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MarineCombatEngineer

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16. As much as I would like to believe otherwise,

Reply to AloeVera (Reply #14)

Tue Jan 13, 2026, 12:13 PM

Jan 13

I just can't disagree with you, this isn't about the plight of the Iranian people living under a repressive regime, this is about Iranian oil and neutering Iran and I've no doubt that Saudi Arabia's tenacles are in this mess somewhere.

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Trump cancels meetings with Iranian officials and tells protesters 'help is on its way' [View all] bearsfootball516 Jan 13 OP

Trump smells more oil. C_U_L8R Jan 13 #1

Becoming an Ayatollah seems like it would be a demotion as he's already reached the highest rank of Asshole. cstanleytech Jan 13 #3

Ayatollah Assahola! ScoutHikerDad Jan 13 #8

Absolutely! But I also wonder slightlv Jan 13 #10

He'd be right at home in Argentina. C_U_L8R Jan 13 #13

He will mess this up too................. Lovie777 Jan 13 #2

GODDAMMIT, I'm split here. Happy Hoosier Jan 13 #4

Translation, gab13by13 Jan 13 #5

bingo! you win today. nt Javaman Jan 13 #6

How do you mean? AloeVera Jan 13 #9

You have to admit, he's excellent slightlv Jan 13 #11

To be clear, in no way do I support the evil-twins' plans for Iran. AloeVera Jan 13 #19

I'd say it most certainly is home grown, not like they don't have reasons enough EX500rider Jan 13 #15

as much as the Iranians hate the ayatollah's, they really hate outside influence fucking with their country. Javaman Jan 13 #7

Israel will probably bomb the militia barracks and give Iran another shah dalton99a Jan 13 #12

The very son of the late Shah. It's gonna be just great, you'll see!! AloeVera Jan 13 #14

As much as I would like to believe otherwise, MarineCombatEngineer Jan 13 #16

I'm afraid so. It's the "re-making" of the Middle East that was promised. AloeVera Jan 13 #17

MFer wants to take credit for the Iranian people's popular revolution maxsolomon Jan 13 #18

He'll fuck it up like he does everything else Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 13 #20