President Trump announces military strikes on Iran: Operation Epic Fury

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5:48p, 3/15/26
BIG inch pipeline (built in 1 year)

Big Inch and Little Big Inch
3,831 Miles of Pipeline Threatening Our Public Lands

The Big Inch and Little Big Inch are historic WWII-era pipelines (1942-1944) built by the US government to safely transport crude oil and refined products from Texas to the Northeast. Spanning ~1,400 miles, these 24-inch and 20-inch pipelines were vital in securing oil transport, delivering over 300,000 barrels per day to aid Allied forces.

Key Aspects of the Big Inch Pipeline:
Purpose:
Created during World War II to transport oil from Texas to the Atlantic Coast, avoiding U-boat attacks on sea tankers.
Dimensions:
The "Big Inch" (crude oil) had a 24-inch diameter, while the "Little Big Inch" (refined products) had a 20-inch diameter.
Route:
Connected Longview, Texas, to the New York/Philadelphia refining area, specifically passing through Little Rock, Arkansas, and Norris City, Illinois, before reaching Linden, New Jersey.
Construction:
Construction started in 1942 and was completed in 350 days, with oil flowing in August 1943.
Impact:
Considered a "potent weapon of war," it provided over 300,000 barrels of oil daily, significantly aiding the Allied war effort.
Legacy:
Sold in 1947, the pipelines still exist today, primarily transporting natural gas.
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In reply to Realitybites • 9:31p, 3/15/26
Realitybites said:
Newt Gingrich is 82 years old. Trump is 79. Biden is 82.

There needs to be a constitutional amendment that forces all elected officials / government employees into retirement at, say, 69.

This is ridiculous.
. 72 is a good age. If you are mandatory SS age, time to give up the nuclear football.
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In reply to boognish_bear • 9:32p, 3/15/26
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I thought there was a coalition? Three posts up they are saying there is a coalition.
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In reply to 4yrletterbear • 10:04p, 3/15/26
4yrletterbear said:
BIG inch pipeline (built in 1 year)

Big Inch and Little Big Inch
3,831 Miles of Pipeline Threatening Our Public Lands

The Big Inch and Little Big Inch are historic WWII-era pipelines (1942-1944) built by the US government to safely transport crude oil and refined products from Texas to the Northeast. Spanning ~1,400 miles, these 24-inch and 20-inch pipelines were vital in securing oil transport, delivering over 300,000 barrels per day to aid Allied forces.

Key Aspects of the Big Inch Pipeline:
Purpose:
Created during World War II to transport oil from Texas to the Atlantic Coast, avoiding U-boat attacks on sea tankers.
Dimensions:
The "Big Inch" (crude oil) had a 24-inch diameter, while the "Little Big Inch" (refined products) had a 20-inch diameter.
Route:
Connected Longview, Texas, to the New York/Philadelphia refining area, specifically passing through Little Rock, Arkansas, and Norris City, Illinois, before reaching Linden, New Jersey.
Construction:
Construction started in 1942 and was completed in 350 days, with oil flowing in August 1943.
Impact:
Considered a "potent weapon of war," it provided over 300,000 barrels of oil daily, significantly aiding the Allied war effort.
Legacy:
Sold in 1947, the pipelines still exist today, primarily transporting natural gas.


Send this to Newt today!
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In reply to boognish_bear • 10:10p, 3/15/26
boognish_bear said:


NATO has been a shell for a least 20 years.

End the farce.
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In reply to boognish_bear • 10:14p, 3/15/26
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Who besides UK and France and perhaps Italy have a navy that has assets that could actually assist?

Other countries would have to use other types of assets in the area.

Europe is woefully short on its own defensive military power. More so in its maritime convoy type strength.
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10:49p, 3/15/26
The UK, France, and Australia have refused to send ships.
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In reply to Realitybites • 10:51p, 3/15/26
Realitybites said:
The UK, France, and Australia have refused to send ships.


Strange since UK and Australia possess no oil productivity.

Oh well.


Destroy Iranian oil facilities.

Won't take much effort at all.
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11:47p, 3/15/26
wait, wait.....Fat Boy said this was over in 1hr. LOL. Now , we need help. Nice lack of plan you fool, unprepared , totally not qualified. Over in an hour. So awesome. how's that oil/gasoline price and inflated cost working for you Magaturds? Yall still in on the baboon? Ironically, the Maggots are bottom of income scale and Trump will punish you people. Enjoy!
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In reply to KaiBear • 11:52p, 3/15/26
KaiBear said:
Realitybites said:
The UK, France, and Australia have refused to send ships.


Strange since UK and Australia possess no oil productivity.

Oh well.


Destroy Iranian oil facilities.

Won't take much effort at all.


Why?
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12:03a, 3/16/26
Trump now begging Europe, and yes, even China for help in the Strait of Hormuz. It's fair to say we're witnessing one of the most embarrassing military misadventures in US history.
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In reply to FLBear5630 • 12:19a, 3/16/26
FLBear5630 said:
Realitybites said:
Newt Gingrich is 82 years old. Trump is 79. Biden is 82.

There needs to be a constitutional amendment that forces all elected officials / government employees into retirement at, say, 69.

This is ridiculous.
. 72 is a good age. If you are mandatory SS age, time to give up the nuclear football.


We make commercial pilots retire at 65, generals and admirals retire by 68, in each case, regardless of health.

Seems pretty reasonable to hold the people literally running the country to the same/a similar standard.
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In reply to boognish_bear • 1:03a, 3/16/26
boognish_bear said:
Cancelled my upcoming April trip there last week.
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In reply to Realitybites • 6:01a
Realitybites said:
The UK, France, and Australia have refused to send ships.


Who actually gets their oil through the Straits?

UK and Europe get it from the US, Norway and Kazakhstan.

We get it from domestically and Canada

This is a China, India and Asia issue.

What is the impact of us doing this on BRIC?

If I were India and Asia I would be pissed. We are messing with their oil with no plan and now making them send ships.

Any impact? This seems poorly thought out and seems we have picked Israel over Japan and S Korea.
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In reply to FLBear5630 • 8:06a
FLBear5630 said:
Realitybites said:
The UK, France, and Australia have refused to send ships.


Who actually gets their oil through the Straits?

UK and Europe get it from the US, Norway and Kazakhstan.

We get it from domestically and Canada

This is a China, India and Asia issue.

What is the impact of us doing this on BRIC?

If I were India and Asia I would be pissed. We are messing with their oil with no plan and now making them send ships.

Any impact? This seems poorly thought out and seems we have picked Israel over Japan and S Korea.

We picked Israel over everyone else. This attack was done without consultation with any of the countries in the region and globally who are affected.
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8:57a
France and UK trusting China more than Trump probably isn't helping things
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In reply to Bestweekeverr • 9:00a
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France and UK trusting China more than Trump probably isn't helping things

The whole "shared values" thing holding us together in the post WW-2 environment has been gone for a while. We are just figuring it out, which means we have been being milked. Their loyalties lie where they think they can best butter their bread, as arguably they should. At least it is now becoming apparent to more people.
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In reply to The_barBEARian • 9:30a
The_barBEARian said:
KaiBear said:
Realitybites said:
The UK, France, and Australia have refused to send ships.


Strange since UK and Australia possess no oil productivity.

Oh well.


Destroy Iranian oil facilities.

Won't take much effort at all.


Why?


For the same reason we sank all of Japan's oil tankers during WW2

To cut off the life blood of their military and economy.

This is not remotely a tough decision.
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In reply to FLBear5630 • 9:41a
FLBear5630 said:
Realitybites said:
The UK, France, and Australia have refused to send ships.


Who actually gets their oil through the Straits?

UK and Europe get it from the US, Norway and Kazakhstan.

We get it from domestically and Canada

This is a China, India and Asia issue.

What is the impact of us doing this on BRIC?

If I were India and Asia I would be pissed. We are messing with their oil with no plan and now making them send ships.

Any impact? This seems poorly thought out and seems we have picked Israel over Japan and S Korea.

well TACO Trump allowing a Iranian tanker to pass freely today. TACO trump gave the ok for a Russian tanker to pass. ***, Piggy? What's Putin got on you. Pee Pee tapes.
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In reply to ATL Bear • 9:44a
ATL Bear said:
boognish_bear said:

Cancelled my upcoming April trip there last week.

I feel you. I connect through Dubai a lot. I flew back here and had to connect through Istanbul. A little dodgy. Canceld my Qatar flight with a connection in Abu Dab. which was a relief.
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In reply to KaiBear • 9:45a
KaiBear said:
Realitybites said:
The UK, France, and Australia have refused to send ships.


Strange since UK and Australia possess no oil productivity.

Oh well.


Destroy Iranian oil facilities.

Won't take much effort at all.


And then what?

Say we bomb Iran back to Afghanistan levels of development...this still wont affect their ability to close the Straits of Hormuz. All it will do is ensure a more thorough and longer disruption of the world's oil supply.
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In reply to Realitybites • 9:46a
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The UK, France, and Australia have refused to send ships.

I wonder how much of their oil comes from the Gulf?
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In reply to KaiBear • 9:50a
KaiBear said:
The_barBEARian said:
KaiBear said:
Realitybites said:
The UK, France, and Australia have refused to send ships.


Strange since UK and Australia possess no oil productivity.

Oh well.


Destroy Iranian oil facilities.

Won't take much effort at all.


Why?


For the same reason we sank all of Japan's oil tankers during WW2

To cut off the life blood of their military and economy.

This is not remotely a tough decision.

For the short term, it might be an easy decision. But Trump is looking long term: we are hoping that a new Iranian regime will be friendlier and more stable. If that happens, then they will need a strong economic infrastructure to get a good start. Geopolitical issues are almost always more complicated than they seem.

The real question is what kind of government will Iran have in a few months or a few years?
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In reply to Sam Lowry • 10:01a
Sam Lowry said:
Trump now begging Europe, and yes, even China for help in the Strait of Hormuz. It's fair to say we're witnessing one of the most embarrassing military misadventures in US history.

Wow. With so many of our own people so quick, eager, and even giddy to claim defeat, it's no wonder at all why our enemies are so emboldened.
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10:02a
The new Ayatollah might be homosexual:

https://notthebee.com/article/the-new-ayatollah-is-apparently-gay-see-how-the-trump-admin-responded-to-the-news
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In reply to KaiBear • 10:12a
KaiBear said:
The_barBEARian said:
KaiBear said:
Realitybites said:
The UK, France, and Australia have refused to send ships.


Strange since UK and Australia possess no oil productivity.

Oh well.


Destroy Iranian oil facilities.

Won't take much effort at all.


Why?


For the same reason we sank all of Japan's oil tankers during WW2

To cut off the life blood of their military and economy.

This is not remotely a tough decision.

I thought the purpose here was removing the nuclear threat... not slaughtering millions of people or raise the cost of oil to 100 a barrel.

Unlike Japan, Iran didnt attack America. America attacked Iran.
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In reply to The_barBEARian • 10:16a
The_barBEARian said:
KaiBear said:
The_barBEARian said:
KaiBear said:
Realitybites said:
The UK, France, and Australia have refused to send ships.


Strange since UK and Australia possess no oil productivity.

Oh well.


Destroy Iranian oil facilities.

Won't take much effort at all.


Why?


For the same reason we sank all of Japan's oil tankers during WW2

To cut off the life blood of their military and economy.

This is not remotely a tough decision.

I thought the purpose here was removing the nuclear threat... not slaughtering millions of people or raise the cost of oil to 100 a barrel.

Unlike Japan, Iran didnt attack America. America attacked Iran.


Iran has been attacking us for the better part of half a century.

It's been pretty clear for years that removing the nuclear threat would require a change in government.
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In reply to The_barBEARian • 10:17a
The_barBEARian said:
KaiBear said:
The_barBEARian said:
KaiBear said:
Realitybites said:
The UK, France, and Australia have refused to send ships.


Strange since UK and Australia possess no oil productivity.

Oh well.


Destroy Iranian oil facilities.

Won't take much effort at all.


Why?


For the same reason we sank all of Japan's oil tankers during WW2

To cut off the life blood of their military and economy.

This is not remotely a tough decision.

I thought the purpose here was removing the nuclear threat... not slaughtering millions of people or raise the cost of oil to 100 a barrel.

Unlike Japan, Iran didnt attack America. America attacked Iran.


If you want regime change……you have to force regime change.

Just like we removed the emperor of Japan as the pseudo leader of Japan.

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In reply to historian • 10:18a
historian said:
KaiBear said:
The_barBEARian said:
KaiBear said:
Realitybites said:
The UK, France, and Australia have refused to send ships.


Strange since UK and Australia possess no oil productivity.

Oh well.


Destroy Iranian oil facilities.

Won't take much effort at all.


Why?


For the same reason we sank all of Japan's oil tankers during WW2

To cut off the life blood of their military and economy.

This is not remotely a tough decision.

For the short term, it might be an easy decision. But Trump is looking long term: we are hoping that a new Iranian regime will be friendlier and more stable. If that happens, then they will need a strong economic infrastructure to get a good start. Geopolitical issues are almost always more complicated than they seem.

The real question is what kind of government will Iran have in a few months or a few years?

Mr. Teacher...you should certainly understand history. Piggy isn't gonna roll right in there and demand regime change. That ain't happening. Trump made a huge mistake sucking up to Isreal. Eff Israel. Let them go at it alone. I want NOTHING to do with IZZY, ever. I don't give 2 ****s the biblical bs about the Jews. eff em
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In reply to KaiBear • 10:20a
KaiBear said:
The_barBEARian said:
KaiBear said:
The_barBEARian said:
KaiBear said:
Realitybites said:
The UK, France, and Australia have refused to send ships.


Strange since UK and Australia possess no oil productivity.

Oh well.


Destroy Iranian oil facilities.

Won't take much effort at all.


Why?


For the same reason we sank all of Japan's oil tankers during WW2

To cut off the life blood of their military and economy.

This is not remotely a tough decision.

I thought the purpose here was removing the nuclear threat... not slaughtering millions of people or raise the cost of oil to 100 a barrel.

Unlike Japan, Iran didnt attack America. America attacked Iran.


If you want regime change……you have to force regime change.

Just like we removed the emperor of Japan as the pseudo leader of Japan.


one small difference....Hiroshima, ***ushima
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