Michael Tanis

[Michael Tanis @TradVillages]

@Architectolder i love the central hearth

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@RepThomasMassie I liked you in Congress, and I like you outside of it too. I’m starting to think you’re just a genuinely good guy.

[Joe Kent @joekent16jan19]

The most powerful thing President Trump can do right now is to just walk away— it’s his best option to end the war with Iran.

To do so effectively, he has to be prepared to dismiss the inevitable onslaught of pressure campaigns and screaming from the pro-war, Israeli lobby neocon crew he’ll undoubtedly face.

They’ll tell him he’s surrendering & hurting his legacy, that he’s endangering American lives—never mind, of course, the Americans already killed and wounded, or those who are still in harm’s way as this foolish war drags on.

Their narrative is nonsense. Until Iran, Trump was on track to right the ship domestically. The reality is, this warmonger class has always hated Trump, & they talked him into this mess hoping it would destroy his legacy and derail his administration’s promise to finally put the needs of the American people first.

Trump’s power lies in walking away now and refusing to bow to the pressures of the machine, proving he can’t be controlled. His supporters will understand that this the right call.

President Trump clearly understands that there is no viable military solution to this war.

Hopefully, by now he also sees that Iran will not present a formal deal he can realistically accept. Again—we MUST consider the effect our killing the Ayatollah & bombing the girls’ school has had on radicalizing the Iranians. It’s very likely that both for the sake of its national honor & for deterrence, Iran will feel compelled to drag us back into the war in order to force the U.S. to a humiliating retreat.

Notice that the Iranians will not commit to opening the SOH. This is by design: as long as our assets remain in the region, they have leverage. Hardliners in Iran want Trump stuck so they have the excuse to escalate— it’s critical to not take that bait.

Choosing to maintain the naval blockade is inviting a disaster that will ultimately force that escalation, and on Iran’s terms. Iran has proven its ballistic missiles can reach our ships—we are one failed interceptor away from a mass casualty event that propels us into a broader war. The blockade, just like our bases in the region, quickly becomes a liability, not an asset.

This is why NOW is the time to leave. Declare victory, then quietly offer sanctions relief & the unfreezing of assets in exchange for Iran opening the SOH.

Trump has the political power to frame this maneuvering as a win, but his time to do so successfully is running out.

[Michael Tanis @TradVillages]

@cirnosad Amen!

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@mr_evans7 @MostlyPeaceful sounds like you’re describing one guy you know.

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@IanSamyth @TheJoeySwoll So what IS your responsibility?

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@CultureExploreX @ill_Scholar define progress.

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@cirnosad I’m really digging your posts lately. I almost half roll my eyes at some of them, but at the same time they feel right. You’re hitting on something real.

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@american_screed @RealScottRitter Right. Judaism ended when the Messiah came. Any “Jews” after that were definitely not worshipping God.

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@IllicitVerity @RealScottRitter You’re 100% right. True Judaism does not exist because the Messiah came 2,000 years ago and fulfilled the prophecies. Jews became Christians.

[Michael Tanis @TradVillages]

@InevitableChina @RealScottRitter I agree. Unfortunately the small jewish communities in Iraq and other places were destroyed by Israel; they were generally fine. Judaism itself is inherently racist though, it will always end in this because they believe they’re “chosen.” Everyone else is subhuman.

[Michael Tanis @TradVillages]

@RealScottRitter Catholicism, Orthodox Christianity, and Shia Islam need to form 3 strong poles to create stability in the multipolar world. Orthodox is strong (Russia), Shia is obviously strong (Iran), but western. christianity is in crisis. Our conflict is internal, and we need to work it out.

[Michael Tanis @TradVillages]

@IanSamyth @TheJoeySwoll We are not a real society. Fuck everyone else. Sad.

[Michael Tanis @TradVillages]

@JamesTarver55 @TheJoeySwoll either a stupid one or one who was very hurried, last minute purchase.

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@DailyMail freedom fighters

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@OtherworldJamie @TheJoeySwoll Depends on the age. I now realize they don’t say how old the daughter was. I was imagining a 3 year old.

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[Michael Tanis @TradVillages]

@JimHansonDC @joekent16jan19 How absolutely retarded do you have to be to describe the Beirut bombing as terrorism? We invaded the country and they attacked our troops. That was the most legitimate target in the history of warfare. Semper Fi. RIP.

[Michael Tanis @TradVillages]

@The_Hellenist They’re all false gods.