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fujiyamasan

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34. Good point about the sabre rattling

Wed Apr 8, 2026, 01:49 PM

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We hear this rhetoric frequently from countries in the region (I.e. the “wipe you off” threats Iran makes to Israel every few months). We heard it from Putin in 2022 (not as much anymore since their adventure hasn’t gone as planned). We hear these kind of threats issued between India and Pakistan too when tensions flare up. Most of it is patriarchal machismo and blustering.

But we haven’t heard that typically from our own leaders. It’s not as common in stable western countries. Basically his rhetoric reflects what a typical strongman dictator would spout.

Him backing out of this doesn’t absolve him of this. He’s a street thug. With nukes.

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That has been true every time the term TACO jas been used. Ms. Toad Yesterday #1

OK..But If He Wears A Tan Suit or Melania Turns Out WizumbODaSage Yesterday #9

Tan suit yes, Melania turns out to be a man - NO. Ms. Toad Yesterday #13

I'm Talkin' 'Bout MAGA'S Post Pres Treatment of Obama WizumbODaSage Yesterday #15

I draw the line at ridicule which hurts others who are forced to witness it - Ms. Toad Yesterday #23

Do you really think he's doing the "right" thing by manipulating markets fujiyamasan Yesterday #12

that's true...he only does the "right thing" agingdem Yesterday #28

I didn't KNOW that he WOULDN'T try to go through with it---- he's getting Jack Valentino Yesterday #37

The THREATS are WAR CRIMES too pat_k Yesterday #2

I'm not a lawyer, so I won't dispute your supposition.... Jack Valentino Yesterday #4

It was good to hear Lawrence make the point on Last Word last night. pat_k Yesterday #30

quite apart from the fact that taunting the psychopath stopdiggin Yesterday #3

He should be removed from office for making the statement. 1WorldHope Yesterday #5

YES, he SHOULD HAVE been removed from office LONG ago, but too many Republicans Jack Valentino Yesterday #6

At this point, he is pulling them down like an anchor. pat_k Yesterday #32

He put himself into a lose/lose situation with his ludicrous, reckless threats HesNotHere Yesterday #7

He Also Met His Match. Messianic Islamists Who WizumbODaSage Yesterday #11

Not sure the late-night comedians will do that... Justice matters. Yesterday #8

I don't think he was planning to follow through with this. LeftInTX Yesterday #10

When I Read That B-52's Had Left The UK I Smelled A Rat DallasNE Yesterday #14

Iran isn't the only one being threatened with bombardment I'm sure. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #16

Its simplistic messaging Cosmocat Yesterday #17

Trump never intended... BH liberal Yesterday #18

He should be mocked and criticized for the things he said in itself. JI7 Yesterday #19

Threats like this are a form of "abuse". (I don't know if they meet the war crime level) LeftInTX Yesterday #25

Good point about the sabre rattling fujiyamasan Yesterday #34

It is primarily a verbal abuse against US citizens. LeftInTX Yesterday #35

Trump is a bluffoon and... BH liberal Yesterday #20

NPR has released this as part of their coverage of the so-called "deal"... BH liberal Yesterday #21

That's crazy! LeftInTX Yesterday #26

Seems that Trump threats work better against U.S. Republican politicians Jack Valentino Yesterday #38

Not a fan of TACO Sea Turtle Yesterday #22

I'm afraid he'll see the ridicule and decide to bomb them anyway to prove his manhood. Scrivener7 Yesterday #24

It's accurate for the sake of accuracy. Torchlight Yesterday #27

I was glad yesterday turned into TACO Tuesday MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #29

TABO Johnny2X2X Yesterday #31

Let's see if I understand Cirsium Yesterday #33

NOT grateful TO the bully--- just glad that our country didn't commence a genocide Jack Valentino 23 hrs ago #39

Both Cirsium 5 hrs ago #40

not to mention that would immediately create a new global situation. One that is especially dark and where the themaguffin Yesterday #36