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Hugin

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7. Trump is preparing his cult to see his capitulation as a victory.

Reply to gab13by13 (Original post)

Sun May 24, 2026, 01:30 PM

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He and his minions are psychologically incapable of ever admitting defeat or even a draw. That’s a critical flaw and the core of why they are incapable of learning anything and personal growth.

It’s obvious to the rest of the world that the US has nothing to do with any eventual agreement. Trump’s trying to get out in front of the news so he can claim to be instrumental in the development. Even though all he’s been is an obstruction.

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The Peace Deal That Krasnov Is Touting Is Different Than What Iran Is Saying [View all] gab13by13 Sunday OP

Both are liars.... Lovie777 Sunday #1

the BIG lie here is to come forward saying you have an agreement. You DON'T. - - - - - - -(nt)- stopdiggin Sunday #3

Oh, I think we all know who shorted the market Bettie Sunday #2

and virtually every news organization is reporting just that. stopdiggin Sunday #4

Two other summaries say basically the same. US pays $270B in reparations underpants Sunday #5

A reminder, Republicans had a hissy fit over Iran receiving $1.7 billion (in unfrozen assets) from Obama's deal. Wiz Imp Sunday #12

Oh they did. underpants Sunday #15

Trump has only got about a week to agree to Iran's terms Fiendish Thingy Sunday #6

What happens when US navy vessels head to our base in Bahrain after a cease fire & Iran attacks them? EX500rider Sunday #8

Is that what you're expecting? Fiendish Thingy Sunday #10

Trump is preparing his cult to see his capitulation as a victory. Hugin Sunday #7

They can't give Iran any control of the straits Melon Sunday #9

If gab13by13 is right, all this talk by the administration of a peace deal being "imminent" is just more B.S. Figures. Fil1957 Sunday #11

It's really sad when the American people can likely trust Iran's description of the deal over Trump's. Wiz Imp Sunday #13

The price of oil is holding steady for the past week according to AAA. patphil Sunday #14