Will Iran regime fall, or just another umpteenth fail of protesters? (rerun hobbies)

[Magical Realist]

Trump has a history of lying about talking to world leaders. He did it with the leader of China. And with Putin. So he's probably lying again to make the markets improve as Iran observed. The Dow responded to the news going up 600 pts. That's really all he cares about--how he is perceived in relation to the economy.

[Syne]

If you believe Iran is negotiating in good faith, you're a moron. The markets responding to reports of negotiations is on them.
Trump has clearly, on camera, talked with world leaders, including those of Russia and China. If you don't know that, you're just ignorant.

[Magical Realist]

"Based on reports from April 2025, Donald Trump made claims regarding phone calls with Chinese President Xi Jinping that were disputed or denied by Beijing.

Key details regarding these events include:

Contradicting Claims: In April 2025, Trump stated that his administration was holding daily talks with China to reach a trade deal, and specifically claimed that President Xi had called him.

Chinese Denial: China's Foreign Ministry denied these claims, stating that no such high-level calls had occurred. Chinese officials indicated that the two sides had not engaged in negotiations or consultations on tariffs at that time.

White House Context: Reports suggested that while Trump maintained he had spoken to Xi, aides privately conceded the communications did not occur in the manner described, sometimes misrepresenting lower-level discussions as direct top-level calls.

Trade War Environment: These disputed calls occurred during a time of intensified trade tensions, where the US had imposed 145% tariffs on Chinese goods, and China had responded with 125% tariffs.

This pattern of claiming to have spoken to Chinese officials, only for Beijing to deny the engagement, was a recurring feature of the 2025 tariff negotiations."

[Syne]

Yes, because China is always so honest and there have never been BS anonymous reports or disgruntled aides in the admin. 9_9

Oh wait:

The U.S. government and various reports allege that China engages in widespread disinformation, espionage, and deceptive practices to manipulate global perception and advance its interests. Allegations include covering up the COVID-19 pandemic origins, infiltrating U.S. infrastructure, and running international propaganda campaigns.
- Google AI

[Magical Realist]

The U.S. government and various reports allege that China engages in widespread disinformation, espionage, and deceptive practices to manipulate global perception and advance its interests. Allegations include covering up the COVID-19 pandemic origins, infiltrating U.S. infrastructure, and running international propaganda campaigns.
- Google AI

But no lying about talking to world leaders. That's Trump's forte. lol

[Syne]

But no lying about talking to world leaders. That's Trump's forte. lol

So you'll trust part-time liars. 9_9

As long as they justify your TDS.

[Magical Realist]

But no lying about talking to world leaders. That's Trump's forte. lol

So you'll trust part-time liars. 9_9

As long as they justify your TDS.

As opposed to Trump the liar in chief? Any day.

[Yazata]

Apparently the shooter walked into a class and asked if it was ROTC, then shot the instructor several times before ROTC students killed him.

Don't mess with ROTC cadets! They should be awarded Global War on Terrorism service ribbons for their uniforms, even before they graduate and are commissioned.

Absolutely. Good to know they're already prepared for war (Si vis pacem, para bellum).

The Army did better than campaign ribbons!

The Cadets received 8 Meritorious Service Medals. Two of them received Purple Hearts…

from the Sergeant Major of the Army and the Secretary of the Army!

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[Syne]

The Army did better than campaign ribbons!

The Cadets received 8 Meritorious Service Medals. Two of them received Purple Hearts…

from the Sergeant Major of the Army and the Secretary of the Army!

Nice.

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As opposed to Trump the liar in chief? Any day.

There's that pesky TDS again. 9_9