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@colliejoy

Happily married grandma. Mostly here for politics and good journalism. Sometimes a funny meme or two. My dogs keep me sane.

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Pentagon probe points to U.S. missile hitting Iranian school A military assessment suggests a U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile was responsible for at least 165 deaths at an Iranian girls' school, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.

A military assessment suggests a U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile was responsible for at least 165 deaths at an Iranian girls' school, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly. n.pr/4biTu17

11.03.2026 19:44 πŸ‘ 349 πŸ” 144 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 12

Was it the Nazi salute?

What does Pete think of this because effectively they are saying he’s too ugly for photographs and he seems like a very vain man.

11.03.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Republicans, who like to pretend they follow Jesus, are mocking a Democrat who does.

11.03.2026 18:14 πŸ‘ 1270 πŸ” 329 πŸ’¬ 84 πŸ“Œ 28

Don't worry, the President's worst impulses on war are being checked by his advisors who are afraid to tell him that the shoes he gave them are the wrong size

11.03.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 636 πŸ” 160 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 5

We should protect young girls by believing them, not by bombing them.

11.03.2026 16:39 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

5/ And on the Strait of Hormuz, they had NO PLAN. I can't go into more detail about how Iran gums up the Strait, but suffice it say, right now, they don't know how to get it safely back open.

Which is unforgiveable, because this part of the disaster was 100% foreseeable.

11.03.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 14617 πŸ” 3244 πŸ’¬ 509 πŸ“Œ 490

4/ Ok, so what ARE the goals? It seems, primarily, destroying lots of missiles and boats and drone factories.

But the question that stumped them: what happens when you stop bombing and they restart production?

They hinted at more bombing. Which is, of course, endless war.

11.03.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 9450 πŸ” 1692 πŸ’¬ 77 πŸ“Œ 106

3/ Second, they confirmed "regime change" is also NOT on the list. So, they are going to spend hundreds of billions of your taxpayer dollars, get a whole bunch of Americans killed, and a hardline regime - probably a MORE anti-American hardline regime - will still be in charge.

11.03.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 8472 πŸ” 1374 πŸ’¬ 69 πŸ“Œ 45

2/ Maybe the lead is that the war goals DO NOT involve destroying Iran's nuclear weapons program. This is, uh...surprising...since Trump says over and over this is a key goal.

But then of course we already know air strikes can't wipe out their nuclear material.

11.03.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 8279 πŸ” 1282 πŸ’¬ 29 πŸ“Œ 37

I was in a 2 hour briefing today on the Iran War. All the briefings are closed, because Trump can't defend this war in public.

I obviously can't disclose classified info, but you deserve to know how incoherent and incomplete these war plans are.

1/ Here's what I can share:

11.03.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 17232 πŸ” 6930 πŸ’¬ 501 πŸ“Œ 922

Um
Say what now?!?

11.03.2026 05:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sacrifices for what? So arms dealers can get wealthy?

11.03.2026 05:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œIn my 15 years in the Senate, I have never left a briefing this angry. We are heading down a path toward sending U.S. troops to Iran as ground forces,” β€” Sen. Richard Blumenthal

11.03.2026 00:42 πŸ‘ 2169 πŸ” 897 πŸ’¬ 121 πŸ“Œ 56
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Sen. Warren: The Trump administration can’t explain why we entered this war or what the goals are. One thing is clear: while there’s no money for the 15 million Americans who lost their health care, there’s $1 billion a day to spend on bombing Iran.

10.03.2026 21:13 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

You could say both if you were insane.

10.03.2026 21:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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(ABC) - The U.S. has intercepted encrypted communications believed to have originated in Iran that may serve as "an operational trigger" for "sleeper assets" outside the country, according to a federal government alert sent to law enforcement agencies.

abcnews.com/US/iran-acti...

09.03.2026 15:24 πŸ‘ 541 πŸ” 232 πŸ’¬ 91 πŸ“Œ 92
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Schumer: "Iran doesn't have Tomahawk missiles, Donald Trump! The claim is beyond asinine. He says whatever pops into his head no matter what the truth is. And we all know he lies, but on something as formidable as this, it's appalling."

10.03.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 3572 πŸ” 983 πŸ’¬ 206 πŸ“Œ 57
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Depleted oil reserve leaves US exposed as Iran war pushes up prices Donald Trump has not fulfilled a vow to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve that was drained by Joe Biden

TIL Trump didn't bother to refill the strategic petroleum reserve last year when oil was dirt cheap. what can you even say www.ft.com/content/d546...

10.03.2026 13:42 πŸ‘ 1982 πŸ” 672 πŸ’¬ 90 πŸ“Œ 72

Somehow he’s misconstrued β€œNo one else would do it because it’s nuts” to β€œno one else could do it, because I’m special.”

10.03.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic of headline that reads, "Trump Again Suggests Without Evidence That Iran Struck Elementary School. After a video showed a Tomahawk missile hitting a naval base next to the school, President Trump claimed Iran possesses such weapons. But the U.S. developed the missile and has sold it only to a few close allies." Full text linked in reply. Background photo shows Rescue workers and residents searching through the rubble in the aftermath of a strike on a girls’ elementary school in Minab, Iran, on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. Photo credit to Mehr News Agency, via Associated Press."

Graphic of headline that reads, "Trump Again Suggests Without Evidence That Iran Struck Elementary School. After a video showed a Tomahawk missile hitting a naval base next to the school, President Trump claimed Iran possesses such weapons. But the U.S. developed the missile and has sold it only to a few close allies." Full text linked in reply. Background photo shows Rescue workers and residents searching through the rubble in the aftermath of a strike on a girls’ elementary school in Minab, Iran, on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. Photo credit to Mehr News Agency, via Associated Press."

Trump is lying and children are dying in Iran. Trump claimed again that Iran attacked a girls’ school where 175 people died, mostly children, using a Tomahawk missile. Not true. Only the US uses Tomahawks in this war. Trump must own up to this tragedy. We must end this war.

10.03.2026 14:55 πŸ‘ 112 πŸ” 38 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 2

Putin is our enemy. He's helping Iranian soldiers target American soldiers and assets.

Zelenskyy is our friend. He's helping American soldiers shoot down Iranian drones.

Most Americans understand these basic facts.

Trump, for whatever reason, does not.

10.03.2026 02:00 πŸ‘ 333 πŸ” 104 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 5

I think that’s narcissistic rage at being told β€œno”

10.03.2026 01:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Such a psychotic post.
Block our oil and we will destroy your entire country and kill all your citizens.
Narcissistic rage is so extreme

10.03.2026 01:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s so sad that I’m surprised to hear a Republican
1. Admit the USA did it.
2. Admit it was horrible
3. Apologize
He’s going to be in trouble with Trump

10.03.2026 01:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

At least he sees it as wrong and says he’s sorry. Others have called it collateral damage and shrugged.

10.03.2026 01:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Combined with the Republican silence and or full throated support.
Follow the $$$

10.03.2026 01:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Org Files Trademarks to Put the President’s Name Front and Center at America’s 250th In one filing submitted on Friday, a β€œTrump 250” image was trademarked to be used on a variety of merchandise.

From meme coins to our nation’s 250th Anniversary, Trump continues to enrich himself off the backs of working Americans.

www.notus.org/donald-trump...

10.03.2026 01:16 πŸ‘ 2436 πŸ” 754 πŸ’¬ 174 πŸ“Œ 58
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Trump administration subpoenaing Arizona 2020 voting records, as Trump pushes to consolidate election power The administration has also obtained records from Fulton County, Georgia, as Trump continues to focus on the 2020 election he lost.

Another alarm bell in this five alarm fire.

Donald Trump is still trying to relitigate the 2020 election six years later.

He wants to scare election officials and election workers ahead of the midterms.

And he’s using the FBI to do it.

10.03.2026 01:17 πŸ‘ 1103 πŸ” 424 πŸ’¬ 52 πŸ“Œ 16

They have no problem spending a billion dollars a day on war, but fight for every penny when it comes to caring for Veterans.

10.03.2026 01:15 πŸ‘ 4360 πŸ” 1608 πŸ’¬ 198 πŸ“Œ 48

Putin is helping Iran.

Zelenskyy is helping us.

Trump does not seem to understand or is ignoring these basic facts.

Hope someone on his team will help the president correct this policy position and...

Thank Zelenskyy.
Arm Ukraine.
Sanction Putin.

09.03.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 1363 πŸ” 522 πŸ’¬ 102 πŸ“Œ 26