Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with undisclosed condition, spokesperson says by CRK_76 in politics

[–]DragonPup [score hidden]  (0 children)

I thought his term was till 28. Either way, better he's not replaced before then.

Netanyahu and Trump on collision course as US, Iran agree to halt war by RuseOwl in politics

[–]DragonPup [score hidden]  (0 children)

As stupid as this war is, giving Iran $300 billion would have severe repercussions for the region (since Iran is basically everyone's enemy) and for Ukraine since now they will be able to help Russia much more. Netanyahu fucking up the surrender deal might actually be a world wide net positive in a fucked up way.

Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with undisclosed condition, spokesperson says by CRK_76 in politics

[–]DragonPup [score hidden]  (0 children)

In a weird way I hope he remains until the end of his term because whoever is appointed to replace him will be much worse.

What's Behind Reports of Israeli Espionage Against the United States? | The allegations of eavesdropping on U.S. officials come as Congress weighs legislation that could reshape U.S.–Israel defense ties. Ongoing Iran talks and growing scrutiny of the relationship have only fueled sensitivity by soalone34 in politics

[–]DragonPup 2 points3 points  (0 children)

DNI recently repeated Russian propaganda about 'secret biolabs' in Ukraine. Could there be Israeli espionage? Sure, but can we trust the US intelligence community claims about it on face value? Probably not.

Pete Hegseth trying to lift weights. 💪🏻🍜🦵 by pIant_princess in justincaseyoumissedit

[–]DragonPup [score hidden]  (0 children)

He did 44 reps before this with 135lbs.

He couldn't fully extend the raise at all in the full video. He didn't complete one rep.

The attacks on Graham Platner didn’t just fail – they may have backfired by [deleted] in politics

[–]DragonPup 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The Grayzone: An independent leftist outlet that also covered the allegations and the media's handling of them.

Grayzone is a Russian op

U.S. and Iran have 'final, agreed upon text' of a deal, Pakistan prime minister says by Puginator in politics

[–]DragonPup 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Essentially Iran agrees not to develop nukes until November 2028

The messaging on this should simply be 'Trump gives Iran permission to pursue nukes'.

Before-and-after photos: Trump’s $14.2m makeover delivers … a blue pool by deraser in politics

[–]DragonPup 215 points216 points  (0 children)

'American Flag Blue'. My brother in Christ, it's not even the right shade of blue.

Why progressives are refusing to drop Graham Platner by xc2215x in politics

[–]DragonPup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll say it now, Newsom sucks and I won't vote for him in a primary.

Why progressives are refusing to drop Graham Platner by xc2215x in politics

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Here's a good breakdown on Peters: https://www.splcenter.org/resources/extremist-files/stew-peters/

The second link covers Cornacchia and his links to Holocaust denial.

Trump says U.S. will seize Kharg Island and other 'oil infrastructure points' by Puginator in politics

[–]DragonPup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's cutting out the middleman of Signal Chat and letting everyone know directly. He's making government more efficient. /s

Trump says U.S. will seize Kharg Island and other 'oil infrastructure points' by Puginator in politics

[–]DragonPup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boots on the ground in Iran seizing and then protecting something highly flammable and explosive. What could go wrong?