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Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Trump Blinks ... Again

"It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."

Shakespeare never met Donald Trump but obviously knows the type.  Once again, after days of apocalyptic rhetoric, Trump has blinked and agreed to a two -week ceasefire during which Iran's armed forces will actually facilitate passage through the Strait if Hormuz "with due consideration of technical limitation."  That sounds pretty much to me like a toll booth, something that never existed until Trump began shooting off his mouth and Hegseth started to bray "no quarter, no mercy"

Even Ahab, one of Israel's worst kings, once remarked, "Let not him boast who puts his armor on like him who takes it off." 

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    1. I’ll move on when he’s dead!

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    2. Trump threatens to "destroy a civilization" and your response is "let's move on"...

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  2. There are other matters. Close this out. Let’s roll.

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  3. His original statement of goals for the operation was to first prevent Iran from producing a nuclear weapon. Second, to weaken that nation’s warped, religious death cult government in hope the citizens could rise-up in opposition, and finally, to re-open the Straight for commerce by those nearby nations who depend on it.

    As of last night, those original American goals have been met. President Trump and his team got the full attention of Iran’s leadership and the world, although it took having our heavy weaponry already in the air for more offensive assault to motivate the opposition to re-evaluate its looming doom. IRAN did the blinking here.

    The operation has ended successfully, for now. Time to hold back and leave it to others to take charge. No one knows how long the present status will last. But, now, the Iran military has been seriously disrupted, and without significant collateral damage to its citizens.

    I’m glad Trump ended the offense at this time. No point in continuing further killing unless Iran breaks its promises. A humane and proper decision.

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    1. 1:54am- Wow! That's some serious TDS you have going on there.

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    2. Unfortunately they have no intention of honoring the ceasefire it seems.

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    3. You should work for the administration great spin but your hero is a deranged lunatic

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  4. Trump knows exactly what he is doing but assholes like you will say anything against Trump because you are mentally deranged.

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    1. aha, aha aha...Trump knows what he's doing, that's a knee-slapper!

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  5. One has to wonder if this is about market manipulation for insiders? Art of the deal is pushing the worst outcome possible to get something slightly less.

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    1. Well that would be your Democrat friends in Congress also so there's that. Nancy Pelosi anyone??

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    2. Your second sentence makes a valid point.

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  6. So then, Bernie, we’ll put you down on the “Thousands of Innocent Iranians Should Have Died Last Night “ list. Sorry you’re disappointed by the latest development. Sheesh!

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  7. Let's see if I got this correct.... On Monday, you implied that at best, President Trump was going to become a "Hitler-like" war criminal and internet troll for getting ready to launch Hell on Iran.
    Today, Wednesday, you are basically calling President Trump a pussy for NOT unleashing Hell on Iran.
    So, which is it?

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    1. He’s lost his mind!!!

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    2. Right?? It's almost like they just whine & complain just to make themselves feel better. TDS at it's finest.

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  8. It’s the “Art of the Deal”, Bernie.

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    1. What deal? They're still in control of the Strait of Hormuz, they may still have a nuclear program & they're not going to let anyone in to actually determine that. This was no deal at all, plus we spent billions of dollars, over 300 injured soldiers, & at least 13 killed. No one thinks this was well planned unless they've been drinking orange kool-aid for the last 12 years.

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  9. tRUMP has a terminal case of hoof and mouth disease. No class, no shame, no sense.

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    1. What is your point supposed to be on THIS topic?

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    2. You're replying to a fifth grader who is obsessed with hiney stuff. Think blue hair, pierced septum, porn obsession, and a future of living in mom's basement with 1970s paneling.

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    3. I love the ongoing emotional fit because Trump is their daddy. Foreign Policy 101: never listen to a Democrat, especially those in subsidized housing who never turn off NPR (National Panhandler Radio).

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  10. If he bombed, you'd whine like a good little elderly liberal.

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    1. THIS!!!! Want it both ways🙄

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  11. I’d like to thank the Orange Worshipper who referred to Trump earlier as “The Queens Brawler.”
    You’re never been to Queens or Trump’s old neighborhood.
    A brawler? No, a silver spooner who went to private schools.
    The Trumpers’ ability to believe in the majesty of Orange Foolius is remarkable.
    Your brawler comment was quite entertaining.

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    1. Indeed it was. Trump's a fighter like Hegseth is a genius. Neither holds water. Unfortunately for us, they are running with their gut instincts.

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  12. It's actually a refreshing change from Biden and Obama sending billions to the occupier mullahs to enable their nuclear program and terror. Democrats only hate religious zealots who hate America. It's a match made in hell.

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    1. Well said but they just rewrite history so you're wasting your breath.

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  13. With all the bs flowing out of the most unpresidential thing to ever occupy the white house will the taxpayers been on the hook for fumigation?

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    1. Way to stay on point. Go post on Facebook with your random thoughts that have nothing to do with this topic. Follow along.

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  14. We are in a far better position with DT vs Sleepy Joe !

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  15. You sure are a piece of shit You should be deported because you are not a true citizen of our country.

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  16. Who cares? We have the lowest price per barrel since Bush and Obama in 2007/2008. Iran can't nuke Europe or Israel (although many Democrats are probably upset about Israel still existing). I disagreed with Trump bombing the hell out of a 6th century hell hole. But he stomped on a bunch of cockroaches and fumigated the place. Future generations will benefit. Were you looking for more war? Of course you were.

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    1. Correct then they would be whining that he didn't try diplomacy. Can't win with some if these people. Maybe he meant "negotiates" instead of blinks 🤔

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  17. Trump didn’t blink at all. What he did was seize a moment for pause and create an opportunity to observe how other interested parties react. In effect, he can now re-stage the battlefield to America’s advantage. If more damage to infrastructure and killing of Iranian Guard maniacs becomes necessary, we are now better poised to deal with efficiency.

    This is NOT about killing regular Iranian citizens. Never was!

    Iran is welcome to continue on as a more responsible member of the world community. Unfortunately, there are still bad actors inside Iran’s government, and inside governments not named Iran. That outside group, unfortunately, includes our OWN government.

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    1. Agree!! Some people's TDS just gets in the way.

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  18. Obama sent pallets of cash lol….but but Trump is a chicken LOL! Venezuela, Iran, name me a Democrat who would have had the balls to do what he did? I can’t stand the guy but it’s crazy that the media and liberals openly cheer against him and for him and our country to fail. These people are sick!!

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    1. Well the Dems do have a problem with hypocrisy.

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  19. It doesn’t matter what Trump does it will be bad. If he had the cure for cancer, but needed congress to pass it democrats would vote no.

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    1. Truer words were never spoken.

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  20. Trump derangement --Bernie is a top example.

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  21. I wrote the other day that Trump will blink, declare victory, blame all of the current problems (gas prices, government shutdown, etc...) on Democrats. Then, all the Trump worshipers with TDS will deluge this blog saying Trump is the best negotiator the world has ever seen, take pot shots at Biden and Obama and continue on with their ignorance.

    I should take my act on the road, billed as The World's Greatest Mentalist of All Time.

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    1. Yup, his supporters are nothing if not predictable.

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    2. Not really when it's the same thing EVERY SINGLE DAY with you people. You Dems are quite predictable as well.

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    3. 4:56- I wrote "Trump worshippers with TDS". I didn't paint all Republicans with a broad stroke like you did with Democrats. Reading is fundemental
      Reading comprehension is key.

      Idol worship and ignorant is no way to go through life, son.

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  22. Trump can do no wrong. No matter how big an idiot he is his supporters are willing to die in the bunker with him and take their children with them. China and Russia are the big winners here not the usa.

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  23. This blog should be censored it is anti-America.

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    1. I think Bernie is a doddering old lefty. But wouldn't it be anti-American to censor him ... like he and the left did regarding any statements on CoViD that hadn't been approved by the regime?

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  24. We the people would elect Trump again-no question but I wonder if the people would elect the left-wing Spanberger Again Boy did they make a mistake.

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    1. How about New York city They are assholes and now they will have to live with that communist for the next 3 plus years

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    2. Lets face it... half the population are just stupid. One only needs to look at who is the exec's for the two local counties. Ruled by fools...

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    3. 3 out of 4 defendants in Fairfax County murder trails THIS YEAR are Illegal Immigrants but it's all good.

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  25. The bottom line is that Donald Trump is a weak and ineffective leader. He is even worse, militarily. He did the bidding of Israel, and he has depleted our strategic weapons stockpiles. These weapons cannot be built rapidly with the current domestic infrastructure.
    The only derangement is Trump’s Derangement.
    His poor strategic judgment has opened the door for stronger Russian actions in Europe, as well as bolder geopolitical moves by China.
    He is a doddering old fool who always chickens out.

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  26. Bernie, I know you are deranged but Trump is talking to those people thr right way but I Quess since you voted for Biden you would rather have Biden do the talking or maybe the racist Obama.

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  27. I will withhold judgment until we see two things:

    1)Does Iran actually work in good faith with a peace process


    2)What happens if they do not


    Until we know the answers to those questions, the jury is out and any criticisms or applaud is just conjecture

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  28. You must retire, you are a traitor, you are deranged, how do you sleep but then again you are mentally ill.

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  29. Liberals call to do the 25th amendment for Trump and then switch to calling Trump “chicken “. Now do you see how crazy they are?

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  30. I spent 25 years in the service and this is text book handling of a situation that will end in a victory for our Country. Sit back and watch what will happen next,

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  31. Democrats have one plan they hope Trump fails.

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  32. Democrats would have left us be nuked

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