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[War] Trump declares war on Iran for regime change

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by astros123, Feb 28, 2026.

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  1. LosPollosHermanos

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    Well they openly admitted they are trying to incite civil war (which is basically literal terrorism) so stabilizing the area was never a priority.

    Neocons are just so ****ing dumb
     
    #961 LosPollosHermanos, Mar 4, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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    Tactically I can buy both statements

    The weapons math - drones /missiles to interceptors favors Iran

    The US has the ability to destroy Irans launchers rendering that previous statement moot

    However, this only applies to one state in time . Does Iran have the capability to rebuild its launching infrastructure? Can the US and Israel destroy it completely enough beforehand that there is no Iranian government to launch the missiles ?

    Trump is a degenerate gambler , but he's been right /lucky more times than he's been wrong .

    The credibility of the United States to build alliances is not his problem. If the gulf states that he's been cozying up to feel betrayed , then that's a problem for the future.

    I do worry that Trump and the people that pushed this forward did so more on vibes than intelligence and proper risk assesment.

    Also , again , EVEN IF we totally smash iran , <10 casualties .... this action along with venezuala sets such a precedent that it it going to be a major problem
     
    #962 snowconeman22, Mar 4, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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    Because Trump has the bestest brain. Maybe even bestestest.
     
    #964 rockbox, Mar 4, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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    They can't afford it on their already $1 trillion dollar annual budget?
     
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    Hard no on that one dog.
     
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    Is there something special about Israel that I fundamentally am missing? Even if you say it’s Jewish lobbying via AIPAC, it’s not that much money in the grand scheme.
     
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    In other words, the if inflation rises it's on him. He says it's worth it because Israel is safe. I'm sure none of this will spur terrorism attacks for either of our countries in the future.
     
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    Mosaad spying on the Potus lol
     
    #969 astros123, Mar 4, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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    Do any of yall watch William Spaniel ?



    I found this video interesting .
     
    #970 snowconeman22, Mar 4, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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    That’s not how any of this works.
     
    #973 Ubiquitin, Mar 4, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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    @Space Ghost promised it isn't a war, hes going to be happy paying for this. "butter salt noodles" is a good dinner he tells me

    The expenditures on this little frenzy have topped 400 billion dollars already
     
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    It's insane. Now we're taking defense systems in southeast Asia to help protect Israel. We've wasted more missles interceptors in the past 5 days in Iran than what we've manufactured in the same time. You can kiss Taiwan goodbye as we won't be anywhere ready to defend them.

    We traded in Taiwan for Israel which is insane. ND the MAGAs @Tomstro @ashleyem think this is about countering China. They're so brainwashed
     
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    yup

    but whenever Mamdani wants to do something, that’s all republicans can ask

    or if a Dem proposes universal healthcare/universal childcare or free school lunches for kids…that’s when we have to wonder how we’ll pay for it

    but when it comes to the budget for ICE or anything war related, money is no object
     
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    I'm not even being snarky. I am honestly open to being persuaded.

    I can disagree with something and still sleep at night if I understand the thought process, or at the very least I'm not lied to, but none of this **** adds up.

    If Iran and Venezuela is about energy markets and controlling China... Fine... but just say it.
     
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    This is what I've been thinking is going on for a hot minute.

    Iran and Venezuela are liabilities for us in many ways. Not the least of which is empowering our rivals.
     
    #978 DonnyMost, Mar 4, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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    Invading Iran is the equivalent to handing Taiwan to China on a silver platter. It's the opposite if controlling China
     
    #980 astros123, Mar 4, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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