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Originally Posted by CX500T (Post 4022192)

Had a neighbor claim my wife was antisemitic because she said Israel shouldn't be dictating US foreign policy.

They must have missed the eight foot tall menorah on my front lawn during the holidays. My wife looks like Fran Dreschers younger sister. She's very definitely, obviously Jewish. If the star of David necklace she usually wears also wasn't enough of a hint.

Neighbor who accused her of being an antisemitic Jew?

Plain old money WASP married to a lawyer.

No point in having discussions with those types of people. They’re so far removed from reality any conversation is pointless. Idk where putting America first and thinking the the Israelis shouldn’t have a say in our politics is antisemitic, but here we are

From Axios:

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Updated 1 hour ago - World

U.S. warships cross Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war began

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https://images.axios.com/lLWpGCNwhXG...37.jpeg?w=3840A naval vessel in the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026. Photo: Sahar AL ATTAR / AFP via Getty Images
Several U.S. Navy ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, a U.S. official told Axios.

Why it matters: The move was not coordinated with Iran. It is the first time U.S. warships crossed the strait since the beginning of the war.

The operation was aimed at increasing confidence for commercial ships to cross, sources say. It came as peace talks between the two sides kicked off in Pakistan.
"This was an operation that focused on freedom of navigation through International waters," the U.S. official said.

Driving the news: The official said the Navy ships crossed the strait from east to west to the Gulf, and then made their way back through the strait to the Arabian Sea.

The Iranian government reportedly called the crossing a ceasefire violation and threatened to attack the ships, per state media reports.
A U.S. official says the U.S. received no such warning.

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Originally Posted by ReadOnly7 (Post 4022144)

The stupidest and most often misquoted statement of all time. Thats what it is

No, the stupidest and most often misquoted statement of all time is "You can't yell fire in a crowded theatre."

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Originally Posted by CBreezy (Post 4022168)

This is especially true regarding Russia since they have made it known they effectively want to reboot the USSR. You think they'll just stop in Kiev?

It's been discussed in the Ukraine threads. If, IF they could actually take Kiev, it'd be a pyrrhic victory.

With what men, material, and resources would they be able to traipse through the rest of Ukraine and start knocking on Poland's door?

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Originally Posted by SampsonSimpson (Post 4022188)

You are trying to imply that people are anti-semitic because they disagree with or are against the actions of Israel….

Thats full on nut job s$&t.

Clear now?

Nope….. I am saying that when people write nut job conspiracy theory stuff about ‘‘Israel paid hamas to do Oct 7’ then there is usually a bunch of other crazy anti semitic stuff there too.

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Who actually thinks these “talks” are legit. It’s just BS. The U.S. has already shown Iran TWICE that negotiations are just code talk for getting men and equipment into position to attack Iran.

This Pakistan trip is simply buying time to get the MEUs and support into the area in position.

$20 says we have boots on the ground within a month, maybe Kharg island.

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Originally Posted by ShyGuy (Post 4022399)

what is boots on ground exactly? At what odds?

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Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe President Trump will send U.S. ground troops to Iran as the Middle East conflict rages on, despite Trump saying the opposite, according to a new survey.

The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Thursday, found that while some 65 percent of U.S. adults think Trump will eventually order troops into a large ground-scale invasion, few back such escalation.

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Originally Posted by METO Guido (Post 4022406)

what is boots on ground exactly? At what odds?

Are you really asking what boots on the ground means?

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Originally Posted by ShyGuy (Post 4022422)

Are you really asking what boots on the ground means?

New to book making? One month. On Iranian dirt. Battalion strength or greater. Odds; 1-1, 2-1 ?

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...uz-2026-04-12/

Maybe the president and Secretary of State should have been negotiating instead of attending a UFC fight last night.

It turns out the solution to promote free transit of the SOH is to use the US Navy to stop all ships from using the SOH!