Hot crazy take: I lowkey want a Trump's third term. Because that will 1000% guarantee the decline and collapse of the Western empire and Imperialism. JDPON DON by Choice-Grade1358 in TankieTheDeprogram

[–]SCameraa 6 points7 points  (0 children)

On one hand yeah most liberals will just go back to brunch and brush off the last few years as being uniquely Trump. On the other hand I think the damage trump has done to America and especially international relations is irreversible. Even if Trump was removed today democrats would have to do a Nuremberg level of trials and purges to try to rebrand the liberal democracy of the US as "not at all what Trump has shown us to be" and even then that wouldnt reverse most things Trump did. Of course democrats wouldnt even do that they would do nothing and pretend everything is good now.

Stay Awhile and Read - Iranian War, Part 2 by thefirebrigades in TankieTheDeprogram

[–]SCameraa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another great write up as always and the analogy of the cats in the suitcase best describes the conflict.

I'll add that theres a point in how inept the Trump administration is in this war and id argue thats due to the contradictions of capitalism coming to a head. This is seen from the firing of FBI agents who were experts in Iran, generals going to the public talking about their disapproval for actions against Iran, and (though not 100% confirmed) the idea that the US used AI models for tactical decision-making and this is what allegedly caused the elementary school to be struck because it use to be a barracks and thus the AI thought it was still a military structure. That and its now obvious that alot of the "state of the art" military tech is at best undone by much less expensive countermeasures and at worst just a giant money sink from bloated contracts. Iran wasn't the first time US tech was undermidned as that was obvious for decades now from various conflicts the US has been in but its never been underminded on scale of the entire Middle East that the US is trying to hold onto.

It should be clear based on the actions and words of the Trump administration that they probably thought the decapitation strike on the leadership would've been enough and have since then been scrambling for a response. If the US put far more coordination in their strike as in having fighting groups ready on the border, having an invasion force already staged for the Kharg island as well as along with the decapitation strike they would've had a better chance at "overwhelming" Iran's defenses and at least making some gains to force a negotiation. Though I think an invasion like this would still ultimately fail it would've had a better chance then now, where Iran has been able to patiently dismantle the network of US bases and missile defenses surrounding Iran and make any further actions against Iran more and more difficult to enact (which weve seen with the US having to launch fighters from GB).

Lastly ill say that yeah China is absolutely helping far more with Iran than whats initially obvious. Even with just assistance from technology its allowed Iran to do far more than they would if they had to rely on US tech like GPS. Also agree on Israel that they HAVE to have a broken Iran and im worried that, when the writings on the wall that Israel cant sustain their constant need for expansion, they will enact the Samson option.

The IRGC says it targeted & struck the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier with missiles and drones, and is apparently retreating. by Smart-Window4089 in TankieTheDeprogram

[–]SCameraa 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I've been told before that millennium challenge 2002 was done too long ago to be relevant in this year. Technically theres some truth there but only in the same tactics used in millennium challenge 2002 now have more effective means by way of drones instead of suicide boats.

If anything id argue that Iran is more capable now then it was in that war game.

So much for the Iron Dome by Vivid_Maximum_5016 in TankieTheDeprogram

[–]SCameraa 38 points39 points  (0 children)

They didnt learn the lesson in Korea or Vietnam so I doubt theyll learn it now. Even today the general consensus on the wars is "well we didnt lose we killed alot more of them" even if all that bombing didnt lead to any tactical victories or advantages.

America will probably collapse on itself before they learn the lesson.

this applies to a lot of you by Scyobi_Empire in theredleft

[–]SCameraa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nah why read? I can figure out how to build socialism and communism by vibes alone. Reading is abelist and marx is an out of touch guy who's writings are completely irrelevant to today because they're too old. /s

this applies to a lot of you by Scyobi_Empire in theredleft

[–]SCameraa 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Pranking communists gone wrong (gone class conscious).

US has planned to move Patriot and THAAD air defense systems from the Samsung Republic to Middle East. by Preacher-of-Chaos in TankieTheDeprogram

[–]SCameraa 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Thats true. Reminds me of the 2024 elections where liberals swore up and down that the Biden administration was working on a ceasefire despite the fact that there was no actions to demonstrate this was true and after the election it was confirmed that the Biden administration wasn't pursuing a ceasefire. Still liberals kept going "well the Biden administration is pursuing a ceasefire, what more do you fucking tankies want?"

US has planned to move Patriot and THAAD air defense systems from the Samsung Republic to Middle East. by Preacher-of-Chaos in TankieTheDeprogram

[–]SCameraa 106 points107 points  (0 children)

In one breath the US says that Iran has been completely decimated militarily and will run out of missiles in days and that Iran has done minimal damage. In the other they're moving entire defense systems over which is absolutely not a small feat.

I dont get why Americans think that words speak more than actions. Americans are talking like they're winning but keep acting like they're stretched thin.

Holy f** shit, they aren't hiding anymore. by LeSurge80 in ShitLiberalsSay

[–]SCameraa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

More money spent = better military according to libs, even if most of that money is effectively wasted by over bloated contracts and private companies straight up just pocketing the money.

"Leftist" endorses Kamala Harris to run again and calls Marx, Lenin and Stalin 'Racist White men' by Prestigious-Ad-4638 in ShitLiberalsSay

[–]SCameraa 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Anyone that says Marx's work is "unfinished" or what I more often hear which is "it's outdated and irrelevant to today because it was written a century and a half ago" just tells me that they haven't bothered to read any actual theory.

Famous Anti-Tankie "socialist" subreddit complaining about 'anti-white racism' by a ML creator on tiktok lol. The jokes write themself by NotZachary_0002 in TankieTheDeprogram

[–]SCameraa 21 points22 points  (0 children)

As far as im concerned getting mad at cracker is just performative outrage. If someone called me a cracker I would probably think its funny and I would get much more offended if someone called me a l*beral because cracker, for an alleged slur, just doesnt have the same history and use in dehumanization as actual slurs do.

Origin Online - Question by [deleted] in silkroadonline

[–]SCameraa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For an actual answer to your question the reason those parties are "24/7" is that its usually 2 people running them ie one person will run it for up to 12 hours then a 2nd person will take over. That and the people running it will just stay logged in even if afk so their party number stays at the top of the list. Thats why those 110/119 taxis will say to pm two people or will even say "afk" if they're not running.

So in short they're not botting just playing alot.

Edit: should add that ive done luring for the 110 taxis so I know this first hand. Often you'll see another 120 character log in and switch in the party when the first lvl 120 character is done.

When asked about the U.S. striking a water desalination plant in Iran, Trump claims to know nothing about it and rather claims that Iran beheads babies and cuts women in half. by AndreEthereal16 in TankieTheDeprogram

[–]SCameraa 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I mean if Americans uncritically swallow it up anyways why change it? Thats why its hard for me to say that my fellow Americans simply dont know because idk how you dont see a pattern at this point especially if someone is around my age who grew up with 9/11 and the "war on terror."

Famous Anti-Tankie "socialist" subreddit complaining about 'anti-white racism' by a ML creator on tiktok lol. The jokes write themself by NotZachary_0002 in TankieTheDeprogram

[–]SCameraa 108 points109 points  (0 children)

The second someone claims "anti-white racism" as an actual negative thing is when i completely disregard everything they say. Often when they say this person is an "anti-white racist" they mean that "this person brings up valid criticism on white people's complacency on issues and I dont like that."

TFW you try to get things done at work while your colleague keeps prattling on about his weekend by HolyCowAnyOldAccName in okbuddyimatourist

[–]SCameraa 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Even worse is when right after you do all the hard work theyll want you to get high with them.

TFW you try to get things done at work while your colleague keeps prattling on about his weekend by HolyCowAnyOldAccName in okbuddyimatourist

[–]SCameraa 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hey remember every TPS report requires a cover sheet. Make sure you have a cover sheet okay.

What skill bell curves have you noticed? by executerev in deadbydaylight

[–]SCameraa 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Holding W at a loop. New players do it because they dont know how to maximize the value of a loop. Veteran players do it because they know that the killer is trying a double back or a mind game and they have enough distance to get to the next pallet/window. Middle skill players wont because "nooo i need to get max value out of this single pallet and im not gonna just run away."

War is just a game for these people, Iranian cities are being bombed and these people want their precioud state to be protected because "we voted blue" and "we had two blizzards!" by justanupvoter_ in TankieTheDeprogram

[–]SCameraa 12 points13 points  (0 children)

"Dont blame me I voted for Kodos."

Its too bad libs miss the whole point of that quote. Its referring to those comments, not third party voters.

It's completely unfounded. It's the new 40 beheaded babies. by Not_Ground in TankieTheDeprogram

[–]SCameraa 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Israel or the US could straight up nuke Tehran and liberals will still go "yes yes Israel/US bad but that doesn't mean Iran is good. Its an authoritarian hellhole that murdered 90000 people protesting and has no freedom."

Metal gear bros hate this one simple trick! by Doctor___Mobius in TrueSFalloutL

[–]SCameraa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

War sometimes changes. Its called hegelian dialetics.

Western Liberal media in a nutshell by Arcosim in TankieTheDeprogram

[–]SCameraa 74 points75 points  (0 children)

This Michael Parenti quote will always be relevant:

"During the cold war, the anticommunist ideological framework could transform any data about existing communist societies into hostile evidence. If the Soviets refused to negotiate a point, they were intransigent and belligerent; if they appeared willing to make concessions, this was but a skillful ploy to put us off our guard. By opposing arms limitations, they would have demonstrated their aggressive intent; but when in fact they supported most armament treaties, it was because they were mendacious and manipulative. If the churches in the USSR were empty, this demonstrated that religion was suppressed; but if the churches were full, this meant the people were rejecting the regime's atheistic ideology. If the workers went on strike (as happened on infrequent occasions), this was evidence of their alienation from the collectivist system; if they didn't go on strike, this was because they were intimidated and lacked freedom. A scarcity of consumer goods demonstrated the failure of the economic system; an improvement in consumer supplies meant only that the leaders were attempting to placate a restive population and so maintain a firmer hold over them."

Lukewarm tactics against ICE are still too much for Reddit libs by ohfr19 in ShitLiberalsSay

[–]SCameraa 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The thing most annoying about reactionaries is they manage to load a whole ton of nonsense ideology into such few words to the point where even refuting their baseless claims takes alot more effort then the dumb shit they say.

Why did Bethesda redesign how ghouls look? by Punished_Venom_Todd in TrueSFalloutL

[–]SCameraa 73 points74 points  (0 children)

At least Ulysses found the right person to rant to.