10 hours ago, pomchop said:

Persian empire started almost 3000 years ago and is still going...USA is at year 250. Might be a good idea for Potus and his clown car to study a bit of history before just assuming kicking the hornets nest is a good idea.

Once again, similar to viet nam, the usa seems to think that it is easy to invade another country where the people live on rice or live in lots of mud huts that will mean that all we have to do is open a can of whoop axx and bomb the crap of out of them and they fold like a cheap suit.....how'd that work in vietnam?

Of course today's regime in Iran bears no resemblance to the historical Persian empire, however it is well entrenched and has a good deal of support, both internally and externally. I doubt it would be dislodged by an invasion, let alone by bombing.

16 hours ago, Yagoda said:

yep. they have no policies or plans lol

Oh wait, like your Fuhrer and his plans in Iran? Imbecile running the country.

You lose.

6 hours ago, J Branche said:

My view is maybe it was a response for killing thousands of civilians who disliked the Iran leadership or how they run the country.

Maybe this was about Nuclear Weapons, Strait of Hormuz and the UN UNCLOS "Right of Transit Passage" (Unhindered Foreign Maritime Passage by Any Vessel, and No Toll/Fee/charge just for passage) 25% of All LNG gas, oil, etc travels through the Strait

Agreed to have a very different, alternative, government change it takes a monumental effort, probably a decade until efficiently operating.

Concerning thing is Iran is Attacking ships Not flagged US or Israel bur other Innocent Countries who are not part of this fight.

Add that bucket of putrid red herrings to the pot and you have a stinking gumbo of Hasbara propaganda all ready to be spoon-fed to the gullible.

It was Zionist Israel that provoked the Iran War.

They've been pushing their agenda for 20+ years and finally succeeded in their aim as soon as the White House was occupied by a compromised degenerate.

7 hours ago, J Branche said:

My view is maybe it was a response for killing thousands of civilians who disliked the Iran leadership or how they run the country.

Maybe this was about Nuclear Weapons, Strait of Hormuz and the UN UNCLOS "Right of Transit Passage" (Unhindered Foreign Maritime Passage by Any Vessel, and No Toll/Fee/charge just for passage) 25% of All LNG gas, oil, etc travels through the Strait

Agreed to have a very different, alternative, government change it takes a monumental effort, probably a decade until efficiently operating.

Concerning thing is Iran is Attacking ships Not flagged US or Israel bur other Innocent Countries who are not part of this fight.

Another one who has fallen for US propaganda.

How many ships were attacked before the US attacked iran? Were there any tolls charged?

48 minutes ago, stevenl said:

Another one who has fallen for US propaganda.

How many ships were attacked before the US attacked iran? Were there any tolls charged?

How about a little facts in your Rant.

Iran attacked 3 Civilian Vessels.

A Thai Vessel

A Japanese Vessel

A Marshall Island Vessel

A Saudia Arabia Vessel

A Liberian Vessel

and A Qatari Vessel.

What did any of these Countries do.

Entertain me on how you are going to spin and justify Iran's actions if Israel and US are fighting Iran.

On 7/8/2026 at 2:33 PM, J Branche said:

After some research.

Iran maintains that the strait is governed by Innocent Passage.

The Strait of Hormuz is within the 12 nautical miles which is considered Territorial Waters. Also for Oman.

Quote Gemini AI

"Under innocent passage, a coastal state has much broader authority to regulate shipping for national security, suspend transit if it is deemed prejudicial to peace, and require prior authorization for foreign warships."

Iran passed its own domestic legislation in 1993 enforcing these restrictions.

Quote Gemini AI

"1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), international straits used for international navigation are governed by the Right of Transit Passage"

Iran signed UNCLOS in 1982 but never ratified it. Oman signed and ratified UNCLOS.

Under UNCLOS the No Hinderance, Free Passage to Navigation.

No tolls or fees charged for transit are followed.

I don’t know the geography of course, but is there not a different route to get the oil out, without using the Hormuz.?

On 7/8/2026 at 3:23 PM, webfact said:

Iran says it has launched attacks on American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for US strikes on dozens of Iranian military targets.

So who is the violent backstabbing sob who attacks without warning, gets beaten up and claims victory but cries unfair when his bases are attacked?

8 hours ago, Priorexpat said:

Oh wait, like your Fuhrer and his plans in Iran? Imbecile running the country.

You lose.

got it. clearly not an american sharing in the economic dream and watching the destruction of our enemies .

23 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

got it. clearly not an american sharing in the economic dream and watching the destruction of our enemies .

What American "economic dream" are you talking about?

If working people in the USA are not dependent on the state in some way, shape, or form, they will be homeless and dumpster-diving for their next meal.

The country I grew up in no longer exists.

Just now, MisterTee said:

The country I grew up in no longer exists

you are a have not too, huh? sorry you werent able to take advantage of your winning the birth lottery

4 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

you are a have not too, huh? sorry you werent able to take advantage of your winning the birth lottery

Thanks for your concern, but I have enough to get by.

15 hours ago, Yagoda said:

got it. clearly not an american sharing in the economic dream and watching the destruction of our enemies .

"Economic dream" are you out of your mind? EVERYTHING is more expensive, although your Fuhrer ran on lowering costs.

"Destruction of our enemies"? Last i looked Trump is still washing Putin's sack, and China is no closer to destruction than earlier presidencies. As far as Iran goes, they are playing your dufus of a president, destruction(?) hardly....

MAGA peeps are a bunch of dopes.

8 hours ago, Priorexpat said:

"Economic dream" are you out of your mind? EVERYTHING is more expensive, although your Fuhrer ran on lowering cost

got it. you dont know enough about economics to realize that prices are just a part of economic analysis

8 hours ago, Priorexpat said:

Last i looked Trump is still washing Putin's sack,

tell us how

8 hours ago, Priorexpat said:

As far as Iran goes, they are playing your dufus of a president, destruction(?) hardly

yeah they are thriving lol

8 hours ago, Priorexpat said:

MAGA peeps are a bunch of dopes

better dopes than being their racsist, antisemitic, terroristic, murderous, authoritarian and traitorous opponents

@Yagoda

Give it up, man.

The US/Israeli narrative doesn't pass the smell test anymore.

It stinks of genocide and ethnic cleansing of the most horrific kind.

Anybody who can't see that is either totally naïve or pushing an agenda.

On 7/11/2026 at 9:30 AM, J Branche said:

How about a little facts in your Rant.

Iran attacked 3 Civilian Vessels.

A Thai Vessel

A Japanese Vessel

A Marshall Island Vessel

A Saudia Arabia Vessel

A Liberian Vessel

and A Qatari Vessel.

What did any of these Countries do.

Entertain me on how you are going to spin and justify Iran's actions if Israel and US are fighting Iran.

How about reading first, then think and then answer.

How many ships were attacked before the US attacked iran? Were there any tolls charged?

Entertain us all on how you are going to spin and justify Israels and US attacks.

In a few months they'll have the nuke bomb? Or - we have to free the people of Iran?

You really believe such bs coming from BB and the 47th? And if so, have they reached their goals?

The opposite happened. And the Mullahs can play their cards for years if it has to be. No exit strategie for Mr. Big Shot.

USA under the 47th is winning loosing. Every single day.

6 hours ago, DeaconJohn said:

@Yagoda

Give it up, man.

The US/Israeli narrative doesn't pass the smell test anymore.

It stinks of genocide and ethnic cleansing of the most horrific kind.

Anybody who can't see that is either totally naïve or pushing an agenda.

Give it up, man.

The anti US/Israeli narrative never passed the smell test

It stinks of national socialism, communism, genocide and ethnic cleansing of the most horrific kind that are historical realities

Anybody who can't see that is either totally naïve or pushing an agenda

got it.

The glory days of the Golden Goose in Dubaï and Qatar are now long behind. These regions previously considered as safe havens for many situations, are no longer places you would want to put your money and live. Not surprising why daily the big expat money is leaving the Gulf regions for more stable and top level banking countries like Switzerland. Switzerland amongst others, where the taxes are also amongst one of the softest in the world....if you have the big money to negociate of course.

3 minutes ago, SingAPorn said:

The glory days of the Golden Goose in Dubaï and Qatar are now long behind. These regions previously considered as safe havens for many situations, are no longer places you would want to put your money and live.

Investing money in Dubai or Qatar doesen't mean you have to live there.

Banking regulations in Switzerland are since over 10 years stricter than there, or Singapore, Malaysia, Delaware etc.pp.

The people - and companies - who have "the big money" can always manage. Expats aren't "big money" per se.