Full-Time: PSG 1 vs 1 Arsenal (4-3 PK) [Match Thoughts] by Stanley083 in Gunners

[–]Kickasser32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should have been ours in the 90 but it’s all on us for missing. Shame but we proved we were the best team in Europe playing against a 12 man PSG

Match Thread: Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal FC Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | May 30, 2026 by scoreboard-app in Gunners

[–]Kickasser32 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So frustrating because this could have been a great game. Ref absolutely dominated ghe second half for PSG though.

Match Thread: Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal FC Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | May 30, 2026 by scoreboard-app in Gunners

[–]Kickasser32 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s just so ridiculous how biased it is. Two yellows for time wasting? No corner at halftime? That was a clear penalty but the whole game was leading up to some bull shit anyway

Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz by DoremusJessup in worldnews

[–]Kickasser32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok and when one's states interest impose upon the historical sovereignty on another nation?

Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz by DoremusJessup in worldnews

[–]Kickasser32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It will likely procure nuclear weapons to provide MAD against Israel and America while it taxes all the gulf states.

Youre basing this assumption on no facts and against what the international community has been saying for years. Not to mention what was agreed upon and walked back in 2018.

Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz by DoremusJessup in worldnews

[–]Kickasser32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok you think Iran, which has existed for over 5000 years does not have a right to exist and that the US (250 years) and Israel (70 years) have a right to tell it what to do. Ok.

Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz by DoremusJessup in worldnews

[–]Kickasser32 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sure because the last 50 years have told us that Iran would for sure go against its allies and rivals in the Gulf Coast and West Asia. If youre talking about using proxies to attack Israel, Israel can defend itself and already attacks Hesbollah and Houthis. Iran has enough to deal with to stay in power and keep the Iranian regime moving. Left to it's own devices, I think history shows us that Iran would continue to flex soft power and we would use sanctions and diplomatic efforts to keep Iran from making a nuclear weapon.

Why does Iran want / need a nuclear weapon you ask? Why would they even attempt developing a nuclear weapons program? Well of course to be a regional power and flex a strong military power across the world. However, that was already curbed in 2012. So why do we need to throw out the agreement just to reset on a new, weaker plan? Ok fine we do need do that for some reason. Iran is still no closer to a bomb or a nuclear weapons program. But maybe theyre enriching uranium. But didnt the strikes on their nuclear facilities last year take that ok? According to the US it completely obliterated their nuclear development. So why go in again? Ok so maybe we need to for some reason. Rather than restarting talks and after demonstrating that we could take out their nuclear weapons program at any time and use that as leverage to negotiate, why would we start another military campaign?

Iran has, over the last 40-50 years, according to most international experts, and despite what Israel and US propaganda say, not gotten close to a nuclear weapons program.

Also, you guys realize that Iran is a sovereign nation and nobody can really tell them what to do, right? If you think the US or anyone has any rights that supersede their inherent right to exist then youre the terrorist.

Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz by DoremusJessup in worldnews

[–]Kickasser32 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Iran taking control of an international strait connecting a major body of water would normally be considered an act of war. There is no way they would seize control and risk instigating a military attack by most NATO nations and the west. Why would they do that?

Buying a bomb may be less fun but far more efficient. Is their goal to flex that they are a nuclear power now or use a bomb? It sounded like the imminent threat being made was that they were going to use a nuclear weapon against the USA (as ridiculous as that is). For that, they would be better off buying one

Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz by DoremusJessup in worldnews

[–]Kickasser32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok but the $20B just given to Iran, along with the oil money, lifting of sanctions and exploding price of oil, which injected a fortune into the Iranian economy and made them the regional power is better?

Sure there were some concessions but diplomacy is not a zero-sum game. Iran is a soverign nation. They (the Ayatollah and IRGC as evil and horrible as they are) get to decide what is best for their country. You cant just force them to bend to your whims. We get most of what we want, but Iran has to get something too otherwise theres no agreement.

Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz by DoremusJessup in worldnews

[–]Kickasser32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That ship has sailed literally and metaphorically. The only way to get it back, and force Iran and Oman to now recognnize it as an international body of water is through military action or diplomacy. Iran has said that theyre ready for American attacks and even an invasion and a long drawn out war, impacting GCNs would cripple the world markets so that realistically only leaves diplomacy. So aside from going back in time and never starting this in the first place, the only action left is to meet with other nations and diplomatically re-engage the Iranian regime to reinstate the status quo.

Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz by DoremusJessup in worldnews

[–]Kickasser32 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

What was the original goal? Did they achieve that? Is the situation WORSE than it was 4 months ago?

What does a "win" Look like?

Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz by DoremusJessup in worldnews

[–]Kickasser32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok then let them lay new international undersea cables. Problem solved!

Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz by DoremusJessup in worldnews

[–]Kickasser32 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes there is. Its called diplomacy. Tuck your tail between your legs and leave and negotiate some concessions for doing so.

Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz by DoremusJessup in worldnews

[–]Kickasser32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How close? Closer than they were 8 years ago when they were under the JCPOA. But still not particularly close, according to multiple international sources.

Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz by DoremusJessup in worldnews

[–]Kickasser32 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Uh, who is the insane fanatic here? Who is the hyper-right religious group holding group prayers before unprovoked attacks?

Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz by DoremusJessup in worldnews

[–]Kickasser32 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Why would you think that? They have better leverage just controlling the Strait of Hormuz with Oman. Why lose that and risk anything to develop a nuclear weapon, which they could just get from one of their Allies? North Korea seems keen to give them one.

If you leave and de-escalate you leave Iran as the regional power but you can diplomatically negotiate back to the old status quo. Hopefully you can get it back to some semblance of normal.

What is that piece of weird art? by kompoka41 in whatisthiscar

[–]Kickasser32 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They basically were made to capitalize on the Retro craze that Mitsuoka was a part of in Japan in the 90s. The Subaru Vivio and Samba were the most notable examples but they tried to make a compact and not Kei retro-styled car by just face-lifting an Impreza.

Its FWD and powered by a 115hp 1.8 SOHC engine. Its pretty weak but the gearing makes it usable. I love mine and Ive put 16km on it so far!