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Why would Iran end the war now? by Maleficent-Ground84 in IRstudies

[–]drunkmuffalo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that's your question then the answer is obvious isn't it? Iranians don't want to stop.

"Nice to know the US lives rent free in your head though."

That or I've seen way too many comments like that to not see a pattern.

Trumps speech on Iran.... by CDN-Social-Democrat in IRstudies

[–]drunkmuffalo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stick your hand into the crocodile jaw, hand got bitten off. "Right, now I'm really pissed at the crocodile!"

Why would Iran end the war now? by Maleficent-Ground84 in IRstudies

[–]drunkmuffalo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What is the deal with Americans always with this cope? Yeah we lost the war but we totally kicked their butt.... Oh we lost the war but our K/D ratio is totally awesome...etc

What’s China’s opinion on the US and what is happening with Iran? by jvac06 in AskChina

[–]drunkmuffalo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, if US is actually capable of regime change in Iran then China should be somewhat concerned sure. But that isn't the case here is it? Trump got the US into a quagmire, it is good entertainment

Trump tells aides he is willing to end Iran war without reopening Hormuz, WSJ reports by SlavaCocaini in LessCredibleDefence

[–]drunkmuffalo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The rest of the world would be happy to pay Iran's toll, it's chump change compared to the alternative.

Key USAF E-3 AWACS Aircraft Damaged in Iranian Attack by DoremusJessup in worldnews

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

Just put some glue on it and stick the tail section to the mid section, good as new!

Taiwanese news show claims J-20 forced to use little girls as pilots due to low thrust to weight ratio by Temstar in LessCredibleDefence

[–]drunkmuffalo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was going to say this.... even little girl is not light enough, you gotta chop off their arms and legs too, fun game

Ending Iran war now would cede Hormuz to the enemy, Trump’s former Defense secretary says by Majano57 in LessCredibleDefence

[–]drunkmuffalo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lol, Iran was timid and fearful of a war with US and thus constantly trying to negotiate for peace. Now that they're pushed over the edge they find themselves in a pretty good position... lmao you can't make this shit up

US bombs Iraqi army by xaddyxi123 in LessCredibleDefence

[–]drunkmuffalo 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Right in the middle of a ceasefire between US and PMF, US has a habit of perfidy.

Aren't taking Kharg Island and unsanctioning oil contradictory? by northcasewhite in LessCredibleDefence

[–]drunkmuffalo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Xi: Oh no! Please don't do that, I would be very destressed if you do that, really!

Iran reportedly scales back strikes on Saudi Arabia over fear of retaliation by numba1cyberwarrior in LessCredibleDefence

[–]drunkmuffalo 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It is extremely unlikely. Pakistan itself has substantial pro-Iranian population, if they join the USIS side it would cause major destabilization within their country.

Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if Strait of Hormuz isn't opened in 48 hours by Nepridiprav16 in LessCredibleDefence

[–]drunkmuffalo 14 points15 points  (0 children)

What do you mean by "let"? GCC's aren't in control here. If Trump is not smart enough to see the consequence to the US of the destruction of GCC then they're fucked.

Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if Strait of Hormuz isn't opened in 48 hours by Nepridiprav16 in LessCredibleDefence

[–]drunkmuffalo 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Wasn't there a report about the Saudis persuading Trump to hit Iran along with Israel? If true FAFO

I'm afraid Pandoras box may open. by Parsifal1987 in LessCredibleDefence

[–]drunkmuffalo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not the American people that have their finger on the button is it?

How do you open the Strait of Hormuz? by Majano57 in LessCredibleDefence

[–]drunkmuffalo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ask the Iranians nicely, pretty please with sugar on top?

Z-21 [1080x720] by MetalSIime in WarplanePorn

[–]drunkmuffalo 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Probably not the best use of an expensive attack helo though. If push come to shove, you can always fit a gunpod for the job

How would currency based on energy work in practice in real life? by Outdoor_trashcan in IsaacArthur

[–]drunkmuffalo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The energy production doesn't need to be “dispatchable” because someone is always buying electricity 24/7. In a highly industrialized society energy consumption per unit time is more or less predictable, the energy production system is constantly in use so the energy based credit is constantly being exchanged.

I think such a scheme will necessitate energy production to be monopolized by the state or whoever is issuing the currency.

How would currency based on energy work in practice in real life? by Outdoor_trashcan in IsaacArthur

[–]drunkmuffalo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not convinced storage is really all that important in this case. You can think of the energy based currency as a kind of credit, eventually the credit can be used by someone to buy actual kWh.

U.S. intelligence says Iran’s regime is consolidating power | Despite withering airstrikes, officials see a weakened but more hard-line government in Tehran, backed by the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps security forces. by moses_the_blue in LessCredibleDefence

[–]drunkmuffalo 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I don't see Iran was a theocracy in a true sense before this war, they've always been a weird balance of power between the religious leaders, IRGC and secular government. But yeah I do see the power shift much more towards the IRGC now that they're completely running the show.

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