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Why Any Deal with Iran Is a Mistake

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Posted By: Judy W., 5/28/2026 7:17:08 AM

 There can be no "good" deal with a jihadist regime that openly sponsors terrorism across the Middle East, brutalizes its own people, calls for the destruction of Israel, and continues to chant "Death to America."  Tehran sees diplomacy as a tactical weapon: a means to buy time, get intrusive foreign governments off their back, weaken international opposition, divide Western allies, and secure economic relief -- all while continuing its long-term strategic objectives as fast as the circumstances after President Donald J. Trump's term in office will allow. Already, Iran has reportedly already restarted much of its ballistic missile production and "could restore significant portions of its offensive

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Trump should have realized by now that the art of the deal does not apply when you're dealing with insane Muslims.

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Reply 1 - Posted by: Venturer 5/28/2026 7:53:28 AM (No. 2109641)
Any good fighter knows when you got them on the ropes finish them off. FINISH THEM OFF.
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Reply 2 - Posted by: Dodge Boy 5/28/2026 8:08:15 AM (No. 2109651)
Just confiscate the enriched uranium and make the blockade permanent.
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