Not a good move from Trump "better late than never" would've been better but Starmer was late to the show because of Islamic appeasement to that sector of the electorate.

8 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Those words dont exist in the Socialist lexicon

Or yours owing by what you post, or don't post on here!

The UK people predominantly don’t want to join in this Israel’s war.

Most are unhappy at any appeasement we give to Trump regarding bases on our territory.

We are the greatest nation on earth, we are the greatest nation in history, we have the biggest, best, and most powerful military and we don't need anyone's help. We're going to win this thing baby, and we're going to win it big. I'm the smartest president any country has ever had, I'm one of the smartest men in the world, and I've considered every single angle, and there's no possibility of defeat! I am almost a sage, or a saint in my ability to predict the future and see every angle possible. Don't forget, I was personally appointed by Christ to be his emissary on earth.

Yeah, right. So far we have the Ayatollah's son being appointed supreme leader, a man who is 30 years younger than the Ayatollah and considerably more hard line. Many experts have said the Ayatollah did not back the development of nuclear weapons, but his son does. Smart work Don. Very efficient.

We have something happening that was totally unexpected by the puffed-up goon, which is Iran attacking their neighbors and thereby crippling the regional economy. And his one-week dream war is turning into a pile of crap, the rercussions of which maybe felt for years to come.

Disaster Don continues his worldwide rampage as this is his ninth war or intervention in the last 14 months. I would guess that capturing Maduro must have puffed up is already supersized ego and he, Tiny Petie, Miller and some of these other ignorant creeps probably just assumed this was going to be a quick and easy one week war. It will be anything but, typical of Don there is no game plan, and there is no end game in sight. Just more chaos rained down upon the world by an absolute moron.

Trump the moron abused all his allies, lied about their service in “American wars” and pretty much scuttled the respect allies had for America. Now he wants to pull his panties over his head and run around the room because countries have said, this is yours, you don’t need us apparantly, don’t respect our previous efforts but he’s found out America needs allies. His supporters must be struct dumber than what they are when they now must realize, America needs others as much as they need them.

This has the potential to become WW3.

The Russians are itching to hit the UK and would love an excuse. It’s vital the UK doesn’t get involved.

This has to stay as Israel’s war with America following their lead.

I am fairly sure 2 years from now, America won’t have any bases in the Middle East.

23 hours ago, trucking said:

Trump throws rattle out of pram. What's new.

I feel really sorry for the many Americans with intelligence that they have to tolerate this petulant buffoon bringing disgrace to the office of

president for a few more years.

Hopefully when the next election comes around they will consider carefully that a bad choice will have a bad outcome. The same applies in the UK where the situation is also pretty sad.

Thank you. Trump did get elected by those justified in their frustration/anger at the status quo of the working middle class economic squeeze brought on by both mayor American political parties over a half century in the making. The choice was very unwise but can be understood as an emotional view of continuing the status quo (Democrats) or support for trump who was giving voice to the frustration (his documented history showed he was not a person to address the very real issues). His election, while running as a Republican was also a rejection of the traditional Republican Party. Sadly, as the issues have not been addressed, IMHO the madness will continue. This Americans apology to all who had wished/hoped for a USA at least giving some lip service to higher ideals.

21 hours ago, connda said:

Trump Says US Doesn’t Need UK Help in Iran War

But but but - the Trump administrations says this isn't a war! I'm confused.
So
Let's watch - "Is It War?"

What is the term used by Putin? “Special military operation”? Or some such.

8 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

This has the potential to become WW3.

The Russians are itching to hit the UK and would love an excuse. It’s vital the UK doesn’t get involved.

This has to stay as Israel’s war with America following their lead.

I am fairly sure 2 years from now, America won’t have any bases in the Middle East.

Russia won't get involved. 'Itching to hit the UK', nonsense.

Agree with the rest of your post.

3 minutes ago, stevenl said:

Russia won't get involved. 'Itching to hit the UK', nonsense.

Agree with the rest of your post.

I hope you are right.

22 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

The Russians are itching to hit the UK and would love an excuse. It’s vital the UK doesn’t get involved.

Nonsense. Putin will be rubbing his hands together in glee as China will now be forced to buy more Russian oil. BTW why do you think he's "itching to hit the UK"?

20 hours ago, Jeff the Chef said:

This is what the English footy fans think:

English footy fans don't think!

3 hours ago, Roadsternut said:

Your people killed his wife and daughter. Why? How is he supposed to feel now, now he's no longer a husband or father?

Right now, Iranian people in Tehran are in fear of being burnt alive because you bozos blew up a petrol depot for cabbies and set fire to the sewage system. You lot profess to be only interested in eliminating evil, but what you are doing is pursuing the same tactics one would take in taking apart a state in preperation for an invasion, softening them up. When you bomb schools, hospitals and desalination works, thats not taking apart the power of the Iranian state, that's destroying Iran. Your friends the Israelis have already said they are going to kill him, irrespective of what he does. Your side is not interested in peace, just war and death.

You're religious. You must therefore believe in an Eye for an Eye.

The regime needed to be toppled, and hopefully an opening for democracy and a peace for it's people. If you haven't noticed what the regime was doing to not only it's people but Americans and other countries, it's easy to google. Collateral accidental damage happens because they put bases close to schools, hospitals and homes. Surgical strikes don't always go as planned, but that's all we have now. Waiting would have thousands more dying. Better it be the evil first. Common sense. My country has fought for peace for a long time. Peace comes at a cost because insane leaders don't want it. Every country's ancestors has killed for it's land alone, including yours. This is for peace.

41 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

The regime needed to be toppled, and hopefully an opening for democracy and a peace for it's people. If you haven't noticed what the regime was doing to not only it's people but Americans and other countries, it's easy to google. Collateral accidental damage happens because they put bases close to schools, hospitals and homes. Surgical strikes don't always go as planned, but that's all we have now. Waiting would have thousands more dying. Better it be the evil first. Common sense. My country has fought for peace for a long time. Peace comes at a cost because insane leaders don't want it. Every country's ancestors has killed for it's land alone, including yours. This is for peace.

Powerful countries like US should not be allowed to break international law by using force against another. There are 193 states in UN and vast majority have always complied with the prohibition on the use of force in the UN Charter. US is setting up a bad example for powerful states like Russia and China to do whatever they like and disregard international law. This is a dangerous precedent that can lead to wider conflict and another world war. USA has become a rogue nation with a delinquent President.

1 minute ago, Eric Loh said:

Powerful countries like US should not be allowed to break international law by using force against another. There are 193 states in UN and vast majority have always complied with the prohibition on the use of force in the UN Charter. US is setting up a bad example for powerful states like Russia and China to do whatever they like and disregard international law. This is a dangerous precedent that can lead to wider conflict and another world war. USA has become a rogue nation with a delinquent President.

Or showing those countries the US isn't going to take any more sh*t from anyone.

Terrorist countries have been getting away with a lot of their actions because of this belief. Wars have been going on a long time. Now technology can stop them faster especially if all countries support their destruction. These aren't the countries but those in power who need to be removed, and there aren't any other ways to do this, as they aren't negotiators.

4 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Not a good move from Trump "better late than never" would've been better but Starmer was late to the show because of Islamic appeasement to that sector of the electorate.

Absolute rubbish.

92% of Brits are against the illegal war.

35 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Or showing those countries the US isn't going to take any more sh*t from anyone.

Terrorist countries have been getting away with a lot of their actions because of this belief. Wars have been going on a long time. Now technology can stop them faster especially if all countries support their destruction. These aren't the countries but those in power who need to be removed, and there aren't any other ways to do this, as they aren't negotiators.

What s…t are you referring. The Trump administration has been shifting reasons for attacking Iran. You seem to know.

1 minute ago, Eric Loh said:

What s…t are you referring. The Trump administration has been shifting reasons for attacking Iran. You seem to know.

Don't you know what Iran has been doing to other countries, along with their own people, the last 4 decades? Pretty much the same as Myanmar, North Korea, Cambodia, the Uyghur in China, Darfur, Congo, Rwanda, Bosnia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Germany et al, and other countries leaders insane actions.

12 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Don't you know what Iran has been doing to other countries, along with their own people, the last 4 decades? Pretty much the same as Myanmar, North Korea, Cambodia, the Uyghur in China, Darfur, Congo, Rwanda, Bosnia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Germany et al, and other countries leaders insane actions.

That’s the definition of lawlessness that best described Trump’s foreign and his domestic policies. The disregard to the sovereignty of states and non interference in the domestic politics is the cornerstone of international law enshrined in the UN. If this is your argument, he should invade North Korea which is epicentre of human right abuses. I am still waiting for the rationale to attack Iran. It will likely be a pack of lies like the invasion of Iraq.

Just now, Eric Loh said:

That’s the definition of lawlessness that best described Trump’s foreign and his domestic policies. The disregard to the sovereignty of states and non interference in the domestic politics is the cornerstone of international law enshrined in the UN. If this is your argument, he should invade North Korea which is epicentre of human right abuses. I am still waiting for the rationale to attack Iran. It will likely be a pack of lies like the invasion of Iraq.

Iran's leader and his followers needed to be stopped. Common sense. North Korea's also, along with a few others. The US has always been the world's police because the US is all countries in one place, and it's called taking care of your citizens and their ancestors and relatives in other countries. Again, terrorism needs to be eliminated, and there are no other ways.

Initially Starmer could have agreed with the the USA that it could make use of British bases, without any further comment. That he chose to stress that the UK is not involved in any attacks on Iran suggests his preoccupation is with his European friends, and with the UK's Muslim voters.

On 3/8/2026 at 9:09 AM, trucking said:

Trump throws rattle out of pram. What's new.

I feel really sorry for the many Americans with intelligence that they have to tolerate this petulant buffoon bringing disgrace to the office of

president for a few more years.

Hopefully when the next election comes around they will consider carefully that a bad choice will have a bad outcome. The same applies in the UK where the situation is also pretty sad.

another person who needs to start charging rent

5 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Initially Starmer could have agreed with the the USA that it could make use of British bases, without any further comment. That he chose to stress that the UK is not involved in any attacks on Iran suggests his preoccupation is with his European friends, and with the UK's Muslim voters.

Or maybe he, unlike Trump, wishes to adhere to International law and not take part in a brutal illegal attack on another nation and it's people.

On 3/8/2026 at 10:34 AM, 1tooth said:

I say give trump the Barbera Woodhouse treatment. If a dog <deleted>s in the wrong place, you rub its nose in it. At their next meeting, Starmer needs to drag trump out of the office and rub his nose in dog <deleted>. Assert dominance. It's the best way to handle americans. I used this method during my work career and it always worked out great. This method also applies if americans can't stop humping your leg.

Starmer and Carney .. a circus act

47 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Don't you know what Iran has been doing to other countries, along with their own people, the last 4 decades? Pretty much the same as Myanmar, North Korea, Cambodia, the Uyghur in China, Darfur, Congo, Rwanda, Bosnia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Germany et al, and other countries leaders insane actions.

So do you think that US military action against China and Germany et al (I guess that is the EU?) can be justified as well?

1 minute ago, RayC said:

So do you think that US military action against China and Germany et al (I guess that is the EU?) can be justified as well?

Worked against Germany in the past, doesn't apply now of course. China isn't going to be a problem.

10 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Initially Starmer could have agreed with the the USA that it could make use of British bases, without any further comment. That he chose to stress that the UK is not involved in any attacks on Iran suggests his preoccupation is with his European friends, and with the UK's Muslim voters.

Or perhaps he just has morals. Perhaps he saw what a complete and utter disaster it was the last time we joined you in an illegal Middle East war - not to mention the humanitarian catastrophe it was.

His preoccupation is in doing what's right, not in being bullied and killing thousands of innocent civilians (and school girls).

17 hours ago, Purdey said:

Sorry for keeping on but how long can America keep spending before they have a crash?

"The Treasury may need to borrow an extra $1.6 trillion to cover the hole left by tariff ruling and pay a further $400 billion in debt interest."

https://fortune.com/2026/03/06/treasury-borrowing-ieepa-tariffs-scotus-ruling-cbo/

Military expenditure is going to exacerbate this issue.

raise the tariffs on Britain ! ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, poof !!!!

15 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

That’s not what I’m hearing here in the UK.

They absolutely are not fans of the embarrassing bone spur riddled sos that is one half of this illegal war.

there is "Nothing, Nada, Zilch" illegal about this action

The U.S> President is duly authorized to use military force as demonstated ...

and El Idiots in congres.. aka dems tried to force the hand , and they lost .. so Bombs Away !

19 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Iran's leader and his followers needed to be stopped. Common sense. North Korea's also, along with a few others. The US has always been the world's police because the US is all countries in one place, and it's called taking care of your citizens and their ancestors and relatives in other countries. Again, terrorism needs to be eliminated, and there are no other ways.

I have no love for the regime in Iran but it should be up to the people to pressure for change. Trump is ignoring the people in his war with Iran. Majority are against the war. The war has add to inflation which the people can’t afford. US will cost billions and possible trillions that US can’t afford. Iran pose no threat to US and even to EU countries. The terror of the Sept 11 was sprang from Saudi Arabia. Was Saudi Arabia eliminated?