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Monitoring the situation in Iran

I would have demanded that Iran adhere to the same diversity and inclusion standards as the Oscar's. Then when they VEHEMENTLY refuse it woyld show all the purple hairs that "Iran is NOT your friend!".
I don't know of a single person that is defending the Iranian regime or their theocracy. Anyone that does is a nut job.

Being against this war isn't being in favor of that regime. Its being against an action that appears to be forced and ill-conceived.
 
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Iran's position show they just want to eat a few thousand more bombs

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I don't know of a single person that is defending the Iranian regime or their theocracy. Anyone that does is a nut job.

Being against this war isn't being in favor of that regime. Its being against an action that appears to be forced and ill-conceived.
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How can this be described other than derangement, if we take it in earnest. Rooting for a totalitarian regime which massacres and oppresses its own people. Because it would score petty points against the potus you don't like.
You can couch it however you like, but the bottom line if you think Iran is an oppressive regime fundamentally against any and all values you hold dear, then what, IF NOT, naked force by the US would get them to change? The success rate of strongly worded social media posts is ZERO. The success rate of tomahawk missiles and bombing runs....greater than zero.
 
You can couch it however you like, but the bottom line if you think Iran is an oppressive regime fundamentally against any and all values you hold dear, then what, IF NOT, naked force by the US would get them to change? The success rate of strongly worded social media posts is ZERO. The success rate of tomahawk missiles and bombing runs....greater than zero.
I can't speak for that author. Personally I am against this engagement because of timing, lack of justification in my view, and lack of support building. We are in the shit now though. I support my side winning, but I just don't see a coherent strategy that achieves that yet.

I am all for getting rid of that theocracy, but we can't do it alone. It needed to be a world effort from the start and not after the fact.
 
My view is pretty simple; anything that diminishes the psychopathic Iranian regime's ability to project military power is a net win for the world.

They cannot be appeased and they certainly cannot be reasoned with. All they have to offer is hatred and chaos.
 
You need an I.D. If they can't vote due to this requirement, they also cannot function in society very easily.
I don't understand the entirety of the SAVE act but this is the preamble -

"To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes."

That isn't an ID requirement - that is birth certificate, passport etc to register to vote.
 
I don't understand the entirety of the SAVE act but this is the preamble -

"To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes."

That isn't an ID requirement - that is birth certificate, passport etc to register to vote.
Yes need to provide proof of citizenship to register to vote (done once).

Then photo id to prove your identity when actually voting.
 
I don't understand the entirety of the SAVE act but this is the preamble -

"To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes."

That isn't an ID requirement - that is birth certificate, passport etc to register to vote.
How....exactly...do you think voter registration works? Have you ever voted? Are you a US citizen?

For federal office, I totally agree with the need for strict voter ID. If a state wants to let any old joe just show up and vote for state or local stuff, sure, why not? But for federal office, it's gotta be secure and verified. I'd even prefer blockchain to allow for proper auditing.
 
I don't understand the entirety of the SAVE act but this is the preamble -

"To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes."

That isn't an ID requirement - that is birth certificate, passport etc to register to vote.
Don't see a problem here
 
The rising fuel costs have hit USPS as well, for the first time in history.

It's probably in the admin's best interest to sort this out quickly, this is going to be a massive point against them for the upcoming midterms.

 
I don't understand the entirety of the SAVE act but this is the preamble -

"To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes."

That isn't an ID requirement - that is birth certificate, passport etc to register to vote.
That's the whole point - it is easy to get an ID like driving licenses being given away like candies. The point is to ensure that only citizens can vote.

The rising fuel costs have hit USPS as well, for the first time in history.

It's probably in the admin's best interest to sort this out quickly, this is going to be a massive point against them for the upcoming midterms.


Considering that it did not hit them in 2022, seens to be more a political thing than anything. The hilarious part is that when the oil prices go down, they won't drop the surcharge. Will probably accelerate drone usage by Amazon and others.
 
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I don't understand the entirety of the SAVE act but this is the preamble -

"To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes."

That isn't an ID requirement - that is birth certificate, passport etc to register to vote.
This is already proven to be a lie and is being desperately spread by the Democrats who will do anything to keep illegal immigrants on voter rolls ahead of the midterms and 2028 election
 
That's the whole point - it is easy to get an ID like driving licenses being given away like candies. The point is to ensure that only citizens can vote.
I have to imagine there are better ways than putting the burden on citizens to prove they are citizens especially when some have been voting for maybe 60 years and then suddenly they have to find their birth certificate in order to register because they moved in to an old folks home. Whatever they are checking those birth certificates against - just use that to verify them?
 
I have to imagine there are better ways than putting the burden on citizens to prove they are citizens especially when some have been voting for maybe 60 years and then suddenly they have to find their birth certificate in order to register because they moved in to an old folks home. Whatever they are checking those birth certificates against - just use that to verify them?
None of those things are difficult to get for any citizen.
 
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I have to imagine there are better ways than putting the burden on citizens to prove they are citizens especially when some have been voting for maybe 60 years and then suddenly they have to find their birth certificate in order to register because they moved in to an old folks home. Whatever they are checking those birth certificates against - just use that to verify them?
60 year old without any form of identification, you realise you are describing someone who literally doesnt exist as far as the country is concerned, you cant drive, travel, be treated medically, get a job and so on without some form of identification.

Its insane to think there's just lots of old people out there who didn't need an id at some point in their life.

You are explaining a ghost in the system and you try and see how "off grid" you can really get yourself sometime. Try have insurance with documents, try have healthcare without documents, try have a bank account without documents.

This is a zero sum analogy unless the person is literally illegal
 
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It's been suggested in this thread to 'do a Gaza' on them with air power. So basically kill 3 million Iranians, three percent of the population.
If you're not going to tag relevant posts then this just comes off as a disingenuous drive by comment coming from someone whose seething that their anti-trump, anti-US comments aren't being validated enough.
 
If you're not going to tag relevant posts then this just comes off as a disingenuous drive by comment coming from someone whose seething that their anti-trump, anti-US comments aren't being validated enough.

I saw that comment and thought it's pretty apparent trolling too. Like "please respond to my outrageous assertion". Reminds me of cyber's tactics before he got banned. Thanks for addressing it.
 
They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And they absolutely will not stop, ever, until we are dead.

It sounds extreme I know, but here's the thing:

As a theocracy, for the true believers among the population, in opposing the regime, you are literally fighting God's will.

The piety/fidelity of the entirety of the ruling elite matters less than that of the culture that they've installed below them. Because their power is based on the fanaticism of their foot-soldiery, and if say 20% of the population falls into that category...

It occurs to me that for a lot of the IRGC and their supporters a pivot towards moderacy and diplomacy must be unthinkable due to how their more zealous comrades might react.

Mirror fallacy is believing everyone is inherently reasonable and can be reached, a view that is manifestly false. You can see this within our own mostly secular cultures with people who've committed wholly to some faith, cause, or ideology requiring intense deprogramming to bring them out of whatever cult's ensnared them.

Last thing, I personally believe that Islam has many fine qualities. Its principles of service and discipline unto Allah have great merit for instance. But I feel that it unfortunately also -and this is true of all religions to be fair- can be twisted into something truly terrible. Particularly so because of its veneration of sacrifice, with martyrdom being presented as a active practice.

The IRGC sent thousands of children to the front to clear minefields in the Iran-Iraq war... A thing of incomprehensible barbarity to the rational mind, but that's the power of absolute faith for you.
 
It sounds extreme I know, but here's the thing:

As a theocracy, for the true believers among the population, in opposing the regime, you are literally fighting God's will.

The piety/fidelity of the entirety of the ruling elite matters less than that of the culture that they've installed below them. Because their power is based on the fanaticism of their foot-soldiery, and if say 20% of the population falls into that category...

It occurs to me that for a lot of the IRGC and their supporters a pivot towards moderacy and diplomacy must be unthinkable due to how their more zealous comrades might react.

Mirror fallacy is believing everyone is inherently reasonable and can be reached, a view that is manifestly false. You can see this within our own mostly secular cultures with people who've committed wholly to some faith, cause, or ideology requiring intense deprogramming to bring them out of whatever cult's ensnared them.

Last thing, I personally believe that Islam has many fine qualities. Its principles of service and discipline unto Allah have great merit for instance. But I feel that it unfortunately also -and this is true of all religions to be fair- can be twisted into something truly terrible. Particularly so because of its veneration of sacrifice, with martyrdom being presented as a active practice.

The IRGC sent thousands of children to the front to clear minefields in the Iran-Iraq war... A thing of incomprehensible barbarity to the rational mind, but that's the power of absolute faith for you.

I was actually just quoting Reese from Terminator 1, but I appreciate the response. Learning a lot in this thread. You guys definitely know more about what's going on than I do.
 
It's been suggested in this thread to 'do a Gaza' on them with air power. So basically kill 3 million Iranians, three percent of the population.
Gaza strip is 141 square miles.
Iran is 636,372 square miles.

We don't have enough conventional bombs to "do a gaza" when it comes to turning built up areas into rubble.
 
60 year old without any form of identification, you realise you are describing someone who literally doesnt exist as far as the country is concerned, you cant drive, travel, be treated medically, get a job and so on without some form of identification.

Its insane to think there's just lots of old people out there who didn't need an id at some point in their life.

You are explaining a ghost in the system and you try and see how "off grid" you can really get yourself sometime. Try have insurance with documents, try have healthcare without documents, try have a bank account without documents.

This is a zero sum analogy unless the person is literally illegal
Not ID - proof of citizenship - which you would need to register to vote after moving, which millions of people do every year. Meanwhile all those illegals who are registered to vote can still vote.
 
Western media criticizing USAF for striking a navy building turned civilian recently that was 6 meters from an important IRGC Navy bases.

Meanwhile Iran with its "high precision ammunition" and not a single F was given


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French is going to act independently in opening Hormuz
 
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Western media criticizing USAF for striking a navy building turned civilian recently that was 6 meters from an important IRGC Navy bases.

Meanwhile Iran with its "high precision ammunition" and not a single F was given


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French is going to act independently in opening Hormuz

I'd argue the point of these news is that westerners want their militaries to be better than that. It might sound silly to some but it has been an important point especially for the US since at least WW2 where one of the (many) reasons they did day time bombings instead of night time bombings like the Brits was to try and avoid civillian targets as much as possible and back then media was much more controlled than nowadays.

Truth is many, many people don't really like to turn on their TVs to see that their tax money is being used to bomb schools on the other side of the world.
 
Article:
The campaign now under way is neither precipitous nor unlawful. It is the overdue correction of a strategic imbalance that earlier hesitancy only worsened. It is unfashionable, in some quarters, to acknowledge that President Trump has done what multiple preceding administrations—Republican and Democrat alike—would not or could not. Decades of half-measures allowed Iran's nuclear programme to advance, its proxy empire to entrench itself, and its ideology of resistance to metastasise.

The cost has been borne disproportionately by the peoples of the region, by the Lebanese and Yemenis caught in proxy crossfire, and by Israelis living under the perpetual shadow of annihilation. To pretend otherwise is to rewrite history in real time.

The states of the region stand ready, as always, for a stable and prosperous Middle East free of hegemonic ambition. We seek no wider conflagration. But we will not feign blindness to the threat that has defined our security landscape for nearly half a century.

True legality and true responsibility lie not in waiting for the perfect casus belli to arrive gift-wrapped in a mushroom cloud, but in acting when the evidence of capability, intent and historical conduct is overwhelming. Iran's revolution exported war; the present campaign seeks, at long last, to contain it. The states of the region understand this. The world ought to listen.

I posted the last 4 paragraphs of the editorial, you can read the full document via the link.
 


Article:
The Islamic regime has confirmed the death-sentence of 18 year old Melika Azizi was carried earlier today. Melika was arrested in January 2026 during nation-wide protests and charged with "moharebeh" (waging war against god for allegedly burning Islamic regime symbols.

In court, Melika told the judge: "You let so many young people bleed. How can I remain silent? I don't care just kill me"

She was a brave young lady!


She was reportedly tortured for 45 straight days before her court appearance.
 
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