IMO, it came down to the fact it was an unarmed drone. Simple as that. Good on Trump for showing restraint. If it had been a manned jet, all bets are off.

(06-21-2019 08:41 AM)BobcatEngineer Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:34 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  "... I asked, how many will die. 150 people, sir, was the answer from a General. 10 minutes before the strike I stopped it, not ... proportionate to shooting down an unmanned drone. I am in no hurry, our Military is rebuilt, new, and ready to go, by far the best in the world," Trump said. "Sanctions are biting & more added last night. Iran can NEVER have Nuclear Weapons, not against the USA, and not against the WORLD!"

Trump said he stopped it because the number of deaths the strike would have caused was not proportionate to the shooting of an unmanned drone. Our president is nimble, and can think on his own. Thats refreshing considering what we had for 8 years prior.

So you're telling me the commander-in-chief only thought through the consequences of us bombing a sovereign nation 10 minutes before it was scheduled to happen? Why was the strike called in the first place?

No, I'm telling you your president and commander in chief was thinking of the consequences all the way up til the strike.

(06-21-2019 08:44 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:41 AM)BobcatEngineer Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:34 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  "... I asked, how many will die. 150 people, sir, was the answer from a General. 10 minutes before the strike I stopped it, not ... proportionate to shooting down an unmanned drone. I am in no hurry, our Military is rebuilt, new, and ready to go, by far the best in the world," Trump said. "Sanctions are biting & more added last night. Iran can NEVER have Nuclear Weapons, not against the USA, and not against the WORLD!"

Trump said he stopped it because the number of deaths the strike would have caused was not proportionate to the shooting of an unmanned drone. Our president is nimble, and can think on his own. Thats refreshing considering what we had for 8 years prior.

So you're telling me the commander-in-chief only thought through the consequences of us bombing a sovereign nation 10 minutes before it was scheduled to happen? Why was the strike called in the first place?

No, I'm telling you your president and commander in chief was thinking of the consequences all the way up til the strike.

It really is that simple. How is the MSM reporting this this morning? Any idea?

(06-21-2019 08:50 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:44 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:41 AM)BobcatEngineer Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:34 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  "... I asked, how many will die. 150 people, sir, was the answer from a General. 10 minutes before the strike I stopped it, not ... proportionate to shooting down an unmanned drone. I am in no hurry, our Military is rebuilt, new, and ready to go, by far the best in the world," Trump said. "Sanctions are biting & more added last night. Iran can NEVER have Nuclear Weapons, not against the USA, and not against the WORLD!"

Trump said he stopped it because the number of deaths the strike would have caused was not proportionate to the shooting of an unmanned drone. Our president is nimble, and can think on his own. Thats refreshing considering what we had for 8 years prior.

So you're telling me the commander-in-chief only thought through the consequences of us bombing a sovereign nation 10 minutes before it was scheduled to happen? Why was the strike called in the first place?

No, I'm telling you your president and commander in chief was thinking of the consequences all the way up til the strike.

It really is that simple. How is the MSM reporting this this morning? Any idea?

Probably in similar fashion to the libturd cercle jerk thats going on in here.

(06-21-2019 07:07 AM)swagsurfer11 Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 06:28 AM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 05:14 AM)swagsurfer11 Wrote:  Trump ******* out again. Thank goodness he was president during WW2 or 9/11.

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/world/20...eport-says

You really should think your threads out a little better. Why are you advocating for war with Iran? I swear the world has turned upside down when lily livered tree hugging peaceniks start pushing for us to engage in hostilities with foreign powers and traditional hawks have to be the adults in the room by practicing restraint. Are you sure you're really a democrat? I ask because your leaders appear to hold a different opinion than yourself.

"On Capitol Hill, leaders urged caution to avoid escalation, and some lawmakers insisted the White House must consult with Congress before taking action.".

"Democratic leaders in particular urged the president to work with U.S. allies and stressed the need for caution to avoid any unintended escalation.".

:...has repeatedly said he wants to keep America out of "endless wars.".

I'm a moderate Republican. More like ¡Jeb!
What part of "Axis of Evil" do you not understand??

Is there something about liberals that they don't understand the concepts of humor?

(06-21-2019 08:51 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:50 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:44 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:41 AM)BobcatEngineer Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:34 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  "... I asked, how many will die. 150 people, sir, was the answer from a General. 10 minutes before the strike I stopped it, not ... proportionate to shooting down an unmanned drone. I am in no hurry, our Military is rebuilt, new, and ready to go, by far the best in the world," Trump said. "Sanctions are biting & more added last night. Iran can NEVER have Nuclear Weapons, not against the USA, and not against the WORLD!"

Trump said he stopped it because the number of deaths the strike would have caused was not proportionate to the shooting of an unmanned drone. Our president is nimble, and can think on his own. Thats refreshing considering what we had for 8 years prior.

So you're telling me the commander-in-chief only thought through the consequences of us bombing a sovereign nation 10 minutes before it was scheduled to happen? Why was the strike called in the first place?

No, I'm telling you your president and commander in chief was thinking of the consequences all the way up til the strike.

It really is that simple. How is the MSM reporting this this morning? Any idea?

Probably in similar fashion to the libturd cercle jerk thats going on in here.

Probably right. They seem to go in tandem.

(06-21-2019 08:00 AM)BobcatEngineer Wrote:  I'm glad he pulled back but the order shouldn't have been given in the first place. It's a little unsettling that we were hours away from war with Iran over an unmanned drone that may or may not have been in international airspace.

The only positive thing I can think of this exercise was now Iran knows that Trump was very close to pulling the trigger. Perhaps this knowledge will lead Iran to take a step back.

Unmanned drone. 4 tankers. 3rd incident.

Nevermind JFK had similar instances, most notably the Cuban Missile Crisis, and he's a hero of the left.

Trump does something similar and they've got their pitchforks out. It's amazing really.

(06-21-2019 08:56 AM)CG_Hawk06 Wrote:  Nevermind JFK had similar instances, most notably the Cuban Missile Crisis, and he's a hero of the left.

Trump does something similar and they've got their pitchforks out. It's amazing really.

Obama and Libya. Clinton and Kosovo. Clinton and Bosnia.
3 trainwrecks.

(06-21-2019 08:57 AM)bullet Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:56 AM)CG_Hawk06 Wrote:  Nevermind JFK had similar instances, most notably the Cuban Missile Crisis, and he's a hero of the left.

Trump does something similar and they've got their pitchforks out. It's amazing really.

Obama and Libya. Clinton and Kosovo. Clinton and Bosnia.
3 trainwrecks.

Ahhhhh. Obama's illegal North African war.

Oddly, there's no angst from our liberal friends here concerning that one.

Saw this. Makes sense.

Quote:NBC News @NBCNews
1m
BREAKING: President Trump says US was prepared to retaliate against Iran on 3 sites last night, but when he was advised of potential for “150 people” to be killed, he stopped the strike, saying it would not be proportional

(06-21-2019 09:00 AM)CG_Hawk06 Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:57 AM)bullet Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:56 AM)CG_Hawk06 Wrote:  Nevermind JFK had similar instances, most notably the Cuban Missile Crisis, and he's a hero of the left.

Trump does something similar and they've got their pitchforks out. It's amazing really.

Obama and Libya. Clinton and Kosovo. Clinton and Bosnia.
3 trainwrecks.

Ahhhhh. Obama's illegal North African war.

Oddly, there's no angst from our liberal friends here concerning that one.

What is frightening about that is that Hillary and Sydney Blumenthal orchestrated that war, and Obama was f*ing clueless about it.

(06-21-2019 09:17 AM)VA49er Wrote:  Saw this. Makes sense.

Quote:NBC News @NBCNews
1m
BREAKING: President Trump says US was prepared to retaliate against Iran on 3 sites last night, but when he was advised of potential for “150 people” to be killed, he stopped the strike, saying it would not be proportional

Logic 101

(06-21-2019 09:28 AM)SuperFlyBCat Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 09:17 AM)VA49er Wrote:  Saw this. Makes sense.

Quote:NBC News @NBCNews
1m
BREAKING: President Trump says US was prepared to retaliate against Iran on 3 sites last night, but when he was advised of potential for “150 people” to be killed, he stopped the strike, saying it would not be proportional

Logic 101

Just one small problem. According to experts I've read this morning, any initial plan sent to the WH would have included death assessments.

Additionally, they would have also included assessments of possible deaths from the predicted responses from Iran.

Big surprise, but I feel the president is just lying again.

But to me, the most troubling thing is that this all leaked and now you have trump telling the world his "thought" processes through the whole thing, etc.

This isn't a "reality" TV show dude!

#shitshow #clownshow

(06-21-2019 08:24 AM)Eldonabe Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 07:51 AM)cb4029 Wrote:  The snow is melting. SAD

Huh?

I will ask you the same think I asked Mach in another thread.


Tell us all exactly what you want President Trump to do? If he does in fact do what you are looking for - will you then give the guy credit - I suspect no. Your hatred of one person clouds your judgement of right and wrong, and that is a sad statement on you and every other Trump Hater.

The ultimate Joan of Arc...... My ex-wife is just like you - take the path of MOST resistance every single time, then ***** about the path taken and look for sympathy even though IT WAS YOUR CHOICE.


HOW IN YOUR OPINION SHOULD DJT HANDLE THE SITUATION?

Damn! Were you married to my last ex??? I wish like hell I could have stated that exact same thing to her. It is a perfect analogy! Well done.

(06-21-2019 08:34 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  "... I asked, how many will die. 150 people, sir, was the answer from a General. 10 minutes before the strike I stopped it, not ... proportionate to shooting down an unmanned drone. I am in no hurry, our Military is rebuilt, new, and ready to go, by far the best in the world," Trump said. "Sanctions are biting & more added last night. Iran can NEVER have Nuclear Weapons, not against the USA, and not against the WORLD!"

Trump said he stopped it because the number of deaths the strike would have caused was not proportionate to the shooting of an unmanned drone. Our president is nimble, and can think on his own. Thats refreshing considering what we had for 8 years prior.

How dare he use logic, analysis, reason and most importantly, compassion! That alone should get him impeached.

(06-21-2019 08:50 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:44 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:41 AM)BobcatEngineer Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:34 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  "... I asked, how many will die. 150 people, sir, was the answer from a General. 10 minutes before the strike I stopped it, not ... proportionate to shooting down an unmanned drone. I am in no hurry, our Military is rebuilt, new, and ready to go, by far the best in the world," Trump said. "Sanctions are biting & more added last night. Iran can NEVER have Nuclear Weapons, not against the USA, and not against the WORLD!"

Trump said he stopped it because the number of deaths the strike would have caused was not proportionate to the shooting of an unmanned drone. Our president is nimble, and can think on his own. Thats refreshing considering what we had for 8 years prior.

So you're telling me the commander-in-chief only thought through the consequences of us bombing a sovereign nation 10 minutes before it was scheduled to happen? Why was the strike called in the first place?

No, I'm telling you your president and commander in chief was thinking of the consequences all the way up til the strike.

It really is that simple. How is the MSM reporting this this morning? Any idea?

They will report it just as the TDS sufferers here comment on it.....

President Trump.

Putin is on line 1. Says it’s important.


10 minutes later. Hey call off the planes. Stat.

(06-21-2019 08:41 AM)BobcatEngineer Wrote:  

(06-21-2019 08:34 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  "... I asked, how many will die. 150 people, sir, was the answer from a General. 10 minutes before the strike I stopped it, not ... proportionate to shooting down an unmanned drone. I am in no hurry, our Military is rebuilt, new, and ready to go, by far the best in the world," Trump said. "Sanctions are biting & more added last night. Iran can NEVER have Nuclear Weapons, not against the USA, and not against the WORLD!"

Trump said he stopped it because the number of deaths the strike would have caused was not proportionate to the shooting of an unmanned drone. Our president is nimble, and can think on his own. Thats refreshing considering what we had for 8 years prior.

So you're telling me the commander-in-chief only thought through the consequences of us bombing a sovereign nation 10 minutes before it was scheduled to happen? Why was the strike called in the first place?

Did you seriously just ask either of those questions???

Obviously the strike wasn't called as it never happened fool. Preparations for a strike were called in the event it was needed and proved strategically beneficial. Some response was needed and quite obviously - to anyone who can actually employ critical thought - that was on the list of potential actions. I for one am well pleased that our POTUS showed compassion and resorted to tactical analysis after weighing all the possible ramifications. Deciding that a missile attack that would kill people was a disproportionate response to downing an unmanned asset should be hailed by any peace loving individual as the proper response.

We understand why you are confused though.

I guess John Kerry's advice to Iran didn't work.