Russ Wenkell

@JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap Rhetoric can tip unstable weirdos into violence. I agree. Are you worried some weirdo online was going to read Trump's words and try to end Iran's civilization? I'm not sure you can equate the left's attacks on Kirk and Trump to Trump's Iran comment.

@RWenkell @colin_dunlap Once again you skirt the issue and use ad hominem. Left-wing media was blamed for Kirk & Trump’s assassination by many conservatives and Trump supporters - I agree with them. Now, you’re saying rhetoric doesn’t increase violence? DJT himself said it: lemonde.fr/en/united-stat…

Here's what Donald Trump did: He typed over-the-top, mean words to try to get people to come to an agreement -- aimed at the same people who have been saying "Death To America" and acting on it for almost 50 years.

@JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap Undoubtedly. When people use that term in an argument about complex foreign policy I immediately know they're a ding dong.

@RWenkell @colin_dunlap You call me a ding-dong, but I’ve schooled you on each topic. What does that make you? For 47 yrs, the “death to America” chants have made us hate Iran. We’ve condemned it. Are you implying that we should use the same tactic which will undoubtedly create more terrorists?

@JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap I wasn't "applauding" his rhetoric, ding dong. I just said I didn't care about it because I knew it was hyperbole. You didn't... You were offended by it somehow. He wasn't going to "destroy a civilization". He was matching rhetoric with fanatical Islamists. That's it.

@RWenkell @colin_dunlap Once again - you deflect. My problem is: 1. You applaud Trumps rhetoric, but condemn Iran for the same rhetoric 2. Yesterday was a rouse - nothing was accomplished. Iran still wants the same thing that they did 3 wks ago. Let’s not play make-believe & see it any other way

@JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap You're right... I mean, besides losing their entire leadership structure, their Navy, half of their ballistic missiles, and their air defense systems when you think about it Iran really crushed Trump and the US in this one.

@RWenkell @colin_dunlap Hahaha - That’s the point…. He negotiated nothing. The 10 point peace plan from Iran is the same one they proposed weeks ago. Trump & his “yes men” are selling it like we won. Iran has agreed to nothing we want. We are worse than we were yesterday because Iran is restocking

@JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap JJ --- Please calm down. We are all safe and no civilizations were destroyed last night. You should be way more relaxed than what you're displaying. I know Trump's words bothered you with the "civilization" talk, but let's be thankful he was just using it to negotiate.

@RWenkell @colin_dunlap Never once did I imply any type of fallout shelter for Americans. You’re either a pathological liar or special Ed?? Which one is it Russell?

@JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap I'm just glad we're not in a fallout shelter like you thought we'd be, JJ. Holy cow we avoided an ending of a civilization last night by the skin of our teeth.

@RWenkell @colin_dunlap Did I ever say “Trump is gonna nuke Iran tonight!”…. Nope, no, I never did You’re a dumass for doing exactly what Trump tells you to do. Just wait…. They will close the straight again and play games after all they receive all their weapons from China.

@JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap Okee dokee JJ. Have a good day. I'm just glad Trump didn't nuke Iran last night like your dumb ass thought you would.

@RWenkell @colin_dunlap Ceasefire happened because Trump got played. Iran is regrouping and restocking weapons pile. Trump woke up this am and knew he got played. That’s why he had to try to fix it by posting this:

@JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap Good morning. You didn't answer my question. Why was it a ceasefire and not just an end to the war. Seems silly to have a ceasefire if Trump simply gave in and agreed to everything the Iranians want. Why a ceasefire? Ceasing for what reason?

@RWenkell @colin_dunlap Like 25 yrs ago in the Mts of Tora Bora, our POTUS is being played. They negotiate a peace fire while they regroup and get more weapons from China. We literally just gave them a free standing 8 count - great leadership! (2/2)

@MontyPolla45360 @ZubyMusic I don't think it's so much a strategy as the inevitable outcome of all senior leadership being killed.

@RWenkell @ZubyMusic It's called a mosaic strategy where various groups act autonomously. It may take a while for all of them to get on the same page.

That 'ceasefire' did not last long...

@JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap I actually slept instead of playing video games all night, JJ. Sorry. Quick question... Why was it a ceasefire and not just a flat-out end to the war if Trump "accepted" all of the things you mention?

@RWenkell @colin_dunlap Crickets from Russell…

@JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap *your level of intelligence

@RWenkell @colin_dunlap You’re arrogance of telling me what “I thought” shows me you’re level of intelligence. You’re right - tomorrow is another day… of not having a peace day in Iran. Let’s see if Trump can keep Netanyahu from literally blowing up this cease fire agreement.

@JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap JJ --- You honestly thought Trump was going to nuke Iran tonight. Take the L and get some rest. Tomorrow is another day.

@RWenkell @colin_dunlap I’m not impressed with the results of tonight - we have the same deal that we had this morning…. Nothing So, who’s the stupid one? Me for seeing we got BS’d by Iran again or you licking Trump’s taint over a no-deal day?

@JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap JJ... You actually thought Trump was going to nuke Iran tonight and "end their civilization". Admit you were wrong and stupid.

@RWenkell @colin_dunlap Me - Trump literally said “there will be no extension because they’ve been bullshiting American presidents for decades”. Guess what they got…. An extension. It was either complete surrender or end civilization this morning. Trump got neither.

@JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap Okee dokee JJ. But who was right tonight? You or I?

@RWenkell @colin_dunlap Hey kids, gather round to hear a History Lesson for Russ….. nuclear bombs have been dropped 2x. Both by America - so, please don’t pretend like we are above dropping A-Bombs when we are the only ones in history to do it.

@chrismartenson @Timcast It's almost as if they're so biased and unhinged anything Trump did was going to be criticized.... Perhaps? Perhaps? Lol.

@Timcast Yeah, we didn't want him to do Israel's bidding in the first place. Now that he's brought the US to this dishonorable spot, our leverage is gone. Iran won. Let's check back in 6 months with each other once the effect of all this on US influence and the dollar is obvious.

I dont get it All of a sudden Trump critics are saying hes a chicken for NOT blowing up Iran?? I thought we WANTED him not to strike Iran

@JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap Because they would actually do it if they had a nuke. Trump would not. That's the difference in the barbarism of the Islamic Republic or Iran and the United States.

@RWenkell @colin_dunlap Then, why are you so bothered by “Death to America” by Iranians? You can’t have it both ways, cheeko.

@JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap They're words, you ding dong. He's dealing with animals who obviously responded to it because there's a ceasefire right now. Good grief I lose more faith in humans every day. He wasn't going to erase the civilization!!!! Lol.

@RWenkell @colin_dunlap “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” - DJT I voted for Trump - I can’t defend this. If you are unwilling to question our government and Trump’s rhetoric, this conversation is a waste of time for both of us.

@Minot1972 @AriFleischer The act of creating peace in the middle east? Which act?

@AriFleischer Getting real tired of his act

“Subject to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz…”

@mightygrippers @JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap Don't be a ding dong. He's not nuking Iran and killing off its civilization. Get smarter people.

@RWenkell @JohnJoh54342180 @colin_dunlap Sure, but the implication is he would wipe out citizens of Tehran. Most of which just want to live their lives