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fujiyamasan

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34. Good point about the sabre rattling

Wed Apr 8, 2026, 01:49 PM

5 hrs ago

We hear this rhetoric frequently from countries in the region (I.e. the “wipe you off” threats Iran makes to Israel every few months). We heard it from Putin in 2022 (not as much anymore since their adventure hasn’t gone as planned). We hear these kind of threats issued between India and Pakistan too when tensions flare up. Most of it is patriarchal machismo and blustering.

But we haven’t heard that typically from our own leaders. It’s not as common in stable western countries. Basically his rhetoric reflects what a typical strongman dictator would spout.

Him backing out of this doesn’t absolve him of this. He’s a street thug. With nukes.

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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 19 hrs ago OP

That has been true every time the term TACO jas been used. Ms. Toad 19 hrs ago #1

OK..But If He Wears A Tan Suit or Melania Turns Out WizumbODaSage 16 hrs ago #9

Tan suit yes, Melania turns out to be a man - NO. Ms. Toad 16 hrs ago #13

I'm Talkin' 'Bout MAGA'S Post Pres Treatment of Obama WizumbODaSage 16 hrs ago #15

I draw the line at ridicule which hurts others who are forced to witness it - Ms. Toad 11 hrs ago #23

Do you really think he's doing the "right" thing by manipulating markets fujiyamasan 16 hrs ago #12

that's true...he only does the "right thing" agingdem 6 hrs ago #28

The THREATS are WAR CRIMES too pat_k 19 hrs ago #2

I'm not a lawyer, so I won't dispute your supposition.... Jack Valentino 18 hrs ago #4

It was good to hear Lawrence make the point on Last Word last night. pat_k 5 hrs ago #30

quite apart from the fact that taunting the psychopath stopdiggin 18 hrs ago #3

He should be removed from office for making the statement. 1WorldHope 18 hrs ago #5

YES, he SHOULD HAVE been removed from office LONG ago, but too many Republicans Jack Valentino 18 hrs ago #6

At this point, he is pulling them down like an anchor. pat_k 5 hrs ago #32

He put himself into a lose/lose situation with his ludicrous, reckless threats HesNotHere 17 hrs ago #7

He Also Met His Match. Messianic Islamists Who WizumbODaSage 16 hrs ago #11

Not sure the late-night comedians will do that... Justice matters. 17 hrs ago #8

I don't think he was planning to follow through with this. LeftInTX 16 hrs ago #10

When I Read That B-52's Had Left The UK I Smelled A Rat DallasNE 16 hrs ago #14

Iran isn't the only one being threatened with bombardment I'm sure. Buddyzbuddy 15 hrs ago #16

Its simplistic messaging Cosmocat 14 hrs ago #17

Trump never intended... BH liberal 13 hrs ago #18

He should be mocked and criticized for the things he said in itself. JI7 13 hrs ago #19

Threats like this are a form of "abuse". (I don't know if they meet the war crime level) LeftInTX 7 hrs ago #25

Good point about the sabre rattling fujiyamasan 5 hrs ago #34

It is primarily a verbal abuse against US citizens. LeftInTX 4 hrs ago #35

Trump is a bluffoon and... BH liberal 13 hrs ago #20

NPR has released this as part of their coverage of the so-called "deal"... BH liberal 13 hrs ago #21

That's crazy! LeftInTX 6 hrs ago #26

Not a fan of TACO Sea Turtle 13 hrs ago #22

I'm afraid he'll see the ridicule and decide to bomb them anyway to prove his manhood. Scrivener7 10 hrs ago #24

It's accurate for the sake of accuracy. Torchlight 6 hrs ago #27

I was glad yesterday turned into TACO Tuesday MustLoveBeagles 5 hrs ago #29

TABO Johnny2X2X 5 hrs ago #31

Let's see if I understand Cirsium 5 hrs ago #33

not to mention that would immediately create a new global situation. One that is especially dark and where the themaguffin 2 hrs ago #36