from doing either thing. So, I'll be waiting to see his actual actions. And hoping he is just overstating. Yes. That's what I'll be doing.

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A blood clot. niyad Tuesday #1

Well, there is always that when you're dealing with someone MineralMan Tuesday #5

When I had a blood clot TBF Tuesday #44

I think this will be another TACO instance. spooky3 Tuesday #2

Yes. MineralMan Tuesday #8

Operation Epstein Distraction groundloop Tuesday #49

That IS a possibility. Aristus Tuesday #3

Not completely surrounded. MineralMan Tuesday #9

Yes, it's quite possible the military will just use "soft" bombs Stargleamer Tuesday #4

Israel is already bombing rail roads and bridges JBTaurus83 Tuesday #6

You're right, of course... WarGamer Tuesday #7

There is a strong tendency toward dooming here at times. MineralMan Tuesday #10

I'm sure there's a psychological theory somewhere that fantastic beliefs are formed as a result of perceived trauma WarGamer Tuesday #12

No doubt. MineralMan Tuesday #15

There's little to nothing moonscape Tuesday #47

I wonder why? Kid Berwyn Tuesday #20

when the pythoness at delphi told the king that "a great empire would fall" rampartd Tuesday #11

Persia isn't Persia anymore... WarGamer Tuesday #16

My daughter married into an Iranian family yellowdogintexas Tuesday #53

Excellent orangecrush Tuesday #42

It could also very well be an attempt to manipulate the markets. bearsfootball516 Tuesday #13

That is also a possibility. I think we've seen that in the recent past. MineralMan Tuesday #21

This!! WestMichRad Tuesday #30

I think (hope) he's doing another TACO. His MO in almost all situations is to bluster, exaggerate, Ocelot II Tuesday #14

Yes. Delusions of Grandeur are part of his mental disorder, it seems. MineralMan Tuesday #19

A commenter I heard: Its like an Apprentice teaser ad on TV with Trump GusBob Tuesday #17

Ben Rhodes made a perceptive comment Deminpenn Tuesday #18

Yes. Whoever is in charge in Iran is someone he doesn't really know at all. MineralMan Tuesday #23

To the new Ayatollah and the IRGC, this is a holy war Deminpenn Tuesday #28

Always be wary of would-be martyrs, for sure. MineralMan Tuesday #29

I generally agree with you -misanthroptimist Tuesday #22

Well, no matter how many Generals have been fired, MineralMan Tuesday #24

That is possible and utterly worth hoping for. -misanthroptimist Tuesday #26

That is an outcome I'm hoping for, although I doubt GoodRaisin Tuesday #32

Remember that children's story about the boy who cried "wolf" all the time? Katinfl Tuesday #25

We need to believe him when he makes these threats. Sometimes he follows through. Walleye Tuesday #27

Yes GoodRaisin Tuesday #35

Our search and rescue team worked great rescuing the pilot. He had to claim credit for that. Walleye Tuesday #40

He does but... lame54 Tuesday #31

His stating what he said is a war crime. LuvLoogie Tuesday #33

I completely agree with you. 1WorldHope Tuesday #39

Don't underestimate Iran and their allies capabilities. IzzaNuDay Tuesday #34

As far as I can see... returnee Tuesday #36

He'll TACO out. Emile Tuesday #37

I am calling representatives quoting this threat & urging them to do all they can snot Tuesday #38

This market manipulation will continue until the land invasion begins. IrishAfricanAmerican Tuesday #41

There's usually some truth among the lies and word salad. live love laugh Tuesday #43

To be frank angrychair Tuesday #45

His threat alone is sufficient to remove him from office. nt Trueblue Texan Tuesday #46

Absolutely MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #58

If he does, the military leaders that carry out that order will need to be prosecuted. Bev54 Tuesday #48

I came of age at a time when the chant "hell no, I won't go!" was the protest of the day Grim Chieftain Tuesday #51

The mere utterance of such madness FraDon Tuesday #50

At 7:51 The Wizard Tuesday #52

Fuck it! PuraVidaDreamin Tuesday #54

He's a terrorist ecstatic Tuesday #55

Abuse............... Lovie777 Yesterday #56

Agreed ProfessorGAC Yesterday #57