Could Trump Really Launch Another Military Strike?

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WildV4ultFull Member
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#1Mar 30, 2017, 02:53 AM
Just saw this news: Trump might strike again due to the ongoing Strait of Hormuz situation. Iran’s saying they're gonna ramp up their nuclear program after he called their proposal trash. Do you think he’s serious this time? I mean, the US is burning cash on this war. Can they handle more attacks?
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nonce21Full Member
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#2Mar 30, 2017, 07:30 AM
Honestly, there's been enough chatter about this conflict already. But whether Trump is serious? I think he doesn’t joke around when he makes threats. If you look at his track record, he tends to follow through on what he says.
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shrimpNewbie
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#3Mar 30, 2017, 11:07 AM
What’s up with Nigeria? Trump’s not exactly gonna help Nigeria; it's about them sorting out their issues. America coming in won’t do anything but cause more chaos.
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mr_gangSenior Member
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#4Mar 30, 2017, 05:12 PM
This situation is escalating. A president calling a peace proposal "garbage"? That’s just arrogance. He wants Iran to stop uranium enrichment, and they’ve agreed before, yet the fighting continues. This war is hurting the middle class. Think about it.
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0xNovaFull Member
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#5Mar 30, 2017, 07:02 PM
Shouldn’t peace talks aim to end wars? Why does it seem like threats keep coming even after discussions? I just don't trust Trump he's not a man of his word. Countries won’t want to bow down under pressure, especially when nuclear power is involved.
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its_matrixSenior Member
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#6Mar 30, 2017, 07:47 PM
The issue with Trump is he keeps getting weaker with every failed negotiation. He's making the US look bad and losing respect globally. If he doesn’t handle this right, he might escalate things even more.
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#7Apr 1, 2017, 02:32 AM
For real, Trump isn’t gonna bomb Nigeria. We need to tackle our own issues. Expecting another country to come to the rescue only shows weakness.
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mr_falconMember
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#8Apr 1, 2017, 04:23 AM
Haha, Trump’s a master at confusing people! This military strike thing could just be a distraction. Like, he throws out ideas, and before anyone knows, he’s done something completely different.
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m00n51Hero Member
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#9Apr 1, 2017, 10:35 AM
I think he’s still poking Iran. He already told his allies in the Middle East about the potential strike. The US will never accept Iran having nuclear weapons, or else those allies won’t take him seriously anymore.
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farm2013Newbie
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#10Apr 1, 2017, 11:08 AM
I don’t see him launching another attack right now, especially with the 2026 World Cup coming up. He doesn't want to damage his reputation globally. The US is already losing money in this conflict.
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gwei2016Full Member
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#11Apr 1, 2017, 04:32 PM
Trump’s good at bluffing. He’s a businessman first, and he knows how to manipulate situations. But Iran’s no walk in the park; they’re tough and won’t easily crumble.
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serHero Member
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#12Apr 1, 2017, 07:21 PM
Could go either way. If he genuinely wants to strike, he’s got to think about the costs. The last thing he needs is another war dragging on and creating additional tension.
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wildaltNewbie
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#13Apr 1, 2017, 09:53 PM
The longer this war drags on, the more suffering it causes. Kids are getting affected, soldiers are risking their lives, and the ripple effects are global.
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chriscoinFull Member
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#14Apr 1, 2017, 10:15 PM
There’s chatter about a possible new attack if Iran keeps playing games. If they don’t sign the deal, things could escalate big time.
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CyberTokenSenior Member
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#15Apr 1, 2017, 10:40 PM
Trump totally underestimated Iran. They’re not backing down, and if they keep using the Strait of Hormuz as use, this war isn’t ending soon.
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#16Apr 2, 2017, 03:50 AM
When Trump says he’ll attack, it’s best to take him seriously. The only reason he might hold back is if he’s getting what he wants. Right now, it doesn’t look like Iran is cooperating.
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planktonHero Member
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#17Apr 2, 2017, 08:02 AM
Bringing up Nigeria shows he doesn’t make empty threats. He’s shown before he’ll act when provoked. However, attacking Iran would be a whole different ball game.
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#18Apr 3, 2017, 07:57 AM
Iran won’t accept defeat easily. Even if there’s a peace deal, it’ll likely be temporary because both countries want different things.
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0xBearFull Member
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#19Apr 4, 2017, 03:35 AM
I don’t pay too much mind to Trump’s statements. He talks about peace but also issues threats, and his family profits from the chaos.
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boss777Senior Member
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#20Apr 4, 2017, 08:56 AM
The cost of war is adding up for the US. Plus, Trump’s allies are pushing him to look for dialogue instead of escalating the conflict further.
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