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Iran’s ‘Clear Message’ For Donald Trump
Either it was or it wasn't in international airspace and we'll probably never know which, but what we do know is that Donald Trump has succeeded in irritating the Iranians to the point that the IRGC is willing to shoot down US drones.
“We will defend Iran’s airspace and maritime boundaries with all our might", Ali Shamkhani, secretary for the Supreme National Security Council said Thursday, after the country shot down what it described as a "spying" drone in the country’s southeastern pro
When he says he does not want war he is lying, he feels the genuine need to bomb some shit and he will. He supports those big beautiful weapons companies in a big way. Inventory rotation is built into their business model thanks to the right and republicans. This confrontation more likely than not has been systematically fostered. Do not forget Limbaugh’s perspective for invading Iraq was aimed at re-electing Bush “people will not want to change horses in the middle of a war”, “war time presidents are easier to reelect”, “just scare the soccer moms into capitulation”.
Yeah he will launch us into war, he needs every possible edge to maintain his presidency through the election and given even his own people are telling him his election chances are very low… he is desperate.
Gotta love the quote:
“No US aircraft were operating in Iranian airspace today”
Soooo, unlike yesterday and the day before?
I love your articles, Mr. H., every one of them, but saying “that Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the nuclear accord was a bad idea” is an understatement of epic proportions.
It was the worst f***ing idea of this administration and that’s saying something.
I reckon that Trumps back down is based on a back door communication from Rouhani that the government didn’t authorise the attack. The Republican Guard is most likely responsible and wants to undermine Rouhani’s position on the nuclear treaty.