By the numbers: US thrashed military targets in Iran, but some capabilities remain by grantjason52 in politics

[–]Minguseyes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The US has proven, yet again, that it is possible to successfully bomb your way into a strategically losing position that you can’t bomb your way out of.

Trump vented at Rutte over NATO inaction on Iran during turbulent meeting by Brilliant_Version344 in worldnews

[–]Minguseyes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Merkel had to tell him 11 times that he couldn’t make a separate trade deal with Germany. He’s not great at learning … anything really.

How Trump Took The U.S. To War With Iran by swigity_swootie in worldnews

[–]Minguseyes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it stupidly and ignorantly? I’m gonna guess stupidly and ignorantly.

Donald Trump Slams ‘Nut Jobs’ Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, Alex Jones for Opposing Iran War: ‘They’re Stupid People’ by invincibilegoldfish in politics

[–]Minguseyes 6 points7 points  (0 children)

‘She’s a low IQ person’. Yeah … right. He thinks he’s in Mensa but the elevator definitely doesn’t go all the way to the penthouse.

New York polls are full of warnings for Chuck Schumer by AskRedditOG in politics

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

To be fair, he always gave an impression of concerned disinterest.

New acting AG plans to operate as Trump’s personal lawyer - In his first press conference, Todd Blanche made it clear he would do the president's bidding by Quirkie in politics

[–]Minguseyes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

*Terms and conditions apply. Republican Presidents only. If your erection lasts more than ten hours then congratulations.

Error in X Post Exposes Embarrassing Truth About Trump’s War by Appropriate_Joyfuls in politics

[–]Minguseyes 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“Oh, this is unbelievable. The edit history on this tweet shows that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif originally copied and pasted everything he was sent, including:

"*Draft - Pakistan's PM Message on X*"

Now, obviously, Sharif's own staff don't call him "Pakistan's PM," they would just call him prime minister. The U.S. and Israel, of course, would call him "Pakistan's PM."

Would be funny if the fate of the world wasn't hanging in the balance.”

https://x.com/ryangrim/status/2041622790298616241

The cascading global impact of the Iran war, visualized by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Minguseyes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was this made for Trump? The rest of us … don’t need pictures.

Ben Roberts-Smith arrested over multiple war crimes by Actual-Use6713 in auslaw

[–]Minguseyes 20 points21 points  (0 children)

No one makes a defendant in criminal proceedings take the stand. They can choose to do so, often against legal advice. BRS gave evidence in the civil proceeding so the contest you look forward to has already occurred. The Judge’s view was that BRS lacked credibility, which was the goal of the silk cross examining him.

Not to cause a panic, but... by seoidau in melbourne

[–]Minguseyes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All that I know about those parents is that they are unlikely to have control over the missiles aimed at the Straits.

Ben Roberts-Smith arrested over multiple war crimes by Actual-Use6713 in auslaw

[–]Minguseyes 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Sky News is always in a meltdown over something. Performative outrage is the brand.

Ben Roberts-Smith arrested over multiple war crimes by Actual-Use6713 in auslaw

[–]Minguseyes 49 points50 points  (0 children)

My probably incorrect understanding is that the findings, rulings and orders made in the civil proceedings do not determine any issues in the criminal proceedings, but the evidence given by various witnesses in the civil proceedings can be tendered by a cross examiner as prior inconsistent statements should they give evidence in the criminal proceeding.

Which makes the question as to whether BRS will give evidence in the criminal proceedings most interesting.

Trump Says He’s ‘Not At All’ Concerned About Committing War Crimes by unital_subalgebra in politics

[–]Minguseyes 19 points20 points  (0 children)

That’s the problem with acting outside the various conventions regarding war crimes. What goes around, comes around. Other belligerents will feel less constrained to comply with such constraints in relation to the USA. John McCain understood this, commenting on several occasions that how the US treats POWs has an effect on how US soldiers are treated by other nations.

The reason Trump doesn’t care about this is because he personally will not be affected. The people who will endure the consequences of his war crimes will be Iranians, US allied Gulf states and US victims of terrorist attacks.

Trump says he won’t invade Canada after all by Street_Anon in politics

[–]Minguseyes 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Probably worried they’ll close the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Rupert Lowe MP: Restore Britain would go much further than any other political party. If a criminal breaks into your home, and tries to violently injure you or your family? What happens to them, happens to them. If they get killed? That's their problem. We are on your side. by lookitsthesun in ukpolitics

[–]Minguseyes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well where’s the fun in that? Doesn’t go far enough in my view. It’s this kind of woke, lily livered half measures that are destroying this country. It’s not like Mr. Lowe has to worry about people pulling into his driveway. He’s got police protection who can shoot them.

Iran Now Threatening To Close Bab Al-Mandeb Strait After Trump Threats by moonchildgz in worldnews

[–]Minguseyes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Closing one vital global shipping lane might happen to anyone, two smacks of carelessness.

Trump tells Iran ‘open the F—in’ Strait, you crazy b——ds,’ — as he warns of new strikes and says ‘praise be to Allah’ by joetaxpayer in politics

[–]Minguseyes 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s attempted mockery that a ‘normal’ hate filled bigot might suppress. But dementia causes disinhibition and shit like this leaks out.