And...subsequent video evidence it came from a malfunctioning Iranian missile that went up and came down on top of that school. Originally Posted by Schwarzer RitterShhhhh....don't tell anyone. It wasn't a malfunction.
Needs repeating......tens of thousands of Iranian citizens were killed recently by the Iranian regime. Originally Posted by VitaManHey! Have ya seen what's going on in South Sudan these days? It ain't going so well for Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar these days either...
And...subsequent video evidence it came from a malfunctioning Iranian missile that went up and came down on top of that school. Originally Posted by Schwarzer Ritter
How about a source, since no retardlican is mentioning the EVIDENCE you quote. Or the 3 dead Americans... Originally Posted by 69in2it69I didn't bother to ask at the time as I knew it was just reflexive MAGA denial and propaganda. But it was impressive how quickly he posted this. It was a piece of Right-wing media click-bait that claimed some asshole in a Think Tank said this "might" have been the cause. And he fell for it immediately.
Make Iran Great Again? I don't know if Iran was ever great but if it ever was the only way it will be great again is to completely decimate Israel. Originally Posted by Levianon17Do you not remember how Iran was prior to 1979 Islamic Revolution when the Shah was still the leader?
Before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was a rapidly modernizing, pro-Western monarchy known for social liberalization, booming oil-driven economic growth, and a cosmopolitan culture. Tehran and other cities resembled Western urban centers, with women in fashion, active nightlife, and tourism flourishing, making it a prominent Middle East destination.
Life in Iran Before 1979:
Westernization & Modernization: The Shah’s "White Revolution" launched in 1963 aimed to rapidly modernize, with significant investment in education, infrastructure, and industry.
Social Freedoms: Women’s rights were greatly expanded, allowing them to vote, hold office, attend universities, and enter the workforce. Western dress, music, and social norms were common in urban areas.
Tourism Gem: Iran was a popular tourist destination, known for its diverse landscape, including skiing, beaches, and historical sites.
Geopolitics: The Shah was a key U.S. ally, maintaining strong ties with the West and operating as a major regional power
Hey! Have ya seen what's going on in South Sudan these days? It ain't going so well for Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar these days either...
These "wars of choice" are hypocrisy at its finest.
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Nuclear weapons getting produced soon at the places you mention ? Originally Posted by VitaManThey aren't in Iran either.
Do you not remember how Iran was prior to 1979 Islamic Revolution when the Shah was still the leader?Are you freaking serious? This is incredibly naive.
It was great and it was a vacation gem destination of the Middle East.: Originally Posted by CG2014
Are you freaking serious? This is incredibly naive.The imbedded link for “real history” doesn’t work. Could you post the actual address, I’m interested in reading it.
You might want to read up a little on the real history here.
Our support of the 1953 coup that put the Shah in power generated the very animosity and hatred of us that ultimately led to what is happening now. We are still coping with the absolute fucking mess that we triggered over 70 years ago.
Faak.
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The imbedded link for “real history” doesn’t work. Could you post the actual address, I’m interested in reading it. Originally Posted by JacuzzmeIt wasn't a link, sorry. It was just a word underlined and "bolded" for emphasis. I'll be more careful about format in the future. But there is tons of background about this out there, both recent and from years past.
Trump did not exceed his authority, the law on this is clear. Notification to Congress beforehand on something like this would be a huge mistake, they leak like a 72 Chrysler. If you don’t think democrats would have tipped our hand to the Iranians just to make Trump look bad, likely resulting in the deaths American servicemen, you’re giving them way too much credit. Originally Posted by JacuzzmeI’m not sure it’s accurate to say ‘the law is clear’ like there’s no debate here. Questions about presidential war powers versus congressional approval have been argued by both parties for decades. Smart people on both sides disagree about where that line is.