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Blue_Roses

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12. I'm not so sure McCain

Reply to JBTaurus83 (Reply #11)

Sun Mar 29, 2026, 11:35 PM

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would have the same thoughts today. For one, he hated Trump. 2)The reason for invading Iran then and now are no longer viable. 3) McCain would not support this chaotic "strategy" and he would be very vocal about it. Just some thoughts...

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If Trump wants to send ground troops to Iran: [View all] Chasstev365 Sunday OP

I think we will start seeing China JBTaurus83 Sunday #1

China had a long track record of doing precisely the opposite. David__77 Sunday #13

We have to assume he is sending US troops into an ambush. Irish_Dem Sunday #2

Why is that? whathehell Sunday #14

Because Iran is expecting them. Intractable 17 hrs ago #21

No, and since that post is more than whathehell 17 hrs ago #22

There was no sarcasm. Intractable 17 hrs ago #23

Iran doesn't seem to need any intel leftstreet Sunday #3

He will, of course. But I'm not sure that is even necessary Bluetus Sunday #4

The only thing I can see, Wednesdays Sunday #9

Russia already sent Iran the satellite information, gab13by13 Sunday #5

Was it Prince Sultan air base about 100km (62 miles) south-east of the Saudi capital Riyadh? House of Roberts Sunday #6

Since Israel and Saudi pushed TACO to go to war...send their soldiers Bread and Circuses Sunday #7

Totally agree JBTaurus83 Sunday #8

Why would Iran need any tip-off AT ALL from the Russians?? Jack Valentino Sunday #10

McCain comes to mind JBTaurus83 Sunday #11

I'm not so sure McCain Blue_Roses Sunday #12

Indeed... although I never thought McCain 'neo-con', Jack Valentino Sunday #16

NOT his 'best moment'--- Jack Valentino 18 hrs ago #18

I'm sure T is expecting a beach landing. Something movie quality! Hope22 Sunday #15

"Movie quality"--- somehow the opening scenes of 'Saving Private Ryan' come to mind.... Jack Valentino 18 hrs ago #19

I'm not sure! Hope22 15 hrs ago #24

Of course Putin will, but Trump wouldn't care if he does. Fil1957 Yesterday #17

I think Krasnov is bluffing the landing threats. GoodRaisin 17 hrs ago #20