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#31
Censorship / Darwin Awards
Last post by TDoS - Jun 16, 2026, 12:49 PMQuote from: K-Dog on Jun 14, 2026, 04:13 PMIt is a fact that no matter how smart we are engaging in a risky behavior can become addictive because the consequences are only experienced when the risk is realized. Until then the addiction will override sense and fear of consequences is suppressed.
Indeed. And then, when addictive behavior leads to a broken back....and being smart.....we do that human thing and...THINK! How might we manage the risk? Mitigate it? How might we take MORE risk, after having managed and mitigated it to some extent? How do we stop our addiction from killing us!
MORE PRACTICE IN THE CORKSCREW AT LAGUNA!!!
Come on guys, us here all being....mature.....we don't have to lament the days when we were young, we can still go out there and do our thang!
#32
War / G7 leaders — and the rest of t...
Last post by RE - Jun 16, 2026, 12:23 PM
G7 leaders — and the rest of the world — wait for clarity on US-Iran agreement
After almost two hours, the sun had nearly set. Despite a “frank” and in-depth conversation on the agreement, at least some of the leaders walked away from the custom-built dinner pavilion just as mystified about the details of the plan as they were walking in, according to two officials familiar with the matter.
Days after Trump applied his electronic signature to the agreement, the exact terms of the pact remain known to only a few. Neither side has published the one-and-a-half page text that was formalized in the virtual signing Sunday, leading to sometimes contradictory statements from Washington and Tehran. Even officials inside Trump's government offered slightly different takes on how the plan would work.
SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!
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#33
War / Israeli attacks, occupation in...
Last post by RE - Jun 16, 2026, 03:27 AM
Israeli attacks, occupation in Lebanon violate MOU, Araghchi says
Speaking at a meeting with foreign diplomats in Tehran, Araghchi said Iran will view any military attack on Lebanon by Israel and the continuation of its occupation as a "violation of the MOU."
So, the MoU is already essentially null & void. Until Israel leaves Lebanon, there is no reason for the Iranians to fulfill any of the promises they have made on their side of the deal. So far as Hormuz being open, it may be but you still gotta pay a toll. So will any sanctions be lifted or money released? No, not as long as the Iranians are charging a toll. Will they start discussing the Nuke issue? Nope, because the other shit has to be resolved first.
IOW, the MoU is about as meaningful as the ceasefire. Nothing has changed. Just a few less bombs dropping, mainly because they are running out of ammo,
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#34
War / The true test of Trump’s Iran ...
Last post by RE - Jun 15, 2026, 10:20 PM
The true test of Trump’s Iran agreement will come only if the fighting stops
Differing perceptions of the meaning of the memo are already emerging. The US insists any release of Iranian assets or lifting of sanctions will be tightly tied to Iranian compliance. Tehran said the 60-day clock will only start if Washington starts disbursing billions of dollars of its frozen funds. Such is the mistrust between the US and Iran, and so high are the tensions between Israel and Tehran, that it will be a major achievement if the agreement lasts until a deal is signed.
Will the deal even make it to the end of the week? It's hard to see how there is any way for Chump to spin this as a win even if it does. The Nuke issue won't be resolved in 60 days, and I doubt they'll release anywhere near the $300B Iran wants to clean up thee mess, even if it's aactually their own money anyhow. The Israelis are more entrenched than ever, and Bibi actually looks moderate compared to his critics over there. The Insu7raance companies aren't gonna be lowering their rates anytime soon, so I doubt we see a flood of ships sail out of Hormuz either.
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#35
War / US and Israel carrying out str...
Last post by K-Dog - Jun 15, 2026, 04:15 PMIn the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
The noble people of Iran are hereby informed:
The Islamic Republic of Iran, under the guidance of its martyred Leader, has completed its achievement of superiority over the American-Zionist enemy. Under the directives of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, with the support of all segments of the Iranian people and the tireless efforts of the fighters of Islam, and following several months of difficult and intensive negotiations, the text of a memorandum of understanding on negotiations to end the war was finalized between Iran and the United States on the evening of June 14 in Islamabad, in accordance with a resolution of the Supreme National Security Council.
Under the agreements reached, the war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, will come to an immediate and permanent end starting tonight. In addition, the naval blockade against Iran will be lifted immediately and in full. The memorandum of understanding will be formally signed on Friday, June 19.
Negotiations toward a final agreement will be deferred until after the implementation of the other side's commitments in accordance with the memorandum of understanding.
The Islamic Republic of Iran expresses its appreciation for the efforts of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the State of Qatar.
PARSTODAY.IR • 2026-06-15
Iran, U.S. finalize MoU to end war in Islamabad
The Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced in a statement that the text of the memorandum of understanding concerning the end of the war was finalized on the evening of June 14 in Islamabad.
Under the agreements reached, the war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, will come to an immediate and permanent end starting tonight!
PARSTODAY.IR • 2026-06-15
Latest figures of genocide in Gaza (Update: June 3): 870 days | 72,945 martyrs | 173,011 wounded
The home page pastes regular updates. The people of Iran take the genocide seriously.
The denial of service attacks may have stopped. For quite a while the page was blocked by low orbit ion cannons.
Trump, to honor the peace has to tell Israel to get out of Lebanon now or you, Israel will not be provided with any Americans arms and aid starting yesterday. If you don't get out of Lebanon now Israel, I am going to shove a presidential order cork up your piggy bank's ass.
I do not expect in my wildest dreams, that Trump is able to do this. He has no balls.
PARSTODAY.IR • 2026-06-15
Gharibabadi’s remarks on Iran–U.S. MoU: Two immediate actions from now
The Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran, in explaining the understanding reached with the United States, said that two immediate developments will take place from Monday morning: first, the end of war on all fronts, including Lebanon; and second, the lifting of the naval blockade.
Read this if you want to understand what Iran expects.
The noble people of Iran are hereby informed:
The Islamic Republic of Iran, under the guidance of its martyred Leader, has completed its achievement of superiority over the American-Zionist enemy. Under the directives of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, with the support of all segments of the Iranian people and the tireless efforts of the fighters of Islam, and following several months of difficult and intensive negotiations, the text of a memorandum of understanding on negotiations to end the war was finalized between Iran and the United States on the evening of June 14 in Islamabad, in accordance with a resolution of the Supreme National Security Council.
Under the agreements reached, the war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, will come to an immediate and permanent end starting tonight. In addition, the naval blockade against Iran will be lifted immediately and in full. The memorandum of understanding will be formally signed on Friday, June 19.
Negotiations toward a final agreement will be deferred until after the implementation of the other side's commitments in accordance with the memorandum of understanding.
The Islamic Republic of Iran expresses its appreciation for the efforts of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the State of Qatar.
Iran, U.S. finalize MoU to end war in Islamabad
The Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced in a statement that the text of the memorandum of understanding concerning the end of the war was finalized on the evening of June 14 in Islamabad.
Under the agreements reached, the war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, will come to an immediate and permanent end starting tonight!
Latest figures of genocide in Gaza (Update: June 3): 870 days | 72,945 martyrs | 173,011 wounded
The home page pastes regular updates. The people of Iran take the genocide seriously.
The denial of service attacks may have stopped. For quite a while the page was blocked by low orbit ion cannons.
Trump, to honor the peace has to tell Israel to get out of Lebanon now or you, Israel will not be provided with any Americans arms and aid starting yesterday. If you don't get out of Lebanon now Israel, I am going to shove a presidential order cork up your piggy bank's ass.
I do not expect in my wildest dreams, that Trump is able to do this. He has no balls.
Gharibabadi’s remarks on Iran–U.S. MoU: Two immediate actions from now
The Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran, in explaining the understanding reached with the United States, said that two immediate developments will take place from Monday morning: first, the end of war on all fronts, including Lebanon; and second, the lifting of the naval blockade.
Read this if you want to understand what Iran expects.
#36
War / Vance says Iran agreement has ...
Last post by RE - Jun 15, 2026, 02:37 PM
Vance says Iran agreement has been digitally signed, but remains vague on its key elements
Vance said that the deal had already been digitally signed by parties, but also maintained that there would be a signing ceremony on Friday.
Though it's unclear exactly what the Friday signing will mean if the deal has already been signed digitally. The vice president did say that the full text of the agreement would be released at some point this week and that negotiations were expected to continue. The exact contents of the agreement is still unclear, and he remained vague about what specifics were in the the text of the already-signed agreement.
This actually *sounds* like real progress, but it does remain to be seen what the agreement actually says. Most unclear is what "open" really means as far as shipping is concerned. Also what the Israeli refusal to back out of Lebanon means.
Let's see how the week plays out.
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#37
War / US and Israel carrying out str...
Last post by K-Dog - Jun 15, 2026, 06:14 AMI guess the point is to make Trump think he has a deal so fewer bombs drop, some oil flows, and the chance of getting nuked drops.
Humor the man without humor.
There is no deal as long as Israel continues to act like their daddy, NAZI Germany !!
Humor the man without humor.
There is no deal as long as Israel continues to act like their daddy, NAZI Germany !!
#38
American Socialism / Debunking the lies thrust upon...
Last post by K-Dog - Jun 15, 2026, 05:35 AM
Who Is In Control?
The core critique is that neoliberal and even many left-wing parties operate as "gatekeepers," offering choices but never actual control.
#39
War / Iran and US reach a tentative ...
Last post by RE - Jun 15, 2026, 05:14 AM
Iran and US reach a tentative deal to end war as Israel rules out withdrawing from seized land
The U.S. and Iran reached an initial agreement Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but challenges immediately loomed.
What a fucking farce! The "deal" which was supposed to be signed yesterday which now won't be signed until Friday which NOBODY HAS ACTUALLY SEEN gets announced on Chump's 80th birthday with lots of fanfare and blood & guts with a UFC Cage Fight on the WH Lawn & the stock market does the requisite pump while oil prices dump. KA-CHING! WTF buys this shit?
Unless the deal is PUBLISHED for everyone to read first, either side can say the other side changed the wording when they get to the signing ceremony. There already are obviously different concepts of what this deal supposedly says. Beyond that, Bibi already says he's not leaving Lebanon, and I can't believe Iran considers Israel keeping all the land they are occupying as a satisfactory end to the war. Lebanon doesn't get any war reparations? Come on!
Then the lie that Hormuz is open with toll free passage? Iran has already said they will run Hormuz together with the Omanis. Finally, Bibi already says he doesn't accept the agreement, which he hasn't even seen either since he's not in the loop on the negotiations.
So, more bombs will drop this week until MAYBE Vance Dances over to Switzerland, both sides come to the table waving different pieces of parchment claiming the other side changed the wording, and nothing gets signed. Great Theater! lol. Maybe they'll have a fist fight on stage.
Anyhow, 5 days is a long time and other scenarios are quite possible as well. Chump might still just be using this for cover of a sneak attack on Kharg Island or he might go ahead and Nuke Tehran. The chances of any meaningful MoU being signed Friday remain slim and none.
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#40
War / US and Israel carrying out str...
Last post by K-Dog - Jun 14, 2026, 09:20 PM
Iranian psychologists urge US counterparts to examine Trump’s mental fitness
Open letter cites “serious concerns” over behavior, which it says poses direct threat to global peace, and calls for global professional dialogue amid ongoing war.