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Posted on 05/09/2026 2:33:15 PM PDT by MtnClimber
The U.S. media has tabled a question that warrants examining two 20th-century historical events.
The question asked is whether U.S. credibility in deterring Iran’s mullahs and getting them to toe the line has been weakened by critics such as comedian Jimmy Kimmel and politicians who mock or otherwise criticize President Donald Trump’s actions against Tehran.
The first historical event involves a battle of the Cold War, fought against the Soviet Union on February 22, 1980.
While this battle resulted in American blood being shed, it was not due to a military conflict but to an athletic one. It was fought on the ice as the U.S. and Soviet Union competed for the gold medal in hockey at the 1980 Winter Olympics game in Lake Placid, New York. The Soviets fielded a four-time gold medal winning team against a U.S. team composed of a mix of college players.
During the 20-year period of 1960–1980, the Soviets had not only run up a 12-0 record playing against U.S. hockey teams, but outscored them by a whopping 117-26 points. And, just three days prior to the beginning of the 1980 Winter Olympics, the Soviets badly defeated the U.S. in an exhibition hockey game by a score of 10-3.
It was clearly a contest in which David faced Goliath. Yet the U.S. would win 4-3 in what became known as the “Miracle on Ice” and what Sports Illustrated ranked in 1999 as the top sports moment of the 20th century.
Post-game analysis shared a factor that empowered a U.S. win against all odds. It noted the contest was fueled by intense national pride and support as fans created an electrifying atmosphere, boosting player morale. Fans effectively were “one” with the players, fostering a sense of belief that victory was indeed attainable.
The second historical
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The leftist media is fighting for the other side. How should they be treated?
Disdain. Ridicule. Shunning.
Many military lives were lost during the cold war .just not reported or called accidents .
Depending on how things work out, the GCC countries could end up deciding that China is a better partner than the US, due to their higher level of influence in Iran and with Iran’s biggest ally, Russia. That would hasten the end of the petrodollar and advance Xi’s multi-polar world. I wouldn’t be the slightest bit surprised if Xi is pulling Iran’s strings to achieve that outcome. It would be a huge geopolitical shift and a big win for China, Russia and Iran. I see Russia is already moving back into Tartus in Syria, maybe a sign of things to come.
Fortress America time.
Insubordination? Are we supposed to be “subordinate” to the whim of Trump? He doesn’t include Congress, declares war on his own, and if we don’t agree, we are “insubordinate” to the President?
GFY.... he and the government are our employees, not our Fuhrer.
Iran has been fighting a war against us for almost 47 years. If you side with then I don’t know what to think. The democRATs want us to lose too.
I don’t say GFY to anyone in a civil debate.
Should have seen the derision from some people here when I merely suggested I was tired of war and would like peace.
This just isn’t very civil anymore. People are on edge, which, if FReeperville is any barometer means the displacement across the board is real.
Hilarious of you, Karliner, to be whining about how Freepers just aren’t “very civil anymore”
from a couple of weeks ago
To: Karliner
As long as it takes wimp.
33 posted on 4/24/2026, 8:57:04 AM by central_v
To: central_va
Okay retard. Use derision and stupidity, be a fool
34 posted on 4/24/2026, 9:04:37 AM by Karliner
To: Karliner
I gave up trying to convince balless wimps how to act like men.
35 posted on 4/24/2026, 9:06:21 AM by central_va
To: central_va
asking questions? you can FOAD, little man
36 posted on 4/24/2026, 9:06:59 AM by Karliner
But I'll fight and toss it right back at you.
We can't have peace can we? Not without the derision and insults? Did I attack anyone? But being attacked I gotta take it?
If we did nothing and let Iran bring their nuclear ambitions to fruition, how would that lead to stability for the region and for us? How would WWII have ended up had Germany obtained a nuke before we did? Is there any way, outside of the end of the IRGC and the radical Islamic theocracy, that Iran would partner with anyone else but our enemies?
Why would the GCC countries want Iran to get nuclear weapons and for their current regime to stand? They would become pawns to Iran, China, and Russia.
Also, remember, it was our more 'thoughtful, rational, gentlemanly, and reasoned' Republicans, like HW Bush, who started the ball rolling for advancement of China's economic gains and power in the world.
“Wartime unity?”, I thought this wasn’t an actual war. We don’t have a congressional declaration of war, not even congressional approval with war powers act. It’s a skirmish, a persian excursion! If we all join together and wish real hard this will turn out awesome!
I’m not lobbying for “do nothing”, I’m warning of the risks of failing.
I agree. Don’t start if you aren’t going to finish.
I do... to anyone who calls characterizes opposition to the Israeli war as “insubordinate”. The Government is supposed to be subordinate to us, not us to them. This clown has it ass backwards.
I do... to anyone who calls characterizes opposition to the Israeli war as “insubordinate”. The Government is supposed to be subordinate to us, not us to them. This clown has it ass backwards.
I do... to anyone who calls characterizes opposition to the Israeli war as “insubordinate”. The Government is supposed to be subordinate to us, not us to them. This clown has it ass backwards.
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