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7 minutes ago, Alan Zweibel said:

I didn't realize that you had the copyright or some other form of absolute authority on what socialism means. Now that we have been informed of your ukase, I'm sure any and all scholars will accept your definition as dogma.

Do terms have clear definitions? Using the term "Democratic Socialist" is akin to identifying as a "Christian Atheist."

10 minutes ago, riclag said:

Looks like reward money might of helped in the conflict against terror.
"The Rewards for Justice (RFJ) mission is to generate useful information that protects Americans and furthers U.S. national security. The program offers rewards for information on terrorism, foreign-linked interference in U.S. elections, foreign-directed malicious cyber activities against the United States, and other actors".

https://rewardsforjustice.net/

You could dob in fellow travellers here. I'm gardening this afternoon so I'll keep my eyes on the skies just in case.

4 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Really? Converts not aB

It's time for a little lesson for you in basic logic. If it's true that If A then B , it doesn't necessarily follow that it's also true that If not A, then not B. Just because Israel says that if you have Jewish ancestors then you are eligible to be a citizen of Israel, it doesn't follow that Israel says if you don't have Jewish ancestors then you can't be a citizen of Israel. I thought Aristotle had settled this logical issue over 2300 years ago. Apparently, not for everyone.

How many terrorist will it take for them to stop with the insanity (doin the same thing over & over expecting different results). The world wants global stability ,give in to the demands, no nukes, no terror campaigns.

Iran Makes Veiled Threat to Trump: 'Be Careful Not To Get Eliminated

"Top Iranian security official made a thinly veiled threat against Donald Trump’s life on Tuesday after the U.S. President warned of massive strikes against Iran if it blocked oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz".

https://time.com/article/2026/03/10/iran-trump-Larijani-hormuz/

14 minutes ago, Effective altruism said:

Do terms have clear definitions? Using the term "Democratic Socialist" is akin to identifying as a "Christian Atheist."

I thought socialism was according to you an economic system. Apparently, now it also necessarily opposed to democracy? Anyway, even if this point of yours was valid, you don't own the definition of socialism.

Just now, Alan Zweibel said:

I thought socialism was according to you an economic system. Apparently, now it also necessarily opposed to democracy? Anyway, even if this point of yours was valid, you don't own the definition of socialism.

Does this mean I can use any term I want? You are basically saying that the meaning of words is fluid.

On 3/14/2026 at 1:46 PM, MIke B Bad said:

I fail to see how bombing, regardless of how extensive it is, can be a 'win' (maybe a temporary win or respite at best).

Bombing can only be a prelude to boots on the ground if there is to be a real win.

A real win will mean regime change or total capitulation and a treaty signed (for what it might be worth). The US are going to have to go in.

If the bombing stops now the regime will build itself back up and the cycle begins again.....(Gaza/Israel.....how long has that been going on)

How can the US be winning? Iran is shipping more oil through the strait than before the war. Not only that, it is all being traded in Yuan, which is gaining strength against the USD. This is another nail in the petrodollar which has kept the US so rich for years.

3 minutes ago, Effective altruism said:

Does this mean I can use any term I want? You are basically saying that the meaning of words is fluid.

No. It means that there are recognized schools of opinions among Socialists. That there isn't just one flavor. Of course, you are free to call whatever doctrine you like Socialism. Just don't assume it will be taken seriously.

20 minutes ago, Alan Zweibel said:

It's time for a little lesson for you in basic logic. If it's true that If A then B , it doesn't necessarily follow that it's also true that If not A, then not B. Just because Israel says that if you have Jewish ancestors then you are eligible to be a citizen of Israel, it doesn't follow that Israel says if you don't have Jewish ancestors then you can't be a citizen of Israel. I thought Aristotle had settled this logical issue over 2300 years ago. Apparently, not for everyone.

Got it. When trapped, deflect.

1 minute ago, Yagoda said:

Got it. When trapped, deflect.

We've been through this before with you. It seems that you aren't capable of even understanding basic logic. Just because the Israeli government says that if you have Jewish ancestry then you are Jewish, that doesn't mean the Israeli government says that if you don't have Jewish ancestry than you can't be Jewish. They recognize converts if the authorized rabbinical authorities give the OK.

the director of national counterterrorism just resigned. claiming No imminent threat, Apparently you didn't see the body of evidence,house votes in majority to condemn IRAN and how many times have they threaten to kill the POTUS.

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/119-2026/h84

12 minutes ago, riclag said:

the director of national counterterrorism just resigned. claiming No imminent threat, Apparently you didn't see the body of evidence,house votes in majority to condemn IRAN and how many times have they threaten to kill the POTUS.

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/119-2026/h84

Joe should of stuck it out instead of playin the short game(politics) , he reminds me of many who are against war(its ok to be against war but this feels different Joe ,its 47 years of insanity). No nukes Joe, No terrorism Joe..

53 minutes ago, riclag said:

Joe should of stuck it out instead of playin the short game(politics) , he reminds me of many who are against war(its ok to be against war but this feels different Joe ,its 47 years of insanity). No nukes Joe, No terrorism Joe..

But...

The OP says "Don’t Need help after we already won, News"

by Riclag.

And then he goes blaming Joe. Same as his Master Criminal in Chief. Always blame the others for the mess that he made and is responsible for.

4 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Add disrespectful to Americas heros to your litany of flaws.

Where and who are the Hero's Yagoda ? You sighn up for military service and get paid for a job. hero's are sevicemen going beyond there call of duty in a war where you could forfeit your life for others thats a Hero.

4 hours ago, riclag said:

I grew up with JFK patriotism ,he saw the threat of Marxist . . JFK's anti communist stance during the Cold War, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and his famous Berlin speech,was a cornerstone of his presidency, rooted in defending liberal values from totalitarian ideologies.

Thank god Trump has smart Generals & advisors that can coordinate against international & domestic threat of the far left & all their terror proxies.

Good job the 2 assasination plots were poor otherwise he might have ended up like JFK.

Who benefits from the safe passage in the Strait of H?

Former AG & Ambassador to Nato interviewed on Maria/FoxNews .Who is willing to escort ships dependant on oil from the region, as the admin will be announcing countries soon.

Just now, riclag said:

as the admin will be announcing countries soon.

😂 an what do you dream when you sleep?

What a laugh...

NOBODY is joinging HIS war. Read some serious newspapers instead of watching Fox news.

4 minutes ago, BarraMarra said:

Good job the 2 assasination plots were poor otherwise he might have ended up like JFK.

Murdered by the Left

18 minutes ago, riclag said:

Who benefits from the safe passage in the Strait of H?

Former AG & Ambassador to Nato interviewed on Maria/FoxNews .Who is willing to escort ships dependant on oil from the region, as the admin will be announcing countries soon.

I don't know the guy in this video, but he sounds like MAGA supporter.

We have done a lot for Ukraine by SELLING weapons to our allies. What an idiot.

I think the NATO guy was pretty clear in his statement.

Happy St Pat's day in the WH,During the St. Pat Day meeting at the White House, Taoiseach described Iran as having contributed to state sponsored terrorism in the region for many years, while acknowledging the regime's brutal suppression of its own people.

He aligned with the view that Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, emphasizing the need to address the nuclear threat decisively as part of broader international concerns over the regime's malign influence.

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/03/17/live-coverage-micheal-martin-meets-donald-trump-white-house-st-patricks-day-shamrock-ceremony/

13 minutes ago, riclag said:

Happy St Pat's day in the WH,During the St. Pat Day meeting at the White House, Taoiseach described Iran as having contributed to state sponsored terrorism in the region for many years, while acknowledging the regime's brutal suppression of its own people.

He aligned with the view that Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, emphasizing the need to address the nuclear threat decisively as part of broader international concerns over the regime's malign influence.

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/03/17/live-coverage-micheal-martin-meets-donald-trump-white-house-st-patricks-day-shamrock-ceremony/

Meanwhile Ireland is basically dependant on the Royal Navy. The An tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh doesn't have any minesweepers to loan America after they, with spectacularly bad timing, scrapped all of theirs during critical talks with Iran. So what the <deleted> were the Irish doing at the White House, except to remind the Americans about the Irish Tiger Economy that did well from US companies like Medtronic, movin g their HQs to the Emerald Isle.

The irony of course was the Irish government only existed because of terrorism. As recent as the 1970s, members of the Irish government were accused of gun running for muderous Irish terrorists, who received funding from the United States, to purchase arms from the Warsaw Pact and Libya.

4 hours ago, riclag said:

Joe should of stuck it out instead of playin the short game(politics) , he reminds me of many who are against war(its ok to be against war but this feels different Joe ,its 47 years of insanity). No nukes Joe, No terrorism Joe..

Mike says,"Clearly a threat". He also said "I don't know where Joe Kent is getting his info but he wasn't in the Gang of 8 briefings". I like Mike ,he sets the tone for the GOAT POTUS agenda.

1 hour ago, Roadsternut said:

So what the <deleted> were the Irish doing at the White House,

44 million Irish descendants in the USA

7 hours ago, Effective altruism said:

You seem to be upset that I took the time to prove you wrong.

I am upset at wasting my time, expecting an intelligent response from you.

You keep making assertions without evidence. They can be dismissed without evidence.

Try gaslighting someone else, I am tired of your bull<deleted>.

8 hours ago, riclag said:

Happy St Pat's day in the WH,During the St. Pat Day meeting at the White House, Taoiseach described Iran as having contributed to state sponsored terrorism in the region for many years, while acknowledging the regime's brutal suppression of its own people.

He aligned with the view that Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, emphasizing the need to address the nuclear threat decisively as part of broader international concerns over the regime's malign influence.

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/03/17/live-coverage-micheal-martin-meets-donald-trump-white-house-st-patricks-day-shamrock-ceremony/

Lol! According to the linked article, the Taoiseach did not say that! 😃

5 hours ago, Lacessit said:

I am upset at wasting my time, expecting an intelligent response from you.

You keep making assertions without evidence. They can be dismissed without evidence.

Try gaslighting someone else, I am tired of your bull<deleted>.

Of course, he's likely a reincarnation of the troll ThreeCardMonte! 😅

17 hours ago, riclag said:..........Thank god Trump has smart Generals & advisors that can coordinate against international & domestic threat of the far left & all their terror proxies.

Exactly what planet are you living on?? trump and his muppets wouldn't be able to co-ordinate the opening of a can of beans, and that has been proven time and time again. Please "get real" if you are going to post on AN.

8 minutes ago, xylophone said:

17 hours ago, riclag said:..........Thank god Trump has smart Generals & advisors that can coordinate against international & domestic threat of the far left & all their terror proxies.

Exactly what planet are you living on?? trump and his muppets wouldn't be able to co-ordinate the opening of a can of beans, and that has been proven time and time again. Please "get real" if you are going to post on AN.

A planet on which he can only read his own posts, as he put most other posters on 'ignore'! 😂

9 hours ago, Yagoda said:

44 million Irish descendants in the USA

11 hours ago, riclag said:

Happy St Pat's day in the WH,During the St. Pat Day meeting at the White House, Taoiseach described Iran as having contributed to state sponsored terrorism in the region for many years, while acknowledging the regime's brutal suppression of its own people.

He aligned with the view that Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, emphasizing the need to address the nuclear threat decisively as part of broader international concerns over the regime's malign influence.

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/03/17/live-coverage-micheal-martin-meets-donald-trump-white-house-st-patricks-day-shamrock-ceremony/

I grew up with many Irish Americans,tough kids.Most would not appreciate Terrorist countries.