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[Brent in Az]

Do you seriously believe he has achieved this?
All he has done is confirm to the Iran regime that they must achieve nuclear capability for their security!

And what is there not to believe?
Iran nuclear capabilities have been set back many years, at least until the next america hating Obama type president comes in into power and helps Iran rebuild
Iran has one goal. Destroy Israel and kill the western infidels

 

[fourfive8]

Do you seriously believe he has achieved this? All he has done is confirm to the Iran regime that they must achieve nuclear capability for their security!

Naive, ignorant or stupid! They haven’t needed confirmation for their perceived need for such a weapon since the 600s, when Muhammad was just a pup. Pay attention and watch the videos of those Iranians in the ruling, theocrat class wearing black head dress. They believe they are direct descendants of Muhammad thus carry divine authority to rule the world, NO MATTER THE MEANS OR METHOD. We ignore this at our peril.

 

[Brent in Az]

Naive, ignorant or stupid! They haven’t needed confirmation for their perceived need for such a weapon since the 600s, when Muhammad was just a pup. Pay attention and watch the videos of those Iranians in the ruling, theocrat class wearing black head dress. They believe they are direct descendants of Muhammad thus carry divine authority to rule the world, NO MATTER THE MEANS OR METHOD. We ignore this at our peril.

Another thing that can't be ignored is that China and Russia will gladly help Iran in whatever capacity they can.

 

[Brent in Az]

There has been increased activity at Pickaxe mountain, which some believe is where the Iranian's are trying to move the centrifuges into.
A tough nut to crack, considering it's inside a granite mountain

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

There has been increased activity at Pickaxe mountain, which some believe is where the Iranian's are trying to move the centrifuges into.
A tough nut to crack, considering it's inside a granite mountain

Wouldn’t it be possible to hit the centrifuges while in transit?

 

[Brent in Az]

Wouldn’t it be possible to hit the centrifuges while in transit?

That window of opportunity maybe be closed, or closing?

 

[Hunt anything]

And what is there not to believe?
Iran nuclear capabilities have been set back many years, at least until the next america hating Obama type president comes in into power and helps Iran rebuild
Iran has one goal. Destroy Israel and kill the western infidels

Yep, I heard an interview with Jeffries the other day where he was praising Obamas dealing with Iran, of course he didn’t mention the plane loads of cash that were most likely used to free up other money for weapons development.

 

[Brent in Az]

Yep, I heard an interview with Jeffries the other day where he was praising Obamas dealing with Iran, of course he didn’t mention the plane loads of cash that were most likely used to free up other money for weapons development.

I lump Jeffries into the same category as the Iranian Mullahs

 

[HookMeUpII]

Frankly this message comes across as tone deaf to me - I don't think most people share his sentiment. I guess we'll know in a couple of months.

Also, a few folks on here speculated a couple of days ago about diesel going up. It's $9.25 here currently (I looked this morning). Unleaded is 9 and a penny.

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You begin to wonder who is advising him and/or if he's listening to his advisors? I'm sorry but I've said it over and over: The Iran nuclear threat was overblown. If you look at some of the high-level advisors to the DoD (ex unit guys, intell ops, etc.) they all said the same thing: If Iran was as close to a nuke as everyone claims, the world would have conspired to take the regime out at the head. Look at Khadafi, look at Assad, etc.

We have a horrible track record of handling these things, regardless of what anyone says.

 

[HookMeUpII]

Yep, I heard an interview with Jeffries the other day where he was praising Obamas dealing with Iran, of course he didn’t mention the plane loads of cash that were most likely used to free up other money for weapons development.

Fair is fair and I will say a lot of what was done under Obama led up to this. With that, Bush as well. But, Trump could be handling all this a lot better.

This economy is FUBAR'd at the moment. I work in markets and deal with the economy for a living, the correction is coming.

As much as I am not happy with Trump, can't underestimate him. I imagine he can't be happy with the status quo at the moment. He could have something up his sleeve but I can't imagine what it is.

 

[Mark A Ouellette]

Now for the Trump-Haters...

Thread 'Trump Issues Executive Order to Open 2 National Monuments to Hunting, Access More Public Land, Protect Lead Ammo'

Sep 18, 2026

From Outdoor Life Magazine,
https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/executive-order-hunting-heritage/

Trump Issues Executive Order to Open 2 National Monuments to Hunting, Access More Public Land, Protect Lead Ammo​

The White House issued a grab-bag executive order that covers everything from Sunday hunting bans to invasive species management by volunteers

President Trump announced a wide range of initiatives to expand public access and support the country’s hunting community in an executive order on Thursday night while speaking at the White House Rose Garden.

The...

• Mark A Ouellette
• Replies: 2
• Forum: News & announcements

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[HookMeUpII]

Now for the Trump-Haters...

Thread 'Trump Issues Executive Order to Open 2 National Monuments to Hunting, Access More Public Land, Protect Lead Ammo'

Sep 18, 2026

From Outdoor Life Magazine,
https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/executive-order-hunting-heritage/

Trump Issues Executive Order to Open 2 National Monuments to Hunting, Access More Public Land, Protect Lead Ammo​

The White House issued a grab-bag executive order that covers everything from Sunday hunting bans to invasive species management by volunteers

President Trump announced a wide range of initiatives to expand public access and support the country’s hunting community in an executive order on Thursday night while speaking at the White House Rose Garden.

The...

• Mark A Ouellette
• Replies: 2
• Forum: News & announcements

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That's all great, and I am happy but:

Interior Advances Revisions to Oil and Gas Leasing and Waste Prevention Rules to Support American Energy Dominance | U.S. Department of the Interior

The Department of the Interior today announced two coordinated regulatory actions aimed at modernizing federal onshore oil and gas policy, eliminating unnecessary administrative barriers, and strengthening the nation’s long-term energy leadership. The proposals revise both the Bureau of Land...

www.doi.gov

And we still have $6.60 diesel. So where are we really going here?

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Articles states Saudi asked China to help, but I also think it’s in China’s best interest too. China is the largest importer of LNG and prices and availability are hurting them.

Exclusive-China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, sources say

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Sept 17 (Reuters) - China has privately asked Tehran to help rein in Yemen's Houthis after an appeal to Beijing by Saudi Arabia following the Iran-backed group's military blitz

www.yahoo.com

 

[Tundra Tiger]

Now for the Trump-Haters...

Thread 'Trump Issues Executive Order to Open 2 National Monuments to Hunting, Access More Public Land, Protect Lead Ammo'

Sep 18, 2026

From Outdoor Life Magazine,
https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/executive-order-hunting-heritage/

Trump Issues Executive Order to Open 2 National Monuments to Hunting, Access More Public Land, Protect Lead Ammo​

The White House issued a grab-bag executive order that covers everything from Sunday hunting bans to invasive species management by volunteers

President Trump announced a wide range of initiatives to expand public access and support the country’s hunting community in an executive order on Thursday night while speaking at the White House Rose Garden.

The...

• Mark A Ouellette
• Replies: 2
• Forum: News & announcements

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That's like pointing out Goff had a good game last night (he did). Irrespective, are Lions fans happy today?

Trump does some good things. I don't hate him. I just think he has been in a position to do more/better, riding a wave of good vibes when he was elected and having a Republican House and Senate. Instead he has largely allowed his ego to piss all over it.

 

[sgt_zim]

You begin to wonder who is advising him and/or if he's listening to his advisors? I'm sorry but I've said it over and over: The Iran nuclear threat was overblown. If you look at some of the high-level advisors to the DoD (ex unit guys, intell ops, etc.) they all said the same thing: If Iran was as close to a nuke as everyone claims, the world would have conspired to take the regime out at the head. Look at Khadafi, look at Assad, etc.

We have a horrible track record of handling these things, regardless of what anyone says.

Even under the best of circumstances and administrations, statecraft of this sort is one giant charlie foxtrot.

In any case, you're committing a post hoc fallacy. That the rest of the world hasn't acted isn't evidence of anything other than the rest of the world hasn't acted. It could be a good reason or bad, or even no reason.

If I stand in the rain, I'll get wet.

If I'm wet, i could've just gotten out of the shower, sprayed with a garden hose, or be in a swimming pool.

Frankly, I've little hope that other than Poland, anyone would act with us in the face of a grave threat like Iran actually having nukes or being very close to having them. Yes, I've gotten that cynical about western Europe.

 

[Altitude sickness]

US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland's security

Trump said the agreement will give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland", though specifics haven't been confirmed by Danish officials.

www.bbc.com

 

[Brent in Az]

I'm waiting for my $5000 voter check, my $5000 DOGE check, and my $2000 Tariff stimulus check, so I can spend it on that promised $1.99 a gallon fuel.

 

[West_Texas_Bull_Shooter]

Last time I looked it up on Google the US Government has spent 4 trillion dollars helping the rest of the world recover to date. I don't think getting some of those folks to shoulder part of the burden is too far out of bounds.

 

[Kalthoff]

US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland's security

Trump said the agreement will give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland", though specifics haven't been confirmed by Danish officials.

www.bbc.com

This statement towards the end of the BBC article captures the essence:

Without the official text being released, it is unclear how exactly the deal differs from a 1951 agreement with Denmark, under which the US can send as many troops as it wants to Greenland.

 

[Boyd Brooks]

Gas Buddy screen shot this morning for diesel fuel, 269.9c a litre is painful.