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PartyBullshiit
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We now have a direct attack by Iran on the state of Israel. Just starting. No idea how bad the damage will be. Going to be picking up over the next few hours. Supposedly dozens of ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones.

Drones have already started being engaged by us forces.

could this be the beginning of the end?
a year ago
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smokes
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Was waiting for this tread. I wish there was a WWIII likelihood meter online, kinda like the forest service fire danger level signs. Im forcasting extreme danger at the moment. I'm feeling like we're pretty close with all the Iran stuff.

Also, just had a friend randomly deploy :( he's my Backcountry ski buddy

**This post was edited on Apr 13th 2024 at 7:10:11pm
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steezytangerine
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smokesWas waiting for this tread. I wish there was a WWIII likelihood meter online, kinda like the forest service fire danger level signs. Im forcasting extreme danger at the moment. I'm feeling like we're pretty close with all the Iran stuff.

Also, just had a friend randomly deploy :( he's my Backcountry ski buddy

**This post was edited on Apr 13th 2024 at 7:10:11pm


theres doomsday clock but i never really understood the whole minutes to midnight baloney
a year ago
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Lonely
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Boys

Believe me or don't I don't mind but

Things are about to get pretty fucked
a year ago
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SteezyYeeter
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just leave them alone. it doesn't affect us. seriously fucked up things are going to happen if we don't just mind our own business. for the love of everything we know just stay to ourselves!
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PartyBullshiit
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SteezyYeeterjust leave them alone. it doesn't affect us. seriously fucked up things are going to happen if we don't just mind our own business. for the love of everything we know just stay to ourselves!


It already is affecting us. We were directly involved with shooting down both drones and missiles. Us assets. Lines have been crossed. Iran is going to get blasted by Israel militarily
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FakeKalmar
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Honestly, i try to not care as long as Russia Doesn't come over the border. It is just unnecessary stress.
Not caring has been hard tho, Every media except NS i open is just full of Putin this, Putin that, hamas this, israeli that.
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HypeBeast
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I hope not. To be fair, Israel did attack an embassy which is the equivalent of attacking a nation's home soil. Fuck Iran but this retaliation wasn't unprovoked.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/01/world/middleeast/iran-commanders-killed-syria-israel.html?unlocked_article_code=1.kU0.DWIl.PsJVbLwc9UBR&ugrp=m] https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/01/world/middleeast/iran-commanders-killed-syria-israel.html?unlocked_article_code=1.kU0.DWIl.PsJVbLwc9UBR&ugrp=m[/url]

**This post was edited on Apr 13th 2024 at 11:58:30pm
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HypeBeast
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JalmarKalmarHonestly, i try to not care as long as Russia Doesn't come over the border. It is just unnecessary stress.
Not caring has been hard tho, Every media except NS i open is just full of Putin this, Putin that, hamas this, israeli that.


You should read about the shadow wars and destabilizing actions Russia is doing across the world, especially in Africa with their mercenaries and the Wagner Group. China too. Sure the US does this stuff to exert influence but the big difference is those countries are still in the conquering phase trying to expand their territory.

Edit: they've already attacked the US in a sense multiple times through cyber warfare.

**This post was edited on Apr 14th 2024 at 12:04:56am
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PartyBullshiit
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HypeBeastI hope not. To be fair, Israel did attack an embassy which is the equivalent of attacking a nation's home soil. Fuck Iran but this retaliation wasn't unprovoked.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/01/world/middleeast/iran-commanders-killed-syria-israel.html?unlocked_article_code=1.kU0.DWIl.PsJVbLwc9UBR&ugrp=m] https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/01/world/middleeast/iran-commanders-killed-syria-israel.html?unlocked_article_code=1.kU0.DWIl.PsJVbLwc9UBR&ugrp=m

**This post was edited on Apr 13th 2024 at 11:58:30pm
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Which Israel says was no consulate at all but a military outpost that Iran was using to plan high level military attacks. Hence the high ranking military generals being on site when the strike occurred. Iran has the same playbook as hamas. Use civilian “buildings” as military outpost for security.
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HypeBeast
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PartyBullshiitWhich Israel says was no consulate at all but a military outpost that Iran was using to plan high level military attacks. Hence the high ranking military generals being on site when the strike occurred. Iran has the same playbook as hamas. Use civilian “buildings” as military outpost for security.


Every embassy in the world is full of spies counterintuitive to the nation's that host them. And what's so suspicious about government officials being in a consulate? Big meh to that whole rationale. Netanyahu can claim all he wants but til there's actually proof, this is no better than our search for WMDs in Iraq...


It was interesting to note that a few days ago the US state dept warned travelers against going to Israel. They clearly knew what was coming.
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hi_vis360
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So should I invest in Lockheed? Could be a good buy
a year ago
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FakeKalmar
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hi_vis360So should I invest in Lockheed? Could be a good buy


All you need for million dollar portfolio is time and stocks of companies who make weapons, planes and what ever west needs at the battlefield.
a year ago
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MastePoleWhacker
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steezytangerinetheres doomsday clock but i never really understood the whole minutes to midnight baloney


I don’t understand it either but at least there’s a banger Iron Maiden song about it
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Casey
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steezytangerinetheres doomsday clock but i never really understood the whole minutes to midnight baloney


I feel like they gave up on that after spending the last 25 years at 11:59:59
a year ago
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NovahAG
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In these crazy times, anything can be possible. Hopefully, world leaders can find a way to have a peaceful world.
a year ago
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Dlonetti
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will i still have to go to work
a year ago
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VTshredder69
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The end times are here.
a year ago
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PartyBullshiit
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VTshredder69The end times are here.


Getting closer for sure
a year ago
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eheath
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If every year you just say WW3 is going to happen, one of the years you'll be right.
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PartyBullshiit
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eheathIf every year you just say WW3 is going to happen, one of the years you'll be right.


This is the first time I’ve ever said it. Iran directly striking Israel is a big fucking deal. And Israel will retaliate. This isn’t over by any means.
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eheath
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PartyBullshiitThis is the first time I’ve ever said it. Iran directly striking Israel is a big fucking deal. And Israel will retaliate. This isn’t over by any means.


not necessarily aimed at you, but for at least the last 5 years someone has made a "WW3" thread.
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Farmville420
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Doubt it but we will see
a year ago
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C.R.E.A.M
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Iran has been signaling that they would strike Israel directly for several weeks now since Israel attacked Iranian assets. Shooting a bunch of drones that Israel could easily shoot down was a pretty generous counter. Israel knows nobody loves them rn, doubt they are going to make more trouble for themselves and start an all out war.
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Casey
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C.R.E.A.MIran has been signaling that they would strike Israel directly for several weeks now since Israel attacked Iranian assets. Shooting a bunch of drones that Israel could easily shoot down was a pretty generous counter. Israel knows nobody loves them rn, doubt they are going to make more trouble for themselves and start an all out war.


It’s a complicated game of carefully calibrated point/counterpoint. It’s mainly about showing a tough front and sticking it to the other side in the eyes of their respective populations. There’s not really any rational reason for Israel and Iran to go to war they are like 1000 miles apart. Iran likes to blame the west and Israel for all their issues and it’s like well yeah maybe you could use normal banks and have a functioning economy if you weren’t spending all your money funding terrorism but what do I know
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Canis_lupus
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Slight update, US states they will not help Israel retaliate and only will assist them with defensive operations. smart. It seems Israel's upset but Iran claims this will be the end of their "attacks"

le source - https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-israel-strike-back-iran/story?id=109226739
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Farmville420
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CaseyI feel like they gave up on that after spending the last 25 years at 11:59:59

It's been 90 seconds to midnight since I was in middle school, it's just fear mongering for whatever reason
a year ago
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GayWolf420
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my life is such a mess that Im kinda stoked on the idea of being a 68W
a year ago
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SofaKingSick
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y'all need to read more
a year ago
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SteezyYeeter
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HypeBeastYou should read about the shadow wars and destabilizing actions Russia is doing across the world, especially in Africa with their mercenaries and the Wagner Group. China too. Sure the US does this stuff to exert influence but the big difference is those countries are still in the conquering phase trying to expand their territory.

Edit: they've already attacked the US in a sense multiple times through cyber warfare.

**This post was edited on Apr 14th 2024 at 12:04:56am


haha ofc nothing came up from "shadow wars" Google search. could u give me something to go off?
a year ago
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hi_vis360
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For real though boys, there is no way “ww3” is happening if china isn’t involved, and there is no way they are going to risk dominating the global EV market over Iran. They care about making money first and foremost. Western powers will defend Israel but that’s about it. Ww3 was “imminent” like 6 or 7 times during the trump administration, y’all need to stop letting the media wind you up like this
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VTshredder69
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hi_vis360For real though boys, there is no way “ww3” is happening if china isn’t involved, and there is no way they are going to risk dominating the global EV market over Iran. They care about making money first and foremost. Western powers will defend Israel but that’s about it. Ww3 was “imminent” like 6 or 7 times during the trump administration, y’all need to stop letting the media wind you up like this


China backs Iran, as does Russia. Don't be so sure.
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VTshredder69
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C.R.E.A.MIran has been signaling that they would strike Israel directly for several weeks now since Israel attacked Iranian assets. Shooting a bunch of drones that Israel could easily shoot down was a pretty generous counter. Israel knows nobody loves them rn, doubt they are going to make more trouble for themselves and start an all out war.


I wouldn't be so sure m8. Israel has big heads and are lately on a war rampage. If anything their soldiers now have experience from demolishing and going into gaza. I don't think the israelis will just sit idly.

UK's Cameron, in Israel, says Israelis have decided to retaliate against Iran (msn.com)
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SofaKingSick
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hi_vis360For real though boys, there is no way “ww3” is happening if china isn’t involved, and there is no way they are going to risk dominating the global EV market over Iran. They care about making money first and foremost. Western powers will defend Israel but that’s about it. Ww3 was “imminent” like 6 or 7 times during the trump administration, y’all need to stop letting the media wind you up like this


naw man, don't blame the media for people who refuse to read about geopolitics at all, ever, and then yell "ww3 boys!" every time a regional conflict flares up

the media def didn't say anything about ww3 on this, there are lots of great media that report on this stuff every day, but people would rather ignore all of it and go "fuck the media amiright"
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hi_vis360
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VTshredder69China backs Iran, as does Russia. Don't be so sure.


Not wrong but I think there are a lot of levels between “backing” a country and starting a world war for them
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hi_vis360
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SofaKingSicknaw man, don't blame the media for people who refuse to read about geopolitics at all, ever, and then yell "ww3 boys!" every time a regional conflict flares up

the media def didn't say anything about ww3 on this, there are lots of great media that report on this stuff every day, but people would rather ignore all of it and go "fuck the media amiright"


Yeah I was assuming everyone was getting got by ww3 clickbait on social media or whatever. I only get the news from the radio and newspapers like an old man and nobody has been saying anything about ww3
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SofaKingSick
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hi_vis360Yeah I was assuming everyone was getting got by ww3 clickbait on social media or whatever. I only get the news from the radio and newspapers like an old man and nobody has been saying anything about ww3


you're probably right about that, i just took issue with lumping it all together as "the media" cause people love to blame the media for shit. you know, the media that include (total hacks and) on-the-ground war reporters risking their life to get us information! but yeah judging by the young people in my office, social media is often pushing or memeing the ww3 nonsense
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Jems
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ill be very pissed off if the Middle East of all places throws our asses into WW3, shouldn't even be considered.
a year ago
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FakeKalmar
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Jemsill be very pissed off if the Middle East of all places throws our asses into WW3, shouldn't even be considered.


I would say it's very unlikely, they have been fighting over their imaginary friends for as long as people have been living in the Middle east.
a year ago
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CatdickBojangles
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Can’t wait for half the kids on here to get drafted
a year ago
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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No because a war is going on in Europe at the moment and there is still not a world war. A war with any NATO member means a total war and no one wants that. So they’ll do anything they can just before going to actual war.

Its basically the same thing as the Cold War and the nukes. Threaten, cross the line, back down.
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Lonely
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SofaKingSicknaw man, don't blame the media for people who refuse to read about geopolitics at all, ever, and then yell "ww3 boys!" every time a regional conflict flares up

the media def didn't say anything about ww3 on this, there are lots of great media that report on this stuff every day, but people would rather ignore all of it and go "fuck the media amiright"


I stg WW3 has been trending on twitter every other day for the past two years it's fucking mind numbing
a year ago
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Dlonetti
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LonelyI stg WW3 has been trending on twitter every other day for the past two years it's fucking mind numbing

gonna come hide in the UP when WW3 happens
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Lonely
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Dlonettigonna come hide in the UP when WW3 happens


There's a bunker about 20 minutes north of calumet
a year ago
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Dlonetti
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LonelyThere's a bunker about 20 minutes north of calumet

the yurts at boho are actually nuke silos. Lonnie is contracting with the government to be able to afford snowmaking for the coming seasons
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HypeBeast
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hi_vis360Yeah I was assuming everyone was getting got by ww3 clickbait on social media or whatever. I only get the news from the radio and newspapers like an old man and nobody has been saying anything about ww3

Wdym? Literally every paper has been alluding to "a wider conflict" since Russia invaded Ukraine (so years). The israel/palestine/Arab nations only makes that more probable. It's mentioned quite often by mainstream media, maybe just not that explicitly.
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hi_vis360
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HypeBeastWdym? Literally every paper has been alluding to "a wider conflict" since Russia invaded Ukraine (so years). The israel/palestine/Arab nations only makes that more probable. It's mentioned quite often by mainstream media, maybe just not that explicitly.


If you think “a wider conflict” means ww3 you are reading into it too much. I don’t believe that Russia will attack a NATO country, they can barely handle just Ukraine. And a wider conflict in the Mid East would probably look like US aligned countries vs Iran supported militias, nothing close to a world war.

I think that we live in such a globalized economy now that nobody wants ww3. It would be economically bad for everyone. Back in the early 20th century economies were way more isolated which allowed countries to profit off of war with way fewer repercussions.
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FakeKalmar
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It looks like it's time for you to send few FREEEDOOM boats to Baltic sea. Russia "moved" its sea borders.
a year ago
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SlushSeason
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You Europoors can handle this yourself. We have China's "islands" to deal with
It's time to grow a pair and take back Königsburg (or Krolewiec. Idc who gets it as long as it's not Russia).
JalmarKalmarIt looks like it's time for you to send few FREEEDOOM boats to Baltic sea. Russia "moved" its sea borders.
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PartyBullshiit
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SlushSeasonYou Europoors can handle this yourself. We have China's "islands" to deal with
It's time to grow a pair and take back Königsburg (or Krolewiec. Idc who gets it as long as it's not Russia).


That island building is no joke. They’ve popped up so many
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