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14. When I Read That B-52's Had Left The UK I Smelled A Rat

Wed Apr 8, 2026, 02:39 AM

Apr 8

I expected that the B-2's would be the primary bombers used and took that as the first clue that it was TACO time. All TACO time means to me is that Trump ran another bluff, and everybody now knows this is how Trump operates, so the tactic is meaningless - look at the Iran response.

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'Trump always chickens out'? NOT THIS TIME..... I don't think we should use that term tonight-- [View all] Jack Valentino Apr 8 OP

That has been true every time the term TACO jas been used. Ms. Toad Apr 8 #1

OK..But If He Wears A Tan Suit or Melania Turns Out WizumbODaSage Apr 8 #9

Tan suit yes, Melania turns out to be a man - NO. Ms. Toad Apr 8 #13

I'm Talkin' 'Bout MAGA'S Post Pres Treatment of Obama WizumbODaSage Apr 8 #15

I draw the line at ridicule which hurts others who are forced to witness it - Ms. Toad Apr 8 #23

Do you really think he's doing the "right" thing by manipulating markets fujiyamasan Apr 8 #12

that's true...he only does the "right thing" agingdem Apr 8 #28

I didn't KNOW that he WOULDN'T try to go through with it---- he's getting Jack Valentino Apr 8 #37

The THREATS are WAR CRIMES too pat_k Apr 8 #2

I'm not a lawyer, so I won't dispute your supposition.... Jack Valentino Apr 8 #4

It was good to hear Lawrence make the point on Last Word last night. pat_k Apr 8 #30

quite apart from the fact that taunting the psychopath stopdiggin Apr 8 #3

He should be removed from office for making the statement. 1WorldHope Apr 8 #5

YES, he SHOULD HAVE been removed from office LONG ago, but too many Republicans Jack Valentino Apr 8 #6

At this point, he is pulling them down like an anchor. pat_k Apr 8 #32

He put himself into a lose/lose situation with his ludicrous, reckless threats HesNotHere Apr 8 #7

He Also Met His Match. Messianic Islamists Who WizumbODaSage Apr 8 #11

Not sure the late-night comedians will do that... Justice matters. Apr 8 #8

I don't think he was planning to follow through with this. LeftInTX Apr 8 #10

When I Read That B-52's Had Left The UK I Smelled A Rat DallasNE Apr 8 #14

Iran isn't the only one being threatened with bombardment I'm sure. Buddyzbuddy Apr 8 #16

Its simplistic messaging Cosmocat Apr 8 #17

Trump never intended... BH liberal Apr 8 #18

He should be mocked and criticized for the things he said in itself. JI7 Apr 8 #19

Threats like this are a form of "abuse". (I don't know if they meet the war crime level) LeftInTX Apr 8 #25

Good point about the sabre rattling fujiyamasan Apr 8 #34

It is primarily a verbal abuse against US citizens. LeftInTX Apr 8 #35

Trump is a bluffoon and... BH liberal Apr 8 #20

NPR has released this as part of their coverage of the so-called "deal"... BH liberal Apr 8 #21

That's crazy! LeftInTX Apr 8 #26

Seems that Trump threats work better against U.S. Republican politicians Jack Valentino Apr 8 #38

Not a fan of TACO Sea Turtle Apr 8 #22

I'm afraid he'll see the ridicule and decide to bomb them anyway to prove his manhood. Scrivener7 Apr 8 #24

It's accurate for the sake of accuracy. Torchlight Apr 8 #27

I was glad yesterday turned into TACO Tuesday MustLoveBeagles Apr 8 #29

TABO Johnny2X2X Apr 8 #31

Let's see if I understand Cirsium Apr 8 #33

NOT grateful TO the bully--- just glad that our country didn't commence a genocide Jack Valentino Apr 8 #39

Both Cirsium Apr 9 #40

not to mention that would immediately create a new global situation. One that is especially dark and where the themaguffin Apr 8 #36