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23. I'm trying to figure out why he is asking other countries?

Mon Mar 16, 2026, 11:12 AM

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Is the Navy requesting that?
Are they trying to flood the zone with decoys and targets?
Is he trying to draw other countries into the conflict by getting one of their ships destroyed and sailors killed?
Does he think he can build a coalition?

Coming soon: he will claim anti-semitism because they won’t help Israel

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What Is the U.S. Navy Telling Trump? [View all] MineralMan Yesterday OP

There's a reason no other POTUS has given in to Netanyahu's wet dream before now ms liberty Yesterday #1

The resemblance of Trump to Hitler is uncanny MadameButterfly Yesterday #39

He did all his thinking with his gut EYESORE 9001 Yesterday #46

I see what you did there. returnee Yesterday #48

Credit goes to a movie -a rom-com even EYESORE 9001 18 hrs ago #101

Yea But modrepub Yesterday #47

Trump has had a taste of blood. thought crime 20 hrs ago #84

What's to expect when Trump reportedly kept Mein Kamph by his bedside ??? Jack Valentino 20 hrs ago #90

He's using the beginning of "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" which gives you the fascist playbook. usonian 18 hrs ago #100

I dont buy that; he's NEVER read anything except subpoenas & bankruptcy notices Callie1979 12 hrs ago #110

High on meds. "High Hitler". By the History Channel. usonian 19 hrs ago #93

Fascinating MadameButterfly 5 hrs ago #114

PRECISELY! some_of_us_are_sane Yesterday #66

Also don't forget; he has significant business interests in the Middle East now. thought crime 20 hrs ago #85

Not to mention they're starting to get stretched pretty thin... Wounded Bear Yesterday #2

Not to mention they're starting to get stretched pretty thin... Wounded Bear Yesterday #3

So are brain cells of which he has perhaps three. efhmc Yesterday #5

And... 2naSalit Yesterday #36

You're likely BlueMTexpat 14 hrs ago #107

I understand the scale of these bombings dwarf what Bush did in Iraq MadameButterfly Yesterday #40

Now that Trump has lifted popsdenver Yesterday #61

They are doing a lot of damage to Russia with their drones MadameButterfly Yesterday #75

I just read that Trump Blue_Roses 20 hrs ago #89

Man that's how low Trump will sink to hurt everyone involved MadameButterfly 15 hrs ago #105

"You are a bonafide idiot. Try reading (ha) a book on naval history or talking to someone who is not a toady. efhmc Yesterday #4

"What?!? Read a Book?" MineralMan Yesterday #9

Thanks. Makes for a very sad, backward country. efhmc Yesterday #30

Is this a joke? Or did he actually say that? MadameButterfly Yesterday #41

Well, I never actually heard him say that. MineralMan Yesterday #55

OK, so it's fiction MadameButterfly Yesterday #76

See my edit above. MineralMan Yesterday #78

Isn't here some book he keeps right by his bed? thought crime 20 hrs ago #86

Not a toady? GopherGal Yesterday #22

Thank you for the "toady" breakdown. I need to examine the concept better. efhmc Yesterday #28

Malignant narcissism is actually contagious MadameButterfly Yesterday #42

If they're defying Trump, someone should leak it leftstreet Yesterday #6

They're doing it very, very diplomatically. MineralMan Yesterday #14

He's getting mocked by world leaders leftstreet Yesterday #19

Exactly! MineralMan Yesterday #20

He and Bibi Rebl2 Yesterday #7

To his face? Yes SIR! underpants Yesterday #8

Well, right now, they are transforming their security briefing into a brightly colored comic book. Swede Yesterday #10

LOL! MineralMan Yesterday #15

Well I laughed too but Nittersing Yesterday #21

Sounds like they fully understand what they're dealing with. calimary Yesterday #43

He had a 'feeling'. So he went to war. IMPEACH NOW. spanone Yesterday #11

How? maxsolomon Yesterday #33

When the Democrats get control of the House thought crime 20 hrs ago #87

He trapped the US armed forces...all Roc2020 Yesterday #12

Trapped himself, as well. MineralMan Yesterday #17

Yes he did. Roc2020 Yesterday #18

Yep. Pretty much. calimary Yesterday #44

I think they will either declare victory and walk away or nuke Iran thought crime 20 hrs ago #91

Naval drones. That's why. Happy Hoosier Yesterday #13

Ehh...screw this ...let's go get us some Cuba... MiHale Yesterday #16

I'm trying to figure out why he is asking other countries? GusBob Yesterday #23

All of that. MineralMan Yesterday #25

Most have learned after Bush. republianmushroom Yesterday #56

LOL How clever do you have to be? thought crime 20 hrs ago #92

I suspect reality has set in - a little Raven123 Yesterday #77

Has he asked Russia to join the coalition,yet? BattleRow 23 hrs ago #81

Cornered animals most dangerous. Two ways out lostnfound Yesterday #24

3. The War with Iran is Over! WE WON, BIGLY! MineralMan Yesterday #26

My feeling exactly; could go either way. thought crime 19 hrs ago #94

There are 3 US mine sweepers gab13by13 Yesterday #27

They were just in the gulf area, too... Red Mountain Yesterday #51

He'll do what he always does . . . Scubamatt Yesterday #29

I love it when REALITY catches up with ALTERNATIVE FACTS. ffr Yesterday #31

Good catch! Yes, that's what's happening. thought crime 19 hrs ago #95

Agree LymphocyteLover Yesterday #32

Kick dalton99a Yesterday #34

Das Limpet? BidenRocks Yesterday #45

Limpet mines are real jmowreader Yesterday #54

Limpets JPK Yesterday #60

This is what happens LilElf70 Yesterday #35

The Strait Dilemma gfarber Yesterday #37

Once again, NICE work! calimary Yesterday #50

I don't think it matters what they tell him. Xolodno Yesterday #38

He was really pissed when they refused to bomb hurricanes. Now this! thought crime 19 hrs ago #96

Gut Feelings SusieCreamcheese Yesterday #49

And his "bone" spurs. Justice matters. Yesterday #59

Too late now, the Navy, and the entire military complex whould have refused to invade Iran Escurumbele Yesterday #52

Perhaps so, but most General officers would have a very hard MineralMan Yesterday #57

Bingo! Trump is Captain Queeg. But no mutiny. thought crime 19 hrs ago #97

And the Idiot actually threatens NATO Cha Yesterday #53

Navy wants to get on the board when there is a fight OC375 Yesterday #58

Recommended. H2O Man Yesterday #62

I remain hopeful that the TACO principle comes into effect. MineralMan Yesterday #65

My question too. Using a nuclear weapon would make Trump feel strong and famous. thought crime 19 hrs ago #98

Yeah. H2O Man 13 hrs ago #109

Demented Donald and Petulant Pete think this is a video game. BarbD Yesterday #63

If I knew I wouldn't say, of course gulliver Yesterday #64

Iran still has their submarine fleet. Emile Yesterday #67

Yes. I do not know the current state of intelligence regarding MineralMan Yesterday #68

Persian Gulf not a good location for subs, too shallow EX500rider Yesterday #69

Iran's submarines are primarily based in the Straight of Hormuz. Emile Yesterday #70

Any ones not on the bottom. I imagine many got sunk dockside EX500rider Yesterday #71

So now you're admitting they do operate Emile Yesterday #72

Never said they didn't, just shallow seas are very bad areas for submarine combat operations EX500rider Yesterday #73

Only one submarine has been reported as destroyed. Emile 12 hrs ago #111

Last Thursday Krugman interviewed a military historian Old Crank Yesterday #74

Toll tintinvotes Yesterday #79

Oh boy, trump is going to hate that--it's right out of his playbook. C Moon 17 hrs ago #103

K&R red dog 1 Yesterday #80

slow walking Maninacan 23 hrs ago #82

You know what's so funny about this? Iran TOLD CHUMP that's exactly what they would do FakeNoose 21 hrs ago #83

Doesn't matter. Trump will just dance to "In the Navy". Buttoneer 20 hrs ago #88

Hopefully the USN made it clear to Trump that surface warships are missile magnets thought crime 19 hrs ago #99

The chance he uses nukes JBTaurus83 17 hrs ago #102

Donald get shovels and start digging a new canal across the Emirates Peninsula thru Oman Historic NY 16 hrs ago #104

What drugs is Donald on anyway? Aussie105 14 hrs ago #106

I don't know the exact words, but I know the generic term: DFW 13 hrs ago #108

I guess he's in a Stait Jacket al bupp 12 hrs ago #112

This important point is usually omitted. Bluetus 7 hrs ago #113