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14. No one in the world is thinking, "A demented guy from Queens

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 06:12 AM

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and his 30% of followers are bombing Iran." They're thinking, "The US is bombing Iran."

Like it or not we're all dragged into this on both sides.

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We are literally bombing Iran right now Blues Heron Saturday #1

But "Iran" is not bombing Tel Aviv; the IRGC is. Seeking Serenity Saturday #2

So, we should also not say that the US is bombing Iran, then? wnylib Saturday #8

But according to videos, not so happy! womanofthehills Sunday #11

I had a a history prof in college who was Jewish and from Iran tirebiter Saturday #4

Government, shmoverment. You know what this is about. usonian Saturday #6

I understand what you're getting at fujiyamasan Sunday #9

During 911 - all Americans were on the same page womanofthehills Sunday #12

Understood. But That Simply Is Not How People Think Or Speak..... ColoringFool Sunday #13

No one in the world is thinking, "A demented guy from Queens Scrivener7 Sunday #14