One of my and my brother's friends, 85% mainlined Faux News conservo, once asked me, directly during a one-on-one discussion at the firepit about 10 years ago:
" Don't you think America is the best country? Now, or in all times?"
Literally thought about giving him an anti-Manifest-Destiny tirade, low key and low volume.
"No, Gregg, I do not."
He didn't try to attack my views, nor my status as a human being. Somewhat close, tho.
So one of the problems with "won't develop a nuclear weapon" deals is that no matter what monitoring systems and diplomacy checks, there's always a possibility that they will cheat and do it "so secretly that nobody will ever detect them." And since you can't prove a negative, and since you can always claim an incentive....
So Trump is trying to claim that he's so big and scary that nobody would ever dare do their "undetectable bomb building" which would be questionable even if we did destroy their country. But what it really means is we'll be back in three months once the heat is off and he feels safe in spouting off again.
It was already a shitty Monday before I saw the news.
LAPD responded to a noise complaint with 20 officers and a helicopter. It turned out to be just somebody cheering on the Knicks. The cops ended up shooting and killing the family's goldendoodle. Just for fun, I suppose.
Fuck the police.
Oh, and fuck you if you're calling the cops on your neighbor for watching a basketball game.
Ha ha!! My only question is will Trump steal the world cup trophy 🏆 again!! Place your bets.
The “Peace” deal!!!
Rammed through in middle of the night!!!!
Hmmmmmmmmm……..
Why????
Maybe since Iran 🇮🇷 is playing New Zealand 🇳🇿 at 6pm Pacific today in Los Angeles, California, USA 🇺🇸 !!! For Trump’s 2026 Soccer World Cup.
Remember Trump presented the Trophy last year to the winners of the Club World Cup! Then stole the $233,000 gold trophy! It’s in the White House. Chelsea got to celebrate with a replica.
Maybe because Iran 🇮🇷 plays New Zealand 🇳 tonight at 6pm Pacific in Los Angeles 🇺🇸, the opening act of Trump’s 2026 World Cup. And nothing says “historic diplomatic breakthrough” quite like clearing a war off the front page about a day before the cameras swing to SoFi Stadium.
The backstory is even better. After US and Israeli strikes on Iran earlier this year, Team Melli got booted from their Arizona base camp and had to set up shop in Tijuana, Mexico. So Sunday’s truce conveniently let the Iranian squad cross the border and land in LA, home to the largest Iranian community outside Iran, right as the whole planet tuned in. War on Sunday afternoon. Peace by Sunday night. Kickoff Monday. Clean.
This is also the first World Cup in history where a host nation is welcoming a country it’s actively at war with. Smooth.
Which brings me to my real question, and I want your bets in the comments:
Will Trump steal the World Cup trophy 🏆 again???
Because last summer he handed Chelsea their Club World Cup trophy, then quietly kept the real one. The $233,000 Tiffany & Co. original is parked in the Oval Office to this day. Chelsea got to celebrate with a replica. He also pocketed a winner’s medal on his way off the stage, just for the collection.
So when the actual World Cup trophy gets lifted this July, somewhere in the West Wing a velvet box is already being measured.
Here’s my new blurb: It’s just a quick break for the World Cup…duh!! That’s why the deal is only 60 days.
The “Peace” Deal!!! Rammed through Sunday, right before Iran 🇮🇷 plays NZ 🇳🇿 tonight in LA for Trump’s World Cup. War Sunday, truce by night, kickoff Monday. Clean. My real question: will Trump steal the World Cup trophy 🏆 again? He pocketed Chelsea’s real one last year. Place your bets.
Reuters had the following points from the MoU (NOT a peace deal, whatever King Fool and Kegsbreath say):
-$12 billion of Iran's frozen funds to be released before negotiations begin, with another $12 billion during the 60-day final negotiation window.
-Oil and petrochemical sanctions suspended.
-Full naval blockade lifted within 30 days.
-The U.S. commits to non-interference in Iranian affairs, withdrawal of forces from around Iran, and no new sanctions or force deployments during negotiations.
-An immediate ceasefire is required on all fronts, including Lebanon.
-The Strait of Hormuz reopens within 30 days under Iranian arrangements.
-Iran reaffirms its NPT commitment not to produce nuclear weapons. A 60-day window is set to negotiate a final deal covering nuclear issues and full sanctions removal.
-The U.S. and allies must also present reconstruction plans worth at least $300 billion.
-Iran's missile program and support for resistance groups are removed from the agenda entirely.
-No final negotiations begin until the $12 billion is released, oil sanctions are suspended, and the blockade is lifted.
-A supervisory mechanism will oversee implementation, with any final agreement approved by UN Security Council resolution.
By ANY reconning, this is a far, far worse "deal" than the one Obama got- WITHOUT depleting US weapons stores, costing us billions of dollars, or contributing to a global recession.
It is worse than the situation that has existed since King Fool pulled us out of the JCPOA six years ago.
If Israel wants to be independent, Trump could cut them off from any weapons the US Govt has been sending them. Why won't he? Is there much compromat on Trump?
From the other side of the pond, where voting is often the same as here (The Economist, Bagehot column, 6/4/26):
"Sir Keir Starmer’s government has rigidly pursued the poll-derived priorities of a typical voter. The public approves of its stringent new regulations on private landlords, its expansion of employment rights and its tax raid on expensive homes. Rail nationalisation and minimum-wage increases have strong support in surveys. The experiment in government-by-focus-group extends to social policy, too. By popular demand Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, has squeezed net migration down to its lowest level in years. The government outlawed support for Palestine Action, a controversial protest group, and permanently banned the use of puberty blockers for trans children, in line with the public’s socially conservative instincts.
To an uncanny degree Sir Keir has moulded himself and his policies to the desires of British voters.
Yet they hate him. His approval rating is one of the lowest ever recorded for a prime minister, approaching the disastrous levels of Liz Truss."
"They say the prime minister misjudged Trump's appetite for a protracted conflict, was outflanked by Iran in negotiations and grew increasingly sidelined by the region's other major players."
"Israel is paying the price of Netanyahu's hubris and blindness, and the price of the manipulations that he tried to pull on Trump," AP.
To be fair, getting outflanked is an old horse soldier's strategy he should have seen coming.
Juneteenth, 2026, when everyone learns that the strait of Hormuz was always already open
Barry: Cold hard facts.
Donny: Vibes, nothing but vibes.
[pantomimes a conga line]
Bullshit, bullshit, bullshit (hey)! Bullshit, bullshit, bullshit (hey)! Bullshit, bullshit, bullshit (hey)!
Bullshit, bullshit, bullshit (hey)! Bullshit, bullshit, bullshit (hey)! Bullshit, bullshit, bullshit (hey)!
One of my and my brother's friends, 85% mainlined Faux News conservo, once asked me, directly during a one-on-one discussion at the firepit about 10 years ago:
" Don't you think America is the best country? Now, or in all times?"
Literally thought about giving him an anti-Manifest-Destiny tirade, low key and low volume.
"No, Gregg, I do not."
He didn't try to attack my views, nor my status as a human being. Somewhat close, tho.
We have the text of the agreement!
It’s called the “Soccer ⚽️ Deal”
The Art of a Soccer Deal.
It’s a fantastic soccer ⚽️ deal! Kills two birds with one stone ! You get 60 days to rearm and 60 days to watch soccer!
We got a Peace Deal just in time for FOX Sports 1 coverage of Iran vs New Zealand tonight at 6pm Pacific from Los Angeles, California USA 🇺🇸
We’re placing bets.
will Trump steal the World Cup trophy 🏆 again? He pocketed Chelsea’s real one last year during the Club World Cup. Chelsea went home with a replica.
"My Agreement with Iran is the exact opposite, A WALL TO NO NUCLEAR WEAPON!"
My brain can't process this. Does anyone know what it means? It was the opening of the last "truth" quoted in the article.
It means that we have an insane moron as Commander-in-Chief
I dunno, but Mexico ain't gonna pay for it
So one of the problems with "won't develop a nuclear weapon" deals is that no matter what monitoring systems and diplomacy checks, there's always a possibility that they will cheat and do it "so secretly that nobody will ever detect them." And since you can't prove a negative, and since you can always claim an incentive....
So Trump is trying to claim that he's so big and scary that nobody would ever dare do their "undetectable bomb building" which would be questionable even if we did destroy their country. But what it really means is we'll be back in three months once the heat is off and he feels safe in spouting off again.
We're building a wall on the border between us and Iran will pay for it.
More of a concept of a wall
It was already a shitty Monday before I saw the news.
LAPD responded to a noise complaint with 20 officers and a helicopter. It turned out to be just somebody cheering on the Knicks. The cops ended up shooting and killing the family's goldendoodle. Just for fun, I suppose.
Fuck the police.
Oh, and fuck you if you're calling the cops on your neighbor for watching a basketball game.
This had a happy ending
https://youtu.be/Eh3Ai7CsrUQ?is=D4E-7o6IZFVDdILU
But all too often it doesn't end up like that
https://youtu.be/Fh9D_PUe7QI?is=jqfCrpe-M6ltwo3N
If you're terrified of a goldendoodle you need to find another line of work
Right? A fucking GOLDENDOODLE.
"I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO LICK ME!"
NOT EVEN TRUMP KNOWS
U.S. and Iran Sign Preliminary Deal, but Its Terms Remain Secret -- NYT
If we actually had a respectable media in this country, every headline in every newspaper in America would blare
TRUMP SURRENDERS TO IRAN.
She? That's what Bad Cats get. If you use the duct tape on the table to sharpen your claws then the shit is gonna come off on your claws
Ha ha!! My only question is will Trump steal the world cup trophy 🏆 again!! Place your bets.
The “Peace” deal!!!
Rammed through in middle of the night!!!!
Hmmmmmmmmm……..
Why????
Maybe since Iran 🇮🇷 is playing New Zealand 🇳🇿 at 6pm Pacific today in Los Angeles, California, USA 🇺🇸 !!! For Trump’s 2026 Soccer World Cup.
Remember Trump presented the Trophy last year to the winners of the Club World Cup! Then stole the $233,000 gold trophy! It’s in the White House. Chelsea got to celebrate with a replica.
Don't let it near him...
Got more the story here: The “Peace” Deal!!!
Rammed through Sunday evening.
Hmmmmmmmm……
Why????
Maybe because Iran 🇮🇷 plays New Zealand 🇳 tonight at 6pm Pacific in Los Angeles 🇺🇸, the opening act of Trump’s 2026 World Cup. And nothing says “historic diplomatic breakthrough” quite like clearing a war off the front page about a day before the cameras swing to SoFi Stadium.
The backstory is even better. After US and Israeli strikes on Iran earlier this year, Team Melli got booted from their Arizona base camp and had to set up shop in Tijuana, Mexico. So Sunday’s truce conveniently let the Iranian squad cross the border and land in LA, home to the largest Iranian community outside Iran, right as the whole planet tuned in. War on Sunday afternoon. Peace by Sunday night. Kickoff Monday. Clean.
This is also the first World Cup in history where a host nation is welcoming a country it’s actively at war with. Smooth.
Which brings me to my real question, and I want your bets in the comments:
Will Trump steal the World Cup trophy 🏆 again???
Because last summer he handed Chelsea their Club World Cup trophy, then quietly kept the real one. The $233,000 Tiffany & Co. original is parked in the Oval Office to this day. Chelsea got to celebrate with a replica. He also pocketed a winner’s medal on his way off the stage, just for the collection.
So when the actual World Cup trophy gets lifted this July, somewhere in the West Wing a velvet box is already being measured.
Place your bets. 🏆
World Cup could def be a factor for Iran to negotiate...helps the team.
Here’s my new blurb: It’s just a quick break for the World Cup…duh!! That’s why the deal is only 60 days.
The “Peace” Deal!!! Rammed through Sunday, right before Iran 🇮🇷 plays NZ 🇳🇿 tonight in LA for Trump’s World Cup. War Sunday, truce by night, kickoff Monday. Clean. My real question: will Trump steal the World Cup trophy 🏆 again? He pocketed Chelsea’s real one last year. Place your bets.
Reuters had the following points from the MoU (NOT a peace deal, whatever King Fool and Kegsbreath say):
-$12 billion of Iran's frozen funds to be released before negotiations begin, with another $12 billion during the 60-day final negotiation window.
-Oil and petrochemical sanctions suspended.
-Full naval blockade lifted within 30 days.
-The U.S. commits to non-interference in Iranian affairs, withdrawal of forces from around Iran, and no new sanctions or force deployments during negotiations.
-An immediate ceasefire is required on all fronts, including Lebanon.
-The Strait of Hormuz reopens within 30 days under Iranian arrangements.
-Iran reaffirms its NPT commitment not to produce nuclear weapons. A 60-day window is set to negotiate a final deal covering nuclear issues and full sanctions removal.
-The U.S. and allies must also present reconstruction plans worth at least $300 billion.
-Iran's missile program and support for resistance groups are removed from the agenda entirely.
-No final negotiations begin until the $12 billion is released, oil sanctions are suspended, and the blockade is lifted.
-A supervisory mechanism will oversee implementation, with any final agreement approved by UN Security Council resolution.
By ANY reconning, this is a far, far worse "deal" than the one Obama got- WITHOUT depleting US weapons stores, costing us billions of dollars, or contributing to a global recession.
It is worse than the situation that has existed since King Fool pulled us out of the JCPOA six years ago.
'allies'? We have allies?
Russia, Hungary, and Israel
Orban's Hungary.
Israel, so the US will fund their share.
Ta, Dok. No notes.
If Israel wants to be independent, Trump could cut them off from any weapons the US Govt has been sending them. Why won't he? Is there much compromat on Trump?
As much as there is sand on the beach.
From the other side of the pond, where voting is often the same as here (The Economist, Bagehot column, 6/4/26):
"Sir Keir Starmer’s government has rigidly pursued the poll-derived priorities of a typical voter. The public approves of its stringent new regulations on private landlords, its expansion of employment rights and its tax raid on expensive homes. Rail nationalisation and minimum-wage increases have strong support in surveys. The experiment in government-by-focus-group extends to social policy, too. By popular demand Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, has squeezed net migration down to its lowest level in years. The government outlawed support for Palestine Action, a controversial protest group, and permanently banned the use of puberty blockers for trans children, in line with the public’s socially conservative instincts.
To an uncanny degree Sir Keir has moulded himself and his policies to the desires of British voters.
Yet they hate him. His approval rating is one of the lowest ever recorded for a prime minister, approaching the disastrous levels of Liz Truss."
Focus groups lie.
"They say the prime minister misjudged Trump's appetite for a protracted conflict, was outflanked by Iran in negotiations and grew increasingly sidelined by the region's other major players."
"Israel is paying the price of Netanyahu's hubris and blindness, and the price of the manipulations that he tried to pull on Trump," AP.
To be fair, getting outflanked is an old horse soldier's strategy he should have seen coming.
Well doc, VD couchfucker says it’s up to $300 billion for Iran.
Obama eat your heart out!