US-Iran War Mudpit Thread

[FlyersFan]

"The large scale Israeli invasion of Lebanon has begun. 

Well ... If Hezbollah would stop attacking Israel, it wouldn't be happening.

[KrustyKrab]

There is very little difference between MAGA and leftists when it comes to employing identical diversionary tactics to shut down debate

Really? I’ve got a loooong list of actions and discourse of the left that says something entirely different.   I suppose there are similarities at times but their tactics to create division and silence others couldn’t be farther apart.  Not even in the same universe.

[SteamyAmerican]

Well ... If Hezbollah would stop attacking Israel, it wouldn't be happening.

Nah.

Gotta get the Greater Israel goin before the citizens of the U.S. wreak havoc on the mid-terms yo.

These maps ain’t gonna redraw themselves eh.

[Oldcarpy2]

We are discussing American legal terms.
This military operation has not been declared a war.
It is a military operation.

Google AI - The United States last formally declared war during World War II on June 5, 1942, when Congress authorized war against Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania. While the U.S. has engaged in numerous conflicts since 1942—including Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq—these were authorized by resolutions rather than formal declarations

I was trying to discuss International Law.

Military Operation?

Sounds familiar.

Under modern International Law,  a state of war exists legally when one party demonstrates clear hostile intent via action.

[FlyersFan]

How many of you were for bombing Iran or regime change before Israel co-opted and coerced Trump.

I haven't decided if I"m for this or not.
I see both sides of this.
And my feelings on it are irrelevant.
The world is going to do what it is going to do.

[andy06shake]

We are discussing American legal terms.
This military operation has not been declared a war.
It is a military operation.

Google AI - The United States last formally declared war during World War II on June 5, 1942, when Congress authorized war against Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania. While the U.S. has engaged in numerous conflicts since 1942—including Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq—these were authorized by resolutions rather than formal declarations

Rather an expensive ""military operation"" don't you think? 

And how many times has Trump said "war with Iran"? 

Now it's a mere "military operation"?

Seems to me the shovel is a spade.

[SteamyAmerican]

Really? I’ve got a loooong list of actions and discourse of the left that says something entirely different.   I suppose there are similarities at times but their tactics to create division and silence others couldn’t be farther apart.  Not even in the same universe.

I agree.

At least Trump just blatantly lies about anything & everything he may or may not do.

Probably better that way. Wiggle room is important when you’re the leader of the Free World.

[FlyersFan]

“Military Operation”?

Yep.  Last war declared by USA was World War II.
The others were military operations, not declared.
Obviously they were war, but undeclared.

[FlyersFan]

Gotta get the Greater Israel goin ...

We've already done the 'greater Israel' discussion.
Isn't happening.  Can't ever happen.
The  map someone dropped into this thread of the supposed
goal of a 'greater Israel' is ridiculous.
7 million Jews in Israel are going to take over Egypt, Jordan and
half of Iraq and hold it?       It's a silly propaganda bit.

[SteamyAmerican]

Yep.  Last war declared by USA was World War II.
The others were military operations, not declared.
Obviously they were war, but undeclared.

Oh. It’s obvious now?

Yeah. Hindsight do be like that.