Trump says he bombed Iran

[ReturnofBroccoli]

Making the argument that the system is a little bit corrupt sounds like someone saying they have a little bit of cancer imo

If the corruption is concentrated at the top and mid levels of the pyramid where global policy and legislation are created, then it trickles down affecting us all

If we play along, normalizing the dysfunction, that makes us complicit 

The only way I know how to stop normalizing it is by calling it out, calling it what it is. Stop pretending it doesn't exist or that it's something other than what it really is

People need to stop accepting mediocrity as a way of life

I didn't make the argument that the system is only a little bit corrupt I stated a fact that said not everyone involved in it is when you had stated the opposite. Id appreciate if you stuck to facts I do say instead of twisting my words to fit your agendas because I don't sink to those tactics. I suggest you take action Troy because you calling out doesnt seem to be solving anything. I have never seen a single atrocity stopped by "calling out" but I do admire your desire for a better tomorrow.

[Vermilion]

CENTCOM releases video of a U.S. Navy warship broadcasting a formal blockade notice to all maritime traffic on Channel 16, the international hailing frequency used by every ship at sea:

"The U.S. has announced a formal blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas. This is a legal action. All vessels are advised to immediately return to port if leaving and discontinue transit to Iran if that is your next port of call. Do not attempt to breach the blockade. Vessels will be boarded for interdiction and seizure transiting to or from an Iranian port. Turn around or prepare to be boarded. If you do not comply with this blockade, we will use force. The whole of the United States Navy is ready to force compliance. Out."

https://x.com/Osint613/status/2044463066113245563

[IdeomotorPrisoner]

The war words continues...

https://www.npr.org/2026/04/15/nx-s1-577...ce-history
 

The ongoing war of words between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV is unparalleled in modern history. It's not new for popes to speak out on political issues, historians of religion say, but Trump's insults toward the pope are without precedent.

The direct nature of Pope Leo's responses as well as him being the first American pope are also playing a role in how the exchange is being interpreted by the public.
The recent back and forth started with Leo's calling for peace in response to the war in Iran, and continued with him warning of the "delusion of omnipotence" and writing that "God does not bless any conflict."

 

2 Thessalonians 2:4 NIV

He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God.

This really does seem like one of those things that was explicitly warned of, but...

Old Testament god was ganster.
New Testament god is sort of on Ativan. 

So it would only technically be against the god Christ taught about... but not the Jewish one.

Because BC God blessed the destruction of the Amalekites, Philistines, Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Phoenicians, Hittites, Amorites, Assyrians and Babylonians.

Leo has Trump completely nailed (pun intended) on the Messiah Complex though...  I did not know red cross workers dressed like almost every candled depiction of Jesus in existence.

I dont even think you have to be religious anymore. It's not verbatim but it's tracking apocalyptic enough.

I guess its all waiting on him to flippantly turn on Israel to make it official...

Anyway...

[cherokeetroy]

I didn't make the argument that the system is only a little bit corrupt I stated a fact that said not everyone involved in it is when you had stated the opposite. Id appreciate if you stuck to facts I do say instead of twisting my words to fit your agendas because I don't sink to those tactics. I suggest you take action Troy because you calling out doesnt seem to be solving anything. I have never seen a single atrocity stopped by "calling out" but I do admire your desire for a better tomorrow.

Can you name a specific person in government who isn't corrupted?

Some research could confirm the validity

What action do you suggest I take?

Show up to DC [snipped] lol

The most effective way to fight lies & deception is with the truth

More people are seeking truth --- conservative people are now questioning Butler

The shift of perspective is slow moving but it is growing

[DBCowboy]

So many are still, constantly, painting the US as the bad guys.

America and how horrible we all are.

The same US of A that had to build a frikin WALL to stop illegal aliens from coming in.

We're on the right side of history on this.

And we will remember those who weren't.

[Solvedit]

Because BC God blessed the destruction of the Amalekites, Philistines, Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Phoenicians, Hittites, Amorites, Assyrians and Babylonians.

The Hittites, Assyrians, and Babylonians were often at war with each other.  Assyria and Babylon were conquered by the Persians after Assyria had defeated Babylon.  
The prophet Josiah predicted the destruction of the Moabites, Ammonites, and Edomites by a "power to the north."  

The ancient Hebrews believed God controls everything.  That's not the same as believing your religion ordains the wanton destruction of others because they didn't do the destroying.

In the cases where they took Canaan, there may be more going on than we are told.  The Hebrews probably came from Canaan even before whatever events are described, metaphorically or symbolically or with hints, in Genesis.  Adam and Eve could have been some sort of slaves.  Perhaps they had been captured and sold from their Canaanite homeland by some of the tribes they were to later conquer.

[Knows]

Lie #1: The US Is Blocking All Ships Traveling Through The Strait
This is false. The US is only blocking ships coming from Iranian ports. All other ships have been allowed to pass without incident. This lie is being spread by disinfo agents all over social media and it is also being spread by foreign governments from the UK to France to China. This, to me, says A LOT about the true agenda of these countries, given that they said little or nothing about Iran locking down the strait.
Lie #2: Chinese Vessels Have Broken The Blockade And The US Is Afraid
Nope. All Chinese vessels coming from Iranian ports have been turned away and any vessels coming from alternative ports have been allowed to pass. At the time this article is being published, only one ship from an Iranian port has allegedly slipped through the blockade, though the story on this ship might be fabricated. All other Iranian ships have been repelled.
Lie #3: The Blockade Puts US Naval Ships At Serious Risk
No, it does the opposite. US ships have no need to traverse the narrow Hormuz to blockade it. All they have to do is wait outside of it and turn back Iranian tankers that approach. No mines, no missiles, no drones, no tiny attack boats, nothing Iran has the ability to deploy has much of a chance of harming the US Navy. In fact, reports indicate ships like the USS Abraham Lincoln (an aircraft carrier) have already been targeted hundreds of times by Iran with no damage taken.
There is nothing Iran can do about a comprehensive blockade.
Lie #4: Iran Is Used To Sanctions And Can Hold Out Longer Than The US
No, they can’t. Only 7% of energy exports going to the US travel through the Hormuz. Iran’s entire economy hangs by a thin thread and that thread is oil exports to countries like China or Vietnam.
Iran is reportedly losing around $430 million each day that their ships remain stuck in the strait, and they have already taken around $270 billion in infrastructure damages. Iran pays for new weapons and military logistics with oil revenues. Their soldiers are paid in part with oil revenues. They mitigate civil unrest with oil revenues.
I suspect that the blockade will force Iran back into negotiations within a couple weeks. That’s how little time they have left.
Lie #5: Iran Has Alternative Ways To Bypass The Blockade
No, they don’t. Overland routes without ample pipelines are no substitute for the ease of oil tanker shipments. Even if they did have such pipelines, those lines could be easily destroyed.
By extension, as Iran’s oil exports stack up they will quickly run out of storage space, which means they will have to shut down drilling. This would cause significant damage to their oil infrastructure within weeks due to pressure differentials.
Recent news indicates that Iran has already halted all petrochemical exports until further notice. If true, this proves that the blockade is highly effective.
Lie #6: The Chinese Will Intervene And Force The Strait To Reopen
As noted, the strait is not closed. Only Iranian ports are closed. Furthermore, China has stayed away from direct intervention in the Hormuz because they simply don’t have the naval capacity to square off with the US even if they wanted to.
Keep in mind, only a week ago the Chinese government vetoed a UN resolution to reopen the strait when they thought Iran was going to control it. The CCP is impotent and they can do nothing.
Lie #7: The US Is Losing All Its Allies Over The Blockade
Wrong. What the blockade (and the war in general) is doing is exposing the countries which were pretending to be our allies when it was convenient. I examined this problem in my last article “The US Separation From Europe And NATO Is Long Overdue”, and this brings me to my final point on the war.
The fact that the European elites are suddenly so concerned with the US blockade, enough to call for a “coalition” to reopen the strait and “circumvent” the US, tells us all we need to know. I continue to believe that the globalists in these nations have been feeding off the US while at the same time organizing a “multicultural alliance” behind the scenes – A socialist new world order to supplant western civilization and leave the US behind as a husk.

Trump’s Blockade Is Breaking Iran And European Elites Are Angry

[DBCowboy]

Anyone who thought the Biden laptop was fake, the Russian hooker pee trope was real, who thought our borders were secure under Biden, really have no leg to stand on in debating the conflict with Iran.

Because your history illustrates how stupid you actually are. 

Not calling anyone stupid, but if you believed the above, then you might want to start wearing a helmet when you toilet.

[Vermilion]

Trump: “I’m going to stop Iran from exporting oil.”

Iran: “You can’t stop us from exporting oil.”

Also Iran: “We’re going to stop exporting oil.”

Iran has suspended all petrochemical exports until further notice.

Iran is losing over $400 million per day.
They’ve got about 2 weeks until they can’t store any more oil.
After that, they have to stop pumping.
All the reports of no shows and deserters will get epically worse when nobody gets paid.
Game over.

[DBCowboy]

Trump: “I’m going to stop Iran from exporting oil.”

Iran: “You can’t stop us from exporting oil.”

Also Iran: “We’re going to stop exporting oil.”

Iran has suspended all petrochemical exports until further notice.

Iran is losing over $400 million per day.
They’ve got about 2 weeks until they can’t store any more oil.
After that, they have to stop pumping.
All the reports of no shows and deserters will get epically worse when nobody gets paid.
Game over.

Checkmate.