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27. There are 3 US mine sweepers

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Mon Mar 16, 2026, 11:27 AM

23 hrs ago

2 of them are in Asia right now.

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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 22 hrs ago #39

He did all his thinking with his gut EYESORE 9001 22 hrs ago #46

I see what you did there. returnee 21 hrs ago #48

Credit goes to a movie -a rom-com even EYESORE 9001 11 hrs ago #101

Yea But modrepub 21 hrs ago #47

Trump has had a taste of blood. thought crime 13 hrs ago #84

What's to expect when Trump reportedly kept Mein Kamph by his bedside ??? Jack Valentino 13 hrs ago #90

He's using the beginning of "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" which gives you the fascist playbook. usonian 11 hrs ago #100

I dont buy that; he's NEVER read anything except subpoenas & bankruptcy notices Callie1979 5 hrs ago #110

High on meds. "High Hitler". By the History Channel. usonian 12 hrs ago #93

PRECISELY! some_of_us_are_sane 20 hrs ago #66

Also don't forget; he has significant business interests in the Middle East now. thought crime 13 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 22 hrs ago #36

You're likely BlueMTexpat 6 hrs ago #107

I understand the scale of these bombings dwarf what Bush did in Iraq MadameButterfly 22 hrs ago #40

Now that Trump has lifted popsdenver 20 hrs ago #61

They are doing a lot of damage to Russia with their drones MadameButterfly 17 hrs ago #75

I just read that Trump Blue_Roses 13 hrs ago #89

Man that's how low Trump will sink to hurt everyone involved MadameButterfly 8 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 23 hrs ago #30

Is this a joke? Or did he actually say that? MadameButterfly 22 hrs ago #41

Well, I never actually heard him say that. MineralMan 21 hrs ago #55

OK, so it's fiction MadameButterfly 17 hrs ago #76

See my edit above. MineralMan 17 hrs ago #78

Isn't here some book he keeps right by his bed? thought crime 13 hrs ago #86

Not a toady? GopherGal Yesterday #22

Thank you for the "toady" breakdown. I need to examine the concept better. efhmc 23 hrs ago #28

Malignant narcissism is actually contagious MadameButterfly 22 hrs ago #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 22 hrs ago #43

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

How? maxsolomon 23 hrs ago #33

When the Democrats get control of the House thought crime 13 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 22 hrs ago #44

I think they will either declare victory and walk away or nuke Iran thought crime 13 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 21 hrs ago #56

LOL How clever do you have to be? thought crime 12 hrs ago #92

I suspect reality has set in - a little Raven123 17 hrs ago #77

Has he asked Russia to join the coalition,yet? BattleRow 16 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 12 hrs ago #94

There are 3 US mine sweepers gab13by13 23 hrs ago #27

They were just in the gulf area, too... Red Mountain 21 hrs ago #51

He'll do what he always does . . . Scubamatt 23 hrs ago #29

I love it when REALITY catches up with ALTERNATIVE FACTS. ffr 23 hrs ago #31

Good catch! Yes, that's what's happening. thought crime 12 hrs ago #95

Agree LymphocyteLover 23 hrs ago #32

Kick dalton99a 23 hrs ago #34

Das Limpet? BidenRocks 22 hrs ago #45

Limpet mines are real jmowreader 21 hrs ago #54

Limpets JPK 20 hrs ago #60

This is what happens LilElf70 22 hrs ago #35

The Strait Dilemma gfarber 22 hrs ago #37

Once again, NICE work! calimary 21 hrs ago #50

I don't think it matters what they tell him. Xolodno 22 hrs ago #38

He was really pissed when they refused to bomb hurricanes. Now this! thought crime 12 hrs ago #96

Gut Feelings SusieCreamcheese 21 hrs ago #49

And his "bone" spurs. Justice matters. 20 hrs ago #59

Too late now, the Navy, and the entire military complex whould have refused to invade Iran Escurumbele 21 hrs ago #52

Perhaps so, but most General officers would have a very hard MineralMan 21 hrs ago #57

Bingo! Trump is Captain Queeg. But no mutiny. thought crime 12 hrs ago #97

And the Idiot actually threatens NATO Cha 21 hrs ago #53

Navy wants to get on the board when there is a fight OC375 20 hrs ago #58

Recommended. H2O Man 20 hrs ago #62

I remain hopeful that the TACO principle comes into effect. MineralMan 20 hrs ago #65

My question too. Using a nuclear weapon would make Trump feel strong and famous. thought crime 12 hrs ago #98

Yeah. H2O Man 6 hrs ago #109

Demented Donald and Petulant Pete think this is a video game. BarbD 20 hrs ago #63

If I knew I wouldn't say, of course gulliver 20 hrs ago #64

Iran still has their submarine fleet. Emile 20 hrs ago #67

Yes. I do not know the current state of intelligence regarding MineralMan 20 hrs ago #68

Persian Gulf not a good location for subs, too shallow EX500rider 20 hrs ago #69

Iran's submarines are primarily based in the Straight of Hormuz. Emile 19 hrs ago #70

Any ones not on the bottom. I imagine many got sunk dockside EX500rider 19 hrs ago #71

So now you're admitting they do operate Emile 19 hrs ago #72

Never said they didn't, just shallow seas are very bad areas for submarine combat operations EX500rider 19 hrs ago #73

Only one submarine has been reported as destroyed. Emile 4 hrs ago #111

Last Thursday Krugman interviewed a military historian Old Crank 19 hrs ago #74

Toll tintinvotes 17 hrs ago #79

Oh boy, trump is going to hate that--it's right out of his playbook. C Moon 10 hrs ago #103

K&R red dog 1 17 hrs ago #80

slow walking Maninacan 16 hrs ago #82

You know what's so funny about this? Iran TOLD CHUMP that's exactly what they would do FakeNoose 14 hrs ago #83

Doesn't matter. Trump will just dance to "In the Navy". Buttoneer 13 hrs ago #88

Hopefully the USN made it clear to Trump that surface warships are missile magnets thought crime 12 hrs ago #99

The chance he uses nukes JBTaurus83 10 hrs ago #102

Donald get shovels and start digging a new canal across the Emirates Peninsula thru Oman Historic NY 9 hrs ago #104

What drugs is Donald on anyway? Aussie105 7 hrs ago #106

I don't know the exact words, but I know the generic term: DFW 6 hrs ago #108

I guess he's in a Stait Jacket al bupp 4 hrs ago #112

This important point is usually omitted. Bluetus 24 min ago #113