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Cosmocat

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15. I don't think it will be about Iran being seen as the "good guys"
Mon Mar 16, 2026, 09:02 AM
Yesterday

I know there is some slight movement that way happening.

But, pretty much everyone with any basic common sense knows that the Iranian people are by and large decent, but that the autocrats have a complete power hold over them. So, you feel for the average Iranian, but as long as the current or like minded Supreme Leader, Council and IRGC remain in control, they aren't "the good guys." And, that they are the primary power center for middle east terrorism.

At the same time, pretty much everyone with any basic common sense knows they have increasingly tamped back the terrorism and most of their bad acts are not internal. So, while detestable, not unlike many other autocratic regimes, there was absolutely no reason to kick this disaster off.

But, there is little doubt that with each and every day this spins out, the US and Israel will absolutely be seen in an increasingly lesser light.

Anyone with any basic common sense knows that the current US admin blew up the nuclear deal that was helping to move Iran into a more moderate position. And, that this admin is equally incompetent and deranged. And, that while Israel does have security issues at hand, this extends WELL past that with other non security related ambitions, and also is led by a corrupt, deranged leadership.

Its an annoyance when two supposed beacons of democracy ceed to tyrannical leaders, but when their actions throw the entire planet into chaos ...


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They are better Whip-poor-will Yesterday #1
No, Mullahs have been oppressing the country and their own people are persecuted JI7 Yesterday #3
So about that killing 30,000 +/- sarisataka Yesterday #12
You're trying too hard. BannonsLiver 22 hrs ago #18
They wont be seen as the good guys just like TAliban isn't . IT's a war we can't lose JI7 Yesterday #2
This message was self-deleted by its author Dr. T Yesterday #13
Just like the us and Israel are seen as the bad guys around the world nt yaesu Yesterday #4
Unfortunately the Iranian government is awful EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #5
Many already think the US/Israel are bad guys. War can have bad guys on both sides IronLionZion Yesterday #6
This message was self-deleted by its author Renew Deal Yesterday #7
QUESTION: Who controls traffic through the Strait of Hormuz?? AverageOldGuy Yesterday #8
Personally, I think it's more that WE and Israel are seen as the bad guys. Ferrets are Cool Yesterday #9
tsf is actually good at his job. rubbersole Yesterday #10
The only chance for "regime change" in Iran DinahMoeHum Yesterday #11
When the Iranian POV and anti-U.S. rhetoric start to make sense.... AloeVera Yesterday #14
I don't think it will be about Iran being seen as the "good guys" Cosmocat Yesterday #15
It has already happened in a few places sarisataka Yesterday #16
For now. BannonsLiver 22 hrs ago #19
Sometimes the enemy of my enemy is also my enemy! n/t thesquanderer Yesterday #17
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