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hoolstoptheheels

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The guy really was revered in Iran. And among Shiites generally.


They credit Soleimani with creating a sort of Shiite foreign legion. And as the primary force against ISIS, which they hate as much as we do, if not more. The Grand.pooba called him a living martyr. He appealed to all Iranian political factions. The govt was under duress from economic protests, which for the time being, will probably give way to patriotic fervor. The Iranian govt wants to survive, and not responding could also be a threat to their legitimacy in their people's eyes.

So everyone seems to agree they'll have to do something, but that they really don't want full on war. Time will tell how they walk that line. I imagine many wannabe terrorists would like to honor this guy with a spectacular attack ala 9/11, although success with those things is extremely rare. Could be years from now when some attack is claimed as a tribute to Quenton Quds.

(In response to this post by BocaHoo91)

Posted: 01/04/2020 at 7:13PM



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I thought this was a balanced take on the Soleimani killing. -- hoolstoptheheels 01/04/2020 4:44PM
  Wow. You really are insane. Good Luck... -- hoothat 01/05/2020 7:46PM
  LOL -- ftwuva 01/05/2020 7:48PM
  LOL -- ftwuva 01/05/2020 10:47PM
  I knew what Congress was. ** -- hoothat 01/05/2020 10:53PM
  Sure you do -- ftwuva 01/06/2020 11:03AM
  Hopefully you do by now. ** -- hoothat 01/06/2020 11:11AM
  LOL -- ftwuva 01/06/2020 2:30PM
  What are you even talking about? -- hoothat 01/05/2020 7:56PM
  Shhhhhh -- ftwuva 01/05/2020 10:36PM
  Nah. ** -- hoothat 01/05/2020 10:40PM
  Take your meds and go to bed -- ftwuva 01/05/2020 10:47PM
  You should STFU or get off the pot. ** -- hoothat 01/05/2020 10:52PM
  Take those morning meds too -- ftwuva 01/06/2020 11:03AM
  Well, it was an act of war by most definitions -- Faz d. Hoo 01/05/2020 09:06AM
  I'll change my handle forthwith. ** -- hoolstoptheheels 01/04/2020 7:14PM
  GT just stopped the Heels. ** -- bballbill 01/04/2020 8:09PM

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