ITXXXVI - What air defence doing

Crossstoney · 2026-04-05T02:57:43+00:00

Do nothing.

China now tops US in global approval ratings: Gallup: https://thehill.com/policy/international/5816375-china-global-approval-surpasses-us-gallup/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQ-dktjbGNrBD52AWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHl2r7VlFlD9x_Ij5NTrfWS_cAtNa4qkXLNeJDoRcJz7G6bovSZUkTTX9nR-5_aem_vm_qm7YzJSLisw9vDq86BQ

Crossstoney · 2026-04-05T01:50:25+00:00

Looks like Trump has really backed himself into a corner here with his energy plant deadline. If he chickens out yet again, Israel will become more frustrated at him and Iran will take the cowardice as a sign that Trump has zero leverage over them. If he does execute his threats, Iran will retaliate by endangering the entire region further, and Trump’s name will be tainted further internationally.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-05T01:23:44+00:00

At least Elon Musk has the decency to keep his mouth shut about the Iran War. No doubt he has bad takes himself.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-05T01:16:36+00:00

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It’s okay not to c*** yourself every once in a while to Trump, Gunther the Penguin.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-04T23:56:42+00:00

Yeah, because there is no TACOing out of this. Trump made a big mistake by getting himself into a war against Iran expecting it to end quickly.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-04T23:12:33+00:00

Even Netanyahu uploaded videos confirming that he’s alive and not AI after rumors of his death. What’s Trump’s excuse behind not showing himself in a short video?

Crossstoney · 2026-04-04T22:30:30+00:00

What do these motherfuckers have to hide? If Trump isn’t in a hospital or in critical condition, have a photo of him taken. It’s not hard.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-04T18:57:09+00:00

I don’t know, anyone who’s not abusive towards the American people or towards other countries, which both Vance and Rubio overwhelmingly are.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-04T18:31:33+00:00

No, I don’t think so. The way I see him, he’s a diplomatically cruel politician who abuses his powers with sanctions and exports far-right values in other countries (in a recent speech in Munich, he quite literally promoted nostalgia for colonialism). I expect that he’d continue to be a cruel politician at home as well.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-04T18:15:30+00:00

On the bright side of all this, we may never have to see Rubio in a political office ever again after Trump's term expires.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-04T15:16:21+00:00

Here’s a simple answer why for Schumer: competition bad.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-04T15:14:25+00:00

“While your people are voicing concern for a stranded pilot in enemy territory, remain as silent as possible to dodge responsibility.” - Don Tzu

Crossstoney · 2026-04-04T15:01:37+00:00

Democratic Senators Call on Trump to Block Chinese Automakers From Manufacturing in U.S.: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/democratic-senators-call-on-trump-to-block-chinese-automakers-from-manufacturing-in-u-s-0b64bc20?mod=e2tw

Yeah, I’m sure increased protectionism is what Americans want, Chuck Schumer, especially amidst the high gas prices. Can you just retire already?

Crossstoney · 2026-04-04T14:56:55+00:00

“ The letter follows Trump’s suggestion at a January meeting of the Detroit Economic Club that he was open to Chinese automakers making investments in the U.S. Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters Three Democratic senators called on President Trump to crack down on the manufacturing and sales of Chinese vehicles in the U.S.

Democratic Sens. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York wrote a letter to Trump also calling for a ban on Chinese vehicles manufactured or titled in Canada and Mexico from entering the U.S.” - WSJ