U.S.-Iran Updates: Tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran threatens to ditch talks over Trump's threats (www.cbsnews.com)

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[-] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 19 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

It is almost as if Donvict really does think the leaders of another country are going to be just as stupid as his sycophantic base is.

That goes for Iran, as well as what used to be our allies, but who Pedonald is quickly pushing away:

Mr. Trump has repeatedly voiced frustration over U.S. allies' refusal to join the war on Iran launched jointly by the U.S. and Israel on Feb. 28.

Fucking moron. Even better when he acts like he's playing 9-D chess or something. What a stupid ape:

"We didn't need any help at all, and in a way, I was testing people, I was testing to see whether or not they'd be there, because I've long said that we helped them, but I'm not sure that they'd be there for us."

I still have no idea how anyone can be so stupid as to think that's leadership. But then, a whole lot of his base still believe he's a great "businessman" who "knows how to make great deals". 🙄

[-] AbidanYre@lemmy.world 12 points 5 days ago

Why won't anyone help us? Also, we should take over Greenland and Canada.

[-] ShredderFeeder@shredderfood.net 10 points 5 days ago

It's almost like starting a war to distract from the Trump-Epstein files was a bad idea. Who knew?

[-] YoureHotCupCake@lemmy.world 7 points 5 days ago

Apparently if you just say Jesus is great 30% of the US will think you're amazing and won't think twice about your history or anything you do. Which is why celebrities who sexually assault someone always end up turning to Jesus so they maintain a base of support.

[-] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

[1] Offer not valid to Democratic politicians, who also often wear their xtianity on their sleeves. Republicans believe that only Republicans can lay claim to patriotism, the flag, freedom, the Constitution, Jesus, etc...

[-] pomegranatefern@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

On a Tuesday? Were too many people catching wise to the usual stock manipulation pattern and they had to switch it up?

[-] ikidd@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 5 days ago

It's all part of the grift: next thing he'll be talking about how the strait is open again after a week of stoking the fire. Shares will be traded, options will be optioned, the kids get richer and nobody will be held accountable for corruption.

[-] redsand@infosec.pub 2 points 5 days ago

A few people will make earth shattering ammounts of money trading oil this month

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