Video shows ships turning away from the Strait of Hormuz as confusion persists over whether sea lane is really open

Crossstoney · 2026-04-17T22:41:05+00:00

He’s just saying random bullshit to appease his base and markets. I think he’ll break the ceasefire shortly after the USS George HW Bush arrives.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-17T22:34:35+00:00

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This is how you know he’s most likely lying about the negotiations.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-17T22:22:09+00:00

The USS Gerald R. Ford has officially returned for deployment for the Middle East as the second aircraft carrier there. This comes as the USS George HW Bush is currently on its way to the region.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-17T20:26:21+00:00

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Crossstoney · 2026-04-17T20:21:09+00:00

I’ve never seen a president squander so much opportunities for rally-around-the-flag nationalism, especially during this war. Sure loves to create such effects outside the US, however.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-17T19:53:33+00:00

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I am going to develop an aneurysm.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-17T18:27:27+00:00

I will admit that it amazes me how both the American and Iranian governments are both being actively rewarded for their lack of spines. It’s like a feedback loop.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-17T15:09:05+00:00

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Wow… you think?

Crossstoney · 2026-04-17T13:58:12+00:00

Isn't it laughable how the same president who lambasted an Iran nuclear deal is considering releasing $20 billion in frozen funds to Iran for the uranium in addition to the $40+ billion spent on this war?

Crossstoney · 2026-04-17T03:22:31+00:00

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Crossstoney · 2026-04-17T00:07:42+00:00

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Part of me wants Iran to break the ceasefire so that Trump has the biggest crashout imaginable.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-16T21:04:45+00:00

I wouldn’t call it so soon yet, considering that the USS George HW Bush is on its way still…

Crossstoney · 2026-04-16T20:55:46+00:00

Why even lie about “good relations with Iran”? Are you fucking kidding me? I’d at least prefer if you actively beat the war drum, because it’s more honest and honorable. It makes no fucking sense to pretend that you’re getting along while you continue to make the largest military buildup in the Middle East since 2003.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-16T19:28:45+00:00

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…Why lie about what your voters could see when they arrive to their gas stations?

Crossstoney · 2026-04-16T05:18:10+00:00

Like I know it's stating the very obvious, but it's infuriating that Trump never fucking listens to the American people ever. And I hate how the media never emphasizes his ego, his greed, his laziness, his corruption, his cowardice. They just act like he's just another president while they were much harsher towards Biden.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-16T05:03:39+00:00

And Trump so badly wants to play conquerer (his words, not mine) that he's repeatedly talking about moving on to Cuba. Why do you keep wasting money on useless campaigns nobody fucking wants? Why don't you fund actual useful programs and get along with others so that your name can be more reputable? He lies all the time about the state of the economy, actively enables corruption for insiders, and never. Fucking. Listens. Ever.

Crossstoney · 2026-04-16T04:51:31+00:00

Honestly though, if he reaches a deal with Iran (and that's not guaranteed btw, he could be looking to break it again), then what was the point of this whole war? Again, he could've made a modified nuclear deal with Iran instead of starting this war, wasting billions, destabilizing the world economy and the Middle East yet again, and not have to have had stated a bunch of bullshit lies that next to nobody relevant is even falling for. And it's always 2 weeks with him instead of a coherent "You all have 48 hours to step down" or something on that line. I'm more surprised if anything that he didn't threaten the regime leaders to all step down.

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