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The carriers have retreated. Over 1,000 kilometers from the fight. The aircraft carrier was the 20th century’s symbol of American power projection. Two of them just blinked. This is not a tactical repositioning. This is the obituary of an era. The United States can no longer park a floating airbase off your coast and call it deterrence. Iran’s drones and missiles have repriced that assumption permanently. Trump’s administration is lying about the retreat while quietly preparing Americans for a ground mission. A ground mission. In Iran. With carriers too vulnerable to stay in range. We are not watching a superpower flex. We are watching one fail in real time.

https://x.com/Microinteracti1/status/2033435568630022520

Another expert in naval operations I see. ::)

TACO

Belgarion wrote on Mar 18^th, 2026 at 8:34am:

Another expert in naval operations I see. ::)

Inded.

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Sprintcyclist wrote on Mar 18^th, 2026 at 1:43am:

Quote: The carriers have retreated. Over 1,000 kilometers from the fight. The aircraft carrier was the 20th century’s symbol of American power projection. Two of them just blinked. This is not a tactical repositioning. This is the obituary of an era. The United States can no longer park a floating airbase off your coast and call it deterrence. Iran’s drones and missiles have repriced that assumption permanently. Trump’s administration is lying about the retreat while quietly preparing Americans for a ground mission. A ground mission. In Iran. With carriers too vulnerable to stay in range. We are not watching a superpower flex. We are watching one fail in real time. https://x.com/Microinteracti1/status/2033435568630022520

Hi sprint.

Trump is worth studying.

He has surrendered the strait of hamuz.

How much Saudi oil flows  east to China now.

None.

Can it flow west to the USA.

yep.

How much Chinese oil imports ( the biggest in the world) flow through the straight now.

China imports 80 % of its fuel via this route.

They would appear outplayed.

Which country did Trump just colonise.

Venezuela the biggest untapped reserve in the world.

Energy security is economic security.

As Australia tinkers on a recession , you will soon realise this.

Ah the big fella.

Outsmarting the smarty pants chodes.

Iraq went on for a decade , same with Afghanistan.

This Trump war has been going for a fortnight.

And the loony left are calling it a forever war.

By the way, wall Street went up last night.
Other global markets did not  ;)

They've got him where they want him.

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 18^th, 2026 at 8:49am:

TACO

This is worth a repeat (from last year):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaJ2jni3D4I

NEW HIT SINGLE - Taco Taco Taco (Trump Always Chickens Out)

Mr. Newberger's AI Funnies


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LYRICS: He talks like a tough guy, Tweets like Machete... But the moment it gets hot? He flops like confettay. He threatened Europe, yelled at Trudeau, Said, “Steel’s too strong, and your cheese gotta go!” The EU smirked, Canada sighed, Trump slips away like Ted Cruz's astroglide. T-A-C-O! TACO TACO TACO! Trump Always Chickens Out — OH NO! Starts a fight, then runs away, Like a matador in the ASPCA. T-A-C-O! TACO TACO TACO! Roars like a lion, scurries like a roach— Tariff tough guy? Más o menos... He barked at Beijing, “No chips, no phones!” Then caved when Wall Street threw some stones. Even tried to slap tariffs on EVs from France, But when Renault laughed… He hid behind Vance. He bans, he boasts, then walks it back, Blames “deep state deals” or a heart attack. From trade wars to his golf course flair— It’s all one big hot-air affair! T-A-C-O! TACO TACO TACO! Trump Always Chickens Out — it’s so! Tough on X, weak when pressed, Can’t persuade anyone, just one big mess! T-A-C-O! TACO TACO TACO! Global leaders all know the code: Just wait a week, and he'll implode. He said: “No more German cars!” Then bought a Beemer with gold-plated bars... Claimed tariffs would fund the wall — But Mexico still ain't paid at all. T-A-C-O! TACO TACO TACO! Trump Always Chickens Out — hello! Bluffs and blunders, obvious to see, Nobody takes him seriously. “T!” — Tweets that stall! “A!” — Always brawl! "C!” — Cries foul ball! “O!” — Out by fall! So if he threatens your trade with doom and gloom, Just give it time — he'll leave the room. ‘Cause that’s the game, no need to shout: Trump Always Chickens Out. TACO... TACO... TAAAACO.

Very catchy tune too.  8-)

K
aquascoot wrote on Mar 18^th, 2026 at 10:02am:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Mar 18th, 2026 at 1:43am: Quote: The carriers have retreated. Over 1,000 kilometers from the fight. The aircraft carrier was the 20th century’s symbol of American power projection. Two of them just blinked. This is not a tactical repositioning. This is the obituary of an era. The United States can no longer park a floating airbase off your coast and call it deterrence. Iran’s drones and missiles have repriced that assumption permanently. Trump’s administration is lying about the retreat while quietly preparing Americans for a ground mission. A ground mission. In Iran. With carriers too vulnerable to stay in range. We are not watching a superpower flex. We are watching one fail in real time. https://x.com/Microinteracti1/status/2033435568630022520 Hi sprint. Trump is worth studying. He has surrendered the strait of hamuz. How much Saudi oil flows  east to China now. None. Can it flow west to the USA. yep. How much Chinese oil imports ( the biggest in the world) flow through the straight now. China imports 80 % of its fuel via this route. They would appear outplayed. Which country did Trump just colonise. Venezuela the biggest untapped reserve in the world. Energy security is economic security. As Australia tinkers on a recession , you will soon realise this. Ah the big fella. Outsmarting the smarty pants chodes. Iraq went on for a decade , same with Afghanistan. This Trump war has been going for a fortnight. And the loony left are calling it a forever war. By the way, wall Street went up last night. Other global markets did not  ;)

Horseboy doing what he always does, making up numbers to suit his narrative,
China gets around 1/3rd of its oil through the straits.
Just like his idol trump,always lying, but always gets caught out, too dumb to learn. ;D ;D ;D
The strait has been effectively blocked by Iran, except for a handful of vessels carrying Iranian oil to countries such as India and China, since Israel and the US attacked Iran on 28 February.

China IS Iran's biggest customer. It buys 90% of Iran's oil exports:


https://cdn.statcdn.com/Infographic/images/normal/35945.jpeg

https://www.statista.com/chart/35945/countries-that-buy-oil-from-iran/

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They've got him where they want him.

Indeed they did.


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Iran's Fars News Agency issued a statement confirming the death of Ali Larijani. The statement also stated that his son Morteza, Alireza Bayat, deputy for security affairs at the Secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council, and a group of his bodyguards were also killed.

Frank wrote on Mar 18^th, 2026 at 11:07am:

China IS Iran's biggest customer. It buys 90% of Iran's oil exports:

Ah.

Moving the goal posts.

What a surprise.

The claim was: "China imports 80 % of its fuel via this route."

That's incorrect - they only import 13% of their fuel via that route.

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 18^th, 2026 at 11:29am:

Frank wrote on Mar 18th, 2026 at 11:07am: China IS Iran's biggest customer. It buys 90% of Iran's oil exports: Ah. Moving the goal posts. What a surprise. The claim was: "China imports 80 % of its fuel via this route." That's incorrect - they only import 13% of their fuel via that route.

Whatever.

The point is the China-Iran ties.

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 18^th, 2026 at 11:29am:

Frank wrote on Mar 18th, 2026 at 11:07am: China IS Iran's biggest customer. It buys 90% of Iran's oil exports: Ah. Moving the goal posts. What a surprise. The claim was: "China imports 80 % of its fuel via this route." That's incorrect - they only import 13% of their fuel via that route.

Whatever.

The point is the China-Iran ties.


If the Iran oil is  not sold to someone then Iran becomes impotent. A bigger blow to Uran than China.
Which is the primary aim.

Frank wrote on Mar 18^th, 2026 at 12:11pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 18th, 2026 at 11:29am: Frank wrote on Mar 18th, 2026 at 11:07am: China IS Iran's biggest customer. It buys 90% of Iran's oil exports: Ah. Moving the goal posts. What a surprise. The claim was: "China imports 80 % of its fuel via this route." That's incorrect - they only import 13% of their fuel via that route. Whatever. The point is the China-Iran ties. If the Iran oil is  not sold to someone then Iran becomes impotent. A bigger blow to Uran than China. Which is the primary aim.

Then stopping Iran is the aim is it?
That would explain trumps easing of sanctions on Russia then, to put more money in putins pocket, at the expense of American servicemen.
A real class act that trump.

Look at the Lefty losers who did nothing, whinge and whine against the Right that is doing something about it.

Frank wrote on Mar 18^th, 2026 at 11:07am:

China IS Iran's biggest customer. It buys 90% of Iran's oil exports: https://cdn.statcdn.com/Infographic/images/normal/35945.jpeg https://www.statista.com/chart/35945/countries-that-buy-oil-from-iran/

Did you miss this bit frank?
The strait has been effectively blocked by Iran, except for a handful of vessels carrying Iranian oil to countries such as India and China, since Israel and the US attacked Iran on 28 February.
How exactly is that shutting down Iran,when China is still getting its oil?

Sprintcyclist wrote on Mar 18^th, 2026 at 1:43am:

Quote: The carriers have retreated. Over 1,000 kilometers from the fight. The aircraft carrier was the 20th century’s symbol of American power projection. Two of them just blinked. This is not a tactical repositioning. This is the obituary of an era. The United States can no longer park a floating airbase off your coast and call it deterrence. Iran’s drones and missiles have repriced that assumption permanently. Trump’s administration is lying about the retreat while quietly preparing Americans for a ground mission. A ground mission. In Iran. With carriers too vulnerable to stay in range. We are not watching a superpower flex. We are watching one fail in real time. https://x.com/Microinteracti1/status/2033435568630022520

They don't need to park these carriers in the SOH the planes can still reach anywhere in Iran where they are.

If they parked them in SOH everyone would whinge Trump is making them a target.

Iran has shot down zero zip zilch US or Israeli fighter jets.

Baronvonrort wrote on Mar 18^th, 2026 at 10:35pm:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Mar 18th, 2026 at 1:43am: Quote: The carriers have retreated. Over 1,000 kilometers from the fight. The aircraft carrier was the 20th century’s symbol of American power projection. Two of them just blinked. This is not a tactical repositioning. This is the obituary of an era. The United States can no longer park a floating airbase off your coast and call it deterrence. Iran’s drones and missiles have repriced that assumption permanently. Trump’s administration is lying about the retreat while quietly preparing Americans for a ground mission. A ground mission. In Iran. With carriers too vulnerable to stay in range. We are not watching a superpower flex. We are watching one fail in real time. https://x.com/Microinteracti1/status/2033435568630022520 They don't need to park these carriers in the SOH the planes can still reach anywhere in Iran where they are. If they parked them in SOH everyone would whinge Trump is making them a target. Iran has shot down zero zip zilch US or Israeli fighter jets.

And you know that, how?

aquascoot wrote on Mar 18^th, 2026 at 10:02am:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Mar 18th, 2026 at 1:43am: Quote: The carriers have retreated. Over 1,000 kilometers from the fight. The aircraft carrier was the 20th century’s symbol of American power projection. Two of them just blinked. This is not a tactical repositioning. This is the obituary of an era. The United States can no longer park a floating airbase off your coast and call it deterrence. Iran’s drones and missiles have repriced that assumption permanently. Trump’s administration is lying about the retreat while quietly preparing Americans for a ground mission. A ground mission. In Iran. With carriers too vulnerable to stay in range. We are not watching a superpower flex. We are watching one fail in real time. https://x.com/Microinteracti1/status/2033435568630022520 Hi sprint. Trump is worth studying. He has surrendered the strait of hamuz. How much Saudi oil flows  east to China now. None. Can it flow west to the USA. yep. How much Chinese oil imports ( the biggest in the world) flow through the straight now. China imports 80 % of its fuel via this route. They would appear outplayed. Which country did Trump just colonise. Venezuela the biggest untapped reserve in the world. Energy security is economic security. As Australia tinkers on a recession , you will soon realise this. Ah the big fella. Outsmarting the smarty pants chodes. Iraq went on for a decade , same with Afghanistan. This Trump war has been going for a fortnight. And the loony left are calling it a forever war. By the way, wall Street went up last night. Other global markets did not  ;)

The US market's down 1.7% today already. Analysts are predicting a recession.

Job growth record low, stagflation record high, gasoline prices through the roof.

In every measure, the US is down from its peak in January 2025, the month Sleepy Joe left office.

In Australia, stocks are down an average 10%, and dropping. Can oil flow south to Australia? No.

Energy security is economic security. Your DL has destroyed this for years to come.

The Strait of Hormuz is Iranian territory. Shipping insurance is now void. There are only two ways to reopen the Gulf:

1. Invade Iran, defeat the Revolutionary Guard, depose the mullahs and install a military dictatorship.

That's a two to five year job, far bigger than Iraq. A protracted ground war, tens of thousands of American lives lost, building a failed state from scratch, and with the exception of Israel, no friends to help. The US is in this on its own.

2. Apologise to the mullahs, fund the reconstruction, and hand Bibi over to the ICC.

I don't know about you, dear - I'm not seeing a win either way. At least he's given JD a 2028 campaign slogan.

You'll lose so much you'll grow tired of losing, no?

Big Donger wrote on Mar 19^th, 2026 at 1:18pm:

aquascoot wrote on Mar 18th, 2026 at 10:02am: Sprintcyclist wrote on Mar 18th, 2026 at 1:43am: Quote: The carriers have retreated. Over 1,000 kilometers from the fight. The aircraft carrier was the 20th century’s symbol of American power projection. Two of them just blinked. This is not a tactical repositioning. This is the obituary of an era. The United States can no longer park a floating airbase off your coast and call it deterrence. Iran’s drones and missiles have repriced that assumption permanently. Trump’s administration is lying about the retreat while quietly preparing Americans for a ground mission. A ground mission. In Iran. With carriers too vulnerable to stay in range. We are not watching a superpower flex. We are watching one fail in real time. https://x.com/Microinteracti1/status/2033435568630022520 Hi sprint. Trump is worth studying. He has surrendered the strait of hamuz. How much Saudi oil flows  east to China now. None. Can it flow west to the USA. yep. How much Chinese oil imports ( the biggest in the world) flow through the straight now. China imports 80 % of its fuel via this route. They would appear outplayed. Which country did Trump just colonise. Venezuela the biggest untapped reserve in the world. Energy security is economic security. As Australia tinkers on a recession , you will soon realise this. Ah the big fella. Outsmarting the smarty pants chodes. Iraq went on for a decade , same with Afghanistan. This Trump war has been going for a fortnight. And the loony left are calling it a forever war. By the way, wall Street went up last night. Other global markets did not  ;) The US market's down 1.7% today already. Analysts are predicting a recession. Job growth record low, stagflation record high, gasoline prices through the roof. In every measure, the US is down from its peak in January 2025, the month Sleepy Joe left office. In Australia, stocks are down an average 10%, and dropping. Can oil flow south to Australia? No. Energy security is economic security. Your DL has destroyed this for years to come. The Strait of Hormuz is Iranian territory. Shipping insurance is now void. There are only two ways to reopen the Gulf: 1. Invade Iran, defeat the Revolutionary Guard, depose the mullahs and install a military dictatorship. That's a two to five year job, far bigger than Iraq. A protracted ground war, tens of thousands of American lives lost, building a failed state from scratch, and with the exception of Israel, no friends to help. The US is in this on its own. 2. Apologise to the mullahs, fund the reconstruction, and hand Bibi over to the ICC. I don't know about you, dear - I'm not seeing a win either way. At least he's given JD a 2028 campaign slogan. You'll lose so much you'll grow tired of losing, no?

The US have no worries there they are self sufficient energy wise. Its only countries that rely on terrorists for their oil that will feel the pain.

LoL have a look at the twitter feed in the OP.
USA has had it's biggest day of air strikes today.
Poor Sprint has turned into a blithering idiot.

Gordon wrote on Mar 20^th, 2026 at 4:04pm:

LoL have a look at the twitter feed in the OP. USA has had it's biggest day of air strikes today. Poor Sprint has turned into a blithering idiot.

How many school girls did the US kill today?

Or are they targeting maternity hospitals now?

Biggest donger wrote on Mar 19^th, 2026 at 1:24pm:

Big Donger wrote on Mar 19th, 2026 at 1:18pm: aquascoot wrote on Mar 18th, 2026 at 10:02am: Sprintcyclist wrote on Mar 18th, 2026 at 1:43am: Quote: The carriers have retreated. Over 1,000 kilometers from the fight. The aircraft carrier was the 20th century’s symbol of American power projection. Two of them just blinked. This is not a tactical repositioning. This is the obituary of an era. The United States can no longer park a floating airbase off your coast and call it deterrence. Iran’s drones and missiles have repriced that assumption permanently. Trump’s administration is lying about the retreat while quietly preparing Americans for a ground mission. A ground mission. In Iran. With carriers too vulnerable to stay in range. We are not watching a superpower flex. We are watching one fail in real time. https://x.com/Microinteracti1/status/2033435568630022520 Hi sprint. Trump is worth studying. He has surrendered the strait of hamuz. How much Saudi oil flows  east to China now. None. Can it flow west to the USA. yep. How much Chinese oil imports ( the biggest in the world) flow through the straight now. China imports 80 % of its fuel via this route. They would appear outplayed. Which country did Trump just colonise. Venezuela the biggest untapped reserve in the world. Energy security is economic security. As Australia tinkers on a recession , you will soon realise this. Ah the big fella. Outsmarting the smarty pants chodes. Iraq went on for a decade , same with Afghanistan. This Trump war has been going for a fortnight. And the loony left are calling it a forever war. By the way, wall Street went up last night. Other global markets did not  ;) The US market's down 1.7% today already. Analysts are predicting a recession. Job growth record low, stagflation record high, gasoline prices through the roof. In every measure, the US is down from its peak in January 2025, the month Sleepy Joe left office. In Australia, stocks are down an average 10%, and dropping. Can oil flow south to Australia? No. Energy security is economic security. Your DL has destroyed this for years to come. The Strait of Hormuz is Iranian territory. Shipping insurance is now void. There are only two ways to reopen the Gulf: 1. Invade Iran, defeat the Revolutionary Guard, depose the mullahs and install a military dictatorship. That's a two to five year job, far bigger than Iraq. A protracted ground war, tens of thousands of American lives lost, building a failed state from scratch, and with the exception of Israel, no friends to help. The US is in this on its own. 2. Apologise to the mullahs, fund the reconstruction, and hand Bibi over to the ICC. I don't know about you, dear - I'm not seeing a win either way. At least he's given JD a 2028 campaign slogan. You'll lose so much you'll grow tired of losing, no? The US have no worries there they are self sufficient energy wise. Its only countries that rely on terrorists for their oil that will feel the pain.

No, the US are a net oil producer and exporter. A number of their cities rely on fuel imports.

But that's all by the by, dear. The price of oil is global. This means they most certainly do have worries. They're subject to the same price hikes we are.

Unless Congress wishes to approve billions in fuel subsidies, but that's impossible. Your DL is refusing to approve all new legislation until the Senate passes his voter-suppression bill.

So no, dear, the US have as many problems as chumps like us, who rely on terrorists for oil, but I'm curious.

We had no idea the Gulf petrostates were terrorists. Has your DL just added the Saudis et al to the list?

A simple yes or no will suffice.

Gordon wrote on Mar 20^th, 2026 at 4:04pm:

LoL have a look at the twitter feed in the OP. USA has had it's biggest day of air strikes today. Poor Sprint has turned into a blithering idiot.

Modern classic right wing, innit.

Do you want to put them on the sex tourist list too, dear?

I'm curious.

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 20^th, 2026 at 4:25pm:

Gordon wrote on Mar 20th, 2026 at 4:04pm: LoL have a look at the twitter feed in the OP. USA has had it's biggest day of air strikes today. Poor Sprint has turned into a blithering idiot. How many school girls did the US kill today? Or are they targeting maternity hospitals now?

Quite a few, Greggery, quite a few.

Gordon's having a jolly old chuckle, as you do. We all know which indicted war criminal he's supporting, now don't we?

Yes, Master.