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03-17-2026 | 02:18 PM
#271
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Criticism doesn’t have to be partisan. One of the primary cores of a critical thinker is to question the ground they stand on. Not the other guy’s across the table. Being concerned and questioning the current state of affairs is not an invalid take. Particularly in light of the flip flopping narrative. Hate both sides equally. Its awesome
03-17-2026 | 02:19 PM
#272
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03-17-2026 | 03:23 PM
#273
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Its not what I say or my opinion, it's reality.
If you are interested google "The Algiers Accords & the Iran-US Claims Tribunal".
The payments made during the Obama administration were the last made by the US to Iran. The lawsuit dates back to 1981. If I recall, $1.7 billion was paid to Iran from the US and $2.5 billion was payed from Iran to the US. The money went to individuals, companies and both governments. The reason the payments were made in cash was because Iran was under sanctions and didn't have access to the international banking system.
You know, when you silo yourself in a information echo chamber in an environment where both foreign and domestic actors are trying to manipulate public opinion, you are surrendering your sovereignty. You are literally allowing people who you have never met, people who's motivations you don't understand to control what you think.
If you are interested google "The Algiers Accords & the Iran-US Claims Tribunal".
The payments made during the Obama administration were the last made by the US to Iran. The lawsuit dates back to 1981. If I recall, $1.7 billion was paid to Iran from the US and $2.5 billion was payed from Iran to the US. The money went to individuals, companies and both governments. The reason the payments were made in cash was because Iran was under sanctions and didn't have access to the international banking system.
You know, when you silo yourself in a information echo chamber in an environment where both foreign and domestic actors are trying to manipulate public opinion, you are surrendering your sovereignty. You are literally allowing people who you have never met, people who's motivations you don't understand to control what you think.
03-17-2026 | 03:36 PM
#274
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What, in our governments current spin is called Unpredictability is in actuality erratic and chaotic behavior.
Using that interpretation unpredictability is not a strength. It is a revelation of one's lack of knowledge and preperation.
It increases the likelyhood of a series of events that kill millions.
Or worse.
Erratic behavior involving airplanes, guns, or armies, frequently gets people killed.
Using that interpretation unpredictability is not a strength. It is a revelation of one's lack of knowledge and preperation.
It increases the likelyhood of a series of events that kill millions.
Or worse.
Erratic behavior involving airplanes, guns, or armies, frequently gets people killed.
03-17-2026 | 04:12 PM
#275
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Next time an FO questions me, I'll just tell them they don't have the bigger picture. They're playing checkers and I'm playing 4D chess!
03-17-2026 | 05:08 PM
#276
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Regardless of your opinion on the conflict…if you think Iran hasn’t been behind the deaths of US service members until the last two weeks, you’ve lost credibility in the conversation
03-17-2026 | 05:51 PM
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His wife works for Max Blumenthal at the Grayzone. Joe is under investigation for leaks.
He stated, on many occasions, that Iran was an imminent threat. Even stated that Iran had tried to assassinate President Trump. He called Iran the #1 state sponsor of terrorism.
We're all entitled to our opinions. As director of CT though, well, maybe for the best. Not losing any sleep over his departure.
He stated, on many occasions, that Iran was an imminent threat. Even stated that Iran had tried to assassinate President Trump. He called Iran the #1 state sponsor of terrorism.
We're all entitled to our opinions. As director of CT though, well, maybe for the best. Not losing any sleep over his departure.
03-17-2026 | 06:37 PM
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Saudi or Iranian? (not including countries we invaded because of definitely a WMD threat)
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