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US citizens in Iran have been told by their government to leave. Meanwhile I bet that the Iranian women are looking forward to being referred to as “chicks” again.

The Americans have a history of riding in hung ho, shooting up the town without an exit strategy and leaving the people either no better off or worse off. That was before this buffoon and his idiotic bunch of “advisors” became involved. What makes you think this would be any different? As for your last paragraph, I have said to you and your laughing boy wingman many times that I don’t support any extremist regimes or factions. Why would I have a different opinion about the current Iranian regime?

Would he get the same service here that he gets at Orient?

Your search engine must make interesting reading.

A third question for you Ralph. How do you think the American intervention in Afghanistan went?

There are many dodgy regimes around the world that, in an ideal world, would not be in power. We spend a lot of time criticising one particular one and that seems to upset some posters. A few reasons why that is. We have a “special relationship” with one of them. One of them is the most powerful nation on the planet and is the biggest player in NATO, the organisation that protects our security. Its currency has a huge effect on our own economy. When the American economy sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold, remember that phrase? We share huge cultural references. It was once a part of the British Empire. We share the same language. We share the same religion as nations. For over a century we have supported each other in armed conflicts around the world. Get the picture yet? Oh, and Brett, you obviously missed James O’Brien has condemned the current Iranian regime. He has also expressed concern over what might happen with American intervention given their previous experiences in armed incursions into the Middle East (especially now the current President is a deranged idiot with zero understanding of geopolitical politics, any sense of morality and only driven by what’s in it for him and the $).

It’s the law of averages and don’t forget that even a stopped clock is right twice a day! Who knows, maybe Ralph will be along in a minute to tell us that Trump is a hypocrite for supporting free speech in Iran but suppressing it in his own country? Then again….

Two questions to Ralph. 1. What have you got against blue hair? 2. Why don’t you show the same concern about Donald Trump’s administration killing their own citizens? (Shouldn't you be calling for the UN to take greater action? Isn’t it their job?)

Interesting that she said that you don’t get to change the facts you don’t like. That is precisely what she does here. As for working to keep the American people safe…really?

Owen Cooper - Adolescence

The defenders of human rights or American Imperialists? ”We live in the real world that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power. These are the iron laws of the world since the beginning of time.” Stephen Miller, Trump’s Deputy Chief of Staff. Ralph/nic, do you think that Trump should intervene and force Orban to stand down in support of the people? https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2025/12/13/hungary-protesters-demand-pm-viktor-orban-quits-over-child-abuse-cases

If Trump was genuinely concerned about the human rights of the people of Iran maybe he would get more credit. Given his lack of concern about the human rights of the people he governs it is not unreasonable to wonder about his real motives (which usually involve either his own or his family’s enrichment, deflection, or any other what’s in it for me motives). If I were you Ralph/nic I would be more concerned why you feel the need to go into bat for such a vile piece of crap like Trump rather than why others focus on the the many and huge problems he is creating both at home and internationally.

I’m just surprised that he didn’t shoot the person who filmed him.

Hmmmm…racist or rapist?

And both Trump apologists (who claim not to be Trump apologists despite all of the evidence to the contrary) post laughing emojis on your post. You can see why there are so many MAGAs in the US with so many gullible people falling for the demented orange narcissist’s guff whilst pretending to be rational human beings.

You are absolutely right, we will never know, yet despite all evidence to the contrary, you are “convinced” that we would be better off under Martin?

Good god. Dopey Trump apologist supports right wing agenda “news” channel shocker! 😂 More bad news for Farage. https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1944787/declining-uk-migration-figures-whats-impact-employers

Farage quote, “Never trust a Tory.” Who has just joined Reform? Nadhim Zahawi.

Clearly we do not. Socrates and Plato also talked about how tyranny can come from democracy via the use of “populism” which Trump has done so well so far. We look on in horror (well, most of us do) at what Trump is doing in the US, but we are currently heading in the same direction. The rise of Reform in the polls and the rise in airtime given to populists is equally horrifying. Not only because of the growing support, but how the old established parties are reacting to the threat and dancing to Farage’s tune. Throw in general disillusionment with mainstream politics and politicians and it is a recipe for disaster. Farage screwed over the country ten years ago and a large number of people either have short memories or never learn their lesson.

Mick Channon?

It is no spin. We clearly can’t at the moment and I don’t see the point in pretending otherwise. We weren’t ready for the Prem last season and we are not ready to go up again this season. Wherever we end up, I just want to see a team who is able to compete at that level and hopefully push on. No club can guarantee success no matter how much money they spend and who they spend it on. They have to rely on the planets aligning and doing so season after season. Like most clubs, ours are not doing so currently and for a number of reasons as we know. This is my 60th year of supporting the Saints so I have probably finally learnt to live with the fact that we are never going to be an Arsenal or a Manchester United and accept that things could always be worse!

Pushed the boat out yesterday and bought a take away curry! The other cut back was getting rid of one car. Not ideal as there is virtually no public transport worth using around here but we/I work around it with help from the neighbours, some of whom are retired so are around for lifts during the day if needs be. The Mrs takes the car to work but it is only a couple of miles down the road so if I need the car for the day I drop her off and pick her up so not the end of the world and saves £££s. Things could be worse.

I suppose the question is what do you prefer, mid table mediocrity in the Championship or being cannon fodder in the EPL? This season might not be great but at least we have won some matches and are generally competitive. I’d take this season (so far) over last season any day. Honestly, what is the point of going up if we end up getting beaten week in week out again? The EPL is not the be all and end all. To state the obvious, there are more clubs outside the EPL than in it and people still turn out to see the lower leagues.

We avoided a banana skin, unlike the previous cup winners, and are through to the next round. Could be worse.

She smiled at the other ICE officer and said “I’m not mad at you dude” just before the other guy shot her. Just after he shot her you hear him say “fucking bitch.” The information is right there yet some people are still defending her murder.