1 minute ago, spidermike007 said:

It is. America is not the nation it used to be and it is only going downhill. The goon simply exacerbated that trajectory.

I cant think of any nation that is anything other than a poorer version of their former selves. With the possible exception of china

4 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

We see you are good at using AI. That is NOT something to be proud of. Quite the opposite.

Its hardly anything to be ashamed of , no different than being proficient in using any search engine really , the skill is in knowing which of its offerings are correct and valid and which are to be ignored, same goes for any information we are presented with by the media or any other source ,, There does seem to be a lot of people who believe all they read online or in the papers, There is that much rubbish out there so its easy to find something to "validate" the most ridiculous hypothesis

23 hours ago, simon43 said:

So Iran now is now attacking countries which are not involved nor taken sides in this conflict. I wonder what their justification will be...

I suspect they will say, "You knew this is a war zone."

2 hours ago, Jiggo said:

No it's the Iranian government that is committing war crimes against the Iranian people, who also want to wipe out the Israelis while shouting out Death to America

Just a thought...

Why is it that most or all conflicts the US has is only with the Middle East. Is it that the US wants the ME people to be happy and comfortable? What about the other nations?

21 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

Its hardly anything to be ashamed of , no different than being proficient in using any search engine really , the skill is in knowing which of its offerings are correct and valid and which are to be ignored, same goes for any information we are presented with by the media or any other source ,, There does seem to be a lot of people who believe all they read online or in the papers, There is that much rubbish out there so its easy to find something to "validate" the most ridiculous hypothesis

AI is so unbelievably dumb.

50 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

You sound like a Trump Administration spokesperson. I hope they're sending you a fairly sizable check each month. Rah Rah Rah.

Another deluded Lefty is we.

Thanks for the compliments, but I would do it for nothing but Karoline is doing a great job.

7 minutes ago, Jiggo said:

Another deluded Lefty is we.

Thanks for the compliments, but I would do it for nothing but Karoline is doing a great job.

the best laugh i have had in a while you yanks are funny

23 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

AI is so unbelievably dumb.

Says the guy whos never not used AI, until now.

So brave

1 hour ago, Bday Prang said:

the 17 idiots (at the last count) who downvoted your excellent comment should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves

Three more ships in the Strait of Hormuz set ablaze, oil at $100 a barrel again.

It's much easier to start a war than to end one, as I suspect the USA is about to find out all over again.

3 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

It's much easier to start a war than to end one, as I suspect the USA is about to find out all over again.

and that will make you happy?

On 3/11/2026 at 12:12 PM, GroveHillWanderer said:

I'm not sure that they'll feel under any compulsion to give a justification but in any event, this is just them doing what they promised to do, about two weeks ago.

Iran claims Hormuz Strait is closed, threatens to set shipping there ‘ablaze’

An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps senior official said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, threatening that if any vessels pass through it, Iran “will set those ships ablaze”

https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-claims-hormuz-strait-is-closed-threatens-to-set-shipping-there-ablaze/

Yes this was announced loud and clear by Iran. I thought it was completely closed. Why did the Thai vessel think it was safe to move ?

1 minute ago, geisha said:

Why did the Thai vessel think it was safe to move ?

The announcement was not in Thai ? a classic 'misunderstanding'

14 minutes ago, geisha said:

Yes this was announced loud and clear by Iran. I thought it was completely closed. Why did the Thai vessel think it was safe to move ?

Read the first News post

15 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

and that will make you happy?

No, increasing inflation world-wide because of the actions of an idiot in the White House does not make me happy at all.

Wasn't this the same moron who said I will end the Ukraine war in 24 hours, no more wars?

It's ok for Thais to play the blame game but who authorised the ship to enter a war "war zone" in the first place. Not only there was no insurance but they endangered the lives on board. There's questions that need to be answered. What was an empty cargo ship doing being there in the first place and who gave the all clear to proceed.

2 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

the 17 idiots (at the last count) who downvoted your excellent comment should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves

Yeah, I know. On the other hand, it´s people who are devoted to #metoo or some updates of that garbage. The funny thing is that they can´t understand the biggest contribution to the world that the Muslim population has made, is war, violence, criminality and mayhem wherever they settle down. They go into every single country, and wait until they become enough to the population to segregate in a specific part of the country, or multiple parts in important cities. Muscle their way into every country´s politics. They demand to have their ways and laws in a foreign country.

At the same time, they are sitting in their home countries too, getting indoctrinated by their ayatollahs, that the rest of the world that don´t think like them, act like them and agree with them are the big Satan.

I know this reply will be removed, because speaking the truth is not accepted today. However, there are multiple facts of what I posted above, all over the world, in most countries in the world. So, removing this as racist or anything else, would be wrong! This are documented facts! Nothing to hide!

Or maybe, we just will delete it because other people got their feathers touched, and we can´t have that, can we? Even if it is true, documented facts!

11 hours ago, Deerculler said:

You know what exactly who attacked the ship when no one else knows.

Wow! You are good.

Can you tell me if I will win the next lottery?

Go back to sleep.

And you apparently didn´t read the news!

4 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

There is no publicly confirmed operational Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) system actively controlling traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

Judge Juror and executioner.. I wasn't there. I'm sure the Master would be complying with International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA). At the end of the day she was attacked in a war zone. Orders to sail in my opinion come from owners and/or ship management. There is no Baht made whilst at anchor only costs. My memory slow but I may have been on this vessel two times about 15 years ago in Melbourne.

5 hours ago, ravip said:

Just a thought...

Why is it that most or all conflicts the US has is only with the Middle East. Is it that the US wants the ME people to be happy and comfortable? What about the other nations?

because of jihadists fulfilling their obligation to strike down the Christians and Jews as its written in the Quran by their pirate prophet named Mohammad

Thailand think they r special as usual. They was sure the US didnt gave them high tarrifs and get slapped in the face.

Now this happend..well im not surpriced at all.They allways say they r the hub of this and that and karma bite their butt again and again.

2 hours ago, norsurin said:

Thailand think they r special as usual. They was sure the US didnt gave them high tarrifs and get slapped in the face.

Now this happend..well im not surpriced at all.They allways say they r the hub of this and that and karma bite their butt again and again.

Really? Tell us more of what Thailand is doing according to you.

13 hours ago, NONG CHOK said:

It's ok for Thais to play the blame game but who authorised the ship to enter a war "war zone" in the first place. Not only there was no insurance but they endangered the lives on board. There's questions that need to be answered. What was an empty cargo ship doing being there in the first place and who gave the all clear to proceed.

AS you have been told before READ the OP post Total rubbish post

20 hours ago, ravip said:

If memory serves me right, not too long ago some very brave and tough volunteers declared they would send their powerful navies to escort merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

So, what actually happened to those tough guys? Are they still making their way there?

I woild say that Trump will send his his boys in soon to keep the channel open. There is too much at stake to keep it closed.

9 minutes ago, wavodavo said:

I woild say that Trump will send his his boys in soon to keep the channel open. There is too much at stake to keep it closed.

Great... waiting for the boys arrival.

13 minutes ago, wavodavo said:

I woild say that Trump will send his his boys in soon to keep the channel open. There is too much at stake to keep it closed.

A coward with bone spurs sending brave men to die. That fits.

20 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

It now must be embarrassing to be an American !! very gullible people !! believing Trump, all he is is a conman and convicted criminal, God only knows Why a convicted criminal was elected into office shame on the American people

'Some very gullible people ..." it is even more of a burden to be an American vehemently opposing the trump/Project 2025 administration.

4 hours ago, wwest5829 said:

'Some very gullible people ..." it is even more of a burden to be an American vehemently opposing the trump/Project 2025 administration.

More gullible people if u yanks think you can get rid of him in the mid terms or when his term is finished the guy will not go !! you yanks have unleashed a total madman on the world

18 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

you yanks have unleashed a total madman on the world

But Iran and North Korea and Putin !!!! must be stopped before they release the files 😋

On 3/11/2026 at 5:17 PM, bdenner said:

Some of you people have no idea of the ramifications re running the gauntlet through this straight right now. The vessel has no insurance, mines have been layed, there are still active missile and drone boats active. The idiot captain had no intention of protecting boat and crew. Just like the idiots that run red lights!

It is spelt "Strait" and not "straight". How do you say the vessel had no insurance? Or that mines have been laid? (Again, it is "laid", not "layed"). Or that the captain was an idiot?

This particular vessel has been on the same regular run for the past many years. It is regularly carrying cement in bulk from India to Persian Gulf.

23 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

AI is so unbelievably dumb.

It can be, but it has its uses,, The internet is full of misinformation and and all sorts of rubbish but it also has its uses. Its up to the individual what they take on board and what they disregard